ROUND 1 | TEAM | ORIGINAL | PLAYER | DETAILS |
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1 | - | Chicago Blackhawks | Celibrini: Consensus 1OA. Everyone mourns Chiraq getting another 1OA, but remembers that this makes it difficult for Chicago to get Hagens next year. | |
2 | - | Anaheim Ducks | Silayev: Absolute specimen phsically. Most likely has a Top 4D floor, but could have the highest potential of any Draft eligible D since Owen Power. Ducks have plenty of forward prospects and this could give the a true 1D | |
3 | - | San Jose | Levshunov: Very toolsy Defenseman who is probably slightly more likely to be a 1D than Silayev, but doesn't have as much upside in my opinion. San Jose could really draft a lot of different people in this position, but Levshunov just feels right. | |
4 | - | Columbus Blue Jackets | Demidov: Dynamic Russian winger who will pair very well with Fantilli. The Russian factor isn't a big deal to me. His situation in Russia for development seems very ideal and could honestly serve as benefit. | |
5 | - | Montreal Canadiens | Lindstrom: Habs can afford to start going for high potential game breakers at this point of their rebuild. Eiserman could be picked here, but seems a little bit redundant having Caulfield and Eiserman. Lindstrom provides lots of talent and potential especially if slotted into the 2C position. | |
6 | - | Arizona Coyotes | Eiserman: Why not go for it? With a dynamic player maker like Cooley who knows what Eiserman could accomplish at the Pro Level. I also don't think Eiserman is as one dimensional as the echo chamber makes him out to be. | |
7 | - | Ottawa Senators | Dickinson: I am well aware of the current woes with LD for the Sens. However, he is BPA and really should slide any further. Plus by the time he is ready I would assume there would be room for him to join. | |
8 | - | Buffalo Sabres | Parehk: Maybe a stretch, but he is by far the most dynamic offensive defenseman. Buffalo could also go for Yakemchuk here and that would justified as well. | |
9 | - | Seattle Kraken | Catton: Great vision and excellent playmaker. One of those players who could top 5 in redrafts. Also probably BPA at this point. | |
10 | - | Calgary Flames | Iginila: Obviously a legacy pick. Some might say this is a reach, but at this point in this draft year the tiers start to drop off and you want to start taking players who project to make an impact at all the NHL. Iginila's compete if nothing else will land him an impactful middle to top 6 role. | |
11 | - | St Louis Blues | Yakemchuk: Big RHD. Second best offensive defenseman. Defense seems to be trending in the right direction. Lindstein-Yakemchuk could be a dynamic first pair for the Blues in the not too far future given Yakemchuk's age. | |
12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | Helenius: Probably a steal at this point. Good shot and high floor, while already playing with men. Solid player to pair with Yager for Pittsburgh's new generation. | ||
13 | - | New York Islanders | Buium: Should be the BPA at this point. Probably more of a 2-3D. High IQ defender, but offensive numbers probably don't fully translate to NHL. | |
14 | - | Minneasota Wild | Brandsegg-Nygaard: High floor. By far the best player on WJC U20 team for Norway. Good addition to the Wild, but they very well may end up drafting higher than this. Hard to say because of how close the standings are. | |
15 | - | New Jersey Devils | Greentree: Good powerforward type. Probably doesn't get the attention deserved. Could pick Connelly here, but there are a few off ice concerns which I would think would be bad for a young Devils locker room. | |
16 | - | Washington Capitals | Connelly: I know I just brought up some off ice concerns, but the talent is there. Capitals could also go with Jiricek if they want to take a swing. | |
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