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Draft Class: 2019

Created By: TanSor

Published: Apr. 1, 2019 at 5:50 p.m.

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Used the lottery function to determine the first three picks.

Lottery Winners:

New York Rangers
Colorado Avalanche
Anaheim Ducks

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Lottery winners
1. New York Rangers
2. Colorado Avalanche
3. Anaheim Ducks

Round 1
1. Jack Hughes (New York Rangers) (Details: I still think Hughes will go 1. He has a higher ceiling but lower floor compared to Kakko IMO which is why I think he'll go 1.).
2. Kaapo Kakko (Colorado Avalanche from Ottawa Senators) (Details: Kakko is more ready than Hughes to play in the NHL next year and whoever picks 2nd will have an extremely easy choice.).
3. Dylan Cozens (Anaheim Ducks) (Details: If the Ducks draft 3rd, I'd expect them to take Cozens for an eventual Getzlaf replacement.).
4. Vasily Podkolzin (Los Angeles Kings) (Details: Kings are set at center with Kopitar and Carter on the roster with Vilardi and Kupari in the pipeline. They have the ability to draft a high risk high reward player in Podkolzin and his aggressive playstyle fits the Kings philosophy. I have my doubts Podkolzin can put it together, but if he can the sky is the limit for this guy and that's why he's picked so early.).
5. Kirby Dach (New Jersey Devils) (Details: This is a tough call for me, the Devils could go with a bunch of different players here but they do have a need for a center behind Hischier and they get a good one in Dach.).
6. Trevor Zegras (Buffalo Sabres) (Details: Buffalo has a middling PP and could use a dynamic offensive talent like Zegras for their second unit. Zegras also brings some nice physicality to their lineup. The idea is that Mittelstadt or Zegras would move to LW.).
7. Bowen Byram (Detroit Red Wings) (Details: If Byram is still on the board here, Detroit should be jumping with excitement. Byram is easily the best defenseman of this pretty weak class.).
8. Matthew Boldy (Edmonton Oilers) (Details: Boldy seems like a perfect complimentary player for a guy like McDavid or even Nuge. He was used as the trigger man many times for the USNTDP and he'd be that for Edmonton.).
9. Peyton Krebs (Vancouver Canucks) (Details: Vancouver takes the best winger available which will help solidify their top 6. He'd go along nicely with any of Vancouver's talented forwards.).
10. Philip Broberg (Chicago Blackhawks) (Details: This was a tough call for me, but the Hawks need blue liners. Broberg is a very divisive prospect but I think he'll be a quality player in this league. The Hawks have a tendency to draft speedy defenders and Broberg fits that bill to a T.).
11. Alex Turcotte (Minnesota Wild) (Details: If Turcotte is still available by this time (I have my doubts), this should be a no-brainer for Fenton. The Wild need a 1C more than any team slated to draft before them and Turcotte has the potential to be that guy for them.).
12. Cole Caufield (Florida Panthers) (Details: A top 10 talent that will likely fall due to his size. I believe Caufield is the best pure goal scorer of this class and if he falls outside of the top 10, teams should remember DeBrincat and swing for Caufield.).
13. Alex Newhook (Philadelphia Flyers) (Details: Philadelphia has an embarrassment of riches in their prospect pool, so they can afford to take a high risk high reward player. Newhooks tape is very impressive, but can he perform as well playing with better talent? Regardless, I think he's a top 5 skater in the draft and might be the fastest skater behind Jack Hughes. That'll almost guarantee he's an NHL player.).
14. Nils Höglander (Arizona Coyotes) (Details: This kids hands are so impressive. He can dangle grown men with ease in the SHL and he was very creative from what I saw. He's small, but he has so much skill it might not matter.).
15. Raphael Lavoie (Colorado Avalanche) (Details: Colorado needs depth scoring and Lavoie could provide that. I like Lavoie's tools, and he'll flash the occasional big play, but the question becomes whether or not he can do that consistently in the NHL. He's got a nice shot, good speed, and his hands are good as well. He's not very creative and doesn't have the best passing ability, but if you put him with a guy like Kakko, he could really shine as a 2C/RW. I do think he has a lot of potential if he can put it all together.).
