Draft 2021 NHL Draft and Undrafted Free Agent Thread

[Joey Bones]

Updated mocks...

2021 NHL Mock Draft & Simulator | Tankathon

1 (14) LW: Samu Tuomaala (FIN)(5'10"/165lbs., Shot: Right, Karpat U20/U20 SM-sarja)

2021 NHL Mock Draft | 2021 NHL Draft | NHL Draft

1 (21) C: Zachary Bolduc (CAN)(6'1"/174lbs., Shot: Left, Rimouski/QMJHL)

2021 NHL Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

1 (19) D: Daniil Chayka (RUS)(6'2"/187lbs., Shot: Left, Moskva/VHL) *On Loan from Guelph/OHL*
3 (67) D: Vincent Iorio (CAN)(6'3"/194lbs., Shot: Right, Brandon/WHL)
3 (83) D: Jack Matier (CAN)(6'2"/194lbs., Shot: Right, Ottawa/OHL)
4 (97) D: Victor Sjoholm (SWE)(5'8"/163lbs., Shot: Right, HV71 J20/SuperElit(Nationell))
4 (115) D: Guillaume Richard (CAN)(6'2"/170lbs., Shot: Left, Tri-City/USHL) *21/22 U. of Maine Commit*
5 (147) D: Atte Lehikoinen (FIN)(6'2"/176lbs., Shot: Left, KalPa U20/U20 SM-sarja)
6 (179) C/LW: Martins Lavins (LAT)(6'0"/170lbs., Shot: Right, Mogo/Latvia)

2021 Consensus Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

1 (20) G: Jesper Wallstedt (SWE)(6'3"/214lbs., Catches: Left, Lulea/SHL)
3 (67) LW: Eric Alarie (CAN)(6'1"/198lbs., Shot: Left, OCN/MJHL) *On Loan from Moose Jaw/WHL*
3 (83) D: Zach Biggar (CAN)(6'0"/179lbs., Shot: Left, Acadie-Bathurst/QMJHL)
4 (97) C/LW: Sean Tschigerl (CAN)(6'0"/181lbs., Shot: Left, Whitecourt/AJHL) *On Loan from Calgary/WHL*
4 (115) C: Caden Brown (USA)(5'11"/170lbs., Shot: Left, USNTDP/USHL) *21/22 U. of Wisconsion Commit*
5 (147) C: Paul Huglen (USA)(5'9"/174lbs., Shot: Right, Roseau/HS-MN)
6 (179) LW: Andrej Migilia (SVK)(5'9"/159lbs., Shot: Left, Povazska-Bystrica/Slovakia U20)

 

[Joey Bones]

I think it's good to note for Euro players that develop/junior leagues like Nationell and SM-sarja are leagues that are temporary placement for covid guidelines. So SuperElit and Jr. A are leagues that would usually have draft eligible players, but won't continue to play until further notice.

Can any of our Euro posters confirm that? Thanks in advance!

 

[True Blue]

Updated mocks...

Interesting that in Tankathon, Beniers is out of the top 10. If that was where the Rangers were picking and he was available, I would be aggressive and move up a couple of spots. Also, cannot find Pastujov there. I would not be able to pass on him or Sillinger. Think that Polptapov goes sooner.

Chayka is interesting, but again, I would not pass on Pastujov.

A Wallstedt pick would shut these boards down. But I do like him a lot.

 

[Joey Bones]

Interesting that in Tankathon, Beniers is out of the top 10. If that was where the Rangers were picking and he was available, I would be aggressive and move up a couple of spots. Also, cannot find Pastujov there. I would not be able to pass on him or Sillinger. Think that Polptapov goes sooner.

Chayka is interesting, but again, I would not pass on Pastujov.

A Wallstedt pick would shut these boards down. But I do like him a lot.

I think sites, like Tankathon, are waiting to provide more info as leagues start to play. That'll change a lot.

I think Wallstedt has serious contention to go No. 1. That's bold to say, but he's absolutely dominating in the SHL!! NYR will have plenty of eyes on him. If he's there at NYR's pick, I'd absolutely take him. No matter the goalie depth they have. He's that good!!

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

I think it's good to note for Euro players that develop/junior leagues like Nationell and SM-sarja are leagues that are temporary placement for covid guidelines. So SuperElit and Jr. A are leagues that would usually have draft eligible players, but won't continue to play until further notice.

Can any of our Euro posters confirm that? Thanks in advance!

There's an international break at the moment in Europe. Next week league games will start again

 

[Thirty One]

I think sites, like Tankathon, are waiting to provide more info as leagues start to play. That'll change a lot.

