March 1st Mock Draft (w/ Top 10 incite) [MTL WINS LOTTERY]

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Draft Class: 2018

Created By: FullSend

Published: Mar. 1, 2018 at 7:41 p.m.

Lottery Winners:

Montreal Canadiens
Detroit Red Wings
Buffalo Sabres

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Lottery winners
1. Montreal Canadiens
2. Detroit Red Wings
3. Buffalo Sabres

Round 1
1. Rasmus Dahlin (Montreal Canadiens) (Details: #1 across the board on every scouting list, it’s pretty unanimous at this point, very easy pick for Montreal as they need D.).
2. Andrei Svechnikov (Detroit Red Wings) (Details: One thing to keep an eye on is where Zadina/Svechnikov will be in the rankings near draft time, because it seems like the two snipers are head to head in comparison after Dahlin. Detroit picks the better all around player in Svechnikov, in hopes that he can play with his older brother; who they’ve already drafted in 2015.).
3. Brady Tkachuk (Buffalo Sabres) (Details: Buffalo have 2 apparent needs coming into the draft LHD and depth on the wings. Buffalo picks an actual need in Tkachuk as a LW, the American had good showings in the WJC that put questions about his scoring to rest. Tkachuk had some playing time with Sabres’ Blue chip prospect, Mittelstadt.).
4. Evan Bouchard (Arizona Coyotes) (Details: The Coyotes have plenty of depth up front to hold it down right now, so they look at A RD. This upcoming season they’re in jeopardy of losing OEL, their best Dman, so they select one now. Some may argue Boqvist might be the pick, but I think Bouchard seems so much more of a Yotes pick. They love their Knights, he’s on pace to break 80 points as a Dman, who can defend. He has a big frame and the only nock may be his skating. reminds me a lot of how Sergachev plays when he was drafted.).
5. Filip Zadina (Ottawa Senators) (Details: I don’t think Sens will select an offensive RD in Boqvist, but will try to obtain a Dman some other way. For now they take Zadina, which ultimately gives them leverage on trading away players like Hoffman in hopes of reliable D. A sniper with a dynamic scoring ability, terrific shot and speed.).
6. Adam Boqvist (Vancouver Canucks) (Details: Two players Benning could eye at 6 is Boqvist and Dobson needing a RD. Ultimate Benning takes another Swedish player to add to the pile and support a need. He’s a dynamic, offensive threat on the blue line, with high IQ, a wicked shot and passing skills.).
7. Oliver Wahlstrom (Edmonton Oilers) (Details: With what’s left, Oilers look at two players, Wahlstrom and Dobson, both supporting a need. I personally would trade the pick for more assets (2 late 1sts, 2nd)? But instead they select a player with an elite shot and release, A big frame with high hockey IQ, not fast, but not slow, good skating and all around play.).
8. Noah Dobson (New York Rangers) (Details: The Rangers select a RD who is a good all around player with nice IQ and playmaking ability, his skating is good for a player with his frame, supporting a tremendous need on RD, he should excel with the Blue Shirts.).
9. Ty Smith (Chicago Blackhawks) (Details: With two apparent future needs and a stacked center depth, they go for a LD or winger. They drafted a RD in Jokiharju, who is a WHL Dman, I think they draft another, but LD. Ty Smith is a Duncan Keith modeled Dman, do it all, with offensive instincts, on pace for a 75+ point season.).
10. Quinn Hughes (Florida Panthers) (Details: This is the best possible thing to happen to Florida. They get to draft a Florida boy who supports a need. In the end may soon be paired up with Ekblad as a pair. Hughes is an elite offensive force, with minor defensive holes and size, a year in college is probably for the best.).
11. Rasmus Kupari (Carolina Hurricanes).
12. Joseph Veleno (New York Islanders).
13. Isac Lundeström (Columbus Blue Jackets).
14. Joel Farabee (Colorado Avalanche).
15. Grigori Denisenko (Philadelphia Flyers from St. Louis Blues).
16. Mattias Samuelsson (New Jersey Devils).
17. Jared McIsaac (New York Islanders from Calgary Flames).
18. Ryan McLeod (Los Angeles Kings).
19. Serron Noel (Anaheim Ducks).
20. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Dallas Stars).
21. Bode Wilde (San Jose Sharks).
22. Ryan Merkley (Ottawa Senators from Pittsburgh Penguins).
23. Akil Thomas (Washington Capitals).
24. Barrett Hayton (Minnesota Wild).
25. Jett Woo (Philadelphia Flyers).
26. Dominik Bokk (New York Rangers from Boston Bruins).
27. Jacob Olofsson (St. Louis Blues from Winnipeg Jets).
28. Calen Addison (Toronto Maple Leafs).
29. Rasmus Sandin (Chicago Blackhawks from Nashville Predators).
30. K'Andre Miller (Detroit Red Wings from Vegas Golden Knights).
31. Benoit-Olivier Groulx (New York Rangers from Tampa Bay Lightning).

