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NOTE: Final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final.
| 1 |
 Edmonton Oilers
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Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: It's hard to believe the Oilers would pass on draft's best offensive talent. | ||
| 2 |
 Boston Bruins (from TOR)
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Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Already a playoff team, there's no need to rush ultra-talented player. |
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| 3 |
 Florida Panthers
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Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL) |
| SKINNY: A big, strong, skilled, nasty defenseman is just what the Panthers need. |
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| 4 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: The Blue Jackets finally find the calm, smart puck mover they've always lacked. |
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Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Injuries curtailed his season, but high-end talent is unquestioned. | ||
| 6 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: This smart, poised puck mover rarely makes mistakes at either end of the ice. | ||
| 7 |
 Carolina Hurricanes
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Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Numbers don't look great on a bad junior team, but he's an offensive dynamo. | ||
| 8 |
 Atlanta Thrashers
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Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: A big, athletic goalie with a championship pedigree. | ||
| 9 |
 Minnesota Wild
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Ryan Johansson, C, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Great skater with big body can distribute the puck and score. | ||
| 10 |
 New York Rangers
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Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Sibir (KHL) |
| SKINNY: Gifted Russian forward was a standout at World Juniors. |
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| 11 |
 Dallas Stars
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Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Already has NHL size (6-foot-5, 198), chips in offensively and fearless in defensive zone. | ||
| 12 |
 Anaheim Ducks
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Emerson Etem, RW, Medicine Hat (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Perfect spot for one of draft's best snipers -- he grew up 30 minutes west of Honda Center. | ||
| 13 |
 Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)
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Nino Niederreiter, RW, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Swiss forward showed he could fill the nets in first North American season. |
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| 14 |
 St Louis Blues
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Mikael Granlund, C, HIFK (Finland) |
| SKINNY: Excellent World Under-18 Tournament (4 goals, 13 points) did nothing to hurt him. |
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| 15 |
 Montréal Canadiens
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Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Fast-developing forward has mouth-watering offensive skills. |
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| 16 |
Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)
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Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) |
| SKINNY: After upgrading their scoring, they add this physical, talented blueliner. | ||
| 17 |
Boston Bruins
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Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN) |
| SKINNY: Bruins can afford to wait for big center to develop in college. |
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| 18 |
 Ottawa Senators
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Austin Watson, F, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: One of the most well-rounded players in draft; skilled offensively and defensively. | ||
| 19 |
 Colorado Avalanche
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Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Pure sniper had 50 goals this season, plus 20 in 20 playoff games. |
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| 20 |
 Buffalo Sabres
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Quinton Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big center is one of draft's best skaters, and is defensively reliable. |
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| 21 |
 Nashville Predators
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Teemu Pulkkinen, LW, Jokerit (Finland) |
| SKINNY: Injuries and maturity are issues, but has explosive talent. | ||
| 22 |
 Los Angeles Kings
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John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Offensively gifted center is getting better in all areas. | ||
| 23 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Jordan Weal, C, Regina (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Small but fearless forward knows how to put the puck in the net. | ||
| 24 |
 Detroit Red Wings
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Tyler Toffoli, C, Ottawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Versatile forward can move the puck well or score on his own. | ||
| 25 |
Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)
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Kirill Kabanov, C, Moncton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Dynamic skill-set makes him worth the off-ice risk. |
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| 26 |
 Vancouver Canucks
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Jonathan Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Smart blueliner has physical attributes teams love. | ||
| 27 |
Phoenix Coyotes
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Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Positionally sound netminder plays better than numbers might show. | ||
| 28 |
 Chicago Blackhawks
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Tyler Pitlick, C, Minnesota State (WCHA) |
| SKINNY: Talented center serves as nice complement to team's stable of wingers. |
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| 29 |
 San Jose Sharks
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Ryan Martindale, C, Ottawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Skilled playmaker built similar to Joe Thornton. | ||
| 30 |
 Washington Capitals
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Alexander Petrovic, D, Red Deer (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, nasty blueliner plays physical and has good puck skills. | ||
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