1 | | - | | No debate easy pick |
2 | | - | | I like Byfield better but I feel like LA themselves is leaning towards Stutzle more. Such a smooth and agile skater who is an unbelievable playmaker |
3 | | | | Now I think that Byfield and Ottawa is a match made in heaven. I think Byfield needs more time to develop and Ottawa is in no rush to groom him into a 1C. Alongside of Tkachuk, that could be a nightmare for opponents |
4 | | - | | Now my mock is based on what I think is gonna happen, not what I want happen. I like Rossi better, but I think there's just so much speculation around Detroit and Perfetti that I think they'll take him at 4. Unreal hockey IQ and vision. Skating needs a bit of work but I definitely think he can improve |
5 | | - | | I think Ottawa won't take a dman considering that they can address it with the amount of picks they have later on and considering this draft is forward heavy, I think they'd want to snag an unreal playmaker to complete their potential future first line of Tkachuk Byfield and Raymond. |
6 | | - | | The Ducks prospect pool is very forward heavy and I think what they're missing is a great offensive defenseman who is responsible in his own end but a guy who's a smooth skater and can quarterback a powerplay |
7 | | - | | Now I had Holtz at this spot, but New Jersey's defense last year was awful. Sanderson is the last of the elite dman prospects in the draft. Some scouts like this kid better than Drysdale. Considering his elite shutdown ability, he could become a huge piece for New Jersey |
8 | | - | | This pick is really a slam dunk for the Sabres. They desperately need a second line center. Eric Staal can fill the void for probably a year. Why not take a guy who I think needs one more year to be NHL ready. He may be small, but he fights hard and makes up for the lack of size with his drive. Phenomenal playmaker and puts a very solid effort in his own end |
9 | | - | | Minnesota is lacking in terms of centermen. They really need one considering they just traded Staal and Koivu looks like he's gonna leave. So why not take an elite two way centermen who is so close to being NHL ready. |
10 | | - | | Trade: Winnipeg trades pick 10 to Carolina for pick 13 and 41. Carolina could take Askarov, but I feel like they're gonna acquire a solid goalie who has quite a few years of starting left in him, so why not get the best goal scorer in the draft who could become a great linemate to Aho or Teravainen. Yes Svechnikov is there but why not add another elite forward to the top 6 and he could make a guy like Trocheck much better |
11 | | - | | Now Nashville could also take Askarov, but seeing what happened in the playoffs, I'm convinced Nashville believes in Saros and they could REALLY use a goal scorer for a guy like Johansen who has been struggling. Jack Quinn is all about goal scoring and can really help out |
12 | | - | | Trade: Florida trades pick number 12 to Chicago for picks number 17 and 46 Chicago gets their Corey Crawford replacement of the future |
13 | | | | Winnipeg's pick: They fill a huge need, second line center. They have always tried to fill it using trades and the guys they acquired, they couldn't keep due to cap strains. So why not get a long term replacement with a non flashy solid two way centerman who can fill the void |
14 | | - | | The best player at this spot in my opinion. Edmonton has two very good defensive prospects so defense is set for them. Jarvis was super explosive in the second half of the season and made some serious improvements to his game that scouts have noticed |
15 | | | | The Leafs fill a massive need in their team. Sure you can consider Schneider a reach at this spot but the Leafs need a RHD and they also need a good defensive dman and a physical one. Schneider fills all of these needs. |
16 | | - | | Montreal takes arguably the best player at this spot who is a very safe bet considering his two way game, he is almost guaranteed to contribute at the NHL level |
17 | | - | | Florida's pick: Guhle fills a huge need for the Panthers. A physical stay at home LHD. I can see him as a guy who can really help their offensive guys shine due to his defense |
18 | | | | Amirov plays in the KHL. As we know it, its quite hard to get players from that league to come over. But I don't think NJ is any rush to bring him over since they have quite a few years left in their rebuild. Amirov is a guy who will guarantee effective two way play. Nothing fancy but effecient. |
19 | | - | | Reichel is a very good prospect and can really go under the radar. He can score and pass well, his defense needs a bit of work, but he is committed to defense which definitely means he can improve in that area. I think he can definitely be a very good add for the Flames. |
20 | | | | Trade: New Jersey trades pick 20 to Colorado for picks 24, 117 and a 2021 3rd round pick. I think Colorado is licking their chops to get Noel Gunler. Yes, he has attidude issues and is deemed to be hard to coach. But if he gets around those issues, his skill will propel him to the Avalanche's top 6 and can be lethal alongside a Nathan Mackinnon due to his sniping ability |
21 | | - | | I think this pick is the dream scenario for the Jackets. They get a guy who I think fits their playstyle perfectly. A very good two way player, not skilled, but definitely plays a well rounded and I think can be a shutdown centerman for the Jackets in the future |
22 | | | | I think this pick is the perfect risk to take if you're the New York Rangers. A kid who potential wise is top 10, but the concussion are a major red flag. If he can get past those issues he'll no doubt end up being a slam dunk for the Rangers as a second line center alongside of a Panarin or Lafreniere. If he doesn't work out, I think the Rangers have enough talent in the prospect pool to where it won't hurt them too much |
23 | | - | | Peterka is an interesting prospect. His numbers weren't great, but you have to look at the whole stiory. He was on one of the worst teams in the DEL which made him produce less than he can. Peterka is a very skilled sniper who has the potential to slot into Philly's top 6. |
24 | | - | | Devils pick: I think the Devils continue adressing the weak defense with yes, another very sound defensive defenseman. I think Grans can use his size and solid skating to really shut down opponents with Sanderson and that pair could become an unreal pairing in the future and allow the Devils to be better offensively by really taking care of the defense. |
25 | | - | | O'Rourke is definitely a safer bet on defense. He plays a solid two way game at a young age which makes him a lot easier to develop. He's not fancy by any means but can definitely contribute at the NHL level. |
26 | | - | | Mysak is also a pick that's quite safe. Plays a matured two way game which yes, it makes him more likely to make the NHL considering he has no real holes in his game. Mysak has a very good shot but needs to use it more. He can be hesitant to pull the trigger at times which is something he could easily fix. |
27 | | | | Perreault is an offensive dynamo. He is a surefire top 10 offensive player in the draft. But defensively, he is very lazy and isn't comitted, if he commits to defending, the Ducks could potentially have Zegras and Perrault as their two best centermen. That's scary good |
28 | | | | With Brannstrom preferring the right side and Thomson and Bernard Docker on the right, Ottawa needs a LHD behind Chabot. Wallinder can really help. If he works on his defensive coversage, he could become a very good partner for his fellow swede to help Brannstrom shine |
29 | | - | | Vegas fills a huge need, a RHD. Almost all of their d men on their roster are LHD and could use a RHD. Barron is nothing fancy, solid two way game and solid skater. |
30 | | - | | Dallas could use a 2C for the future. Why not take a solid two way centerman who is a very good playmaker and can shine alongside of goal scorers like Gurianov and Hintz |
31 | | | | Ridly Greig is a safer bet. Considering how thin San Jose in terms of forward prospects, Greig could become a great two way winger |