1 |
Edmonton Oilers
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer (WHL)
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SKINNY: Best player in the draft is a must for the Oilers |
2 |
Colorado Avalanche
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Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Stock is soaring after he took home Memorial Cup MVP award |
3 |
Florida Panthers
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Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (SWE) |
SKINNY: Rebuild continues on the back end; future Larsson-Gudbranson pairing is solid |
4 |
New Jersey Devils
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Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener (OHL) |
SKINNY: Power forward ready to step right into the NHL as Devils look to rebound next season |
5 |
New York Islanders
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Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagara (OHL) |
SKINNY: Stay-at-home blueliner eventually will complement Calvin de Haan nicely |
6 |
Ottawa Senators
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Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL) |
SKINNY: Stocked with defense prospects, they need a top-six forward; Strome had 33 goals, 106 points |
7 |
Winnipeg
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Duncan Siemens, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
SKINNY: Team goes off the board for balanced blueliner to fill out prospect pool |
8 |
Columbus Blue Jackets
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Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Blue Jackets fans will be ecstatic if talented center falls to this spot |
9 |
Boston Bruins (via TOR)
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Ryan Murphy, D, Kitchener (OHL) |
SKINNY: Murphy's offensive game drawing comparisons to a young Bobby Orr -- makes him the perfect Bruins pick |
10 |
Minnesota Wild
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Mika Zibanejad, C, Djurgarden (SWE) |
SKINNY: Right-shooting forward can play in the middle or right wing, two areas of need for the Wild |
11 |
Colorado Avalanche (via STL)
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Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: After passing on Larsson, Avs won't let another talented blueliner go by |
12 |
Carolina Hurricanes
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Mark McNeill, C, Prince Albert (WHL) |
SKINNY: Two-way forward's stock is on the rise as comparisons to Ryan Getzlaf grow |
13 |
Calgary Flames
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Sven Baertschi, LW, Portland (WHL) |
SKINNY: Calgary needs to build its prospect depth and taking the best available player is a good start |
14 |
Dallas Stars
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Joel Armia, RW, Assat (FIN) |
SKINNY: Big (6-foot-3) forward with great hands could be an eventual replacement for the departed James Neal |
15 |
New York Rangers
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Boone Jenner, C, Oshawa (OHL) |
SKINNY: Hard-working forward fits the mold of current Rangers Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan |
16 |
Buffalo Sabres
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Jamieson Oleksiak, D, Northeastern (HE) |
SKINNY: Giant Oleksiak (6-7) + 6-8 Tyler Myers = scared opposing forwards |
17 |
Montreal Canadiens
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Zack Phillips, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Solid playmaker adds skill to the Habs' prospect pool |
18 |
Chicago Blackhawks
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Ty Rattie, RW, Portland (WHL) |
SKINNY: Another Winterhawk off the board as Chicago attempts to build its forward depth |
19 |
Edmonton Oilers (via LAK)
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Joseph Morrow, D, Portland (WHL) |
SKINNY: Hometown boy joins Martin Marincin and Jeff Petry as Oilers build prospect depth along the blue line |
20 |
Phoenix Coyotes
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Mark Scheifele, C, Barrie (OHL) |
SKINNY: Hard-working forward provides size and determination up front |
21 |
Ottawa Senators (via NSH)
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Nicklas Jensen, LW/RW, Oshawa (OHL) |
SKINNY: Danish forward eventually could replace Daniel Alfredsson as top-line forward |
22 |
Anaheim Ducks
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Brandon Saad, LW, Saginaw (OHL) |
SKINNY: Power forwards fits the mold of Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf and Bobby Ryan |
23 |
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Jonas Brodin, D, Farjestad (SWE) |
SKINNY: Smooth-skating defenseman will quarterback the Pens' power play in the coming years |
24 |
Detroit Red Wings
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Oscar Klefbom, D, Farjestad (SWE) |
SKINNY: Boom or bust 6-3 blueliner will be given plenty of time to develop in Detroit system |
25 |
Toronto Maple Leafs (via PHI)
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Tyler Biggs, RW, USA U-18 (USHL) |
SKINNY: Impressive Combine performance moves him up the board and gives him chance to play for fave team |
26 |
Washington Capitals
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Vladislav Namestnikov, C, London (OHL) |
SKINNY: Flashy Russian will find plenty of countrymen in the Caps' organization |
27 |
Tampa Bay Lightning
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Ryan Sproul, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) |
SKINNY: Big (6-4) defenseman is flying up the draft charts based on his size and offensive ability |
28 |
San Jose Sharks
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Tomas Jurco, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
SKINNY: Talented forward with nifty hands could look fantastic next to Logan Couture in a few seasons |
29 |
Vancouver Canucks
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Alexander Khokhlachev, LW, Windsor (OHL) |
SKINNY: Skilled, flashy forward eventually will look great skating alongside Cody Hodgson |
30 |
Toronto Maple Leafs (via BOS)
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Jonathan Miller, C, USA U-18 (USHL) |
SKINNY: Power forward is the perfect Brian Burke player -- skilled, with a side of tough |