My try at a 2011 mock draft

[Minister of Offence]

Why does it matter if RNH plays in junior for 2 more years?

Are the Oil trying to win the cup in 2012 or 2013? No, they aren't.

But yes, I know they want size down the middle...but that doesn't mean you should pass on someone who could be more dynamic.

They might be more tempted to continue to take players that can be inserted immediately. I'm not saying they will...but NHL readiness is valuable when you're picking that high, especially when he fits the desired big center the Oilers may be looking for. The fact that he plays junior in Alberta is sort of a consolation for the "selling of hope" as fans can see him in Red Deer and all over western Canada while he stars at the WJC in Alberta.

I could see the Oilers drafting 1st anyways. I hope, at least.

 

[The Vinstar]

1. NJD- Adam Larsson D Skelleftsa
2. EDM- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C Red Deer
3. NYI- Gabriel Landeskog LW Kitchner
4. OTT- Sean Couturier C Drummondville
5. BOS (TOR)- Ryan Murphy D Kitchner
6. BUF- Dougie Hamilton D Niagra
7. FLA- Brandon Saad LW Saginaw
8. CGY- Jonathan Hueberdeau C Saint John
9. CLB- Nathan Beaulieu D Saint John
10. LAK- Ryan Strome C Niagra
11. STL- Sveb Bartschi LW Portland
12. CAR- Duncan Siemens D Saskatoon
13. SJS- Jonas Brodin D Farjestad
14. MIN- Tyler Biggs LW USNTDP
15. ATL- Matt Puempel LW Peterborough
16. COL- Ty Rattie RW Portland
17. ANA- Jamie Oleksiak D Northeastern
18. CHI- Joel Armia RW Assat
19. NYR- Nicklas Jensen RW Oshawa
20. PHX- Mika Zibanejad C Djurgarden
21. MTL- Boone Jenner C Oshawa
22. NSH- Rickard Rackell RW Portland
23. WSH- Vladislav Namestnikov RW London
24. BOS- David Musil D Vancouver
25. PIT- Lucas Lessio LW Oshawa
26. TBL- Scott Mayfield D Youngstown
27. DAL- Rocco Grimaldi C USNTDP
28. DET- Victor Rask C Leksands
29. VAN- Mark McNeill C Prince Albert
30. PHI- Daniel Catenacci C Soo

Notable players not picked:
Tomas Jurco Saint John
Zach Phillils Saint John
JT Miller LW USNTDP
Alexander Khokalchev C Windsor
Mark Scheifele C Barrie

ITS SVEN! Just because he's Swiss does NOT mean you can spell his name right. Jurco goes 1st round.

 

[Confound]

If I was Boston, I would try like hell to move up to get Larsson. Like ppl said they got the forward batch, and to be able to get someone like Larsson and have him on an rookie contract for 3 years would do wonders for them I think.

We do have the prospects and picks to maybe trade TOR's pick + maybe our first or a high prospect like Colborne to move up to that spot.

 

[The Hulk]

i think jurco goes first round. Too much talent to pass up

 

[rockinghockey]

No way the Oilers take RNH at 2

I agree we are not taking RNH at 2. I would rather have Courture or Landeskog

 

[NUhockey]

i think jurco goes first round. Too much talent to pass up

I agree. There are just way too many reasons for him to be selected in the first round. The kid's a walking highlight reel.

 

[luby3131]

ITS SVEN! Just because he's Swiss does NOT mean you can spell his name right. Jurco goes 1st round.

just a typo, i know its sven.

i think jurco goes first round. Too much talent to pass up

jurco is a hard guy to judge. i originally had him going to detroit to play with tatar, but victor rask is a more red wings-type pick

 

[The Hulk]

I can see vancouver taking Jurco. They dont need the need another center man. Imagine Jurco with the sedins in the future.. wow

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

No way the Oilers take RNH at 2

yes, there's a big possibility that it could happen...he has all the tools to be a #1 guy

 

[BillyShoe1721]

Flyers don't need another center.

