The Carolina Hurricanes selected Swedish defenseman Noel Fransen with the 69th overall pick.
Fransen, 18, is a left-handed defenseman who's produced at a steady rate in the Swedish junior league.
The 6-foot, 183-pound blueliner is regarded as an offensive defenseman with a good shot and smooth skating ability.
Fransen is touted for his aggressiveness in the offensive zone and his skating is certainly a weapon.
Had 20 goals and 44 points in 45 games with Farjestad BK's junior team.