1 | | - | | Top pairing of Ristolainen and Dahlin sounds too good to pass up on. Also, Dahlin is far and away the best guy in this draft. |
2 | | - | | I know Zadina has chemistry with Necas, but I think Svechnikov is just too talented to pass on. I have a tough time believing Svechnikov won’t find chemistry with someone on Carolina. |
3 | | - | | Wouldn’t be shocked if Montreal trades down for a talented center in the 10s. If they don’t they pick Zadina, making their wealth of wingers even more readable for a Center. |
4 | | - | | Ottawa needs a left shooting defenseman,but Boqvist is an archetypal new NHL Defenseman. When you see the game go a certain direction, you should draft in preparation for that direction. I could see Bouchard getting picked here, but think Boqvist‘s ceiling to just too high. |
5 | | - | | Family connection aside, Arizona is already stacked with Defensive prospects. Tkatchuk completes a future top 6 group already containing Strome and Keller. All the need now is a goalie of the future... |
6 | | - | | With a rapidly aging defensive corps I see Detroit going for the a new NHL option. He’ll be a quick fan favorite given his spot on Michigan’s roster. |
7 | | - | | Wahlstrom should probably get drafted around here, but Vancouver is about to be stacked on offense. Vancouver should be more than happy to pick up a big bodied but fast Bouchard. |
8 | | - | | After picking up young forwards DeBrincat and Schmaltz, Chicago should start building their defensive options. Dobson is a big body who can hit, but also passes up ice very well. A great fit for a traditionally speedy team. |
9 | | - | | Having just started their rebuild, the Rangers shouldnt have too much of a bias going in their pick. Wahlstrom is the best guy on the board, so that’s who they pick. |
10 | | - | | Edmonton needs defense, but when you ha e a generationally good player on your roster like McDavid, you have to do everything you can to find his wingman. Farabee is fast, has a great shot and is known for being hard working. I have a hard time seeing McDavid not meshing with him. |
11 | | - | | Whether or not Tavares stays, the Isles have no depth at center in their prospect pool. Veleno has a high ceiling while still being a safe pick. He’s quick, and passes well, and is responsible defensively. Sounds like an ideal center to play behind Barzal. |
12 | | | | Snow has never hesitated it comes to risky picks. The Isles desperately need RHD prospects, while Merkley has holes in his game, he’s got great speed and a good pass. If the Isles didn’t just take a safe, 2 Way Center, they might pass on Merkley. But they did, so they do. Though if Dobson or Bouchard somehow fall this far, the Isles will take one of them and Merkley will slide far. |
13 | | - | | Dallas is already a balanced team with a rather unspecialuzed prospect pool. Kotkaniemi is just the best guy on the board so that’s who they take. |
14 | | | | Big physical defenseman who passes up Ice well? He already sounds like a Philly defenseman. |
15 | | - | | I can’t believe I had him fall this far, but there really isn’t much of a demand for LHDs not named Dahlin. Still, Florida already has Ekblad, so they’re one of the few teams to be seeking out LHDs. Smith is a good fit for Florida, and in my opinion is much better than a 15 overall pick suggests. |
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