GDT: 2014 NHL Entry Draft

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2014 DRAFT – ROUND 1 – FRI JUN 27 – 7:00PM ET – NBCSN, TSN – STREAM

First Round Selection Order.


2014 DRAFT – ROUNDS 2-7 – SAT JUN 28 – 10:00AM ET – NHLN-US, TSN – STREAM

Draft Order: Round 2 - 7.

SCOUTING COMBINE SUMMARY

2014 NHL Scouting Combine (Toronto, ON)

May.28 – Combing the 2014 NHL Combine (Adam Kimelman & Mike Morreale – NHL.com)
May.31 – NHL Scouting Combine continues to evolve (Mike Morreale – NHL.com)
Jun.01 – 2014 Scouting Combine results
Jun.05 – Cullen: At the 2014 NHL Scouting Combine (Scott Cullen – TSN)


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[tarheelhockey]

TSN'S 2014 DRAFT RANKINGS: JAN. 23 & JUN. 23

Ranking: 1-10

Jan.​

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Jun.​

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Pos.​

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2014 Prospect​

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Team​

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Ht.​

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Wt.​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YouTube​

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Mediawatch​

01​

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01​

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RD​

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Aaron Ekblad​

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Barrie​

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6'4"​

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216​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

02​

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02​

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RC​

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Sam Reinhart​

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Kootenay​

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6'1"​

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185​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

03​

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03​

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LC​

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Sam Bennett​

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Kingston​

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6"1"​

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178​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

05​

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04​

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LC​

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Leon Draisaitl​

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Prince Albert​

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6'2"​

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208​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7–8​

04​

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05​

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LW​

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Michael Dal Colle​

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Oshawa​

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6'2"​

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183​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

07​

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06​

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LW​

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Nick Ritchie​

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Peterborough​

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6'2"​

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218​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

10​

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07​

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LW​

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Jake Virtanen​

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Calgary​

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6'0"​

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213​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

06​

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08​

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LD​

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Haydn Fleury​

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Red Deer​

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6'3"​

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207​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

11​

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09​

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RC/W​

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William Nylander​

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Modo​

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5'11"​

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169​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

15​

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10​

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LW​

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Nikolaj Ehlers​

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Halifax​

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5'11"​

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162​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

Ranking: 11-20

Jan.​

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Jun.​

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Pos.​

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2014 Prospect​

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Team​

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Ht.​

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Wt.​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YouTube​

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Mediawatch​

09​

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11​

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RW​

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Kasperi Kapanen​

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Kalpa​

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5'11"​

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172​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

20​

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12​

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LC​

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Dylan Larkin​

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USNTDP​

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6'1"​

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190​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

08​

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13​

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LW​

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Brendan Perlini​

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Niagara​

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6'3"​

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205​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6|​

30​

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14​

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LC​

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Robby Fabri​

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Guelph​

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5'10"​

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166​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

24​

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15​

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LW​

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Kevin Fiala​

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HV71​

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5'10"​

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180​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

12​

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16​

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LC​

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Jared McCann​

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Sault Ste. Marie​

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6'0"​

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179​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

19​

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17​

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RW​

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Alex Tuch​

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USNTDP​

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6'4"​

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213​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

16​

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18​

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LW​

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Sonny Milano​

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USNTDP​

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6'0"​

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183​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

23​

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19​

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RW​

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Jakub Vrana​

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Linkoping​

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5'11"​

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185​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

18​

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20​

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RD​

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Julius Honka​

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Swift Current​

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5'11"​

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178​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

Ranking: 21-30

Jan.​

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Jun.​

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Pos.​

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2014 Prospect​

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Team​

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Ht.​

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Wt.​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YouTube​

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Mediawatch​

21​

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21​

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RW​

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Nikita Scherbak​

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Saskatoon​

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6'0"​

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172​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

14​

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22​

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RW​

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David Pastrnak​

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Sodertalje​

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6'0"​

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167​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

13​

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23​

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LC/W​

|

Ivan Barbashev​

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Moncton​

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6'0"​

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185​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

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24​

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LD​

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Travis Sanheim​

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Calgary​

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6'3"​

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181​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

17​

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25​

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RD​

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Roland McKeown​

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Kingston​

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6'1"​

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195​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

25​

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26​

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RC​

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Nick Schmaltz​

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Green Bay​

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6'0"​

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170​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

