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John Tavares, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: At No. 1 you pick for superstar potential. You can't teach what Tavares has. |
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Victor Hedman, D, MODO Hockey (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Hedman will make the Lightning better as he gets comfortable in the NHL. | ||
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Matt Duchene, C, Brampton (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Duchene's wrist shot reminiscent of Joe Sakic at the same age. | ||
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Brayden Schenn, C, Brandon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Schenn is tough, talented, raw and comfortable in a high-octane attack. |
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Magnus Paajarvi-Svensson, LW, Timra (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Svensson the best remaining forward on the board. | ||
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Dmitry Kulikov, D, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Kulikov's game-breaking ability too much to pass on. | ||
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Evander Kane, C, Vancouver (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big Zack Kassian is an option, but at a certain point Kane becomes a no-brainer. | ||
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Ryan Ellis, D, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Ellis brings a much-needed offensive flair to the Stars' back end. | ||
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Zack Kassian, RW, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Adding a big, strong power forward is a good way to accelerate the rebuilding. | ||
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Jared Cowen, D, Spokane (WHL) |
| SKINNY: The Oilers couldn't be happier this big defenseman slips to them. |
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| 11 |
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Jordan Schroeder, C, Minnesota (WCHA) |
| SKINNY: Big-game performer used to playing against men; possesses dynamic shot, speed, skill. | ||
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Scott Glennie, C, Brandon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: New era for Minnesota starts with Glennie as GM Chuck Fletcher's first pick. | ||
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Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Leksand (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Sabres get a defender who knows how to get skilled forwards the puck. | ||
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John Moore, D, Chicago (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Moore's skating and passing ability make him a dynamic addition on defense. | ||
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Carter Ashton, RW, Lethbridge (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Ducks stay with what works by selecting big-bodied power-forward. | ||
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David Rundblad, D, Skelleftea (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: With offense looking good, Rundblad a key cog on development of back end. |
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Olivier Roy, G, Cape Breton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Outstanding depth elsewhere means the best long-term pick here is a goaltender. |
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| 18 |
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Nazem Kadri, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Some said silky-smooth Kadri outplayed better-known teammate in OHL playoffs. | ||
| 19 |
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Kyle Palmieri, C, USNTDP |
| SKINNY: Palmieri has the offensive gifts the Rangers covet. |
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| 20 |
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Peter Holland, C, Guelph (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Depth up the middle only hole in Flames' organizational depth. |
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| 21 |
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Robin Lehner, G, Frolunda (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Flyers are tired of annual summer hunt for a goaltender. |
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Stefan Elliott, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: '08 pick Cody Hodgson is a forward to build around, and Elliott could be the same. |
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Tim Erixon, D, Skelleftea (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: When he arrives, Erixon will make a major impact. |
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Jacob Josefson, C, Djurgarden (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Capitals take a forward after going heavy on defense last two years. |
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Simon Despres, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Despres the best remaining defender on the board, an area Boston is looking to develop. |
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Calvin de Haan, D, Oshawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Mobile, skilled defender a nice complement to the Isles' future offensive group. | ||
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Nick Leddy, D, Eden Prairie (Minn.) High |
| SKINNY: Creative blueliner complements team's good forward talent in the system. |
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| 28 |
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Louis Leblanc, C, Omaha (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Leblanc won't make it to his senior season at Harvard. |
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| 29 |
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Marcus Johansson, C, Farjestad (Sweden) |
| SKINNY: Hard-working forward light on size (5-11, 189), but heavy on skill. |
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Zack Budish, RW, Edina (Minn.) High |
| SKINNY: Penguins want wingers with bite, which Budish has in large quantity. | ||