I think Wallstedt has serious contention to go No. 1. That's bold to say, but he's absolutely dominating in the SHL!! NYR will have plenty of eyes on him. If he's there at NYR's pick, I'd absolutely take him. No matter the goalie depth they have. He's that good!!

I like Wallstedt because I picked him in Eastside Hockey Manager before I knew he was a real person. Won 6 or 7 Vezinas with me.

 

[Edge]

Updated mocks...

2021 NHL Mock Draft & Simulator | Tankathon

1 (14) LW: Samu Tuomaala (FIN)(5'10"/165lbs., Shot: Right, Karpat U20/U20 SM-sarja)

2021 NHL Mock Draft | 2021 NHL Draft | NHL Draft

1 (21) C: Zachary Bolduc (CAN)(6'1"/174lbs., Shot: Left, Rimouski/QMJHL)

2021 NHL Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

1 (19) D: Daniil Chayka (RUS)(6'2"/187lbs., Shot: Left, Moskva/VHL) *On Loan from Guelph/OHL*
3 (67) D: Vincent Iorio (CAN)(6'3"/194lbs., Shot: Right, Brandon/WHL)
3 (83) D: Jack Matier (CAN)(6'2"/194lbs., Shot: Right, Ottawa/OHL)
4 (97) D: Victor Sjoholm (SWE)(5'8"/163lbs., Shot: Right, HV71 J20/SuperElit(Nationell))
4 (115) D: Guillaume Richard (CAN)(6'2"/170lbs., Shot: Left, Tri-City/USHL) *21/22 U. of Maine Commit*
5 (147) D: Atte Lehikoinen (FIN)(6'2"/176lbs., Shot: Left, KalPa U20/U20 SM-sarja)
6 (179) C/LW: Martins Lavins (LAT)(6'0"/170lbs., Shot: Right, Mogo/Latvia)

2021 Consensus Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

1 (20) G: Jesper Wallstedt (SWE)(6'3"/214lbs., Catches: Left, Lulea/SHL)
3 (67) LW: Eric Alarie (CAN)(6'1"/198lbs., Shot: Left, OCN/MJHL) *On Loan from Moose Jaw/WHL*
3 (83) D: Zach Biggar (CAN)(6'0"/179lbs., Shot: Left, Acadie-Bathurst/QMJHL)
4 (97) C/LW: Sean Tschigerl (CAN)(6'0"/181lbs., Shot: Left, Whitecourt/AJHL) *On Loan from Calgary/WHL*
4 (115) C: Caden Brown (USA)(5'11"/170lbs., Shot: Left, USNTDP/USHL) *21/22 U. of Wisconsion Commit*
5 (147) C: Paul Huglen (USA)(5'9"/174lbs., Shot: Right, Roseau/HS-MN)
6 (179) LW: Andrej Migilia (SVK)(5'9"/159lbs., Shot: Left, Povazska-Bystrica/Slovakia U20)

Bolduc would be interesting.

As a follow-up to a comment I made earlier in the thread, he and Rimouski are finding themselves caught in a bit of a post-Lafreniere vortex right now.

Last I looked they were 0-5-2, with Bolduc registering 2 goals and zero assists through 4 games.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Is Wallstedt being mocked in the late first frequently? I figured he'd be a top ten or top five guy, if he is regarded more highly than Askarov.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

Bolduc would be interesting.

As a follow-up to a comment I made earlier in the thread, he and Rimouski are finding themselves caught in a bit of a post-Lafreniere vortex right now.

Last I looked they were 0-5-2, with Bolduc registering 2 goals and zero assists through 4 games.

no offense to those guys but you love to see it

 

[True Blue]

Is Wallstedt being mocked in the late first frequently? I figured he'd be a top ten or top five guy, if he is regarded more highly than Askarov.

He is right up there with Askarov. And like Askarov on talent and potential alone, deserves to be in the top-5. But am sure that the top 5 may well be filled with one forward and several defensemen.

 

[Ghost of jas]

Updated mocks...

2021 NHL Mock Draft & Simulator | Tankathon

1 (14) LW: Samu Tuomaala (FIN)(5'10"/165lbs., Shot: Right, Karpat U20/U20 SM-sarja)

2021 NHL Mock Draft | 2021 NHL Draft | NHL Draft

1 (21) C: Zachary Bolduc (CAN)(6'1"/174lbs., Shot: Left, Rimouski/QMJHL)

