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Senators Select Markus Nurmi 163rd Overall

For their final selection of the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo, the Ottawa Senators have selected Markus Nurmi at 163rd overall.

Nurmi, a native of Turku, Finland, is a 6'4" winger who is extremely reliable in his own end and shows some flash in the offensive zone. The common criticism throughout all scouts who have spent time watching him is that he's grown up, but he hasn't grown out. He's very tall at 6'4", but a bit of that height will always be wasted if he doesn't put on some more muscle.

However, his defensive game is praised by everyone who has a chance to witness it.