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MIKE G. MORREALE'S MOCK DRAFT
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 Edmonton Oilers
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Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Speed and skill set are too good to pass up at the top | ||
| 2 |
 Boston Bruins (from TOR)
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Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Fantastic playmaker with scoring touch would fit in nicely | ||
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Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: GM Garth Snow will tab the big difference-maker along the blue line |
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| 4 |
 Carolina Hurricanes
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Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Top-rated QMJHL player has good two-way game, skates well and shows patience |
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| 5 |
 Florida Panthers
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Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Towering defenseman with powerful shot and nimble feet | ||
| 6 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Another dynamic center with speed and finesse is needed in Columbus | ||
| 7 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novosibirsk (KHL) |
| SKINNY: Possesses quick hands, lethal shot and likes to play physical. Sound familiar? | ||
| 8 |
 New York Rangers
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Nino Niederreiter, RW, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: He plays the entire ice surface and backchecks very well | ||
| 9 |
 Atlanta Thrashers
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Mikael Granlund, F, HIFK (Finland) |
| SKINNY: A boatload of skill, good work ethic and effective on face-offs | ||
| 10 |
 Anaheim Ducks
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Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA) |
| SKINNY: Strong in front of the net while remaining very good defensively |
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| 11 |
 Dallas Stars
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Stanislav Galiev, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: His unpredictable creativity and vision make him tough to defend | ||
| 12 |
 Minnesota Wild
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Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Possesses size, intelligence and a fantastic compete level | ||
| 13 |
Boston Bruins
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Emerson Etem, RW, Medicine Hat (WHL) |
| SKINNY: A heady performer with sound skating and puck skills |
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| 14 |
 St Louis Blues
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Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Season-long hip injury might keep him from going any higher |
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| 15 |
Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)
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Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Responsible with the puck, great feel for the game and WJC gold medalist |
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| 16 |
 Montréal Canadiens
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Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: His creativity, vision and 6-foot-2 1/4, 194-pound frame are what attract scouts | ||
| 17 |
 Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)
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John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Tough, aggressive pivot on the power-play with quick hands and deft moves |
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| 18 |
 Ottawa Senators
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Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Versatile defender skates like the wind and distributes the puck well | ||
| 19 |
 Detroit Red Wings
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Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN) |
| SKINNY: The 2010 Mr. Hockey Award-winner will enter the U. of Minnesota in the fall |
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| 20 |
 Colorado Avalanche
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Brock Nelson, C, Warroad (USHS) |
| SKINNY: Power forward with cannon shot committed to U. of North Dakota |
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| 21 |
 Los Angeles Kings
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Austin Watson, F, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Exceptional penalty-killer, aggressive on forecheck and good shot blocker | ||
| 22 |
 Buffalo Sabres
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Tyler Pitlick, C, Minnesota State (NCAA) |
| SKINNY: Highly regarded for skills and smarts | ||
| 23 |
 Nashville Predators
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Jon Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Extremely intelligent, steady, stay-at-home defenseman with good size | ||
| 24 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) |
| SKINNY: The "Freight Train from Winnipeg" is an in-your-face defender with a mean streak | ||
| 25 |
Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)
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Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Great scoring touch to complement leadership qualities and feistiness |
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| 26 |
 Vancouver Canucks
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Charlie Coyle, F, South Shore (EJHL) |
| SKINNY: Offers a nice blend of grittiness and instinctive puck distribution | ||
| 27 |
Phoenix Coyotes
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Jarred Tinordi, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: NTDP captain and standup blueliner is committed to Notre Dame | ||
| 28 |
 Chicago Blackhawks
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Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Offers size, strength, maneuverability and insatiable appetite to succeed |
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| 29 |
 San Jose Sharks
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Tyler Toffoli, C, Ottawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Playmaker has great hands and ability to finish close to the net | ||
| 30 |
 Washington Capitals
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Kirill Kabanov, LW, Moncton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Injuries have slowed progress but game-breaking skill set tough to pass up | ||
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