Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_2886617_9 (player VARCHAR, nhl_team VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Who was picked for the draft by St. Louis Blues?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT player FROM table_2886617_9 WHERE nhl_team = "St. Louis Blues"