While the second day of the 2016 NHL draft from First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York, might have not provided the star power or grandeur of Friday night's first round, 181 players heard their names called in Rounds 2 through 7 on Saturday.
Given the sheer number of players taken, it's unlikely all of them will play in the NHL, but the possibility of what lies ahead is what makes this event special for the numerous prospects.
For the teams, though, the business of winning is priority No. 1, and the draft is a great way to acquire players who could make a big impact one day.
Here's a look at how each team fared over the two days in Buffalo:
Which Teams Had the Best Draft Nights?
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames' stellar night began when left winger Matthew Tkachuk, arguably a top-four talent in this draft, fell into their laps at No. 6. The son of 500-goal scorer Keith Tkachuk, Matthew plays a similar, powerful brand of hockey:
He'll join the young crop of stars that includes Sam Bennett, Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau.
Shortly after, the ...
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