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The Edmonton Oilers have drafted Matt Copponi at 216th overall.
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1. Copponi is an older player, passed over in the draft in 2021 and 2022. Part of that may be due to him missing a full year of competitive development in 2020 due to COVID lockdown restrictions. But he’s developed well at Merrimack, becoming the team’s #1 centre.
2. Dave Gregory of the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau said of the player, “Responsible player that is very unselfish. Versatile. Has good motor. Finishes hits. Strong skater.”