HFOil Mock Entry Draft 2015 | Draft Complete

[Delicious Pancakes]

With pick #199 the Ottawa Senators choose from Rouyn-Noranda of the QMJHL: defenseman Philippe Myers.

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

Ottawa's draft:

#18 - D Thomas Chabot - St. John, QMJHL - 6'1.5" / 181 lbs.
#42 - LW Jordan Greenway - US-U18, USHL - 6'4.75" / 222 lbs.
#48 - D Rasmus Andersson - Barrie, OHL - 6'0" / 212 lbs.
#109 - D Gustav Bouramman - Sault St. Marie, OHL - 5'11.25"/ 184 lbs.
#139 - C Mikhail Vorobyov - UFA-2, Russia-Jr. - 6'2" / 194 lbs.
#199 - D Philippe Myers - Rouyn-Noranda, QMJHL - 6'4.75" 196 lbs.

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

NY Rangers Draft:

#61 - RW Jens Looke - Brynas, Sweden - 6'0.5" / 180 lbs.
#91 - LW AJ Greer - Boston University, Hockey East - 6'2.5" / 204 lbs.
#121 - C David Cotton - Cushing Academy, High-MA - 6'2.5" / 200 lbs.
#182 - G Adam Huska - Green Bay, USHL - 6'3" / 189 lbs.

 

[Delicious Pancakes]

Between my Rangers and Senators picks I unintentionally had a pretty balanced draft.

NYR - #61 - RW Jens Looke - Brynas, Sweden - 6'0.5" / 180 lbs.
NYR - #91 - LW AJ Greer - Boston University, Hockey East - 6'2.5" / 204 lbs.
OTT - #109 - D Gustav Bouramman - Sault St. Marie, OHL - 5'11.25"/ 184 lbs.
NYR - #121 - C David Cotton - Cushing Academy, High-MA - 6'2.5" / 200 lbs.
OTT - #139 - C Mikhail Vorobyov - UFA-2, Russia-Jr. - 6'2" / 194 lbs.
NYR - #182 - G Adam Huska - Green Bay, USHL - 6'3" / 189 lbs.
OTT - #199 - D Philippe Myers - Rouyn-Noranda, QMJHL - 6'4.75" 196 lbs.

 

[HeavyHitter99]

With the 200th pick Detroit selects Matthew Freytag from the Tri-City Storm of the USHL

 

[J4M13M]

I just refreshed about a minute after the last pick was made, so I get to look ultra-quick ( that's what she said).

In an effort to find the next Minnesota product, our marketing department has requested that I draft, from Lakeville North High School, D Jack Sadek.

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

New Jersey Devils Draft Recap

1(6) - Mathew Barzal
2(36) - Ryan Pilon
2(41) - Mitchell Stephens
3(67) - Conor Garland
4(97) - Gustav Olhaver
6(157) - Luke Opilka
7(187) - Cavan Fitzgerald

 

[Fixed to Ruin]

I'll nominate Cameron Askew - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)

Ranked 79th in central scouting midterm rankings. Dropped to 154th in the final rankings. Probably worth someone taking him in the 7th round.

I'll nominate Askew again since we are over the time limit.

 

[McOilbleeder]

Seconded

 

[Soli]

Seconded

Thirded.

Go ahead, Oilbleeder.

 

[McOilbleeder]

I'm going to go because I'm up and want to finish this, with their final pick in the mock draft, the Winnipeg Jets are happy to select RW Lukas Jasek, Trinec.

Ranked 23rd by NHL central scouting for EU skaters. A two-way guy with some nice skill.

With that, The Winnipeg Jets are done:

1a. D Jakub Zboril
1b. C Joel Eriksson-Ek
2. RW Nikita Korostelev
3. D Jonas Siegenthaler
4. C/RW Andrew Mangiapane
6. C Denis Malgin
7a. D Vili Saarijarvi
7b. D Will Borgen
7c. RW Lukas Jasek

All in all I'm pretty happy with the draft. 6 guys mentioned on Bob's list, nice mix of size, skill and potential in there.

 

[J4M13M]

With their final pick of the draft, the Minnesota Wildare happy to select, from the Charlottetown Islanders, D David Henley.

With solid hockey bloodlines in Quebec, David is the third of three Henley brothers to play in the QMJHL. Older brother Samuel won the 2014 President's Trophy as a member of the Val d'Or Foreurs, a team David was traded from at mid-season that year.

 

[J4M13M]

Now that I'm done drafting, time to take a look at my results:

STL
2-58 F. Ahl* F
4-94 - S. Montembault G
4-118 S. Dove-McFalls F
5-127 V Tkachev F
5-148 V Gavrikov D
6-178 M. Joseph F

MIN
1-20 P. Bittner F
2-50 N Noel F
4-111 J. Massie D
6-171 D. Godla G
7-201 J. Sadek D
7-204 D. Henley D

Not the most balance for either club, but I figured Minny needed high-end forwards and defensive depth, and drafted accordingly. For St. Louis, I was unsure of organizational need, but history shows they don't shy away from skilled forwards, and drafted accordingly. I know the CHL and QMJHL best, and my bias shows, but I think I hit the needs pretty closely.

