Pavel Zacha, C, Sarnia (OHL)

The Czech Republic native is relentless on the puck and creates scoring chances for teammates with his strength and smart decisions. Zacha (6-3, 210) had 16 goals, 34 points, and a plus-5 rating in 37 games; he exhibited good puck control, a strong work ethic, and a great shot. The Devils are in search of size down the middle and Zacha fits the bill.

Ivan Provorov, D, Brandon (WHL)

The 6-foot, 191-pound left-shot defender was fourth among Western Hockey League defensemen with 61 points (15 goals, 46 assists) in 60 games as a rookie. He had two goals and 13 points in 19 WHL playoff games. The Russian logs a lot of ice time, is good on special teams, and likes to play the body.

The 6-foot-2, 206-pound freshman excelled as the youngest player in NCAA hockey. He led Michigan defenders with 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists), had 12 power-play points, a plus-9 rating, and tied for the team-lead with 59 blocked shots. He was named to the All-Big Ten Hockey First Team, and the All-Big Ten Freshman Team.

Kyle Connor, LW, Youngstown (USHL)

The 6-1, 177-pound University of Michigan recruit led the United States Hockey League with 80 points and was fourth with 34 goals. Named USHL Player of Year and Forward of the Year, Connor has great quickness in tight spaces; he's elevated his game this season.

Nicholas Merkley, RW, Kelowna (WHL)

The 5-10, 191-pound forward can play right wing or center, is strong on the power play and a dangerous sniper on the penalty kill (two shorthanded goals). He has a great compete level, led Kelowna with 70 assists and 90 points in the regular season, and played on the top line for a team that went to the Memorial Cup championship game.

Jeremy Roy, D, Sherbrooke (QMJHL)

The 6-foot, 180-pound right-shot defender has a great shot from the point, and great transitional speed, hands and feistiness that NHL scouts hanker. He was hampered by an ankle injury for parts of the season but had 43 points in 46 games. He patterns his game after the Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty.

Thomas Chabot, D, Saint John (QMJHL)

Chabot is a smooth skater with great transitional speed. The 6-2, 180-pound defenseman had good size and mobility to defend and lead Sea Dogs defenders 12 goals and 41 points in 66 regular-season games. He has the capability of advancing the puck under pressure and into the opposing end.

At 6-foot-4 and 183-pounds, the left-shot defender plays big and smart and is considered a stay-at-home defenseman with good reach. He plays a safe game and has become very reliable while seeing his stock rise among scouts. He uses his size and strength in a smart way.

The 6-2, 191-pound left-shot defender split time between the junior league and top league in Sweden; he makes smart decisions, is mobile and reads the game well. The Leafs need defensive depth and Larsson is a solid choice this late. He needs to put on some muscle but knows where to go on the ice and how to transition.

The native of Praha, Czech Republic, is effective on faceoffs and has improved his defensive game. A smooth skater with good vision and skills, the QMJHL rookie knows where to go with or without the puck. The 6-1, 196-pound left-handed shot had 33 goals, 10 power-play goals and 75 points, and won 48.8 percent of his faceoffs in 64 games.

The Lightning have no issues with drafting quality Russian players and this 6-3, 192-pound left-handed shooter fits the bill. He's a big power forward who likes to use his physical strength and is gritty in all areas of the ice. Many scouts believe he has the hardest shot of this year's draft class.

The Boston College-bound right-hand shot has been compared to Patrice Bergeron for his preparedness and detail on every shift. White (6-foot, 183) is deceptive and hard to play against because of his smarts, speed and strength. He's the type of player that will wear an opponent down during the course of a game.