32​

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27​

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G​

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Thatcher Demko​

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Boston College​

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6'3"​

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192​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

27​

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28​

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LC/W​

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Adrian Kempe​

|

Modo​

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6'2"​

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187​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

28​

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29​

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RC​

|

Conner Bleackley​

|

Red Deer​

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6'0"​

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192​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

29​

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30​

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RC/W​

|

Josh Ho-Sang​

|

Windsor​

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5'11"​

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166​

|

HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

 

[tarheelhockey]

TSN'S 2014 DRAFT RANKINGS: JAN. 23 & JUN. 23

Ranking: 31-40

Jan.​

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Jun.​

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Pos.​

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2014 Prospect​

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Team​

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Ht.​

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Wt.​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YouTube​

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Mediawatch​

26​

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31​

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RD​

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Anthony DeAngelo​

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Sarnia​

|

5'11"​

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175​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

39​

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32​

|

LC​

|

John Quenneville​

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Brandon​

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6'1"​

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195​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

37​

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33​

|

LW​

|

Brendan Lemieux​

|

Barrie​

|

6'1"​

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209​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

36​

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34​

|

LC​

|

Ryan MacInnis​

|

Kitchener​

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6'3"​

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175​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

33​

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35​

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RD​

|

Jack Dougherty​

|

USNTDP​

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6'2"​

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185​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

35​

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36​

|

LD​

|

Marcus Pettersson​

|

Skelleftea J20​

|

6'4"​

|

161​

|

HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

|

--​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

22​

|

37​

|

RW​

|

Nikolay Goldobin​

|

Sarnia​

|

6'0"​

|

178​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

38​

|

LD​

|

Dominik Masin​

|

Slavia Praha U20​

|

6'2"​

|

189​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

--​

|

1–2–3–4​

31​

|

39​

|

LW​

|

Anton Karlsson​

|

Frolunda J20​

|

6'2"​

|

187​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

40​

|

LW​

|

Brett Pollock​

|

Edmonton​

|

6'2"​

|

182​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

Ranking: 41-50

Jan.​

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Jun.​

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Pos.​

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2014 Prospect​

|

Team​

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Ht.​

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Wt.​

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HF​

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HFB​

|

THW​

|

YouTube​

|

Mediawatch​

38​

|

41​

|

RC/W​

|

Eric Cornel​

|

Peterborough​

|

6'1"​

|

186​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

42​

|

42​

|

G​

|

Alex Nedeljkovic​

|

Plymouth​

|

6'0"​

|

195​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

43​

|

LC​

|

Vladislav Kamenev​

|

Magnitogorsk​

|

6'2"​

|

198​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

44​

|

LD​

|

Andreas Englund​

|

Djurgarden​

|

6'3"​

|

189​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

--​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

43​

|

45​

|

LD​

|

Brycen Martin​

|

Swift Current​

|

6'1"​

|

197​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

44​

|

46​

|

RD​

|

Jack Glover​

|

USNTDP​

|

6'3"​

|

182​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

HM​

|

47​

|

RW​

|

Vaclav Karabacek​

|

Gatineau​

|

5'11"​

|

198​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

HM​

|

48​

|

LW​

|

Warren Foegele​

|

St. Andrew's​

|

6'1"​

|

175​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

NR​

|

49​

|

RC​

|

Jayce Hawryluk​

|

Brandon​

|

5'10"​

|

186​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

46​

|

50​

|

RC​

|

Ryan Donato​

|

Dexter School​

|

6'0"​

|

176​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

Ranking: 51-60

Jan.​

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Jun.​

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Pos.​

|

2014 Prospect​

|

Team​

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Ht.​

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Wt.​

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HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YouTube​

|

Mediawatch​

HM​

|

51​

|

RD​

|

Ben Thomas​

|

Calgary​

|

6'2"​

|

194​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

52​

|

RW​

|

Hunter Smith​

|

Oshawa​

|

6'7"​

|

220​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

HM​

|

53​

|

G​

|

Mason McDonald​

|

Charlottetown​

|

6'3"​

|

181​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

41​

|

54​

|

LD​

|

Alex Peters​

|

Plymouth​

|

6'3"​

|

207​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

NR​

|

55​

|

RC​

|

Nicolas Aube-Kubel​

|

Val-d'Or​

|

5'11"​

|

179​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

45​

|

56​

|

RD​

|

Johnathan MacLeod​

|

USNTDP​

|

6'1"​

|

189​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

57​

|

RW​

|

Ondrej Kase​

|

Chomutov​

|

5'11"​

|

167​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

--​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

58​

|

RC​

|

Brayden Point​

|

Moose Jaw​

|

5'10"​

|

160​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

59​

|

RC​

|

Keegan Iverson​

|

Portland​

|

6'0"​

|

216​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

--​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6–7​

HM​

|

60​

|

LD​

|

Jake Walman​

|

Jr. Canadiens​

|

6'1"​

|

182​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

--​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

 

