1 | | - | | No brainer |
2 | | - | | Him and Byfield are neck and neck but I think LA's scouts are leaning more towards Stutzle. So skilled and such an amazing playmaker and is really fun to watch. |
3 | | | | Ottawa takes the 1C of the future. Byfield is a very good two way player and if he learns how to properly use his frame, he could become a very dominant player. |
4 | | - | | Detroit and Saginaw have quite a close relationship. I think the ressources they have on this kid makes them know what they're getting and I think Yzerman knows how to make this kid the best player he can be |
5 | | - | | I think Ottawa takes a RW to complete a future top line of Tkachuk-Byfield-Raymond. Raymond will be the perfect playmaker for Tkachuk and Byfield. Raymond also works hard in his own end which is a great thing to have on your top line |
6 | | - | | Drysdale fills a massive need for the Ducks. A RHD. Drysdale is offensively gifted defenseman who isnt bad in his own end. |
7 | | - | | Now the Devils defense is really bad. Sanderson has elite shutdown ability and can chip in offensively. I think he'll be very valuable for the Devils. |
8 | | - | | Buffalo fills a huge need for years to come. A 2C behind Eichel. Rossi will be perfect alongside Cozens and Olofsson because of his playmaking ability. He also woeks hard defensively which is quite valuable. |
9 | | - | | Minnesota just traded Staal. They really don't have a future top 2 centermen. Why not get an elite two way C who is almost NHL ready. |
10 | | - | | Trade: Carolina trades picks 13 and 41 to Winnipeg for pick number 10. I see Carolina trading for a guy who has quite a few years of starting left in him. So Askarov won't be the guy for me. Why not take a goal scorer who will complete that top 6 in the future. |
11 | | - | | I have a feeling that Nashville believes in Saros. So why not select a goal scorer, which Nashville is really missing. Johansen could REALLY use a finisher to revive him. |
12 | | - | | Trade: Chicago trades picks 17 and 46 to Florida for pick 12 Chicago gets their goalie of the future to replace Corey Crawford. |
13 | | | | Winnipeg takes a low risk future 2C. With Brian Little's career in question, why not fill a need for years to come with a low risk two way C. |
14 | | - | | The BPA in my opinion. So dynamic in the second half of the season and really improved. |
15 | | | | The Leafs really need grit and physicality. They also need RHD. Why not fill both needs with Braden Schneider. |
16 | | - | | Montreal goes for a safer pick in Mercer. Nothing flashy, can defend well is efficient offensively and I think will become a very good second liner in MTL. |
17 | | - | | Florida's pick: They need LHD and they need ones that can defend effectively. Guhle can do that and I think will be a great fit in Florida |
18 | | | | KHL players are quite hard to bring over from the KHL, but the Devils are in no rush to wait for Amirov who is a great two way winger |
19 | | - | | Reichel is an interesting prospect. I've seen a list that has him just outside of the top 10, and some have him as a second rounder. I'm sure there's a team that will fall in love with his game and Calgary I think could be the one. |
20 | | | | I love this pick for New Jersey. A very good defensive d man who will really help New Jersey alongside of Sanderson. Those two could really reshape the defense for years to come. |
21 | | - | | CBJ's dream scenario. A player who fits their playstyle, hard working, plays well defensively and I think will be great in Torts' system. |
22 | | | | This is an unbelievable pick for the Rangers. Considering how deep their prospect pool is, Lapierre is a risk I would be willing to take. His injury issues aren't great but if he can get past them, he could become an elite playmaker with Panarin or Lafreniere |
23 | | - | | Another risk. Philly is a contender and has a solid prospect pool. Why not take a player with unbelievable skill and can slot into the top 6 if he fixes his attitude issues |
24 | | - | | A big dman with great offense. Has a bit of defensive problems defensively but if he can fix them, he can really become a great NHL'er |
25 | | - | | A skilled winger who could become a top 6 player for the Avs. A chance I think they're willing to take. |
26 | | - | | A low risk winger who can play solid hockey on both ends of the ice. He has a hell of a shot but needs to use it more if he wants to become a better player, he needs to his shot more because his shot is his greatest asset |
27 | | | | Anaheim goes for a risk. An offensive dynamo who can become an unbelievable 2C behind Zegras in the future, IF he fixes his defense. He needs to defend or else he won't get a chance |
28 | | | | From what I've heard, he's improved quite a bit so I think he'll be a first round pick and Ottawa has quite a few of RHD. |
29 | | - | | Vegas fills a big need. A RHD. Almost all their d men are LHD. Why not take a solid two way d man who could pan out. Yes he ahd an injury but he is a very solid player. |
30 | | - | | Brisson is a very good playmaking two way center and can shine with guys like Hintz and Gurianov |
31 | | | | San Jose takes a solid two way center who isn't too much of a risk and can beocme a future contributor |