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Edmonton Oilers
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer (WHL)
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SKINNY: Was tied for third in WHL with 106 points, had 31 goals, plus-30 rating and led league with 75 assists |
2 |
Colorado Avalanche
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Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (SWE) |
SKINNY: Can fill void on defense following trade of Kevin Shattenkirk; Larsson has poise, vision and cannon shot |
3 |
Florida Panthers
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Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener (OHL) |
SKINNY: NHL-ready power forward had 36 goals, 66 points; perfect complement to top prospect Nick Bjugstad |
4 |
New Jersey Devils
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Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Finished third in league in goals (43) and points (105); now averaging 1.64 points per game in playoffs |
5 |
New York Islanders
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Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagara (OHL) |
SKINNY: Fits need along the blue line as solid puck mover, hard skater with an edge; 58 points in 67 games |
6 |
Ottawa Senators
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Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Sens dropped one slot in Draft Lottery but secure future star at center; League MVP had 36 G, 96 P |
7 |
Atlanta Thrashers
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Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL) |
SKINNY: The need for a pure goal-scorer ends with the tenacious Strome; 33 goals, 9 power-play goals, 106 points |
8 |
Columbus Blue Jackets
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Ryan Murphy, D, Kitchener (OHL) |
SKINNY: A power-play specialist (14 PPG); led all draft-eligible defensemen in OHL with 79 points (26 goals) |
9 |
Boston Bruins (via TOR)
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Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Transitional dynamo along the blue line possesses speed, poise and a great shot; 45 points in 65 games |
10 |
Minnesota Wild
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Duncan Siemens, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
SKINNY: Might be the most physical of the top-tiers defenders; skates well, good mobility; had 43 points, 121 PIM |
11 |
Colorado Avalanche (via STL)
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Mika Zibanejad, C, Djurgarden (SWE) |
SKINNY: The most improved European skater brings power, soft hands around the net, vision and speed |
12 |
Carolina Hurricanes
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Sven Baertschi, LW, Portland (WHL) |
SKINNY: Switzerland-born wing is being touted as next Nino Niederreiter. Had 34 goals, 11 on the power play |
13 |
Calgary Flames
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Mark Scheifele, C, Barrie (OHL) |
SKINNY: Two-way center posted 75 points, 13 PPG, against the best checking-line forwards in the league |
14 |
Dallas Stars
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Jonas Brodin, D, Farjestad (SWE) |
SKINNY: Smarts in the defensive zone, good in one-on-one battles and very poised and mature |
15 |
New York Rangers
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Mark McNeill, C, Prince Albert (WHL) |
SKINNY: Right-handed pivot (6-foot-2, 201 pounds) is tough to play against, has good awareness at both ends |
16 |
Buffalo Sabres
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Boone Jenner, C, Oshawa (OHL) |
SKINNY: The 6-1, 204-pounder has relentless motor, finishes checks and forces turnovers; 66 points in 63 games |
17 |
Montreal Canadiens
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Phillip Danault, LW, Victoriaville (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Versatile forward is perfect fit for Les Habitants. Had 23 goals, 4 shorthanded, and 67 points in 64 games |
18 |
Chicago Blackhawks
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Zack Phillips, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Time to load up on centers; solid skater with edge was second on team in scoring (38 goals, 95 points) |
19 |
Edmonton Oilers (via LAK)
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Jamieson Oleksiak, D, Northeastern (HE) |
SKINNY: A need to secure shut-down force along the blue line is accomplished with intimidating 6-foot-7 collegian |
20 |
Phoenix Coyotes
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Scott Mayfield, D, Youngstown (USHL) |
SKINNY: A skilled, intelligent blueliner who was named MVP for Team USA at 2010 World Junior 'A' Challenge |
21 |
Ottawa Senators (via NSH)
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Joseph Morrow, D, Portland (WHL) |
SKINNY: Could be the steal of the first round; has smarts and good recognition; produced 49 points and 67 PIM |
22 |
Anaheim Ducks
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Nicklas Jensen, LW/RW, Oshawa (OHL) |
SKINNY: The versatile 6-2, 187-pounder can play either wing; Had 29 goals, 58 points, plus-14 rating |
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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Brandon Saad, LW, Saginaw (OHL) |
SKINNY: Native of Gibsonia, Pa., is a power forward who finished with 27 goals (12 PPG), 55 points, in 59 games |
24 |
Detroit Red Wings
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Rickard Rakell, RW, Plymouth (OHL) |
SKINNY: Great work ethic; high-energy Swede can forecheck hard and is very responsible in his own end |
25 |
Toronto Maple Leafs (via PHI)
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John Gibson, G, USA U-18 (USHL) |
SKINNY: Top-rated North American goalie voted best netminder at World U-18s (6-0-0, 2.34 GAA, .926 SVP) |
26 |
Washington Capitals
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Alexander Khokhlachev, C, Windsor (OHL) |
SKINNY: Skilled Russian with solid positional attack and toughness; had 34 G (12 PPG), 76 P, plus-9 rating |
27 |
Tampa Bay Lightning
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David Musil, D, Vancouver (WHL) |
SKINNY: Solid frame (6-3, 198), can box out and stand up for teammates; had 25 points, plus-1 rating, 83 PIM |
28 |
Toronto Maple Leafs (via BOS)
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Vladislav Namestnikov, C, London (OHL) |
SKINNY: Solid two-way game, accurate wrist shot and ability to beat defenders wide; 30 G, 68 P in 68 games |
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San Jose Sharks
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Ty Rattie, RW, Portland (WHL) |
SKINNY: Produced 28 G, 79 P; great offensive skills and instincts who enters the tough areas to score goals |
30 |
Vancouver Canucks
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Matt Puempel, LW, Peterborough (OHL) |
SKINNY: Hip surgery limited him to 55 games, but still finished with team-highs of 34 goals and 69 points |