16. Ryan Suzuki (Dallas Stars) (Details: This would be a nice addition for Dallas. Like Colorado, Dallas severely needs depth scoring and Suzuki would provide that for them.Suzuki has one of the best hockey IQ and vision in this draft, it's as if he has eyes in the back of his head and on the sides. His skating is a plus and I think he could be a very good pivot in the NHL.).
17. Arthur Kaliyev (Vegas Golden Knights) (Details: Kaliyev is the Ryan Merkley of this class with how he tends to coast and can look uninterested. Personally I think he's really one-dimensional, but he has some nice tools. His shot is lightning quick and he'll surprise you with his playmaking. His biggest issue is skating.).
18. Philip Tomasino (Montreal Canadiens) (Details: I'm extremely high on Tomasino and Habs fans should be happy if they draft him. He's often lost in the shuffle on an extremely talented Niagra team, but he continues to impress me and I think he'll be the biggest sleeper pick of the draft. If I had to describe him in one word it's speed. He's an extremely quick skater and he has the hands and IQ to keep up with his legs. He'll make plays through traffic and find guys on the ice while moving a million miles per hour. He reminds me a lot of McDavid with the way he plays, but he isn't as talented. I think he has top 6 potential and would be a big addition to Montreal.).
19. Anttoni Honka (Anaheim Ducks from St. Louis Blues) (Details: The Ducks traded away Montour so they could use an eventual replacement. Honka is ranked all over the place but one thing is for sure: he's gifted offensively. He'll dance through traffic and either score or set up a teammate for goals. He's a bit small and needs work defensively, but he would be a solid addition for the Ducks blue line.).
20. Spencer Knight (Carolina Hurricanes) (Details: I know taking goalies in the first is risky, but Canes need a goalie and Spencer Knight is by far the best of this class. He probably won't be ready for a few years, but he'd be a big addition to Carolina's pipeline.).
21. Pavel Dorofeyev (Nashville Predators) (Details: Dorofoyev has a ton of potential and with how sound Nashville's roster is they have the ability to take a risky pick like this.).
22. Victor Söderström (Ottawa Senators from Columbus Blue Jackets) (Details: Ottawa's blue line is atrocious outside Chabot. I'd be pretty surprised if they didn't take a defenseman with their 1st pick unless there's a player that falls.).
23. Daniil Gutik (New York Rangers from Winnipeg Jets) (Details: The Rangers love Russians, and Gutik is very talented. He's not a great skater and he isn't the most competitive, but he has great vision and hands.).
24. Cam York (Pittsburgh Penguins) (Details: Pittsburgh could use some help on LD and they add one from the remaining defenseman.).
25. Maxim Cajkovic (Buffalo Sabres from San Jose Sharks) (Details: Cajkovic is a prospect that I really like but he's on an awful team. His shot and skating are great.).
26. Alex Vlasic (Los Angeles Kings from Toronto Maple Leafs) (Details: Vlasic is a behemoth of a defenseman. LA traded away Muzzin and could have a decent replacement for him in a few years through Vlasic.).
27. Moritz Seider (New York Islanders) (Details: Moritz Seider is a pick that I like a lot in the later portion of the first round. He's just solid in every aspect of his game, but he's not great at any particular one thing. The Islanders already have some nice RD in their system, but adding another wouldn't hurt.).
28. Bobby Brink (Washington Capitals) (Details: Brink has a ton of potential and could be a great pick to address the Caps depth scoring in the next couple of years.).
29. Nolan Foote (Boston Bruins) (Details: Foote fits the Boston playstyle of being big and physical. Pretty good goal scorer, too, and would help provide depth scoring for the Bruins.).
30. Connor McMichael (Calgary Flames) (Details: Calgary lacks a high-end forward in their system, and McMichael would address that. This could be a great pick for Calgary and McMichael could end up being one of the bigger steals of the draft.).
31. Matvei Guskov (Tampa Bay Lightning) (Details: I predict Tampa to win the cup (bold, I know) so that would mean this is actually the Rangers pick. They go for the Russian once again and grab a very complete player in Guskov.).

