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Winners and losers of the 2018 NHL draft weekend

DALLAS -- The 2018 NHL draft was, in comparison to other recent editions, a muted affair. There were only two major trades made, and few credible rumors to spark speculation. Arguably the biggest move was the NHL return of a player who hasn't been in North America since 2013. Well, that and the most prized free agent of the summer agreeing to listen to other teams' pitches. The draft itself had a Swedish defenseman, Rasmus Dahlin, selected by the Buffalo Sabres at No. 1 overall, and more "hey, maybes" than sure things among its top prospects. ...