1 | | - | | Better than many think. Ceiling is Stamkos offensive ability and Bergeron Defense. A better version of ROR? |
2 | | - | | NJ if flush with C depth. Many are saying Slafkovsky is worthy of this pick after the world championship, and NJ gets a top line LW for Hughes (C) and Holtz (RW) in the future |
3 | | - | | ARI gets who some think is the best player in this draft. Cooley has put up stats similar to many of the recent great USDP players, but with an added defensive aspect. |
4 | | - | | Seattle needs quantity, not quality in this position. Look for this pick to be shopped around. I wouldnt be surprised to see Seattle trade down (or up?) |
5 | | - | | The flyers have taken forwards with 6 of their last 7 1st round picks. They will need some new D if rumors are true that Provarov wants out. |
6 | | | | CBJ needs to fill in the defense after Werenski, especially on the right side. |
7 | | - | | Savoie appears to slip a bit, and Ottawa can't pass on him at 7. |
8 | | - | | On the younger side in this draft, yet still was able to play in the top league in Sweden. Put up stats similar to Willam Nylander, Mika Zabinijad and Lucas Raymond in their 17 yo years. |
9 | | - | | Easy pick for buffalo. They can afford to take some projects as their prospect pool is fairly full. |
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