NHL Entry Draft: Eichel's First Round Mock

[Eichel]

1. Auston Matthews (C) - Duh

2. Patrik Laine (LW/RW) - Duh

3. Jesse Puljujarvi (RW) - Less duh, still the obvious choice IMO.

4. Matthew Tkachuk (LW) - I think the pick will eventually be traded, Tkachuk is the guy for Pete Chiarelli.

5. Pierre-Luc Dubois (C/LW) - Best player available.

6. Logan Brown (C) - First real surprise here. I think Treliving opts for the rising stud vs. Nylander.

7. Jakob Chychrun (LHD) - Arguably the best D in the draft, ARZ goes for Chychrun to add to their impressive forward prospect pool.

8. Alexander Nylander (LW/RW) - As much as I want the Sabres to draft Chychrun he is snagged by ARZ one pick early. Tim Murray + co opt for the uber talented F and acquire their LHD via trade.

9. Mikhail Sergachev (LHD) - Habs choose to go with a D over F who could be ready in as little as 1 year.

10. Olli Juolevi (LHD) - Avs laugh as Juolevi falls into their laps and don't look back.

11. Clayton Keller (C) - Highly skilled forwards are exactly what NJD are looking for.

12. Tyson Jost (C) - After an incredible U18's, Sens fans are ecstatic to hear Jost's name called.

13. Mikey McLeod (C) - While McLeod has fallen down the ranks of many, Canes are happy to take the big C with strong two-way play.

14. Charlie McAvoy (RHD) - BU kid** to a team in desperate need of D. Ideal fit with maybe a slight reach.

15. - German Rubstov (C) - Wild take a chance with the raw Russian in hopes of becoming a top-6 F.

16. Jake Bean (LHD) - Detroit always seems to have great drafting. Bean doesn't change that.

17. Kiefer Bellows (LW) - With a seemingly set in stone top-4, Nashville attempts to add scoring depth.

18. Luke Kunin (C/RW) - D prospects out the wazoo, Philly takes the best forward available.

19. Dante Fabbro (RHD) - Although the Isles have a very solid D-core, they cannot pass up the slight faller in Fabbro.

20. (via Rags) Max Jones (LW)

21. (via Kings) Julien Gauthier (RW)

22. (via Hawks) Lucas Johansen (LHD)

23. Marcus Niemalainen (LHD)

24. Tage Thompson (C/RW)

25. Riley Tufte (LW)

26. Dennis Choklowski (LHD)

27. Tyler Benson (LW)

28. Vitali Abramov (LW/RW)

29. (via Sharks) Carl Grundstrom (LW)

30. (via Pens) Libor Hajek (LHD)

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[RoboGoboPogo]

Can't imagine Buffalo passing on Juolevi with such a glaring need at the position

 

[Ace]

I can name 6 D under 26 in the Sabees org that either are already in the league and haven't finished developing yet or in post draft play look like they will be.

I can name one natural top 6 winger that isn't coming off massive concussions.

Their need at LHD isn't guy who won't get top minutes for at least 3 years if ever. They should trade for their D and continue stocking the pool with picks. They "need" to find someone who can finish a tap in from Eichel and stop missing open nets from 2 feet out.

 

[Chan790]

I'm almost tired of beating this drum. The Canes need offense and do not need another middle-6 defensive C. (He's not a two-way C...he was Nylander's passenger this season. He's a defensive F in the Ryan Kesler mold, except with less offense.)

Taking McLeod is a terrible pick for the Canes. I'd probably burn all my team apparel in response. Best offensive forward available at #13 and #21...there will likely still be better offensive forwards than McLeod available at the top of the 2nd.

 

[Burt Reynolds]

McAvoy is from New York not Boston. He's just going to BU. I'd prefer Fabbro to McAvoy personally.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Jost to the Sens would be great

 

[Devils Dominion]

Jost to the Sens would be great

If Chychrun drops, would you prefer him over Jost?

 

[DasKaiser]

Oil will pick Dupois! Think to land that top D one of their c will be traded. Dupois has the versatility of w/c, plus more size than tkachuk. Dupois was a offensive driver in junior whereas tkachuk was more of a follower to his talented linemates. At least I hope they see it that way. All if both are there at 4!

 

[edguy]

If Chychrun drops, would you prefer him over Jost?

if i was in charge i'd 100% take Chychrun over Jost. but Sens management could go either way really

 

[Golden Gophers 4649]

Seriously doubt the Wild draft the Russian "in hopes he becomes a top 6 forward". At 15 and with only 3 other picks the entire draft they will be looking BPA who is close to a sure thing. A strikeout on many more picks and Fletcher might be looking for a job.

 

[59Rosebuds]

I'm almost tired of beating this drum. The Canes need offense and do not need another middle-6 defensive C. (He's not a two-way C...he was Nylander's passenger this season. He's a defensive F in the Ryan Kesler mold, except with less offense.)

Taking McLeod is a terrible pick for the Canes. I'd probably burn all my team apparel in response. Best offensive forward available at #13 and #21...there will likely still be better offensive forwards than McLeod available at the top of the 2nd.

You and I seem to be posting this on every board. McLeod is not a fit for us. Period.

 

[rockjngo]

Juolevi will be the first d to go

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

If Chychrun drops, would you prefer him over Jost?

Good question. I'm sure some would. I don't think I would .. I personally prefer Sergachev over Chychrun.

 

[Grizz MacArthur]

12. Tyson Jost (C) - After an incredible U18's, Sens fans are ecstatic to hear Jost's name called.

Damn right.

 

[Eco]

7. Jakob Chychrun (LHD) - Arguably the best D in the draft, ARZ goes for Chychrun to add to their impressive forward prospect pool.

20. (via Rags) Max Jones (LW)

I can't complain with either. Both have great size and the more I've read and heard about Chychrun, the more I like him in ARZ.

 

[john716]

I actually see Buffalo taking Jake Bean left-hand defenseman. Great offense

 

[Penaltykiller17]

I'm almost tired of beating this drum. The Canes need offense and do not need another middle-6 defensive C. (He's not a two-way C...he was Nylander's passenger this season. He's a defensive F in the Ryan Kesler mold, except with less offense.)

Taking McLeod is a terrible pick for the Canes. I'd probably burn all my team apparel in response. Best offensive forward available at #13 and #21...there will likely still be better offensive forwards than McLeod available at the top of the 2nd.

I honestly think some people think we don't know any better. Out of the 4 players RF is targeting, I highly doubt McCleod is one of them.

 

[General Fanager]

I like the Habs picking a Dman, I just think it would be Juolevi

 

[RoboGoboPogo]

I can name 6 D under 26 in the Sabees org that either are already in the league and haven't finished developing yet or in post draft play look like they will be.

I can name one natural top 6 winger that isn't coming off massive concussions.

Their need at LHD isn't guy who won't get top minutes for at least 3 years if ever. They should trade for their D and continue stocking the pool with picks. They "need" to find someone who can finish a tap in from Eichel and stop missing open nets from 2 feet out.

How's this looking now?

 

[MasterMatt25]

How's this looking now?