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The Phoenix Coyotes drafted six players in Sunday's Draft. The following is a run down of the players selected by the Yotes after Max Domi. To read our full report on Domi, click here.
Laurent Dauphin (C - Chicoutimi Saguenéens - QMJHL)
The Coyotes traded up three spots in the second round to select the 6-foot, 165-pound center from the QMJHL. Dauphin (nickname Flippers) was ranked 28th among North American skaters by Central Scouting in their final rankings. He finished fifth in rookie scoring in the Q with 25 goals and 57 points.
Yan-Pavel Laplante (C - P.E.I. Rocket- QMJHL)
The pick acquired in the trade of Raffi Torres was used on another 6-foot center from the Q. Laplante was ranked 50th among North American skaters on Central Scouting's final rankings. A shoulder injury caused the 18-year-old to miss all but 18 games last season. In those 18 games, he scored five goals and 13 points. He added three goals and five points in six playoff games with PEI.
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Connor Clifton (D - USA U-18 - USHL)
Phoenix did not pick in the fourth round but selected the New Jersey native, Connor Clifton in the fifth round. Clifton was ranked 88th among North American skaters in Central Scouting's final rankings. The 5'10", 175-pound right-handed defenseman is committed to Quinnipiac University in the fall.
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Brendan Burke (G - Portland Winterhawks - WHL)
The son of Coyotes Goalie Coach and Assistant to the GM, Sean Burke, was selected in the sixth round. Burke was ranked 13th among North American Goalies in Central Scouting's final rankings. Burke played 33 games for the Portland Winterhawks last season, recording a GAA of 2.65 and a .908 save percentage. He should get a chance to be the starter with the Winterhawks next season.
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Jedd Soleway (C - Penticton Vees - BCHL)
The final pick of the 2013 Draft for the Coyotes was the 6'2", 208-pound power forward from Vancouver. Soleway was ranked 131st among North American Forwards on Central Scouting's final rankings. The 19-year-old is committed to the University of Wisconsin for the fall.
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