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Sharks take 6-foot-3 defenseman Sam Dickinson 11th overall in NHL draft

Curtis Pashelka, Bay Area News Group on

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LAS VEGAS — The San Jose Sharks selected what they hope will be another franchise cornerstone player with their second pick of Friday’s first round of the NHL draft, taking defenseman Sam Dickinson 11th overall at the Sphere just off the Las Vegas strip.

The Sharks took center Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 overall pick to begin Friday’s festivities, which, given the dazzling venue, were unlike any other in league history.

Dickinson, 18, is listed at 6-foot-3 and 203 pounds. This past season with the Ontario Hockey League champion London Knights, he had 70 points in 68 games.

 

Dickinson is thought to have elite skating ability, playing a physical brand from the blue line.

On Thursday, the Sharks acquired the 11th overall selection from the Buffalo Sabres for the 14th and 42nd overall picks.


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