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| ROUND 1 | TEAM | ORIGINAL | PLAYER | DETAILS |
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| 1 |  | - | Macklin Celebrini | Last Ranking: #1, Tier 1. Celebrini is a dual-threat offensive threat who is mainly known for his goal-scoring. But his playmaking is just as good and Celebrini has a solid 200-ft game. Also has above average skating. Ever since the WJC, Celebrini hasn’t looked back in terms of production. Off the puck Celebrini does need to work on his decision making. He has star potential, at most he will be a 90+ point guy in the NHL. |
| 2 |  | - | Artyom Levshunov | Last Ranking: #2, Tier 1. While most think Celebrini is the unanimous choice for 1st overall, Levshunov isn’t far behind. I think Levshunov has a chance to be drafted over Celebrini given his two-way game. Does need to work on his positioning with and without the puck, but to make up for it, Levshunov can pass the puck out of difficult areas. His shot is his best asset and he has great size at 6’2” and can skate well. |
| 3 |  | - | Cole Eiserman | Last Ranking: #7, Tier 2. Ok, hear me out. I know a lot of people are writing Eiserman off, but putting up a goal per game is incredibly rare. And yes, his defensive game isn’t at the level you want it at, but lately it seems that NHL coaches have gotten players to buy in defensively. Take JT Miller for example. His defensive game was abysmal last year and he didn’t have the right attitude, but under new leadership that has changed. Eiserman is in a similar situation, so I don’t see the defensive game as of a problem. His ability to score goals is undeniable and he has insane skill offensively. He just needs to improve his agility, he tends to be straight-lined often. If given the proper coach and/or development process, Eiserman should be a fun player to watch in the long run. |
| 4 |  | - | Trevor Connelly | Last Ranking: #8, Tier 2. Another strange take, but Connelly’s skating and production alone is enough to warrant a top 5 spot. Yes, he did have off-ice issues as a 15-year-old, but he has managed to own it every step of the way. He is currently on most teams “do not draft” list, but he is ideally the best skater in the draft and an amazing goal-scorer. And I value skating a lot while ranking players. Reminds me of Jack Hughes, Connelly can basically do everything for you offensively. |
| 5 |  | - | Anton Silayev | Last Ranking: #12, Tier 2. One of the biggest risers in my rankings, after watching more highlights, I’ve noticed that he has a knack of joining the rush and/or pinching the o-zone using great speed. And he also has amazing size at 6’7” and can skate really well considering the big frame. The combination of size and speed is really hard to find in prospects, that alone is enough to justify a top 10 selection. |
| 6 |  | - | Cayden Lindstrom | Last Ranking: #3, Tier 2. Lindstrom is basically the same player as Silayev, however he is less in value being a winger. I find that defenseman are more valuable than wingers, you need solid defense to win you games. Lindstrom also has the combination of size and speed, he’s a gritty power forward that is sound defensively as well. |
| 7 |  | - | Ivan Demidov | Last Ranking: #6, Tier 2. This is high upside at 7th. I would say Demidov is the best passer in the draft, but he has deceptive skating and an above average shot. I also love his 200-ft game and the fact that he never takes a shift off defensively. Whenever healthy, this is a really consistent player, but the only problem is that the Russian factor is in play. Also he is a liability in his own end, Demidov is slow with making decisions off the puck, often leaving the passing option wide open. |
| 8 |  | - | Zeev Buium | Last Ranking: #4, Tier 2. Buium really proved that he’s legit during the WJC, showcasing a strong two-way game. He has deceptive offensive skills and is actually really smart defensively. Can control the gaps smartly and stick check well. He just lacks physicality in his game, and I don’t think that could translate into the NHL. |
| 9 |  | - | Sam Dickinson | Last Ranking: #5, Tier 2. Dickinson is a monster defensively, he is known to give the opposition a hard time without the puck. Uses his size well and doesn’t shy away from a hit. Also not afraid to muck it up in the corners. Offensively, he does have the tools, but its not as dynamic as his defense. His shot may be accurate, but it definitely isn’t the most powerful out there. I see a lot of Ivan Provorov in this kid. |