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ROUND 1	TEAM	ORIGINAL	PLAYER	DETAILS

1	-	Rasmus Dahlin	#1 across the board on every scouting list, it’s pretty unanimous at this point, very easy pick for Montreal as they need D.
2	-	Andrei Svechnikov	One thing to keep an eye on is where Zadina/Svechnikov will be in the rankings near draft time, because it seems like the two snipers are head to head in comparison after Dahlin. Detroit picks the better all around player in Svechnikov, in hopes that he can play with his older brother; who they’ve already drafted in 2015.
3	-	Brady Tkachuk	Buffalo have 2 apparent needs coming into the draft LHD and depth on the wings. Buffalo picks an actual need in Tkachuk as a LW, the American had good showings in the WJC that put questions about his scoring to rest. Tkachuk had some playing time with Sabres’ Blue chip prospect, Mittelstadt.
4	-	Evan Bouchard	The Coyotes have plenty of depth up front to hold it down right now, so they look at A RD. This upcoming season they’re in jeopardy of losing OEL, their best Dman, so they select one now. Some may argue Boqvist might be the pick, but I think Bouchard seems so much more of a Yotes pick. They love their Knights, he’s on pace to break 80 points as a Dman, who can defend. He has a big frame and the only nock may be his skating. reminds me a lot of how Sergachev plays when he was drafted.
5	-	Filip Zadina	I don’t think Sens will select an offensive RD in Boqvist, but will try to obtain a Dman some other way. For now they take Zadina, which ultimately gives them leverage on trading away players like Hoffman in hopes of reliable D. A sniper with a dynamic scoring ability, terrific shot and speed.
6	-	Adam Boqvist	Two players Benning could eye at 6 is Boqvist and Dobson needing a RD. Ultimate Benning takes another Swedish player to add to the pile and support a need. He’s a dynamic, offensive threat on the blue line, with high IQ, a wicked shot and passing skills.
7	-	Oliver Wahlstrom	With what’s left, Oilers look at two players, Wahlstrom and Dobson, both supporting a need. I personally would trade the pick for more assets (2 late 1sts, 2nd)? But instead they select a player with an elite shot and release, A big frame with high hockey IQ, not fast, but not slow, good skating and all around play.
8	-	Noah Dobson	The Rangers select a RD who is a good all around player with nice IQ and playmaking ability, his skating is good for a player with his frame, supporting a tremendous need on RD, he should excel with the Blue Shirts.
9	-	Ty Smith	With two apparent future needs and a stacked center depth, they go for a LD or winger. They drafted a RD in Jokiharju, who is a WHL Dman, I think they draft another, but LD. Ty Smith is a Duncan Keith modeled Dman, do it all, with offensive instincts, on pace for a 75+ point season.
10	-	Quinn Hughes	This is the best possible thing to happen to Florida. They get to draft a Florida boy who supports a need. In the end may soon be paired up with Ekblad as a pair. Hughes is an elite offensive force, with minor defensive holes and size, a year in college is probably for the best.
11	-	Rasmus Kupari
12	-	Joseph Veleno
13	-	Isac Lundeström
14	-	Joel Farabee
15		Grigori Denisenko
16	-	Mattias Samuelsson
17		Jared McIsaac
18	-	Ryan McLeod
19	-	Serron Noel
20	-	Jesperi Kotkaniemi
21	-	Bode Wilde
22		Ryan Merkley
23	-	Akil Thomas
24	-	Barrett Hayton
25	-	Jett Woo
26		Dominik Bokk
27		Jacob Olofsson
28	-	Calen Addison
29		Rasmus Sandin
30		K'Andre Miller
31		Benoit-Olivier Groulx