CapFriendly.com User-Generated Mock-Draft

ROUND 1	TEAM	ORIGINAL	PLAYER	DETAILS

1	-	Jack Hughes	I still think Hughes will go 1. He has a higher ceiling but lower floor compared to Kakko IMO which is why I think he'll go 1.
2		Kaapo Kakko	Kakko is more ready than Hughes to play in the NHL next year and whoever picks 2nd will have an extremely easy choice.
3	-	Dylan Cozens	If the Ducks draft 3rd, I'd expect them to take Cozens for an eventual Getzlaf replacement.
4	-	Vasily Podkolzin	Kings are set at center with Kopitar and Carter on the roster with Vilardi and Kupari in the pipeline. They have the ability to draft a high risk high reward player in Podkolzin and his aggressive playstyle fits the Kings philosophy. I have my doubts Podkolzin can put it together, but if he can the sky is the limit for this guy and that's why he's picked so early.
5	-	Kirby Dach	This is a tough call for me, the Devils could go with a bunch of different players here but they do have a need for a center behind Hischier and they get a good one in Dach.
6	-	Trevor Zegras	Buffalo has a middling PP and could use a dynamic offensive talent like Zegras for their second unit. Zegras also brings some nice physicality to their lineup. The idea is that Mittelstadt or Zegras would move to LW.
7	-	Bowen Byram	If Byram is still on the board here, Detroit should be jumping with excitement. Byram is easily the best defenseman of this pretty weak class.
8	-	Matthew Boldy	Boldy seems like a perfect complimentary player for a guy like McDavid or even Nuge. He was used as the trigger man many times for the USNTDP and he'd be that for Edmonton.
9	-	Peyton Krebs	Vancouver takes the best winger available which will help solidify their top 6. He'd go along nicely with any of Vancouver's talented forwards.
10	-	Philip Broberg	This was a tough call for me, but the Hawks need blue liners. Broberg is a very divisive prospect but I think he'll be a quality player in this league. The Hawks have a tendency to draft speedy defenders and Broberg fits that bill to a T.
11	-	Alex Turcotte	If Turcotte is still available by this time (I have my doubts), this should be a no-brainer for Fenton. The Wild need a 1C more than any team slated to draft before them and Turcotte has the potential to be that guy for them.
12	-	Cole Caufield	A top 10 talent that will likely fall due to his size. I believe Caufield is the best pure goal scorer of this class and if he falls outside of the top 10, teams should remember DeBrincat and swing for Caufield.
13	-	Alex Newhook	Philadelphia has an embarrassment of riches in their prospect pool, so they can afford to take a high risk high reward player. Newhooks tape is very impressive, but can he perform as well playing with better talent? Regardless, I think he's a top 5 skater in the draft and might be the fastest skater behind Jack Hughes. That'll almost guarantee he's an NHL player.
14	-	Nils Höglander	This kids hands are so impressive. He can dangle grown men with ease in the SHL and he was very creative from what I saw. He's small, but he has so much skill it might not matter.
15	-	Raphael Lavoie	Colorado needs depth scoring and Lavoie could provide that. I like Lavoie's tools, and he'll flash the occasional big play, but the question becomes whether or not he can do that consistently in the NHL. He's got a nice shot, good speed, and his hands are good as well. He's not very creative and doesn't have the best passing ability, but if you put him with a guy like Kakko, he could really shine as a 2C/RW. I do think he has a lot of potential if he can put it all together.
16	-	Ryan Suzuki	This would be a nice addition for Dallas. Like Colorado, Dallas severely needs depth scoring and Suzuki would provide that for them.Suzuki has one of the best hockey IQ and vision in this draft, it's as if he has eyes in the back of his head and on the sides. His skating is a plus and I think he could be a very good pivot in the NHL.
17	-	Arthur Kaliyev	Kaliyev is the Ryan Merkley of this class with how he tends to coast and can look uninterested. Personally I think he's really one-dimensional, but he has some nice tools. His shot is lightning quick and he'll surprise you with his playmaking. His biggest issue is skating.
