With the fourth overall selection in the NHL Draft, the Atlanta Thrashers select Evander Kane of the Vancouver Giants in the WHL.
Evander Kane
Height: 6'1 1/4"
Weight: 176 lbs.
2008-2009 stats: 61 games, 48 games, 48 assists, 96 assists
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Analysis:
There were a lot of really good forwards available here, but Kane emerged as the best after the Big Three were off the board, and Atlanta seemed to really like him. The Thrashers add an elite offensive talent. It may take him some time to make the NHL, but his speed and scoring ability should make him a very solid NHL player.