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In the entry draft, Brian Lawton became the first American to be chosen first overall by the Minnesota North Stars.
Three Americans were chosen in the top five: Lawton, Pat Lafontaine ( third ) and Tom Barrasso ( fifth ).
Sylvain Turgeon was chosen second and Steve Yzerman was chosen fourth overall.
The St. Louis Blues did not participate in the draft, having been ' orphaned ' by Ralston Purina.
The NHL took control of the franchise after the draft.
Harry Ornest purchased the Blues for $ 3 million USD.
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