A couple lucky surprises here and there, and a couple picks I might like to have back, but on the whole, I'm happy with the results.

Quick Side note: In the real draft, I'd love for Edmonton to use Montreal's 4th on Sam Dove-McFalls. He's a C/LW who projects to be a 3rd liner, with 2nd line upside. One of the best PK players on the Sea Dogs this past season,looking at an expanded role on a better team next year.

 

[DipsyMcDoodles]

With its seventh round selection, the Chicago Blackhawks are going balls deep with D Olivier Galipeau!

I thought it was worth taking a chance as he was 59th in the midterm rankings.

I'm a strong defensive demon

Second Round (54) - D Travis Dermott
Third Round (85) - LW Robin Kovacs
Fourth Round (115) - C Anthony Cirellli
Fifth Round (145) - D Austin Strand
Sixth Round (164) - C Callahan Burke (picked by HfOil because I was away for the day)
Sixth Round (176) - G Ken Appleby
Seventh Round (205) - D Olivier Galipeau

 

[belair]

I'll nominate Askew again since we are over the time limit.

Sorry about missing my last pick. Was travelling this weekend. But not a bad nomination.

And with that the San Jose Sharks have completed their draft selections.

DRAFT SUMMARY

1ST (9) - Zach Werenski, LD, 6'2, 207lb, University of Michigan, NCAA
2ND (39) - Jeremy Bracco, RW, 5'9, 174lb, USA U-18, USHL
4TH (106) - Adin Hill, G, 6'3, 198lb, Topeka Roadrunners, NAHL
5TH (130) - Brendan Warren, LW, 6'0, 192lb, USA U-18, USHL
5TH (142) - Roy Radke, RW, 6'2, 205lb, Barrie Colts, OHL
6TH (160) - Lucas Carlsson, LD, 6'0, 187lb, Brynäs, SHL
7TH (190) - Gustaf Franzen, C, 5'11, 174lb, Kitchener Rangers, OHL
7TH (202) - Cameron Askew, C, 6'3, 194lb, Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL

 

[belair]

And with their final selection the Nashville Predators are proud to select from the Peterborugh Petes of the Ontario Hockey League, Cameron Lizotte.

 

[belair]

DRAFT SUMMARY

2ND (56) - Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson, C, 6'1, 190lb, Omaha Lancers, USHL
3RD (86) - Austin Wagner, LW, 6'1, 181lb, Regina Pats, WHL
4TH (100) - David Kase, RW, 5'11, 170lb, Chomutov, Czech Extraliga
4TH (116) - Ryan Larkin, G, 6'0, 194lb, Cedar Rapids Roughriders, USHL
5TH (146) - Pius Suter, C, 5'11, 170lb, Guelph Storm, OHL
6TH (176) - Jeremiah Addison, LW, 6'0, 183lb, Ottawa 67s, OHL
7TH (206) - Cameron Lizotte, LD, 6'2, 194lb, Peterborough Petes, OHL

 

[Soli]

5 more picks to go!

 

[McOilbleeder]

DRAFT SUMMARY

2ND (56) - Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson, C, 6'1, 190lb, Omaha Lancers, USHL
3RD (86) - Austin Wagner, LW, 6'1, 181lb, Regina Pats, WHL
4TH (100) - David Kase, RW, 5'11, 170lb, Chomutov, Czech Extraliga
4TH (116) - Ryan Larkin, G, 6'0, 194lb, Cedar Rapids Roughriders, USHL
5TH (146) - Pius Suter, C, 5'11, 170lb, Guelph Storm, OHL
6TH (176) - Jeremiah Addison, LW, 6'0, 183lb, Ottawa 67s, OHL
7TH (206) - Cameron Lizotte, LD, 6'2, 194lb, Peterborough Petes, OHL

Nice draft top to bottom. Really Nashville-y.

 

[gpearson1968]

With it's final pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders select from the Saint John Sea Dogs --> Spencer Smallman

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=166979

3rd Round - 72 Overall : Matej Tomek
3rd Round - 82 Overall : Yakov Trenin
4th Round - 112 Overall : Eric Foley
6th Round - 173 Overall : Nikolai Chebykin
7th Round - 207 Overall : Spencer Smallman

 

[Zaddy]

Florida Panthers time is up.

I nominate forward Karch Bachman from Culver Military Academy, ranked #87 by Central Scouting.

 

[belair]

Florida Panthers time is up.

I nominate forward Karch Bachman from Culver Military Academy, ranked #87 by Central Scouting.

Seconded.

 

[Zaddy]

...and with the 209th pick of the HFOil Mock Draft are proud to select, from Cape Breton in QMJHL, russian winger Maxim Lazarev!

Not sure why there's so little hype around this kid. Had 80 points this year and has produced everywhere he has gone. I wouldn't be surprised if has a monster season next year and makes the WJC team. Could be Tampas next 7th round steal

 

[McDoused]

Only 2 more picks

 

[Zaddy]

Only 2 more picks

And waayyy too many good players left IMO. I wouldn't have run out of names to draft for another couple of rounds at least.