| 10 |  | - | Berkly Catton | Last Ranking: #10, Tier 3. Catton’s skill and smarts alone are enough to crack the top 10. I love his play driving ability, he’s a wizard with the puck and has a booming shot along with above average skating ability. His presence near the end boards is threatening, you do not want to play against him defensively in that area. I see a lot of Brayden Point in this kid, undersized center with speed and slick mitts. |
| 11 |  | - | Konsta Helenius | Last Ranking: #9, Tier 3. Helenius is a similar player to Catton, except less consistent. He’s been great against men but not so much while playing against his own age group. Helenius is another play driving center with a booming shot and insane mitts. Always does the right things offensively. However, he isn’t as physically imposing as you would like, there are a lot of games where he doesn’t use the body as much. A good comparable for Helenius would be Jonathan Huberdeau. |
| 12 | |  | Michael Brandsegg Nygard | Last Ranking: #11, Tier 3. Brandsegg-Nygard’s draft season reminds me of David Reinbacher’s. An under the radar prospect who only started gaining attraction after the WJC. And after being the guy carrying his team. Brandsegg-Nygard was the main reason why Norway didn’t have trouble scoring goals, he’s a skilled power forward with a booming shot and size at 6’1”. Can skate well but needs to improve his effort away from the puck. |
| 13 |  | - | Igor Chernyshov | Last Ranking: #14, Tier 4. Yes, the production hasn’t been there, but whenever the offense is there, Chernyshov is a top 10 player in the draft. He had a solid season last year, and came into this season ranked in that range. Strong power forward who loves to go hard nosed to the net and is more than willing to muck it up in the corners. He is also a menace during 1 on 1 situations and Chernyshov has a booming shot. Also uses his size well. |
| 14 |  | - | Liam Greentree | Last Ranking: #29, Tier 4. Here we have the biggest riser on my board. Production alone, Greentree belongs in the top 15. Super skilled offensively, but mainly plays a power forward style. Has size and can shoot the puck from anywhere. Also has amazing playmaking, making for a more well-rounded offensive toolkit. He is slow however, making him hard to bet on during the backcheck. But he does use his size to forecheck well. Overall, a skilled player that will be fun to watch down the road. |
| 15 |  | - | Emil Hemming | Last Ranking: #16, Tier 4. Very interesting player as Hemming is in my opinion the best defensive forward in the draft. I see a lot of Elias Lindholm, solid 3-zone player that can do a lot of things right without the puck. His offense isn’t really dynamic by any means, he has a lethal shot and high motor, but he’s selfish with the puck. He doesn’t pass the puck as much. |
| 16 |  | - | Matvei Shuravin | Last Ranking: #13, Tier 4. This may be a bit high for some, but Shuravin’s defensive game plus skating alone are enough to warrant a top 20 pick. Insanely dynamic defensively, has great size at 6’3”, and can skate well. Offensively, the upside is there, but Shuravin tends to lose the puck a lot while inside the o-zone, resulting in a costly turnover. |
| 17 | |  | Tij Iginla | Last Ranking: #20, Tier 4. I see a lot of Anze Kopitar in this kid’s game. Iginla is a dynamic three-zone forward that is more than willing to muck it up in the corners. Thinks the game well, has a booming shot, and plays with strength. He’s actually really good on the net front during the power play as well, he can give goalies a hard time up close. He just needs to improve his 4-way agility, Iginla is more of a straight-line player. |
| 18 |  | - | Carter Yakemchuk | Last Ranking: #18, Tier 4. Yakemchuk is a Brent Burns type defender, purely offensive with size. Tall kid, booming shot, aggressive near the o-zone boards, and can pass the puck. Yakemchuk just needs to refine his defensive game, he tends to be one step behind the puck carrier. I see top 4 upside in Yakemchuk. |
| 19 | |  | Zayne Parekh | Last Ranking: #19, Tier 4. Parekh is basically the definition of an offensive defender. He’s also the best puck mover in the draft. His offensive upside is very high, but the same can’t be said for his defensive upside. Its very low, I often get Dragicevic vibes when watching this kid off the puck. Everyone last year thought Dragicevic was a top 15 player in the draft, but he fell to the end of the 2nd round. Given his dynamic puck handling and insane point production alone, I don’t think Parekh falls to the 2nd round, but I see being drafted lower than what most people have him. Quinn Hughes type defender, Parekh has top 4 upside. |
