32 | | - | | Very raw, project defenseman but has a large frame and moves pretty well. Makes some weird decisions at time and could stand to improve his offensive skillset, but there could be a nice player here with proper development in North America |
33 | | - | | Incredibly skilled forward but is very small in stature. He works hard at both ends and should overcome his size and land in a middle six role with some power play time |
34 | | - | | Excellent skater, but his size gets taken advantage of in his own zone. Great on the power play and is positionally very sound |
35 | | - | | Big, rangy defenseman that is excellent at reading the play. Had a blood clot this year that kept him out of the lineup, but has top four potential nonetheless |
36 | | - | | Another big, mobile defenseman, but he needs more skill to his game and to work on his hockey sense. Has nice potential but also bust potential. Also the Ducks have his brother, so it'd be a nice reunion |
37 | | | Emil Heineman | Workhorse of a player that has some nice offensive tools as well. Has a nice projection as a middle six guy that will kill penalties and retrieve pucks |
38 | | - | | Very small but very skilled. His skill works very well on bigger ice, but still gets pushed around some. Probably has to have a Conor Garland type niche in the NHL |
39 | | - | | One of the most polarizing guys in the draft. Has an elite offensive skillset but plays like he's never seen his own side of the blue line. Awful defensive player but if he can become at least slightly below average, there could be a dangerous weapon on the blue line. That's a big if though |
40 | | | | Versatile forward with a broad skillset. One of those plug and play guys that coaches love to have. |
41 | | - | | Draft Pick ForfeitedPlays a similar game to his brother, and he can absolutely fly. Has some nice skill and produced fairly well on a bad team. Seems like an Arizona kind of player |
42 | | - | | Two way center that has shown flashes of high end skill, should make a living as a 3C in the NHL killing penalties and contributing to PP2 |
43 | | | | Big, physical defenseman that has shown there's more offense to his game than at first glance. Will make a living clearing the crease |
44 | | - | | Another big skating defenseman that has some untapped offensive capabilities. Needs work rounding out his game in both ends but the potential is there |
45 | | - | | Smaller forward but has a nose for the net, high IQ player. Definitely needs more time to develop his skating, but there could be a nice bottom sixer here |
46 | | - | | Great offensive skills, but his size is what holds him back. Very similar player to Nybeck but has a better shot from farther out |
47 | | | | A steady defenseman that has a great first pass. Maybe not the highest ceiling, but has a relatively safe projection in my viewings |
48 | | - | | Two way forward that has good playmaking capabilities. Can easily carve out a role as a bottom six center with the upside for a lower end 2C |
49 | | | | If he can stay healthy, there could be an incredible player here. But three concussions in nine months is scary, especially for a guy who frequently gets pushed around like he does. Worth the chance in round 2 to a team with a ton of picks |
50 | | | | Very polished defenseman that does all the little things. Offensive game could always improve, but he can easily be a minute eating third pairing guy |
51 | | - | | All around winger with a quick release and a nose for the net. Toronto will need guys like this to plug into the lineup on cheap deals as they're up against the cap |
52 | | - | | Doesn't do anything very well, but does a lot of things well. Creates a lot chaos on the forecheck, makes a lot of sense for Carolina |
53 | | | | Skilled forward that has some bite to his game. Should be able to make it in a fourth line role at worst |
54 | | | | Detroit gets their own version of Zach Hyman, because Groshev does everything that Hyman does for the Leafs. |
55 | | | | Another smaller player with a ton of skill and speed, but he has a chance to be a dynamic center in the NHL if he can work some kinks out and learn to overcome his size |
56 | | | | Skilled forward with a high hockey IQ, can make a living on the bottom six chipping in 35 points |
57 | | - | | Not the biggest guy but plays a heavy game. Has fan favorite bottom six guy written all over him |
58 | | | | Solid skater, decent defensively, really nice offensive instincts. If he can put the pieces together he can be a nice defenseman down the line |
59 | | - | | Playmaking center that thrives on the perimeter. If he can get to the middle of the ice more he becomes much more dangerous |
60 | | | | One of my favorite prospects this year, he's a very sound goalie that doesn't get caught scrambling too often. Could be the long-term solution in net for the Sharks |
61 | | | | Complete winger that does the little things and has a knack for making nice plays in the offensive zone. Nothing too flashy, but you know what you're getting |
62 | | - | | Big defenseman that will thrive killing penalties and making outlet passes |