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2011 NHL Entry Draft
ADAM KIMELMAN'S MOCK DRAFT III
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* Note: Final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final
| 1 |
 Edmonton Oilers
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer (WHL)
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| SKINNY: Drafted goal-scorer last year in Hall; this year they find his set-up man | ||
| 2 |
 Colorado Avalanche
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Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Fearsome forechecker will clear lots of room for Duchene, Stastny |
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| 3 |
 Florida Panthers
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Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: GM Dale Tallon loves big, talented players and they don't get much better than Couturier |
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| 4 |
 New Jersey Devils
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Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (SWE) |
| SKINNY: Big Swede (6-3, 200) could be franchise's best defenseman since Niedermayer |
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| 5 |
 New York Islanders
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Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagra (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big blueliner (6-4, 187) not afraid to get physical, and can chip in offensively |
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| 6 |
 Ottawa Senators
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Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Senators need scoring and Huberdeau filled the nets this season -- 43 goals in 67 games | ||
| 7 |
 Atlanta Thrashers
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Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Thrashers add to their offensive arsenal with this high-scoring forward | ||
| 8 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Ryan Murphy, D, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Elite puck-mover has potential to be big-time power-play quarterback | ||
| 9 |
 Boston Bruins (via TOR)
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Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Has good size (6-2, 174) and high level of offensive skill | ||
| 10 |
 Minnesota Wild
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Mika Zibanejad, C, Djurgarden (SWE) |
| SKINNY: Power forward lauded for good hands, vision and skating ability |
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| 11 |
Colorado Avalanche (via STL)
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Duncan Siemens, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Avs add a big (6-2, 192), snarly blueliner with a good helping of offensive skill |
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| 12 |
 Carolina Hurricanes
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Joel Armia, RW, Assat (FIN) |
| SKINNY: Big forward playing major role on first line of one of top teams in Finland |
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| 13 |
 Calgary Flames
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Sven Baertschi, LW, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Flames need to get younger, more athletic up front, and Swiss star will fill that bill |
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| 14 |
 Dallas Stars
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Mark McNeill, C, Prince Albert (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Stars could be in the market for a big-time center, and McNeill has big-time potential |
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| 15 |
 New York Rangers
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Vladimir Namestnikov, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Flashy Russian showed no problems adapting in first North American season |
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| 16 |
 Buffalo Sabres
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Christopher Gibson, G, Chicoutimi (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: On losing team, led league with .920 save percentage, was second with 2.42 GAA, 4 shutouts | ||
| 17 |
 Montréal Canadiens
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Boone Jenner, C, Oshawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big center skilled in all phases of the game, from offense to killing penalties |
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| 18 |
 Chicago Blackhawks
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Tomas Jurco, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Hawks fans will find Jurco is more than just the guy with the fancy puck skills in all those videos | ||
| 19 |
Edmonton Oilers (via LAK)
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Tyler Biggs, RW, USA U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Big (6-2, 210) power forward will open space for Oilers' smaller, high-skill forwards | ||
| 20 |
 Phoenix Coyotes
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Mark Scheifele, C, Barrie (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Center's obvious skills will only get better by spending time with coach Dale Hawerchuk, a Hall of Famer | ||
| 21 |
Ottawa Senators (via NSH)
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Zack Phillips, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: There's a reason Saint John was top team in CHL; Sens are smart to grab two of their best | ||
| 22 |
 Anaheim Ducks
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Brandon Saad, LW, Saginaw (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Power forward will added needed scoring depth behind top line | ||
| 23 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Jonas Brodin, D, Farjestad (SWE) |
| SKINNY: GM Steve Yzerman knows better than most how important a quality Swedish blueliner can be | ||
| 24 |
 Maple Leafs (via BOS)
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Jonathan Miller, C, USA U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Maple Leafs need help up the middle, and USNTDP star is a nice piece to build around | ||
| 25 |
 Detroit Red Wings
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Joseph Morrow, D, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Offensive-minded blueliner got big minutes ahead of NHL-drafted prospects this season |
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| 26 |
 San Jose Sharks
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Jamieson Oleksiak, D, Northeastern (HE) |
| SKINNY: Chara-type size (6-7, 244) will get time to refine his offensive game in college | ||
| 27 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Alexander Khokhlachev, C/LW, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: In first CHL season, Russian-born sniper was second on team with 34 goals in 67 games |
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| 28 |
Maple Leafs (via PHI)
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Matt Puempel, LW, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Hip surgery doesn't change the fact that Puempel can fill the net |
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| 29 |
 Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Jensen, LW/RW, Oshawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, versatile forward skates well, and got better as the season went on |
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| 30 |
 Vancouver Canucks
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Dmitri Jaskin, RW, Slavia (CZE) |
| SKINNY: Forward had solid 10 points in 33 games in first season in top Czech league |
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