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NEED FEEDBACK - on teams top draft needs

NEED FEEDBACK - on teams top draft needs

Draft Class: 2021
Created By: NHLfan10506
Published: Jun. 8, 2021 at 1:31 p.m.
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What are your teams top draft needs? I have guessed the top-3 for each team, but would appreciate feedback.
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-
Buffalo
Top-6 Scoring Center -- Top-6 Left Wing -- Power Forwards
2Logo of the Seattle Kraken-
Seattle
Everything
3Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-
Anaheim
Goal-scoring Wing -- Defensive LHD -- Goalie
4Logo of the New Jersey Devils-
New Jersey
Top-4 defense -- Puck-moving RHD -- Goal-scoring LW
5Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-
Columbus
Top-6 center -- Offensive d-man -- Defensive d-man
6Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-
Detroit
Speedy Offensive Center -- Puck-moving LHD -- Defensive Dman
7Logo of the San Jose Sharks-
San Jose
200 ft Center -- Goal-scoring winger -- Goalie
8Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-
Los Angeles
Heavy Offensive Wingers -- Offensive LHD -- Defensive Dman
9Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-
Vancouver
Defensive RHD -- Defensive LHD -- Power forward
10Logo of the Ottawa Senators-
Ottawa
Top-6 playmaking Center -- Goal-scoring RW -- Puck-moving RHD
11Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-
Arizona
Draft Pick Forfeitedxx
12Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-
Chicago
Speedy winger -- Heavy Defensive LHD -- 200 ft 2C
13Logo of the Calgary Flames-
Calgary
Goal-scoring RW -- Top-6 Center -- Two-way RHD
14Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-
Philadelphia
Top-4 RHD -- Offensive Center -- Goalie
15Logo of the Dallas Stars-
Dallas
200 ft Center -- Heavy RW -- Two-way RHD
16Logo of the New York Rangers-
New York Rangers
Top-6 Playmaking Center -- Another Top-6 Center -- Physical Winger
17Logo of the St. Louis Blues-
St Louis
Offensive Center -- Defensive RHD -- Goal-scoring RW
18Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-
Winnipeg
Big two-way RHD -- Physical Winger -- Offensive D-man
19Logo of the Nashville Predators-
Nashville
Goal-scoring Winger -- 200 ft Center -- Heavy Physical Winger
20Logo of the Edmonton Oilers-
Edmonton
Goal-scoring Left Wing -- Goal-scoring Right Wing -- Offensive dman
21Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-
Montreal
Puck-moving LHD -- 200 ft Center -- Heavy Physical Winger
22Logo of the New Jersey DevilsLogo of the New York Islanders
New York Islanders
Playmaking Center -- Goal-scoring Winger -- Two-way RHD
23Logo of the Boston Bruins-
Boston
Goal-scoring RW -- 200 ft Center -- Offensive LHD
24Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the Washington Capitals
Washington
Speedy WInger -- Offensive RHD -- Goalie
25Logo of the Columbus Blue JacketsLogo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay
Big Goal-scoring Winger -- Another Winger -- Offensive LHD
26Logo of the Minnesota Wild-
Minnesota
Top-6 Center -- Heavy Offensive RW -- Physical Power Forward
27Logo of the Columbus Blue JacketsLogo of the Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto
Defensive LHD -- Two-way Center -- Physical WInger
28Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-
Colorado
Speedy Goal-scoring RW -- 200 ft Center -- Physical Center
29Logo of the Minnesota WildLogo of the Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh
Offensive RHD -- Physical Winger -- 200 ft Center
30Logo of the Florida Panthers-
Florida
Offensive Right Wing -- Goal-scoring Center -- Speedy play-making Winger
31Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
Carolina
Goal-scoring LW -- Offensive RHD -- Goalie
32Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-
Vegas
Top-6 offensive Center -- Speedy Winger -- Goalie
ROUND 2TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
33Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-
34Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-
35Logo of the Seattle Kraken-
36Logo of the Vegas Golden KnightsLogo of the New Jersey Devils
37Logo of the Arizona CoyotesLogo of the Columbus Blue Jackets
38Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-
39Logo of the Ottawa SenatorsLogo of the San Jose Sharks
40Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-
41Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-
42Logo of the Ottawa Senators-
43Logo of the Arizona Coyotes-
Arizona
Defensive D-man -- Goal-scoring Winger -- Goalie
44Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-
45Logo of the Calgary Flames-
46Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-
47Logo of the Dallas Stars-
48Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the New York Rangers
49Logo of the Los Angeles KingsLogo of the St. Louis Blues
50Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-
51Logo of the Nashville Predators-
52Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-
53Logo of the Detroit Red WingsLogo of the Edmonton Oilers
54Logo of the New Jersey DevilsLogo of the New York Islanders
55Logo of the Buffalo SabresLogo of the Boston Bruins
56Logo of the Washington Capitals-
57Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Tampa Bay Lightning
58Logo of the Minnesota Wild-
59Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs-
60Logo of the New York IslandersLogo of the Colorado Avalanche
61Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins-
62Logo of the Florida Panthers-
63Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
64Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the Vegas Golden Knights
Jun. 8, 2021 at 1:57 p.m.
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Montreal is RD, scoring winger preferably LW, and Centers but they probably just go best available
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 2:09 p.m.
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Ducks: Centre, Right Wing, RHD, Left Wing, LHD, Goalie (in that order imo)

