2018 NHL Draft Prospects

[JFA87-66-99]

I think its time we start the 2018 nhl draft watch. Anyone have any early rankings or information to add to this thread. I'll throw out some names that i have heard of. (Mattais Emilio-Pettersson, Jake Wise, Andrei Svechnikov, Joseph Veleno, Ryan McLeod, Milos Roman)

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[Babula]

I would add Filip Zadina

 

[SurMartin]

Isac Lundeström should be a top name.

 

[VictorLustig]

Isac Lundeström should be a top name.

For sure, he is really good.

 

[McGlassbangers]

I've heard good things about Mikhail Bitsadze.

 

[Ovechkin962]

Jaxon Nelson, Gabriel Fortier, Joseph Veleno, Oliver Wahlstrom

 

[JJTT]

Arttu Nevasaari and Jesse Ylönen seem to be the top forward prospects from Finland for this draft.

Vili Laitinen , Miska Kukkonen and Uula Ruikka are some defenseman to keep an eye on.

 

[JFA87-66-99]

I need a top 10-20, 2018 ranking. Usually im 3-4 years ahead on my prospects but i gotta tell u its tough finding info on 2018 nhl draft prospects. Some names i found to watch out for. (M. Emilio-Peterson, Jake Wise, Andrei Svechnikov, Quinton Hughes, Ryan Merkley, Milos Roman, David Levin, Ryan McCleod, Dennis Busby, Jarred McIssac, Joseph Veleno, Eduord St. Laurent, Body Wilde, Oliver Wahlstrom, Tj Walsh, Filip Zadina, K'Andre Miller)

 

[thething]

Ty Smith, Calen Addison, and Jett Woo could be the new Rielly, Pouliot, and Dumba.

Ty Smith in particular is someone to follow, I've heard he's the best D prospect coming into the Dub in a while.

 

[Eyelanders]

I need a top 10-20, 2018 ranking. Usually im 3-4 years ahead on my prospects but i gotta tell u its tough finding info on 2018 nhl draft prospects.

Here's one interesting write-up about some Finnish names who will be eligible in this draft: https://finnishjuniorhockey.wordpress.com/2015/05/24/notes-from-the-finnish-u15-league/

 

[Kobe Armstrong]

Wahlstrom (sp?)

 

[Agalloch]

Is there any potential superstar like McDavid, Eichel and Matthews in this draft?

 

[Mickey the mouse]

Wise

 

[JFA87-66-99]

Wise

Jake Wise is supposed to be better at his stage now than Eichel and Austin Matthews were

 

[Brandel*]

http://www.eliteprospects.com/draftcenter.php?year=2018

 

[alko]

2018 NHL Draft - Next hyped draft?

2015 NHL draft is regarded as one of the best in recent years. Or at least, one of the most awaited.

It seems, that year 2018 will be also something special. If not better.
We have this new "Next One + Exceptional Player" Joseph Veleno.

Long discussed Mathias Emilio Pettersen is preparing for this draft.

Oliver Wahlstrom and T.J. Walsh from Shattuck St. Mary's.

Then Filip Zadina from Czech looks very promising.

Isac Lundeström, Andrei Svechnikov, Quinn Hughes and hopefully Miloš Roman are other names to be considered.

 

[3 Minute Minor]

Dennis Busby out of out Don Mills and Jared McIsaac out of Cole Harbour are two 00 borns that played midget as underages this year.

Jake Wise (Boston Univ commit) looks like a promising forward as well.

 

[thething]

Is Veleno really the "next one"? It seems more people are saying he wasn't even expectational more than anything.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Is Veleno really the "next one"? It seems more people are saying he wasn't even expectational more than anything.

Nothing exceptional about Veleno. Unfortunately this is Hockey Canada just acting as the recruiting arm for the CHL. (QMJHL)

 

[peto10]

Milos Roman and Martin Fehervary are top slovak prospects for this draft.

 

[Phrazer]

Next years may not be as top heavy. But it also looks to be very very good.

 

[bob27]

Next years may not be as top heavy. But it also looks to be very very good.

It looks similar to 2013. Maybe no McDavid level talent, but many players who could go as number 1 in other years.

 

[Paxon]

Next years may not be as top heavy. But it also looks to be very very good.

I like the look of it. I don't have a good feel for the overall depth yet, but there's a strong amount of real high-end talent so far. It's going to be really interesting to see how the talent shakes out. It'll make the new multi-lottery system a real nail-biter.

 

[edguy]

Is Veleno really the "next one"? It seems more people are saying he wasn't even expectational more than anything.

No.. only reason he got it was because he was threatening to go the NCAA route

 

[Fire Sweeney]

Velano isn't exceptional. Jaxon Nelson could develop into quite something though.