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John Tavares, C, London Knights (OHL) |
| SKINNY: This decision is harder than many believe | ||
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Victor Hedman, D, Modo Hockey (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Remember how good Rob Blake liked the Mile High City? Think repeat. | ||
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Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, F, Timra (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Euro forward put any questions about his play to rest at WJC | ||
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Matt Duchene, C, Brampton (OHL) |
| SKINNY: A 1-2 punch of Duchene and Bryan Little could be formidable in a few years | ||
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Brayden Schenn, C, Brandon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big center with NHL bloodlines will further accelerate Kings' rebuilding | ||
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Evander Kane, C, Vancouver (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Kane fits into the mold of most of the young talent Coyotes have added recently | ||
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Jared Cowen, D, Spokane (WHL) |
| SKINNY: GM Brian Burke always covets size and attitude on his blue line | ||
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Jordan Schroeder, C, Minnesota (WCHA) |
| SKINNY: GM Joe Nieuwendyk's first pick is a player in the Mike Modano mode | ||
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Zack Kassian, RW, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: After taking a defenseman first last year, Ottawa goes for size up front | ||
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Scott Glennie, RW, Brandon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Skating skill, finishing touch make him prototypical Oiler | ||
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John Moore, D, Chicago (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Rapidly rising defenseman can skate like the wind | ||
| 12 |
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Carter Ashton, RW, Lethbridge (WHL) |
| SKINNY: New era begins with a forward that is hard to defend, easy to coach |
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Simon Despres, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Big defenseman can play big minutes, compile points | ||
| 14 |
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Dmitry Kulikov, D, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: A possible long-term replacement if Jay Bouwmeester departs | ||
| 15 |
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Jacob Josefson, C, Djurgarden (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Big two-way center has the chops to play Western Conference game | ||
| 16 |
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Ryan Ellis, D, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Small but extremely skilled blueliner can add spark to Jackets' struggling PP | ||
| 17 |
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David Rundblad, D, Skelleftea (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Tons of offense up front, now more offensive skill on blue line | ||
| 18 |
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Louis Leblanc, C, Omaha (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Harvard-bound pivot is a logical fit with hometown Habs | ||
| 19 |
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Tim Erixon, D, Skelleftea (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Could it be a father-son show on Broadway? Dad Jan played there in '80s | ||
| 20 |
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Nazem Kadri, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Flames are ecstatic this high-tempo scorer falls this far | ||
| 21 |
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Drew Shore, C, USNTDP |
| SKINNY: A forward with the size and attitude Flyers always covet | ||
| 22 |
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Leksand (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Canucks have had luck with Swedes, and this one has great instincts in the offensive zone | ||
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Zach Budish, RW, Edina (Minn.) H.S. |
| SKINNY: Devils won't be scared off by knee injury and love his Minnesota pedigree | ||
| 24 |
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Stefan Elliott, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Last Saskatoon defenseman selected by Caps -- Mike Green -- worked out pretty well | ||
| 25 |
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Chris Kreider, C, Andover Academy (Mass.) |
| SKINNY: Bruins stay local while seriously upgrading their depth up the middle | ||
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N.Y. Islanders (from SJS/OTT)
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Robin Lehner, G, Frolunda (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Maybe it's time to start planning for Rick DiPietro's successor | ||
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Peter Holland, C, Guelph (OHL) |
| SKINNY: 'Canes obviously like big centers out of the OHL that can skate |
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Carl Klingberg, LW, Frolunda (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: European scouts love his game. He has the skills to play with Kane and Toews | ||
| 29 |
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Kyle Palmieri, C/RW, USNTDP |
| SKINNY: Palmieri's stock is falling, but Red Wings know a bargain when they see one | ||
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Jordan Caron, RW, Rimouski, (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Penguins still need top-six forwards to complement Crosby and Malkin | ||