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2012 NHL Draft
Note: Draft order based on standings as of March 21; final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final.
| Order | Team | Player |
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| 1 |  Columbus Blue Jackets |
Nail Yakupov, RW, Sarnia (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
The Blue Jackets can't pass on the consensus No. 1 player. | |
| 2 |  EDMONTON OILERS |
Ryan Murray, D, Everett (WHL)
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| SKINNY: |
It's time for them to grab a rock-solid, two-way defenseman. | |
| 3 |  MONTREAL CANADIENS |
Mikhail Grigorenko, C, Quebec (QMJHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Russian center with size and skill for Habs fans. | |
| 4 |  MINNESOTA WILD |
Mathew Dumba, D, Red Deer (WHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Intense competitor wants to make a difference every time he's on the ice. | |
| 5 |  New York ISLANDERS |
Filip Forsberg, LW, Leksand (SWE-2)
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| SKINNY: |
The Swedish power winger should be a strong complement to John Tavares. | |
| 6 |  TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING |
Alex Galchenyuk, C, Sarnia (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
He missed most of the season with an ACL injury, but he's too talented to pass up. | |
| 7 |  TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS |
Radek Faksa, C, Kitchener (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Czech native with size and skill; plays a complete game and is a good fit for the Leafs. | |
| 8 |  ANAHEIM DUCKS |
Jacob Trouba, D, USA U-18 (USHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Smooth-skating puck mover has a bomb from the point. | |
| 9 |  CAROLINA HURRICANES |
Morgan Rielly, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Dynamic rushing defenseman with a deceptive change of pace. | |
| 10 |  WINNIPEG JETS |
Derrick Pouliot, D, Portland (WHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Intelligent two-way defender moves the puck with pinpoint accuracy. | |
| 11 |  BUFFALO SABRES |
Cody Ceci, D, Ottawa (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Big, rushing defenseman with a booming shot is an offensive force. | |
| 12 |  WASHINGTON CAPITALS |
Brendan Gaunce, C, Belleville (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Playmaking center with impressive size. | |
| 13 |  CALGARY FLAMES |
Griffin Reinhart, D, Edmonton (WHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Big blueliner with a heavy, accurate shot playing just down the road from the Flames. | |
| 14 |  SAN JOSE SHARKS |
Olli Maatta, D, London (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Fluid-skating Finn defends effectively and makes smart, slick passes. | |
| 15 |  PHOENIX COYOTES |
Pontus Aberg, LW, Djurgarden (SWE)
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| SKINNY: |
Skilled Swede with deceptive speed and a quick, deadly shot. | |
| 16 |  OTTAWA SENATORS |
Slater Koekkoek, D, Peterborough (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Injury shortened his season, but he won't be overlooked; he plays in Senators' backyard. | |
| 17 |  LOS ANGELES KINGS |
Jordan Schmaltz, D, Green Bay (USHL)
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| SKINNY: |
USHL blueliner is silky smooth and highly skilled. | |
| 18 | WashingtoN CAPITALS (FROM COL) |
Andrei Vasilevski, G, Ufa 2 (RUS-JR)
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| SKINNY: |
Caps like Russians and this guy can stop the puck. | |
| 19 |  DALLAS stars |
Matthew Finn, D, Guelph (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Not flashy, but a solid and dependable defender with leadership qualities. | |
| 20 |  FLORIDA PANTHERS |
Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Jokerit (FIN)
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| SKINNY: |
Flashy Finn with quick-strike snipe ability. | |
| 21 |  BOSTON BRUINS |
Brady Skjei, D, USA U-18 (USHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Steady defender is effective and efficient -- a good fit for the Bruins. | |
| 22 |  NEW JERSEY DEVILS |
Stefan Matteau, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
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| SKINNY: |
High-energy power winger plays with a nasty edge; no fun to play against, and he can score. | |
| 23 |  CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS |
Daniil Zharkov, LW, Belleville (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Russian winger is a natural goal-scorer. | |
| 24 | TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (from DET) |
Malcolm Subban, G, Belleville (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Athletic goalie with size and a high compete level. | |
| 25 | BUFFALO SABRES |
Phillip Di Giuseppe, LW, Univ. of Michigan (CCHA)
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| SKINNY: |
Fleet-footed winger has a finishing touch. | |
| 26 |  PHILADELPHIA FLYERS |
Zemgus Girgensons, C, Dubuque (USHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Hulking Latvian is big and strong with plenty of upside. He fits the Flyers' style. | |
| 27 |  VANCOUVER CANUCKS |
Michael Matheson, D, Dubuque (USHL)
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| SKINNY: |
Smart, skilled USHL defender makes good decisions and few mistakes. | |
| 28 |  PITTSBURGH PENGUINS |
Thomas Wilson, RW, Plymouth (OHL)
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| SKINNY: |
The prototypical power winger is just what the Pens need. | |
| 29 |  NEW YORK RANGERS |
Hampus Lindholm, D, Rogle Jr. (SWE-JR)
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| SKINNY: |
Slick-passing Swede can move the puck. | |
| 30 |  ST. LOUIS BLUES |
Tomas Hertl, C, Slavia (CZREP)
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| SKINNY: |
Big Czech turned heads at the 2012 World Junior Championship with solid game, scoring touch. | |
- Draft results by Round: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 ››
- Pens: Hosts with the most | '13 look ahead ››
- Caps stock up at draft with 10 selections ››
- Twenty high-schoolers drafted | Numbers ››
- Oilers select Yakupov with top overall pick |
- Host Pens steal show | Teams beef up on 'D' ››
- Galchenyuk eyes MTL lineup | Russian first ››
- Bruins pick Subban, add spice to great rivalry ››
- Isles nab Visnovsky | | Completed trades ››
- New Jersey, Philly to host next two NHL Drafts ››
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