NHL Ties & Bloodlines
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2021 DRAFT PROSPECTS: NHL TIES AND BLOODLINES McTavish, Mason His father, Dale, played nine games for the Flames in the 1996-97 No. 2-ranked N.A. Skater season (1-2—3 in 9 GP) and played 14 seasons of professional hockey overseas with stops in Finland and Switzerland. Raty, Aatu His brother, Aku, was a fifth-round pick by the Coyotes in the 2019 No. 3-ranked ITL Skater NHL Draft (151st overall) who skated for Karpat in the Finnish Elite League in 2020-21 (4-3—7 in 36 GP). Hughes, Luke Has two brothers who were recent first-round picks in the NHL Draft: No. 4-ranked N.A. Skater Quinn (No. 7 in 2018 w/ VAN) and Jack (No. 1 in 2019 w/ NJD). His mother, Ellen, played soccer, lacrosse and ice hockey at the University of New Hampshire and is a former member of the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team. His father, Jim, was a member of the U.S. Selects team that won the 1988 Spengler Cup and has held a number of coaching and player development positions in the NCAA, IHL, AHL and NHL. Lindbom, Carl His brother, Olof, is also a goaltender who was a second-round pick No. 5-ranked ITL Goaltender by the Rangers in 2018 (39th overall) and played for Mora in Sweden’s second division in 2020-21. Clarke, Brandt His brother, Graeme, is a forward who was a third-round pick by the No. 7-ranked N.A. Skater Devils in the 2019 NHL Draft (80th overall) and spent the majority of the 2020-21 season with the AHL’s Binghamton Devils (8-10—18 in 31 GP). Korhonen, Rasmus His father, Markus, is a former Blackhawks scout who tended goal for No. 7-ranked ITL Goaltender over a decade in professional leagues across Europe and is the current goaltending coach for Ilves in Finland’s top professional league. Serhyenko, Carter His cousin, Ryan Bayda, was a third-round pick by the Hurricanes in No. 9-ranked N.A. Goaltender 2000 (80th overall) and appeared in 179 career NHL games with Carolina from 2002-03 to 2008-09 (16-24—40 in 179 GP). Sillinger, Cole His father, Mike, was a forward who skated in 1,049 career regular- No. 10-ranked N.A. Skater season games spanning 17 NHL seasons with a dozen different teams (240-308—548 in 1,049 GP). He is the only player in NHL history to play for 12 or more different franchises. Malik, Nick His father, Marek, was a defenseman who was a third-round pick of No. 10-ranked ITL Goaltender the Hartford Whalers in 1993 (72nd overall) and skated in 691 career NHL regular-season games with the Whalers, Hurricanes, Canucks, Rangers and Lightning (33-135—168 in 691 GP). Robertsson, Simon His father, Bert, was a 10th-round pick by the Canucks in the 1993 No. 11-ranked ITL Skater NHL Draft (254th overall) who skated in 123 career NHL regular- season games with the Canucks, Oilers and Rangers from 1997-98 to 2000-01. Salminen, Samu His brother, Saku, was a seventh-round pick by the Lightning in the No. 12-ranked ITL Skater 2013 NHL Draft (184th overall) who played seven seasons of professional hockey in Finland, Germany, Sweden and France. Helenius, Samuel His father, Sami, was a fifth-round pick by the Flames in 1992 (102nd No. 15-ranked ITL Skater overall) who appeared in 155 career NHL regular-season games with the Flames, Lightning, Avalanche, Stars and Blackhawks from 1996- 97 to 2002-03. Dach, Colton His brother, Kirby, was a first-round selection by the Blackhawks in No. 19-ranked N.A. Skater 2019 (No. 3 overall) and recorded 2-8—10 in 18 games with Chicago in 2020-21. Kapanen, Oliver His uncle, Sami, was a fourth-round pick by the Whalers in 1995 who No. 22-ranked ITL Skater recorded 189-269—458 in 831 career NHL regular-season games with the Whalers, Hurricanes and Flyers. His cousin, Kasperi, was a first- round pick by the Penguins in 2014 and recorded 11-19—30 in 40 regular-season games with Pittsburgh in 2020-21. Boucher, Tyler His father, Brian, is a former goaltender and current NHL analyst who No. 25-ranked N.A. Skater competed for 13 seasons with the Flyers, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Sharks and Hurricanes. He set a modern- day NHL record by posting five consecutive shutouts for Phoenix from Dec. 31, 2003 to Jan. 9, 2004. Richard, Guillaume His uncle, Jean-Marc, appeared in five games with the Quebec No. 32-ranked N.A. Skater Nordiques from 1987-88 to 1989-90 (2-1—3 in 5 GP) and had a lengthy professional career including stops in the AHL, IHL and Germany. Korczak, Ryder His brother, Kaedan, was a second-round