Sports Illustrated's Peter Roumeliotis engaged in a Q and A with several prospects, including Red Wings defenseman Vili Saarijarvi, discussing a wide variety of topics in an intriguing roundtable discussion:
Sports Illustrated: What went through your head when you got drafted?
Julien Gauthier (pick No. 21, 2016 draft): It was the best feeling of my life. Everything you've done since you're a kid comes in mind at that moment. I would relive it every day and thank everyone who has helped me in my young career.
Vitaly Abramov (No. 65, 2016): I was really happy, proud and honored that I've been drafted in the league and that I became a part of the Blue Jackets organization.
Olli Juolevi (No. 5, 2016): It was a great day and when you finally got to know which team is going to draft you. It's exciting and a really happy day.
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