[tarheelhockey]

TSN'S 2014 DRAFT RANKINGS: JAN. 23 & JUN. 23

Ranking: Honorable Mention

Jan.​

|

Jun.​

|

Pos.​

|

2014 Prospect​

|

Team​

|

Ht.​

|

Wt.​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YouTube​

|

Mediawatch​

NR​

|

HM​

|

LC​

|

Clark Bishop​

|

Cape Breton​

|

6'0"​

|

184​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

47​

|

HM​

|

RD​

|

Ryan Collins​

|

USNTDP​

|

6'5"​

|

200​

|

HF​

|

--​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

NR​

|

HM​

|

LW​

|

Christian Dvorak​

|

London​

|

6'0"​

|

178​

|

HF​

|

--​

|

--​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

HM​

|

HM​

|

G​

|

Kaapo Kahkonen​

|

Blues U20​

|

6'2"​

|

216​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

34​

|

HM​

|

LD​

|

Alexis Vanier​

|

Baie-Comeau​

|

6'5"​

|

225​

|

HF​

|

HFB​

|

THW​

|

YT1–YT2​

|

1–2–3–4–5–6​

Ranking: Not Ranked

Jan.​

|

Jun.​

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Mediawatch​

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Connor Chatham​

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Plymouth​

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6'3"​

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225​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

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Chase De Leo​

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Portland​

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5'10"​

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174​

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Aaron Haydon​

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Niagara​

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6'3"​

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190​

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Aaron Irving​

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Edmonton​

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6'1"​

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190​

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Joshua Jacobs​

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Indiana​

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6'2"​

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Jonas Johansson​

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Justin Kirkland​

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6'3"​

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Edmonton​

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6'1"​

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Matthew Mistele​

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Plymouth​

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6'2"​

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190​

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49​

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Spencer Watson​

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Kingston​

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6'0"​

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170​

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HF​

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HFB​

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THW​

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YT1–YT2​

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1–2–3–4–5–6​

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

From the previous thread discussing Virtanen.

If Tuomo Ruutu could skate

But yeah, same size and same bull mentality.

Tuomo Ruutu used to be able to skate before all the injuries though. When he came onto the scene in 2003, he was viewed as a physically imposing player that was the "complete package". IIRC, he was viewed as the best prospect outside of NA back then.

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/6211/blackhawks_sign_ruutu/

 

[Unsustainable]

For the first 3 picks:

Nick Ritchie
Anton Karlsson
Hunter Smith

After that, no clue.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

For the first 3 picks:

Nick Ritchie
Anton Karlsson
Hunter Smith

After that, no clue.

Call me crazy, but I think Smith goes in round 2.

 

[Unsustainable]

Call me crazy, but I think Smith goes in round 2.

Yeah, it's a reach to think he will drop past 2nd, would like to add him, can't coach his size.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Call me crazy, but after reading this article about Josh Ho-Sang's personal feud with the hockey establishment: http://m.torontosun.com/2014/06/24/the-curious-case-of-controversial-nhl-prospect-joshua-ho-sang

... I'd actually be down with taking him at #37.

Could he turn out to be a complete gong show? Yes. But this is a kid who's already falling due to factors completely outside of hockey ability. It's a given that he has outstanding talent, and he seems like a guy who is going to do literally anything in his power to succeed. The brash comments are a little concerning but they should tone down with maturity. And we have a young, rudderless team which is developing a youthful identity. We just hired a coach who was very successful dealing with young players at the university and junior levels. As a small, non-media-intense market with opportunities for young forwards to make their mark, I think we'd actually be a really good fit for this kid if he falls out of the first round.

 

[TheBigKahuna]

No way Ho-Sang drops out of the 2nd round. Someone will take him. The talent is there, but his attitude is terrible. If he's still there in the 2nd at #37, sure, why not take the gamble. Eventually, someone has to try to get through his thick skull, and there's always a chance he matures out of the "I'd be the best player in the world if my linemates didn't suck so bad" mentality. He might even get grabbed before the 1st round is over.

