The Calgary Flames selected Matvei Gridin as their second first-rounder of the night, 28th overall, in the NHL Draft. Gridin, a forward from the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks, had an impressive season, scoring 38 goals and 85 points in 60 games. He was also named a USHL first team all-star. Gridin's point total this season was the second highest in the last 10 years for a draft-eligible player in the USHL, only behind Matt Coronato's 85 points.
Only one player in the last 10 years in the USHL had a higher point total in his draft-eligible season than Matvei Gridin's 83 this year. That was Matt Coronato who had 85. #CGY #Flames
Matvei Gridin is a forward who scored 38 goals and had 85 points in 60 GP w the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Matvei Gridin is heading to Calgary as the 28th overall pick! 🤠 #NHLDraft | @NHLFlames https://t.co/BO6Vdk0Uqf
The Calgary Flames make their second pick of the night with the selection of Matvei Gridin. 🔥 #NHLDraft | @NHLFlames https://t.co/yNBWpupuCO
Flames take USHL first team all-star Matvei Gridin 28th overall.
At 28th overall, #Flames select forward Matvei Gridin from USHL Muskegon.
At No. 28, #Flames select winger Matvei Gridin. Put up 38 goals and 85 points in 60 games this season for the USHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks.
Calgary’s second first-rounder is Matvei Gridin
#Flames are now on the clock at No. 28 overall. I'm curious about Calgary kid Andrew Basha. But my best guess is a centre.