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2011 NHL Entry Draft
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 Edmonton Oilers
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer (WHL)
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| SKINNY: Crafty, shifty forward with great vision. The best player in draft |
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| 2 |
 Colorado Avalanche
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Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Great leadership qualities and very mature. Power forward will complement great PP line with Duchene |
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| 3 |
 Florida Panthers
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Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: After Memorial Cup MVP performance, speedy forward is poised for success |
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| 4 |
 New Jersey Devils
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Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Big reason why Sea Dogs won Memorial Cup. Devils are in need of a skilled defenseman |
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| 5 |
 New York Islanders
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Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (SWE) |
| SKINNY: Some scouts believe he the big Swede will go higher. Top five prospect for sure |
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| 6 |
 Ottawa Senators
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Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagara (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, solid defenseman who can throw the body around; had a great OHL playoff run |
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| 7 |
 Winnipeg
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Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Leadership qualities complement his flashy offensive skills |
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| 8 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: The skilled forward dominated the QMJHL last two seasons | ||
| 9 |
 Boston Bruins (via TOR)
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Sven Baertschi, LW, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Skilled forward with great hands, lots of fun to watch | ||
| 10 |
 Minnesota Wild
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Ryan Murphy, D, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Had 79 points in 63 games; he loves to pinch and add to the offense |
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| 11 |
Colorado Avalanche (via STL)
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Daniel Catenacci, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) |
| SKINNY: The dark horse of draft; will be the next Michael Cammalleri |
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| 12 |
 Carolina Hurricanes
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Duncan Siemens, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Reliable defenseman would be a good addition to a Hurricanes blue line that needs depth |
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| 13 |
 Calgary Flames
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Tomas Jurco, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Ridiculous hands and imagination. He's a YouTube sensation with a ton of skill |
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| 14 |
 Dallas Stars
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Mark McNeill, C, Prince Albert (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Center had a big year, posting 81 points in 70 games | ||
| 15 |
 New York Rangers
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Mika Zibanejad, C, Djurgarden (SWE) |
| SKINNY: Rangers are in need of scoring, and Zibanejad is a forward with great hands |
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| 16 |
 Buffalo Sabres
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Mark Scheifele, C, Barrie (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Had good numbers in first OHL season; led Canada forwards in scoring at World U-18s |
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| 17 |
 Montreal Canadiens
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Zack Phillips, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Was second on QMJHL's best team with 38 goals, 95 points in 67 games |
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| 18 |
 Chicago Blackhawks
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Vladislav Namestnikov, C, London (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Flashy center would add depth to Hawks' offense | ||
| 19 |
Edmonton Oilers (via LAK)
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Jamieson Oleksiak, D, Northeastern (HE) |
| SKINNY: Oilers in need of defense, and at 6-foot-7, 244, Oleksiak could turn some heads | ||
| 20 |
 Phoenix Coyotes
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Christopher Gibson, G, Chicoutimi (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: A Finnish goalie with outstanding numbers -- need we say more? | ||
| 21 |
Ottawa Senators (via NSH)
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Joseph Morrow, D, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Great puck-moving, offensive-minded blueliner could be a steal late in first round | ||
| 22 |
 Anaheim Ducks
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Scott Mayfield, D, Youngstown (USHL |
| SKINNY: Gritty defenseman who can score and hit | ||
| 23 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Joel Armia, RW, Assat (FIN) |
| SKINNY: Offensive-minded forward could go higher; would complement Penguins' offense nicely |
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| 24 |
 Detroit Red Wings
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Niklas Jensen, LW/RW, Oshawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Speedy, Danish-born forward would complement Wings' European contingent | ||
| 25 |
 Toronto Maple Leafs (via PHI)
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Matt Puempel, LW, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Sharp-shooting prospect would look good in blue and white |
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| 26 |
 Washington Capitals
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Connor Murphy, USA U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Big (6-3, 185), strong U.S. defenseman can put up points | ||
| 27 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Max Friberg, LW, Skovde (SWE-3) |
| SKINNY: Talented forward will be one of this draft's big surprises |
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| 28 |
 San Jose Sharks
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Shane Prince, C, Ottawa (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Speedy forward impressed many at January's Top Prospects Game |
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| 29 |
 Vancouver Canucks
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Adam Clendening, D, Boston University (HE) |
| SKINNY: Handles puck well under pressure. Ranking soared since mid-season |
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| 30 |
Toronto Maple Leafs (via BOS)
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Tyler Biggs, RW, USA U-18 (USHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, strong forward exactly the type of player Leafs GM Brian Burke loves |
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