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No. 16 history

Email|Link|Comments (3) Posted by Fluto Shinzawa, Globe Staff June 16, 2008 04:36 PM

The Bruins last picked at No. 16 in 1992 when they tabbed Dmitri Kvartalnov from the San Diego Gulls (IHL). It turned out to be a pricey pick, as Kvartalnov appeared in only 112 games for the Bruins, scoring 42 goals and 49 assists.

Some of the other players they could have selected instead of Kvartalnov include current NHLers Jason Smith, Martin Straka, Jere Lehtinen, Ian Laperriere, and Nikolai Khabibulin.

Here are the last 10 players selected in the 16th slot:

Colton Gillies (Minnesota)
Ty Wishart (San Jose)
Alex Bourret (Atlanta)
Petteri Nokelainen (Islanders)
Steve Bernier (San Jose)
Jakub Klepis (Ottawa)
R.J. Umberger (Vancouver)
Marcel Hossa (Montreal)
David Tanabe (Carolina)
Eric Chouinard (Montreal)

No superstars among this group.

tags draft, Petteri Nokelainen

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3 comments so far...

Oh man, can you imagine a checking line of Axelsson, Lehtinen and Rolston? Would have been the early 00's best.

Posted by Ports June 16, 08 06:21 PM

When I saw the headline " No.16 history" I thought the Bruins were finally going to retire Rick Middleton's number. He definitely deserves to be honored accordingly as he was the B's best forward for a decade and put up Hall of Fame caliber numbers. He was definitely one of the most skilled players of his era. Come on Bruins, do the right thing and retire " NIFTY's " number 16!!!!!!

Posted by Cam D. June 16, 08 10:53 PM

I agree. IT IS LONG OVERDUE!! O'REILLY'S NUMBER IS UP THERE. WHAT ABOUT NIFTY'S!!!!

Posted by the czar November 26, 08 08:55 PM