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Draft Class: 2021

Published: Jul. 19, 2021 at 10:12 p.m.

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Round 1
1. William Eklund (Buffalo Sabres).
2. Matthew Beniers (Seattle Kraken).
3. Owen Power (Anaheim Ducks).
4. Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils).
5. Brandt Clarke (Columbus Blue Jackets).
6. Mason McTavish (Detroit Red Wings) (Details: I’m pretty confident in my top 4, order not withstanding.  The scouts all seem to rave about Eklund as having the highest ceiling and most skilled of all the top 10.  Likewise, Luke Hughes also got rave reviews.  Most scouts and “experts” agreed Powers is the most NHL ready prospect but none would be surprised if he turns out as the 2-4th best Dman when it’s all said and done.  If Buf sees Eklund as a viable C then I think they go with him.  Seattle, I think needs to go with a C even with Powers there.  The ducks and NJ will just go with best available, and drafting your franchise centers little “big” brother doesn’t hurt.  I have read CBJ loves Mctavish but I think If Clarke is sitting there, with their eventual loss of Jones, just makes sense.  I also think Clarke would be best avail able at that point.  After him DET is tough, I don’t think they go G, that’s the last position I expect at 6.  Personally, I love Edvinsson but the scouts seem to hate him, Stevie is a wild card though so I wouldn’t put it past him.  C and LD are the biggest needs and he might go safe with McTavish who probably caps out as 2C or floor as a 3C.).
7. Dylan Guenther (San Jose Sharks).
8. Kent Johnson (Los Angeles Kings).
9. Simon Edvinsson (Vancouver Canucks).
10. Jesper Wallstedt (Ottawa Senators).
12. Sebastian Cossa (Chicago Blackhawks).
13. Cole Sillinger (Calgary Flames).
14. Chaz Lucius (Philadelphia Flyers).
15. Fabian Lysell (Dallas Stars).

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ROUND 1	TEAM	ORIGINAL	PLAYER	DETAILS

1	-	William Eklund
2	-	Matthew Beniers
3	-	Owen Power
4	-	Luke Hughes
5	-	Brandt Clarke
6	-	Mason McTavish	I’m pretty confident in my top 4, order not withstanding. The scouts all seem to rave about Eklund as having the highest ceiling and most skilled of all the top 10. Likewise, Luke Hughes also got rave reviews. Most scouts and “experts” agreed Powers is the most NHL ready prospect but none would be surprised if he turns out as the 2-4th best Dman when it’s all said and done. If Buf sees Eklund as a viable C then I think they go with him. Seattle, I think needs to go with a C even with Powers there. The ducks and NJ will just go with best available, and drafting your franchise centers little “big” brother doesn’t hurt. I have read CBJ loves Mctavish but I think If Clarke is sitting there, with their eventual loss of Jones, just makes sense. I also think Clarke would be best avail able at that point. After him DET is tough, I don’t think they go G, that’s the last position I expect at 6. Personally, I love Edvinsson but the scouts seem to hate him, Stevie is a wild card though so I wouldn’t put it past him. C and LD are the biggest needs and he might go safe with McTavish who probably caps out as 2C or floor as a 3C.
7	-	Dylan Guenther
8	-	Kent Johnson
9	-	Simon Edvinsson
10	-	Jesper Wallstedt
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12	-	Sebastian Cossa
13	-	Cole Sillinger
14	-	Chaz Lucius
15	-	Fabian Lysell
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