NHL Entry Draft: 2014 NHL Mock Draft (the one where the gang drafts)

[Lifeline]

With the 65th pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft the are proud to select from the Calgary Hitmen from the WHL, defenseman Ben Thomas.

5th William Nylander
35th Jacob Middleton
65th Ben Thomas

 

[tjziel]

New York Islanders Draft Evaluation

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Roland McKeown: With the first pick, the selection of Roland McKeown is a great fit within the New York Islanders organization simply because there is no identity on the Islanders backend. Behind the (aging) Lubomir Vishnovsky, and workhorse Travis Hamonic, there isn't a lot of depth. Calvin De Haan and Thomas Hickey (traded to Isles) haven't developed as planned when they were drafted as high first round picks. Roland McKeown is considered to be a top 4 defenseman with the potential to contribute as a top 2 defenseman. He plays a solid two-way game, and has shown he is reliable in his own end and can put up points when needed. He also a decent skater and can play a physical game and is very poised and can play in any situation (PK PP, 5-5). Comparison: Alex Pietrangelo

Alex Nedeljkovic: With a string of mediocre goalies in the past with: Rick DiPietro, (aging) Evgeni Nabokov, Kevin Poulin, Peter Mannino, Joey MacDonald, Yann Danis, Anders Nilsson, Nathan Lawson, Mikko Kostinen etc. The Islanders finally get a future dependable starter and franchise goalie for the first time in 10+ years.... The Islanders have had "goalie-itis", but Nedeljkovic is quick and agile, and positionally sound in net. Despite most goalies being 6'2+ nowadays, his small frame his lateral reflexes and quickness more than makes up for the lack of size.
Comparison: Jonathan Bernier

Christian Dvorak: With all the firepower upfront with John Tavares, Kyle Okposo, Michael Grabner, Thomas Vanek, Frans Neilson, Josh Bailey etc. Dvorak's offensive game might not translate to that style in the NHL but he does have all the tools to be a top 6 contributor when called upon to fill that role. Dvorak has great vision, quickness, dynamic speed, a great stick, and has a great nose for the net. Dvorak is very versatile as a forward as well, because he can play the PK and PP when called upon. Just a great pick that is safe, useful, and his potential is through the roof....
Comparison: Justin Abdelkader

 

[ManByng]

With the 62nd overall pick, the Edmonton Oilers select:

Ville Husso, G, HIFK (FIN)

^good pick! i was somewhat surprised that he was passed over in the 2013 draft.

 

[stayinalive]

With the 66th Overall Pick the Columbus Blue Jackets are proud to select

....from the Guelph Storm Phil Baltisberger

Picks

Sam Bennett, 6th Overall
Spencer Watson, 36th Overall
Phil Baltisberger, 66th Overall​

 

[George Maharis]

Ottawa selects Roman Khalikov.

 

[George Maharis]

Philly is skipped.

Carolina is on the clock.

 

[Oilers Apologist]

Carolina selects RD Aaron Irving.

 

[Morry83]

Philly has been skipped 3 times now

 

[ManByng]

^i'm glad we're only doing 3 rounds.

 

[George Maharis]

New Jersey is proud to select Shane Gersich.

 

[Oilers Apologist]

^i'm glad we're only doing 3 rounds.

Ya it's taken long enough already. But it would be nice to see who you could snag in the 4th.

 

[George Maharis]

Yep, this same type of thing happened last year.

Rangers are skipped.

 

[Gardiner Expressway]

New York Rangers are proud to select in the 3rd round...

John Quenneville​

of the Brandon Wheat Kings!

John's got a great package of size, hockey iq and hockey bloodlines. He came back to the Wheat Kings this year with a renewed commitment to being in shape and the results have come naturally with John being a PPG player in the Dub this year. We look forward to watching him develop!

1 (11) - Michael Dal Colle
2 (41) - Blake Clarke
3 (71) - John Quenneville

That puts a wrap on the Rangers draft. Really thrilled at the outcome considering the picks we were working with.

 

[Morry83]

With the 72nd Overall Pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the Dallas Stars are pleased to select...

...from Frölunda J20 of the SuperElit...

JULIUS BERGMAN

Birthyear: 2-11-1995
Birthplace: Stockholm, SWE
Age: 18
Nation: Sweden
Position: D
Shoots: R
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 196 lbs

Bergman has very impressive physical characteristics. He sees the ice well and makes a good outlet. He pushes the puck up the ice and skates well. He's alert in all zones and uses his body and stick to disrupt opposing rushes.

2013-14 - Frölunda J20 (SuperElit) - 19GP, 5G, 11A, 16P, 26PIMS, +16

Welcome to Dallas, Julius!



1st Round, 12th Overall - LW, Brendan Perlini
2nd Round, 42nd Overall - C, Brayden Point
3rd Round, 72nd Overall - D, Julius Bergman

 

[CutOnDime97]

Philly selects Vladimir Tkachev from Omskie Yastreby of the MHL

 

[George Maharis]

Winnipeg is skipped.

 

[DKQ]

Washington is proud to select, from Krylya Sovetov Moskva of the MHL, LW Arkhip Nekolenko

 

[George Maharis]

Filling in the two missed picks...

Winnipeg selects Jared Fiegl.

Phoenix selects Jack Ramsey.

 

[ManByng]

we've died off again.

 

[George Maharis]

Nashville is skipped...

Come on people. If there's no interest after the first round then I'm not gonna bother running these.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

The Vancouver Canucks are proud to select, from the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL, defenseman Riley Stadel.

 

[DKQ]

Anaheim Ducks are proud to select, from the Kitchener Rangers, Darby Llewellyn

 

[McMozesmadness]

The Montreal Canadiens are proud to select:

From the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL::

Nathan Pancel

2014 NHL Draft
Montreal Canadiens
1/18- Connor Bleackley
2/48- Brendan Lemieux
3/78- Nathan Pancel​

 

[ManByng]

is proud to select....from Loko Yaroslavl of the MHL (Russia)....
F Pavel Kraskovsky. 6' 4" 187

Fetroit's picks are

1x19 RW Alex Tuch
2x49 D Alexis Vanier
3x79 F Pavel Kraskovsky

 

[David Strorm]

Tampa Bay is proud to select Brandon Hickey.