| 20 |  | - | Nikita Artamonov | Last Ranking: #17, Tier 4. The kid I compare most to Fabian Zetterlund, Artamonov plays with poise, offensive skill, and strength. He does have the upside of a top 15 pick, but what needs big improvement is his skating. He’s not only slow, but he also needs to need on his agility. |
| 21 |  | - | Cole Hutson | Last Ranking: #14, Tier 4. The reports and scout analysis on Hutson are basically noise. He’s underestimated because of his size and lack of production, but we all saw what happened with Lane Hutson. The reason why Hutson’s offensive production isn’t there is because he’s working on improving his play away from the puck, making for a two-way option. Cole is also a really good skater and barely needs any space to make plays. He does need to keep working on his play off the puck and get stronger in order to reach his top 4 potential. |
| 22 | |  | Adam Jiricek | Last Ranking: #22, Tier 4. Jiricek is a similar player to brother David and totally worth taking in the top 15, but he’s ranked relatively low due to injury concerns and lack of offensive production. But whenever he’s healthy, Jiricek uses his size well, has a booming shot, and a strong skater. Aside from his shot, Jiricek isn’t too dynamic offensively, but he’s insanely smart defensively. |
| 23 |  | - | Aron Kiviharju | Last Ranking: #21, Tier 4. Kiviharju is in a similar situation to Jiricek. Once viewed as the top prospect of this draft, Kiviharju has seen his stock fall rapidly due to constant injuries and bouncing around leagues. But he’s a dynamic offensive defenseman with fluid skating and a booming shot. A bit on the small side at 5’9”, but Kiviharju does tend to use his body a lot. |
| 24 | |  | Henry Mews | Last Ranking: #24, Tier 5. Mews is the kid I compare a lot to Jared Spurgeon. Solid 3-zone defender but shows very little consistency with the puck. But really skilled off the puck. |
| 25 | |  | Sacha Boisvert | Last Ranking: #28, Tier 5. Boisvert has been inconsistent and his skating needs major improvement. But outside of that, Boisvert is a strong two-way forward who plays smart whenever the effort is there. |
| 26 | |  | Maxim Masse | Last Ranking: #27, Tier 5. Could see Masse rising even more as he has the tools that a GM wants in a prospect. A worse version of Lindstrom as Masse needs to work on his skating. |
| 27 |  | - | Luke Misa | Last Ranking: #30, Tier 5. The upside for Luke compared to his brother (a projected top 3 pick in 2025) is much lower, but he has the tools to become a solid bottom six center. Just needs to use his frame more, but has the making of a two-way forward. |
| 28 | |  | Charlie Elick | Last Ranking: #32, Tier 5. This kid reminds me of Dylan DeMelo in many ways. Plays with size and has tremendous shutdown ability. However, the offensive upside is a giant question mark. |
| 29 | |  | EJ Emery | Last Ranking: unranked, Tier 5. Similar player to Elick, except less productive. At this point, Emery projects as a skilled shutdown defender. If his upside offensively can improve, I see him rising up the boards. |
| 30 |  | - | Terik Parascak | Last Ranking: #25, Tier 5. Reminds me of Nikita Kucherov, skilled playmaker with a decent shot. Plays with poise and never takes a shift off. Though Parascak does need to improve his skating and take less dumb infractions via stick. |
| 31 | |  | Tanner Howe | Last Ranking: #26, Tier 5. This kid had the pedigree of a top 10 pick in the beginning of the year, but was jumped by players with stronger first halves of their respective seasons. The big question is solved: would Howe be productive with Bedard on the team? Howe hasn't looked back, he's still a very productive offensive threat, pure playmaker with an above average shot. Does however lack size and physicality. Reminds me of Patrick Kane in many ways. |
| 32 |  | - | Kamil Bednarik | Last Ranking: #31, Tier 5. Another underrated prospect and another hot take. But the skill offensively Bednarik brings every game is incredible and skating is dynamic. Could rise up even more, he's currently PPG in the USHL. While the skill with the puck is there, sometimes Bednarik is selfish, avoiding the finishing shot. Reminds me of Mikko Rantanen. |
| ROUND 2 | TEAM | ORIGINAL | PLAYER | DETAILS |
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| 33 | | - | Anthony Cristoforo | Tier 6 |
| 34 | | - | Clarke Caswell | Tier 6 |
| 35 | | - | Hagen Burrows | Tier 6 |
| 36 | | - | Andrew Basha | Tier 6 |
| 37 | | | Beckett Sennecke | Tier 6 |
| 38 | | - | Dean Letourneau | Tier 6 |
| 39 | | | Michael Hage | Tier 6 |
| 40 | | - | Ryder Ritchie | Tier 6 |
| 41 | | - | Adam Jecho | Tier 7 |
| 42 | | | Will Skahan | Tier 7 |
| 43 | | | Pano Fimis | Tier 7 |
| 44 | | | Eric Olsson | Tier 7 |
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