Two helped Nashville transition from expansion years to playoff team
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Nashville makes nine selections on Thursday, including seven forwards
Nashville drafts forward Matthew Wood and defenseman Tanner Molendyk
Brunette played for Trotz in Nashville, was drafted by Poile in Washington
Team last made 13 picks in 2003, adding standouts Shea Weber, Ryan Suter and Kevin Klein
Defenseman is in first season of a four-year, $25 million contract he signed in 2021