18	-	Philip Tomasino	I'm extremely high on Tomasino and Habs fans should be happy if they draft him. He's often lost in the shuffle on an extremely talented Niagra team, but he continues to impress me and I think he'll be the biggest sleeper pick of the draft. If I had to describe him in one word it's speed. He's an extremely quick skater and he has the hands and IQ to keep up with his legs. He'll make plays through traffic and find guys on the ice while moving a million miles per hour. He reminds me a lot of McDavid with the way he plays, but he isn't as talented. I think he has top 6 potential and would be a big addition to Montreal.
19		Anttoni Honka	The Ducks traded away Montour so they could use an eventual replacement. Honka is ranked all over the place but one thing is for sure: he's gifted offensively. He'll dance through traffic and either score or set up a teammate for goals. He's a bit small and needs work defensively, but he would be a solid addition for the Ducks blue line.
20	-	Spencer Knight	I know taking goalies in the first is risky, but Canes need a goalie and Spencer Knight is by far the best of this class. He probably won't be ready for a few years, but he'd be a big addition to Carolina's pipeline.
21	-	Pavel Dorofeyev	Dorofoyev has a ton of potential and with how sound Nashville's roster is they have the ability to take a risky pick like this.
22		Victor Söderström	Ottawa's blue line is atrocious outside Chabot. I'd be pretty surprised if they didn't take a defenseman with their 1st pick unless there's a player that falls.
23		Daniil Gutik	The Rangers love Russians, and Gutik is very talented. He's not a great skater and he isn't the most competitive, but he has great vision and hands.
24	-	Cam York	Pittsburgh could use some help on LD and they add one from the remaining defenseman.
25		Maxim Cajkovic	Cajkovic is a prospect that I really like but he's on an awful team. His shot and skating are great.
26		Alex Vlasic	Vlasic is a behemoth of a defenseman. LA traded away Muzzin and could have a decent replacement for him in a few years through Vlasic.
27	-	Moritz Seider	Moritz Seider is a pick that I like a lot in the later portion of the first round. He's just solid in every aspect of his game, but he's not great at any particular one thing. The Islanders already have some nice RD in their system, but adding another wouldn't hurt.
28	-	Bobby Brink	Brink has a ton of potential and could be a great pick to address the Caps depth scoring in the next couple of years.
29	-	Nolan Foote	Foote fits the Boston playstyle of being big and physical. Pretty good goal scorer, too, and would help provide depth scoring for the Bruins.
30	-	Connor McMichael	Calgary lacks a high-end forward in their system, and McMichael would address that. This could be a great pick for Calgary and McMichael could end up being one of the bigger steals of the draft.
31	-	Matvei Guskov	I predict Tampa to win the cup (bold, I know) so that would mean this is actually the Rangers pick. They go for the Russian once again and grab a very complete player in Guskov.

Apr. 1, 2019 at 9:34 p.m.

Max

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Glad to see I’m not the only person really high on a Tomasino, and I think Barzal is a better comparison for him than McDavid

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Apr. 1, 2019 at 9:47 p.m.

TanSor

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Quoting: Max

Glad to see I’m not the only person really high on a Tomasino, and I think Barzal is a better comparison for him than McDavid

That's a better comparison. He's my favorite prospect of any slated to go after the first 15 picks. I'm surprised he's not talked about more

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Apr. 1, 2019 at 9:54 p.m.

Max

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Quoting: TanSor

That's a better comparison. He's my favorite prospect of any slated to go after the first 15 picks. I'm surprised he's not talked about more

imo he is going to be one of the best players from this draft but also one of the most controversial because nobody knows of him and wherever he’s picked people will question it

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Apr. 1, 2019 at 10:19 p.m.

TanSor

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Quoting: Max

imo he is going to be one of the best players from this draft but also one of the most controversial because nobody knows of him and wherever he’s picked people will question it

I can see it, I think I've only seen him mocked a few times and he has been mid 20's in the mock drafts he's in. I'm sure there's a few teams in on him. I'm secretly hoping the Wild move Zucker at the draft so we can take him, but I doubt that happens.

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