1 | | - | | Great generational players that GM's and coaches will love. Though the gap between Wright is Cooley is close, if the Canadiens sell, they should take the BPA. |
2 | | - | | Bill Armstrong will take whoever Montreal passes on between Wright and Cooley. |
3 | | - | | If Copp and Stastny do get traded, we will for sure draft Savoie. But it's hard to pass up on Nemec, who will solve the Jets defensive troubles. |
4 | | - | | Seattle's center core will be set with this puck. Beniers and Savoie is a lethal 1-2 punch down the middle. |
5 | | - | | Was thinking Jiricek but his injury may scare teams away. Instead the Sabres take Lambert who could replace Eichel perfectly. |
6 | | - | | Its clear that the Oilers want defense as they are trying to acquire Chychrun. Broberg hasn't really panned out the way they wanted to, I think Jiricek will though. |
7 | | - | | Easy pick here, its Kemell. His goal-scoring will blend well with Tkachuk's physicality and Stutzle's high-quality playmaking. |
8 | | - | | If Giroux gets traded, the Flyers should draft a forward to replace. I feel like Yurov fits their play style very well, a guy that goes hard to the net. |
9 | | - | | Easy choice here. Slafkovsky is the logical pick here. His physicality and size will blend well with Hughes's creativity and playmaking along with Holtz's elite shot. Though I think Slafkovsky's production in the Liiga will scare a lot of teams off. |
10 | | | | Johnson will NOT be a center in the NHL, he will be a winger. Geekie, Laine, and Johnson will be a top 5 first line in the near future. |
11 | | - | | More than anything, the Islanders lack goal-scoring. They should take Lekkerimaki, who has one of the hardest shots in the draft. |
12 | | - | | Bit of a reach, but Yzerman has taken risks before in Seider, and it has paid off. I see them doing the same thing and taking the best center available. More than anything, Detroit's center depth behind Larkin is lacking. |
13 | | - | | If both Hertl and LaBanc get traded, the Sharks should go for best forward available. If Lekkerimaki is available, Sharks obviously take him. Instead the best forward available is Nazar who possesses exceptional creativity and shooting. |
14 | | - | | This is where Nelson will finally be taken. With the trade of Seth Jones, the Blue Jackets should get additional depth behind Werenski and Ceulemans. |
15 | | - | | I think the Ducks take a center and McGroarty won't fall any further than this. Big playmaking center yet inconsistent. |
16 | | - | | Boeser, Horvat, Miller, and Hoglander are all in trade rumors. I think the Canucks will go for RD if none are dealt but if one is dealt, the Canucks go with the forward. If they go the forward route, the obvious choice is Howard. Undersized forward with sliky mitts. |
17 | | - | | If Klingberg does get traded within the next week or so, the Stars need a replacement RD. Casey has the highest ceiling so I think he's the best choice. |
18 | | | | Easy pick here, its Chelsey. RD depth is pretty thin, the Sabres could use one. Although Chelsey's production right now will scare teams away. But he's the best defensive defenseman in the draft. |
19 | | - | | I've seen a lot of Duchene comparisons, so why not have Kasper be mentored under Duchene himself? Decent all-around forward with low defensive upside. |
20 | | - | | I can see this pick being traded down as the Wild are reportedly trying to trade away prospects but if they don't they will draft Gauthier. I don't see Gauthier falling past 20th. |
21 | | - | | LD depth is very thin, so the Kings draft a giant LD with great defensive upside. |
22 | | - | | I don't see Mateychuk falling any lower than this, ideally this is a steal. |
23 | | - | | With Washington reportedly interested in trading for a forward, I think if they don't they will draft a forward. They get a giant here, could see Dolzhenkov being the next Kaprizov. |
24 | | - | | The Bruins center depth is lacking so why not draft a center? The Bruins get a solid all-around center with size. |
25 | | | | Bit of a reach but this is a team need for the Canadiens. They've addressed their need for a center in Wright now they get the RD they need most. |
26 | | - | | With Crosby and Malkin aging, the Penguins should draft a forward, preferrably a center. They take Gustafson, an undersized centerman with great all-around skill. |
27 | | - | | The LD depth is severely thin, the Rangers draft the best LD available. |
28 | | - | | Reportedly Toronto is looking to trade for a defenseman, and if they don't they should draft one. This is a project pick, but Toronto has shown they are willing to take risks. |
29 | | - | | The Lightning are a deep team so they will just take the BPA. |
30 | | | | Even with Chelsey, the Sabres RD depth is still very thin. They draft another one here. |
31 | | | | Arizona drafted a forward with their first pick, now they should draft a defenseman. |
32 | | | | The Coyotes continue their trend of drafting overaged draft players. Moser has been great for them, I think Robertson will be as well. |