Joe Veleno was projected to be selected midway through the first round of the NHL draft Friday, if not higher.
He likely is disappointed to be the second-to-last pick in the opening round, but the Detroit Red Wings are not. The Red Wings selected the two-way center from Dummondville (QMJHL) with the 30th pick at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Veleno (6-1, 191) collected 22 goals and 57 assists in 64 games between Saint John and Drummondville.
This what Red Line Report said of Veleno: "Slick and creative puck-handler is a traditional playmaking center.