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2012 NHL Draft
| Order | Team | Player |
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| 1 |  EDMONTON OILERS |
Ryan Murray, D, Everett (WHL)
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Central Scouting's No. 1-rated North American defender is a future centerpiece along the blue line | |
| 2 |  COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS |
Nail Yakupov, RW, Sarnia (OHL)
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Named the CHL's top prospect after 31 goals, 69 points, plus-15 rating in 42 games | |
| 3 |  MONTREAL CANADIENS |
Alex Galchenyuk, C, Sarnia (OHL)
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Highly skilled with a willingness to work on both sides of the puck; rebounded after ACL surgery | |
| 4 |  NEW YORK ISLANDERS |
Mathew Dumba, D, Red Deer (WHL)
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Offers a tremendous shot, enjoys physical contact; 20 goals, 67 PIM in 69 games | |
| 5 |  TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS |
Mikhail Grigorenko, C, Quebec (QMJHL)
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Was QMJHL's top rookie and best pro prospect after 40-goal season | |
| 6 |  ANAHEIM DUCKS |
Morgan Rielly, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
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Had 3 assists in five playoff games after missing all but 18 games following ACL surgery | |
| 7 |  MINNESOTA WILD |
Filip Forsberg, C, Leksand (SWE-2)
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Had 5 goals in six games to win tourney MVP for silver-medal Sweden at World U-18s | |
| 8 |  CAROLINA HURRICANES |
Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Jokerit Jr. (FIN-JR.)
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Earned top-line duty as 17-year-old; ran the power play; upside outweighs size (5-11, 165) | |
| 9 |  WINNIPEG JETS |
Radek Faksa, C, Kitchener (OHL)
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Czech import had 29 goals, 66 points in 62 games as an OHL rookie | |
| 10 |  TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING |
Jacob Trouba, D, USA U-18 (USHL)
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Tremendous leader, impressive physical tools, good shot and smooth skater | |
| 11 |  Washington CAPITALS (from Col) |
Derrick Pouliot, D, Portland (WHL)
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Poised under pressure, smart, deceptive speed and can play with an edge | |
| 12 |  BUFFALO SABRES |
Thomas Wilson, RW, Plymouth (OHL)
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Tremendous size (6-4, 203), tenaciousness (141 PIM) and scoring touch (27 points) | |
| 13 |  DALLAS STARS |
Cody Ceci, D, Ottawa (OHL)
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Michael Del Zotto clone has size, a hard shot and great awareness; 17 goals, 60 points in 64 games | |
| 14 |  CALGARY FLAMES |
Griffin Reinhart, D, Edmonton (WHL)
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Good offensive instincts with a strong first pass; 12 goals, 36 points in 58 games | |
| 15 |  OTTAWA SENATORS |
Matthew Finn, D, Guelph (OHL)
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Good off transition and can move people in front; has smart, solid two-way game | |
| 16 | WashingtoN CAPITALS |
Zemgus Girgensons, C, Dubuque (USHL)
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University of Vermont-bound forward led team with 55 points in 49 games | |
| 17 |  SAN JOSE SHARKS |
Stefan Matteau, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
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Powerful pivot plays with an edge (166 PIM); 15 goals, 32 points in 46 games | |
| 18 |  CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS |
Mark Jankowski, C, Stanstead College (HIGH-QC)
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Moved 31 slots to No. 43 on Central Scouting's final ranking; 53 goals, 94 points, plus-51 | |
| 19 | TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (FROM DET) |
Malcolm Subban, G, Belleville (OHL)
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Confident and athletic with a passion to succeed; 2.50 GAA, .923 save percentage | |
| 20 |  PHILADELPHIA FLYERS |
Olli Maatta, D, London (OHL)
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Big blueliner offers solid defensive-zone play with an ability to handle a shut-down role | |
| 21 | BUFFALO SABRES (FROM NSH) |
Sebastian Collberg, RW, Frolunda Jr. (SWE-JR.)
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Scored the shootout winner against Finland in the WJC semis; great acceleration, vision and agility | |
| 22 |  PITTSBURGH pENGUINS |
Brendan Gaunce, C, Belleville (OHL)
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Prototypical big, strong center who can protect and handle the puck | |
| 23 |  FLORIDA panthers |
Hampus Lindholm, D, Rogle Jr. (SWE-JR.)
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Strong and mature, supports the rush and makes excellent decisions; very reliable | |
| 24 |  BOSTON BRUINS |
Brady Skjei, D, USA U-18 (USHL)
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Big blueliner is an elite skater and puck-mover with creativity off transition | |
| 25 |  ST. LOUIS BLUES |
Slater Koekkoek, D, Peterborough (OHL)
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Defender with huge upside missed 40 games after shoulder surgery; logs big minutes | |
| 26 |  VANCOUVER CANUCKS |
Martin Frk, RW, Halifax (QMJHL)
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Strong, accurate shot with great hands; 5 goals, 11 points in 17 playoff games | |
| 27 |  PHOENIX COYOTES |
Scott Laughton, C, Oshawa (OHL)
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Solid two-way center plays a physical, smart game; 21 goals, 101 PIM in 64 games | |
| 28 |  NEW YORK RANGERS |
Mike Winther, C, Prince Albert (WHL)
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Compared to Mike Modano; 32 goals (16 power-play, 4 shorthanded) in 71 games | |
| 29 |  NEW JERSEY DEVILS |
Tomas Hertl, C, Slavia (CZREP)
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Elusive with tremendous balance, shiftiness and effective one-on-one; 12 g, 25 pts in 38 games | |
| 30 |  LOS ANGELES KINGS |
Michael Matheson, D, Dubuque (USHL)
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Elite skater can effectively join the rush; 11 goals, 27 points in 53 games | |
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- Isles nab Visnovsky | | Completed trades ››
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