 

[zeus3007*]

I wonder just how ready the Oilers would be to take a player that might remain in junior for 1 and possibly 2 more years. The Oilers have also said they want size down the middle.

Best player available. In terms of pure skill, the Nuge is probably the best player in the draft, and he is smart on the ice. His only weakness is his strength, but he could certainly beef up a bit in a year or two. Remember, Seguin was pretty small 6 months prior to the draft, and he put some weight on over the next few months, and has put some more weight on recently. If Edmonton wants a center, The Nuge is the best one to take.

 

[Mr. T]

22. NSH- Rickard Rackell RW Portland

I think Niederreiter and Bartschi have the Hawks two Euro spots locked up.

Rakell plays in the OHL.

 

[Buckwheat]

1. NJD- Adam Larsson D Skelleftsa
2. EDM- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins C Red Deer
3. NYI- Gabriel Landeskog LW Kitchner
4. OTT- Sean Couturier C Drummondville
5. BOS (TOR)- Ryan Murphy D Kitchner
6. BUF- Dougie Hamilton D Niagra
7. FLA- Brandon Saad LW Saginaw
8. CGY- Jonathan Hueberdeau C Saint John
9. CLB- Nathan Beaulieu D Saint John
10. LAK- Ryan Strome C Niagra
11. STL- Sveb Bartschi LW Portland
12. CAR- Duncan Siemens D Saskatoon
13. SJS- Jonas Brodin D Farjestad
14. MIN- Tyler Biggs LW USNTDP
15. ATL- Matt Puempel LW Peterborough
16. COL- Ty Rattie RW Portland
17. ANA- Jamie Oleksiak D Northeastern
18. CHI- Joel Armia RW Assat
19. NYR- Nicklas Jensen RW Oshawa
20. PHX- Mika Zibanejad C Djurgarden
21. MTL- Boone Jenner C Oshawa
22. NSH- Rickard Rackell RW Portland
23. WSH- Vladislav Namestnikov RW London
24. BOS- David Musil D Vancouver
25. PIT- Lucas Lessio LW Oshawa
26. TBL- Scott Mayfield D Youngstown
27. DAL- Rocco Grimaldi C USNTDP
28. DET- Victor Rask C Leksands
29. VAN- Mark McNeill C Prince Albert
30. PHI- Daniel Catenacci C Soo

Notable players not picked:
Tomas Jurco Saint John
Zach Phillils Saint John
JT Miller LW USNTDP
Alexander Khokalchev C Windsor
Mark Scheifele C Barrie

In my opinion Buffalo NEEDS to go with a top line scorer no doubt.

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Carolina doesn't generally draft defensemen in the first round...

 

[luby3131]

Flyers don't need another center.

flyers are gonna take the best player available, they need to rebuild the prospect base

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Given the Rangers draft position and farm system I would be happy with Jensen.

 

[KarlssonsGroin]

Sharks will take either Musil or Siemens.

Oh and they wont pick 13th. Theyll get a nice streak going.

Im figuring you used current standings so its not your fault.

 

[oilers4life5]

Does anyone have a scouting report on Jamie Oleksiak? Can he skate? or is he a Coke machine?

 

[iCanada]

yes, there's a big possibility that it could happen...he has all the tools to be a #1 guy

Yeah, i don't mind RNH at #2, or even at #1.

Hopkins is imo, the most dynamic player in the draft. Quick and agile, but he plays the game at multiple speeds as well. In addition to that, he just seems so calm and collect while on the ice. In addition, i think he is the only guy who really has the ability to consistently change a hockey game.

The Sutter family owns the Red Deer Rebels, and if that didn't give you a clear image of a trap team, know that they have the least goals against in the entire CHL with only 109 goals surrendered in 49 games. If you want a two-way center that can score, I take RNH over Couturier every time, even though Couturier plays the same game.