 

[JClaus33]

While I personally prefer Ritchie to Virtanen, I'd be happy with either of them, and I also like Ho-Sang a lot more after reading that article. However, I'd be happy with Goldobin in round two simply because I like how he develops in NHL 14 . Probably not the best reason to like him but I do like the way he plays. Also wouldn't mind trading up a bit (from the 2nd to late first) to grab Scherbak, I like how he plays

 

[Anton Babchuk]

“The Leafs have said they want to move up to pick first,†Ho-Sang said.

“Well, they can stay at eight and still get the No. 1 pick.â€

He was referring to himself.

lmao

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Jfwp.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

if we dont draft that guy i am revolting

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

I love the brashness. sorely lacking in hockey tbh.

 

[raynman]

I'd love Ho-Sang in the second as well but I don't think he'll be there.

 

[Unsustainable]

Call me crazy, but after reading this article about Josh Ho-Sang's personal feud with the hockey establishment: http://m.torontosun.com/2014/06/24/the-curious-case-of-controversial-nhl-prospect-joshua-ho-sang

... I'd actually be down with taking him at #37.

Could he turn out to be a complete gong show? Yes. But this is a kid who's already falling due to factors completely outside of hockey ability. It's a given that he has outstanding talent, and he seems like a guy who is going to do literally anything in his power to succeed. The brash comments are a little concerning but they should tone down with maturity. And we have a young, rudderless team which is developing a youthful identity. We just hired a coach who was very successful dealing with young players at the university and junior levels. As a small, non-media-intense market with opportunities for young forwards to make their mark, I think we'd actually be a really good fit for this kid if he falls out of the first round.

If we trade #7 and #37 to Ana for #10 and #24, we may be able to get him.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

If we trade #7 and #37 to Ana for #10 and #24, we may be able to get him.

Based on your reasoning though, I just don't see why Anaheim would do that. If your supposition is that the talent doesn't drop off til after 10 and is pretty similar in the 7-10 range, then why would Anaheim want to go from 24 to 37 just to move up to 7?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Re: Ho-Sang. Remember, many on this board a couple of years ago were lambasting Skinner because of selfish play, showing too much emotion, arguing at refs, throwing "tantrums", not playing a complete game, etc.... saying he needed to "grow up".

Not saying stay away from Ho-Sang at all, but I suspect you'll get the same as what people *****ed about with Skinner (probably magnified X10) with him. You'll have to be willing to accept the good with the bad as it's unlikely he'll change anytime soon.

If he brings way more good with that bad, then it's a worthwhile investment, just be willing to accept it.

 

[tarheelhockey]

I dunno, the scouting services seem to have Ho-Sang around #30. It's hard to imagine him being a riser.

 

[Unsustainable]

Based on your reasoning though, I just don't see why Anaheim would do that. If your supposition is that the talent doesn't drop off til after 10 and is pretty similar in the 7-10 range, then why would Anaheim want to go from 24 to 37 just to move up to 7?

Only if they had a guy that they wanted over someone else.

I don't see much difference between people would select. Perlini, Virt, Ritchie, Nylander or Fleury would be our targets outside of Dal Colle dropping to us.

So if the Ducks had it for Nylander, and we was ok with Virt / Fleury / or whoever doesn't got 8 or 9, we would still be getting someone with the same ceiling, I would maybe extend it to 12 as the drop off, but 11 or 12 won't be as sure as 6-10.

 

[Unsustainable]

I dunno, the scouting services seem to have Ho-Sang around #30. It's hard to imagine him being a riser.

HoSang at 37 would be a steal though, if he projects like Skins only at the RW...

 

[DaveG]

5-1 loss



wait... what? Oh.


Seriously though, would kill to see Ho-Sang or Demko still on the board at #37. I think I'd probably go Ho-Sang there, he's this years Shinkaruk IMO.

 

[Joe McGrath]

I hope they pick Ho-Sang and rocks a Mohawk and wears #69. And he gives the DX crotch chop every time he scores on of his 600 career goals.

 

[Francis10]

I hope they pick Ho-Sang and rocks a Mohawk and wears #69. And he gives the DX crotch chop every time he scores one of his 600 career goals.

Haha. I got 2 words for you..........................................