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2011 NHL Entry Draft
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 N.Y. Islanders
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Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville (QMJHL)
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| SKINNY: Islanders desperately need scoring, which big center can provide, as well as defensive play | ||
| 2 |
 Edmonton Oilers
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Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Swedish forward can score, but also will hit and create space for linemates |
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| 3 |
 New Jersey Devils
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Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (SWE) |
| SKINNY: Big, talented Swede could be long-desired replacement for Scott Niedermayer |
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| 4 |
 Calgary Flames
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Flames take best pure scorer from the Western Hockey League |
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| 5 |
 Boston Bruins (from TOR)
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Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagara (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Best North American blueliner is big, strong and improving his offensive game |
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| 6 |
 Florida Panthers
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Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Big (6-foot-1) and talented -- just what GM Dale Tallon likes |
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| 7 |
 Buffalo Sabres
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Brandon Saad, LW, Saginaw (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big forward easily handling step-up in competition from USNTDP to OHL |
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| 8 |
 Atlanta Thrashers
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David Musil, D, Vancouver (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Giant blueliner starting to develop an offensive game |
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| 9 |
 Nashville Predators
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Sven Baertschi, LW, Portland |
| SKINNY: Swiss-born forward having no trouble adjusting to life in North America | ||
| 10 |
 Carolina Hurricanes
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Ty Rattie, RW, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Hurricanes always can use another young, talented offensive performer |
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| 11 |
 Dallas Stars
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Joel Armia, F, Assat (FIN) |
| SKINNY: High-skill forward already excelling against men in Finnish Elite League |
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| 12 |
 Ottawa Senators
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Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL) |
| SKINNY: High-skill forward already excelling against men in Finnish Elite League | ||
| 13 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Talent is obvious; he was one of two Draft-eligibles invited to Canada's summer WJC camp |
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| 14 |
 Minnesota Wild
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Tomas Jurco, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Size, skating and puck skills make him a good fit for coach Todd Richards' system |
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| 15 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Adam Clendening, D, Boston University (HE) |
| SKINNY: High-end offensive talent could address Jackets' back-end deficiencies |
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| 16 |
 New York Rangers
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Seth Ambroz, RW, Omaha (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Big forward will add scoring touch to Broadway after grooming at University of Minnesota | ||
| 17 |
 Phoenix Coyotes
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Phillip Danault, LW, Victoriaville (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Speedy, skilled forward would be nice addition to Coyotes | ||
| 18 |
 Colorado Avalanche
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Duncan Siemens, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Has offensive skill and nasty streak to match his size (6-3, 197) | ||
| 19 |
 St. Louis Blues
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Tobias Rieder, C, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Quick, feisty and very skilled, just needs to get bigger and stronger | ||
| 20 |
 San Jose Sharks
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Victor Rask, C, Leksand Jr. (SWE) |
| SKINNY: Big, strong center won't be rushed, but will contribute in a big way eventually | ||
| 21 |
Boston Bruins
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Scott Mayfield, D, Youngstown (USHL) |
| SKINNY: One scout compared MVP of World Junior 'A' Challenge to Larry Robinson | ||
| 22 |
 Chicago Blackhawks
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Rocco Grimaldi, RW, U.S. U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Last time Blackhawks looked at a small-ish scorer, it was Patrick Kane | ||
| 23 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Vincent Trocheck, C, Saginaw (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Energetic, skilled forward is a Steel City native | ||
| 24 |
 Anaheim Ducks
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Ryan Murphy, D, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: A bit of a gambler, but offensive skills can't be ignored |
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| 25 |
 Vancouver Canucks
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Boone Jenner, C, Oshawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Strong forward has high compete level, plays well in all situations |
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| 26 |
 Los Angeles Kings
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Matthew Puempel, LW, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Last season's CHL Rookie of the Year can fill the net | ||
| 27 |
 Montréal Canadiens
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Tyler Biggs, RW, U.S. U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: He's big (6-2, 210), nasty and fearless at the net |
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| 28 |
 Detroit Red Wings
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Jonathan Miller, C, U.S. U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Wings will allow creative scorer to develop at his own pace at North Dakota |
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| 29 |
 Philadelphia Flyers
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Jamieson Oleksiak, D, Northeastern (HE) |
| SKINNY: Players with his skill and size -- 6-7, 244 -- don't come around often |
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| 30 |
 Washington Capitals
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Matthew Nieto, LW, Boston University (HE) |
| SKINNY: After starring at USNTDP last season, he's filling NCAA nets |
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