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Ryan Murphy - 1st Round, 12th overall
Kitchener (OHL)
- Former teammate of Canes forward and NHL Rookie of the Year Jeff Skinner in Kitchener (OHL)
- Offensive defenseman who is a great skater and power-play quarterback
- Led the OHL in scoring by defensemen with 79 points (26g, 53a) last season
- More info on Murphy here

Victor Rask - 2nd Round, 42nd overall
Leksand (SWE-2)
- 18-year-old center currently playing professionally in Sweden
- Only player drafted by Carolina in 2011 who is eligible to play for Charlotte next season
- Recorded five points in six games at the Under-18 World Championships

Keegan Lowe - 3rd Round, 73rd overall
Edmonton (WHL)
- Physical, stay-at-home defenseman who led the Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) with a +33 rating
- Son of six-time Stanley Cup winner and Oilers legend Kevin Lowe

Gregory Hofmann - 4th Round, 103rd overall
Ambri (Swiss)
- 18-year-old center playing in Switzerland's highest professional league
- Was ranked 11th among European skaters by Central Scouting prior to the draft

Matt Mahalak - 6th Round, 163rd overall
Plymouth (OHL)
- Great size (6'2") and athletic ability with quick legs and glove
- Central Scouting ranked him eighth among North American goaltenders
- Former first overall pick in the USHL draft

Brody Sutter - 7th Round, 193rd overall
Lethbridge (WHL)
- Recorded 42 points (18g, 24a) in 46 games with Lethbridge
- Great size - 6'4", 200lbs.
- Cousin of Hurricanes forward Brandon Sutter and prospect Brett Sutter

For more informarion on the Hurricanes' picks, check out this informative piece at CarolinaHurricanes.com.