1 | | - | | Laf and kane would be disgusting |
2 | | - | | Stutzle is a very Yzerman player. Great hands, speed, and 2 way game like point, Cirelli, and Barré-Boulet. he also picks the LW that can also be converted into a center for 2nd line, or possibly first line play in the future. |
3 | | | | big power forward not scared to get into the guts of the game. Very dangerous on the rush with a mix of size and speed. he also is known in sudbury for carrying his team and taking over the game. commonly compared to players like barkov and getzlaf. |
4 | | - | | Best available RD would be great with Chabot in coming years. Byfield is the forward in Ottawa's draft and it would only make sense if they went for a RD (weak side in Ottawa). great puck mover, great vision, High Hockey IQ, and great skater. one concern is that he is a Weak Defender and the physical side of the game is not his strong suit. |
5 | | - | | LA Goes with the High IQ 2 way Defender. The second best available defenseman
Which could be wondrous withe the experience of doughty. he is a very stingy defenseman that is a threat on both ends, and I think LA will not trade down in fear of losing this great prospect. one cause for concern is he may take a while to develop because he plays in a weaker league(i'd say about 2 to 3 years). |
6 | | - | | Great Hands, Great Speed, Good numbers in a mens league. One of the more NHL ready players in this Draft and Anaheim Does not pass on this opportunity. he also plays on both wings allowing further diversity in his game. One problem with all euro players is he is a high risk high reward pick making some teams hesitant to draft him. Raymond is also a very bob murray pick with his ability to play against adversity and under pressure. |
7 | | - | | New Jersey Acquires the winger with a quick release, and the ability to skate with the puck in tight. this will further improve new jersey's young defensive core. one problem is he has raw talent which could ultimately be his downfall. |
8 | | - | | Buffalo will look to improve they're center depth. with this in mind the Sabres select the slightly undersized, fast, and agile center in Perfetti. |
9 | | - | | Bergevin likes the Big Finnish boys, and this is the same case with Lundell. one of the best 2 way players in the draft. most importantly is he has a lot of patience when it comes to his style of play on the ice. like with holtz his talent is very raw which could be a cause for concern. Or Lundell could also be a guy you look back at and say "how was he not drafted higher" |
10 | | | | The Devils Take a risk and select the Very skilled WHL Winger in Jarvis. He goes to the areas most players don't and is hard on the puck something the Devils are interested in. He is also a defensmans nightmare coming up on the rush 1 on 1. |
11 | | - | | You Can Never Have too many center Prospects and with the opportunity to pick Rossi The Wild Let him fall right into they're lap. He is fast and has a set of sick mitts on him. the big problem, and the reason Rossi drops is because he is undersized (he is a miniscule 5'9 ft). |
12 | | - | | Vancouver acquires a very skilled puck handling winger in Gunler, who could be very successful with a guy like Horvat. |
13 | | - | | The Preds needing more support on the RW Acquire offensive minded Quinn with they're Selection. overall could be a solid Top six in the Predators fold. |
14 | | - | | Yet Again Florida Takes a Big Risk by drafting the Russian Amirov. he is a very tough player and could be a star or a bum in the league. this is really dependent on weather or not the Panthers develop him well or not. |
15 | | - | | Calgary would be Interested in the best available player and Alberta Native Dylan Holloway as a University Center Prospect. |
16 | | - | | New York Looks for a Backup Defensive Prospect in Schneider |
17 | | - | | Winnipeg in need of talented Defensive prospects acquire Guhle at 17th. |
18 | | | | the Goalie in Askarov Drops mainly because of his position even though he has been an almost perfect goalie this year at his young age. that being said Ottawa would be more than happy to select the Russian Hybrid who has a lot of upside when it comes to Net minding. Ottawa in need of world class goalie prospects would pick severely dropped Askarov who just so happened to fall right into they're lap. |
19 | | - | | kekalainen being a high risk gm takes another one and selects lapierre at 19. being an 18 year old in a tough league like the Q is not easy, and somehow under all this pressure Lapierre still Manages to Put up very Reasonable numbers. this leads to Columbus going with the french Canadian forward. |
20 | | | | The Canes Take a Risk and go off the board with an Extremely underrated Forward Brendan Brisson. he has played huge for the steel in the USHL and is one of the top american prospects in the draft. his quick hands and vision make him a great addition for the canes in future years. |
21 | | | | Picking a Defenseman earlier in the draft means NYR will look for one of the better USHL/university prospects available in the Draft. with a great mindset and passion for the game Bordeleau will surly bring a big spark to your team among adversity. with an up and coming team ready to contend for the cup the rangers need a player that can possibly be very successful come playoff time. |
22 | | - | | with the late pick the Stars Select a forward similar to the style of play seen in Dellandrea. the all around talented mercer can bring a complete game when he is needed to, and can bring consistency to Dallas' game, which something they have Trouble with. |
23 | | - | | With a rich defensive core in the works Edmonton selects a Center the In the future could play any forward position. think of Peterka as a Minny Stutzle due to they're similar style of play. Peterka when drafted, will also be NHL ready or close to NHL Ready due to his mens League experience. he also might improve locker room morale with fellow countryman Leon Draisaitl. |
24 | | - | | with the fast puck moving Swedish defensive prospect still available Vegas would be very interested in the Branstrom like Player still available at 24 |
25 | | | | Minnesota Goes with another Prospect that helps they're defensive depth. Overall a very sturdy and gritty Center that brings a rustic style of play to the new era of hockey. |
26 | | - | | Philly goes with Defenseman to add to they're already great young D core. |
27 | | - | | Washington Takes a risk and goes off the board to draft the gritty good edge working Russian center. |
28 | | | | Wilson Takes a Huge Risk Like always and selects one of the better american D prospects in the Draft. Good Puck mover whilst still maintaining a great poise on the blue line. overall could be a future top 4 stud or worst case AHL top 2/7th D. |
29 | | - | | With "Big" and "Czech" in mind Sakic with the goal of making his team similar to the 1996-2001 avs Acquires speed, size, and skill at the draft. this player is Mysak who could be a steal in future re drafts, and has a great potential to do so. |
30 | | - | | St. Louis Goes with the smaller Russian Forward to add more scoring to an already advanced forechecking team. |
31 | | | | Anaheim goes with the towering, Physical, and hard on the puck defensman in wallinder. what is even more appealing is that he is a RD a position that is in high demand in Anaheim currently. |