I think they just go best skater available at 3 (Eklund, Beniers, Power, Clarke most likely to me)

With Dotsal along with Durny and to a lesser extent Eriksson EK not to mention Gibson in net already the Ducks dont need a goalie at all imo
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 2:11 p.m.
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The Sharks need any skaters that play physically and with more grit. The past several Shark teams have been too soft. I don´t think the Sharks need a goalie this draft. I wouldn´t want Wallstedt or Cossa to have to play behind the defense that gave up the most goals this season.
Jun. 8, 2021 at 2:12 p.m.
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Quoting: Salzy
Ducks: Centre, Right Wing, RHD, Left Wing, LHD, Goalie (in that order imo)

I think they just go best skater available at 3 (Eklund, Beniers, Power, Clarke most likely to me)

With Dotsal along with Durny and to a lesser extent Eriksson EK not to mention Gibson in net already the Ducks dont need a goalie at all imo


I only guessed Goalie in case they were trading Gibson.
(no goalie is worth 3rd overall though)
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 2:13 p.m.
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Quoting: NHLfan10506
I only guessed Goalie in case they were trading Gibson.
(no goalie is worth 3rd overall though)


Dotsal is one of the best kept secrets in the league prospect wise, Should be a plus starter in the NHL one day, has great numbers everywhere hes been
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.
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Buffalo may be looking for a Dman too. Canes look good though, but I may flip RD and LW.
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 2:40 p.m.
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I’d take out goalie for the sharks cause it just won’t happen. Add in a defensively responsible elite D man.
Jun. 8, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
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For Tampa, we only have one LHD prospect in the system after letting Schmiemann's signing rights expire, but I don't think we have to look for an offensive dman. McDonagh will be the first LHD to leave the team eventually and it's defense we will miss when he's gone. I'd say a defensive LHD would be a bigger need.
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 3:33 p.m.
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I think with Cossa potentially there at their pick and being an Oil King, Edmonton would have him well in their sights. I think they only go for another offensive Dman again in the first round if Bouch doesn't take over the PP like he should, and issues continue with Klef returning and/or Nurse resigning. So, that would be a consideration for the 2022 draft I'd think. Also, there is decent young depth at RW with Pulju, Yamo, and Lavoie close and an able goal scorer most likely. I think a RHC is more necessary than a RW (although could be a RHC/W unknown, like Lavoie, who could theoretically be either depending on fit). Holloway and McLeod may play C or W if they make it as well, but both are LH.

I'd think LW goal scorer, Goalie (if Cossa still there), RH Center.
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 4:15 p.m.
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Montreal is RD, scoring winger preferably LW, and Centers but they probably just go best available


I agree with you. The only thing we don't need is LHD haha because we have Guhle, Romanov, Harris, Struble and Norlinder who will play in the NHL. The only defenseman we need is a top 2 RD to eventually replace Petry. LW is a need for Montreal. RW, we are fine with Caufield, Anderson, Gallagher. Centers, maybe a top 6 depending on if KK is a 2nd or a 3rd line C. For the draft, I'd like Bourgault who can be a good 2nd line winger.
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
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Chicago's needs in order; Defensive left hand defender, 200 foot center, speedy winger (preferably right side).
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 4:38 p.m.
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Dallas (in order) - with realistic best fit at 14:

1) Aggressive 200 ft. Center - Mason McTavish
2) RHD of any kind - Corson Ceulemans
3) Pure Goal Scoring RW - Chaz Lucius
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 5:36 p.m.
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Devils can kill two birds with one stone if they draft Luke Hughes

My order would be
Two way top 4 dman
Goal scoring winger
Defensive 3C
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Jun. 8, 2021 at 6:10 p.m.
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Here is how I think the draft plays out.

Assuming there are no trades for any of the picks in top 15.

https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/458413
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Jun. 9, 2021 at 1:10 p.m.
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For Winnipeg, the order is good except instead of a physical winger they need a speedy forward.

Also for Florida, I think they need a LHD because the depth behind Ekblad is very thin. Its mostly veterans.

Everything else I agree with, well done!
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Jun. 9, 2021 at 6:54 p.m.
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Anaheim needs help at RW and RD plus a center to be the future 1-2 punch with Trevor Zegras. Beniers, Guenther, Clarke seem the most likely to me unless somehow Owen Power falls to #3.

I look at the guys who will be available at roughly 15 - 24 and I can't imagine that we don't make a trade for one of our rentals to get another C or RW there.
Jun. 9, 2021 at 7:23 p.m.
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Anaheim needs help at RW and RD plus a center to be the future 1-2 punch with Trevor Zegras. Beniers, Guenther, Clarke seem the most likely to me unless somehow Owen Power falls to #3.

I look at the guys who will be available at roughly 15 - 24 and I can't imagine that we don't make a trade for one of our rentals to get another C or RW there.


Kent Johnson at #3
Mackie Samoskevich with the added 1st

Johnson - Zegras - Samoskevich would be as entertaining a young line as I could imagine.

(If only they played for highlight reel plays instead of wins)
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