2021 NHL Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

1 (19) D: Daniil Chayka (RUS)(6'2"/187lbs., Shot: Left, Moskva/VHL) *On Loan from Guelph/OHL*
3 (67) D: Vincent Iorio (CAN)(6'3"/194lbs., Shot: Right, Brandon/WHL)
3 (83) D: Jack Matier (CAN)(6'2"/194lbs., Shot: Right, Ottawa/OHL)
4 (97) D: Victor Sjoholm (SWE)(5'8"/163lbs., Shot: Right, HV71 J20/SuperElit(Nationell))
4 (115) D: Guillaume Richard (CAN)(6'2"/170lbs., Shot: Left, Tri-City/USHL) *21/22 U. of Maine Commit*
5 (147) D: Atte Lehikoinen (FIN)(6'2"/176lbs., Shot: Left, KalPa U20/U20 SM-sarja)
6 (179) C/LW: Martins Lavins (LAT)(6'0"/170lbs., Shot: Right, Mogo/Latvia)

2021 Consensus Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

1 (20) G: Jesper Wallstedt (SWE)(6'3"/214lbs., Catches: Left, Lulea/SHL)
3 (67) LW: Eric Alarie (CAN)(6'1"/198lbs., Shot: Left, OCN/MJHL) *On Loan from Moose Jaw/WHL*
3 (83) D: Zach Biggar (CAN)(6'0"/179lbs., Shot: Left, Acadie-Bathurst/QMJHL)
4 (97) C/LW: Sean Tschigerl (CAN)(6'0"/181lbs., Shot: Left, Whitecourt/AJHL) *On Loan from Calgary/WHL*
4 (115) C: Caden Brown (USA)(5'11"/170lbs., Shot: Left, USNTDP/USHL) *21/22 U. of Wisconsion Commit*
5 (147) C: Paul Huglen (USA)(5'9"/174lbs., Shot: Right, Roseau/HS-MN)
6 (179) LW: Andrej Migilia (SVK)(5'9"/159lbs., Shot: Left, Povazska-Bystrica/Slovakia U20)

Call me crazy, but, I do not see this as a possibility.

 

[True Blue]

Call me crazy, but, I do not see this as a possibility.

Which part? Wallstedt?:

 

[Ghost of jas]

Which part? Wallstedt?:

The part I had bolded, six defenseman with the first six picks.

 

[Leetch3]

Which part? Wallstedt?:

I think he's referring to the middle mock that has us taking 6 dmen with the first 6 picks

 

[True Blue]

I think he's referring to the middle mock that has us taking 6 dmen with the first 6 picks

Ahh. Yes, not very realstic

 

[True Blue]

The part I had bolded, six defenseman with the first six picks.

Good point

 

[Joey Bones]

The part I had bolded, six defenseman with the first six picks.

Yeah I agree. But if there were a year to shore up on defense, it's definitely out of this class.

 

[Joey Bones]

Is Wallstedt being mocked in the late first frequently? I figured he'd be a top ten or top five guy, if he is regarded more highly than Askarov.

We'll see as the year goes on. He's ranked in the early to late teens, recently. But with this class being as weak as it is, it isn't out of the realm of possibility for a goalie as talented and dominant as Wallstedt to go really early. He's been playing pro hockey since he was 16 and is seemingly taking over the starting position with Lulea. He's been hyped for 3-4 years now and proving it.

Askarov and, arguably, Vasilevskiy weren't as dominant in their draft years. All of them, though, are stellar goaltenders. Like Askarov, whoever selects him will be dancing in the streets.

 

[Joey Bones]

College hockey starting soon. Hockey East is starting November 20 and BIG 10 next week!!

 

[Edge]

Is Wallstedt being mocked in the late first frequently? I figured he'd be a top ten or top five guy, if he is regarded more highly than Askarov.

I think most, if not all scouts have him firmly in the top half of the first round. As a goalie, I expect he’ll be ranked a little lower on some public lists until those observers catch up.

You’re also going to once again see a lot of players incorrectly listed as centers on those sites.

 

[ElLeetch]

Updated mocks...

2021 NHL Mock Draft & Simulator | Tankathon
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shit, half that 1st round draft class is playing at Michigan!

 

[Joey Bones]

shit, half that 1st round draft class is playing at Michigan!

Michigan is going to be really fun to follow this year!!

 

[Leetch3]

Michigan is going to be really fun to follow this year!!

I wonder how it will be different or similar to Wisconsin a few years ago..everyone was super excited about how many top prospects were going there while probably ignoring how young they would all be at the same time.

the positive for the rangers is that we've got a guy at michigan so we should be watching them closely anyway so it could mean we get more looks at some of these guys.

 

[Joey Bones]

I wonder how it will be different or similar to Wisconsin a few years ago..everyone was super excited about how many top prospects were going there while probably ignoring how young they would all be at the same time.

the positive for the rangers is that we've got a guy at michigan so we should be watching them closely anyway so it could mean we get more looks at some of these guys.

That's a good point. We'll see how they can adjust.

 

[CasusBelli]

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