Forward Andrei Svechnikov, a candidate to be the first pick of the 2018 NHL Draft, was selected by Barrie of the Ontario Hockey League with the first pick of the 2017 Canadian Hockey League Import Draft on Wednesday.
Svechnikov (6-foot-1, 188 pounds) played for Muskegon of the United States Hockey League this season. He was sixth in the league with 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists) in 48 games and was named the league's rookie of the year. He also helped Russia win the bronze medal at the 2017 IIHF World Under-18 Championship with a team-best nine points (four goals, five assists) in seven games.
Andrei Svechnikov taken by Barrie with first pick of CHL Import Draft
2018 NHL Draft forward prospect had 58 points in 48 games with Muskegon of USHL this season