
Vancouver Canucks take Swedish right-winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki in NHL draft
MONTREAL — Jonathan Lekkerimaki has spent the past four years idolizing Vancouver Canucks star centre Elias Pettersson.
Now he’s poised to be his favourite player’s teammate.
The Canucks chose Lekkerimaki with the 15th overall pick in the NHL entry draft Thursday.
“It’s amazing,” said the Swedish right-winger. “I can’t describe it.”