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