Two of the KHL’s emerging stars were selected in the first round of the NHL draft in Dallas. Traktor’s Vitaly Kravtsov was chosen by the New York Rangers as the ninth pick overall – slightly higher than many pundits expected. Grigory Denisenko was #15 in draft and is joining the Florida Panthers organization. A fourth Russian, Alexander Alexeyev, was chosen by Stanley Cup winner Washington Capitals with the final pick of the first round.