pick by the Golden Knights No. 34-ranked N.A. Skater in 2019 (41st overall) and helped Team Canada earn a silver medal at the 2021 World Junior Championship. Stillman, Chase His brother, Riley, was a fourth-round pick by the Panthers in 2016 No. 35-ranked N.A. Skater (114th overall) who currently plays for the Blackhawks. His father, Cory, was a first-round pick by the Flames in 1992 (No. 6 overall) who went on to record 278-449—727 in 1,025 career regular-season games with the Flames, Blues, Lightning, Hurricanes, Senators and Panthers. Cory is a two-time Stanley Cup champion (2004 w/ TBL and 2006 w/ CAR). His grandfather, Bud Stefanski, was a ninth-round selection by the Rangers in 1975 (154th overall) who also played in the IHL, AHL, CHL and Austria. Morrow, Scott His father, Steve, was a 10th-round pick by the Flyers in 1987 (209th No. 39-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who played for the AHL’s Hershey Bears and CHL’s Fort Worth Fire. His uncle, Scott, was a fifth-round pick by the Hartford Whalers in 1988 (95th overall) and appeared in four games with the Flames in 1994-95. Allan, Nolan His uncle, Chad, was a third-round pick by the Canucks in 1994 (65th No. 40-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who played 11 seasons of professional hockey in the AHL, Germany and Austria and helped Team Canada earn a gold medal at the 1996 World Junior Championship. His uncle, Karl Taylor, served as head coach of the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals from 2018-19 to 2019- 20. Bar, Jack His father, Mark, was a fourth-round pick by the Flyers in 1986 (83rd No. 41-ranked N.A. Skater overall). Robidas, Justin His father, Stephane, was a seventh-round pick by the Canadiens in No. 47-ranked N.A. Skater 1995 (164th overall) and appeared in 937 career regular-season games with the Canadiens, Stars, Blackhawks, Ducks and Maple Leafs. Huckins, Cole His uncle, Jim Malone, was a first-round pick by the Rangers in the No. 48-ranked N.A. Skater 1980 NHL Draft (14th overall) and his uncle, Greg Malone, was a second-round pick by the Penguins in 1976 (19th overall) who appeared in 704 regular-season games with the Penguins, Whalers and Nordiques. His cousin, Ryan Malone, was a fourth-round pick by the Penguins in 1999 (115th overall) who skated in 647 regular-season games with the Penguins, Lightning and Rangers while his other cousin, Brad Malone, was a fourth-round pick by the Avalanche in 2007 (105th overall) who has appeared in 199 regular-season games with the Avalanche, Hurricanes and Oilers and in 2020-21 served as captain of the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. Blake, Jackson His father, Jason, was an undrafted forward who played in 871 career No. 52-ranked N.A. Skater regular-season games with the Kings, Islanders, Maple Leafs and Ducks and was the recipient of the 2007-08 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after battling a leukemia diagnosis without missing a single game. Savage, Redmond His father, Brian, was an eighth-round pick by the Canadiens in 1991 No. 54-ranked N.A. Skater (171st overall) who skated in 674 career regular-season games with the Canadiens, Coyotes, Blues and Flyers. Chiasson, Jake His uncle, Doug Lidster, was a seventh-round pick by the Canucks in No. 61-ranked N.A. Skater 1980 (133rd overall) who appeared in 897 career regular-season games with the Canucks, Rangers, Blues and Stars. Spacek, David His father, Jaroslav, was a defenseman selected by the Panthers in No. 79-ranked ITL Skater the third round of the 1998 NHL Draft who went on to skate in 880 career NHL regular-season games with the Panthers, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Sabres, Canadiens and Hurricanes. Doan, Josh His father, Shane, was a first-round pick by the original Jets in 1995 No. 87-ranked N.A. Skater (No. 7 overall) and spent his entire 21-season career with Jets/Coyotes franchise (402-570-972 in 1,540 GP) where he served as captain from 2003-04 to 2016-17. His grandfather, Bernie, was a sixth-round pick by the Blues in 1971 (80th overall). Plandowski, Oscar His father, Darryl, is the Director of Amateur Scouting for the Coyotes. No. 94-ranked N.A. Skater Eljas, Arvid His second-cousin, Emil Heineman, was a second-round pick by the No. 94-ranked ITL Skater Flames in 2020 (43rd overall) who skated for Leksands of the Swedish Hockey League in 2020-21. Fusco, Matthew His father, Mark, appeared in 80 career regular-season games with the No.