1 | | - | | Although I do not think he should go #1,there is just so much saying that he will go #1. |
2 | | - | | Seattle gets their probable franchise center here in Matty Beniers. A great two-way center with no lack of offensive upside either. |
3 | | - | | A winger to go with Trevor Zegras, these two could deal some serious damage on offense. |
4 | | - | | New Jersey gets a great defensive talent in Brandt Clarke, someone who should be able to make an impact on both sides of the ice. |
5 | | - | | A center/winger convert, Eklund is as close to NHL ready as there is. Two-way player who can help out Laine sooner rather than later. |
6 | | - | | Stevie Y probably knows who he wants already, but if he wants to replicate what he built in Tampa, Jesper Wallstedt can be that franchise goalie. |
7 | | - | | While Guenther could be the pick here, San Jose has next to nothing in the prospect pool. To me, Kent Johnson seems more like a player who you want to be the next upcoming star for a franchise. |
8 | | - | | This is purely based on what you prefer in a defender, but Edvinsson has the better defense and possibly the higher overall floor over Luke Hughes. |
9 | | - | | Funny how things work out sometimes. Luke Hughes is a more well-rounded version of his brother, maybe they can help each other learn on a Vancouver team desperate for some team defense. |
10 | | - | | After a run of defenders, Dylan Guenther falls to Ottawa at 10. Good all around player who could compliment Tkachuk and Stutzle. |
11 | | - | | Choix au repêchage retiré |
12 | | - | | A bit of a project, the AJHL product has the upside of a top 10 pick here. Similar style to Cale Makar with a fast offensive mind, Ceulemans can be a boom or bust pick. |
13 | | - | | With a few mainstay Calgary forwards on the hot seat, Calgary might need a new offensive dynamo. Cole Sillenger could be just that. |
14 | | - | | Giroux getting older, Hayes being inconsistent, and Patrick seemingly a bust, Aatu Raty can be a solid two-way top six center. The former top prospect saw a drop in draft stock after a lack of improvement from last year to now. |
15 | | - | | With Radulov about to enter his age 35 season, Nikita Chibrikov could be his replacement on the wing. Although he may be a few years away, he has the potential to be worth the wait. |
16 | | - | | Although this may be a slight reach, Sasha Pastujov is a smart winger who knows how to setup both himself and his teammates. A nice middle six, 20 goal upside player for a Rangers team primed for the future. |
17 | | - | | Chaz Lucius doesn't have just a nice name, but he has an elite shot and goal scoring capability. Drawbacks include a lack of size, top end explosiveness and defensive game. St. Louis could use a nice and reliable goal scoring center. |
18 | | - | | I can see Winnipeg trading down to make the same pick, but Stanislav Svozil could be a big help in getting Connor Hellebuyck some defensive help down the line. |
19 | | - | | Another player who lost draft stock due to no OHL season, Mason McTavish could end up being a steal here for Nashville. Offensive minded center who can set up in front of the net with his solid 6'2 frame. |
20 | | - | | Edmonton needs more than two capable forwards. After drafting center Dylan Holloway last year, Oskar Olausson can be a solid, goal scoring/two-way player the Oilers. Consistency seems to be a primary issue though. |
21 | | - | | Zachary L'Hereaux is a feisty and gritty forward. He has a Marchand-esque style of play and can turn into a servicable top six forward if he can fix the discipline issues. |
22 | | - | | While Fyodo Svechkov may not have the high end potential like other prospects, he looks to be a great defensive middle sixer. A Minnesota team with a young team and plentiful prospects could affort to take a player like Svechkov. |
23 | | | | With an already stacked prospect pool, Brennan Othmann would make it so much deadlier. A goal scorer with top six potential who already has experience playing with men. |
24 | | - | | Florida has a great future on the offensive side of the pick. Carson Lambos would help solidify their future on defense. He has a knack for getting the puck out quickly, with a good shot to go with it. Can go nicely along Ekblad and Weegar. |
25 | | | | Zachary Bolduc is a forward who has a great shot and offensive mind. While his defense still needs some work, he can be a nice pickup if he makes it to CBJ at 25. |
26 | | | | A winger who loves to have the puck on his stick, SImon Robertsson uses his skating and offensive mind to give himself an advantage. Could go higher if it wasnt for COVID making scouting tougher. |
27 | | - | | Samu Tuomaala is a fast and offensive minded player who could turn into a nice middle six forward if he works on his defense a little. |
28 | | - | | While yes Colorado has Philipp Grubauer, there is no guarantee he stays this offseason. He will also enter his 30's in less than a year. Sebastian Cossa is a very large goalie with surprisingly good movement and puck tracking. Were Grubauer to come back this offseason, Cossa could be in a situation where he can have all the time in the world to work on his game and improve. |
29 | | - | | Montreal's defensive core is getting rather old. Daniil Chayka could be a top 4 defender who can fill in after Weber and Petry are unable to play at a top level. |
30 | | | | Xavier Bourgault is a center with tremendous offensive upside. The two drawbacks: skating and defense. If he can fix these he can turn into a steal. |
31 | | | | With Columbus already taking two forwards in the first round, Scott Morrow is an incredible risky pick coming right out of High School. But the upside is there and if he can continue to grow, he can be the steal of the draft. |
32 | | - | | Pinelli has the makings of a middle six centerman. While he seems to be a safe pick, his overall ceiling isn't as high as others. |