On Frozen Blog

Lots of talk regarding the 1st overall pick and Phoenix. Bob McK apparently puts the kibosh on it, and says the ‘Hawks may take Kane.
Word that the Preds are no longer for sale makes it’s way around the building. No buzz, per se, but there’s a bit of surprise.
Hawks pick Kane.
Flyers booed massively. They pick James van Riemsdyk and the two Philly fans to my off-right stand and clap after looking a bit perplexed. The group of Philly fans in section 116 begin chanting his name. van Riemsdyk is the tallest person on the stage.
And the Coyotes are booed. Eric wonders to me if every team is going to get booed.
A Caps fan in a sombrero and a Cicarelli sweater mugs for the camera. The Caps are mildly, but not personally, booed.
Wayne gets a Wayne-like ovation.
Dogs pick Turris.
I find out that Ted isn’t here, and I’m seeing things, I guess. Wouldn’t be the first time.
The draft is scooting along. It seems each team isn’t getting more than, say 5 minutes to pick. A refreshing move, to say the least.
Voracek, Alzner, Gagner and Cherepanov are out there.
Rick Dudley is giving interviews in front of us. Dave Nonis paces, he’s talking to someody, but I can’t tell who, or if it’s a member of his own staff. I’m guessing so.
Kings provide the first surprise by selecting Thomas Hickey. The crowd buzzes, and now the Caps have all four of the earlier group still on the board.
Caps get booed, but I don’t think it’s personal. There are some cheers as well.
McPhee’s in conversation with someone not on his team, possibly Edmonton. (judging by the table the person returned to)
Still no movement from the Caps.
Lowe and McPhee talking agian. They stop.
Caps will make the pick.
Caps pick Karl Alzner, and I like the pick. It’s definitely not unanimous.