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THIS IS POSTED ON THE HABS BOARD because that's where I usually write with the prospect board.
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less than 48 hours away of D-DAY & let me tell you, I had a really hard time making a top 30. Also the problem is there's gonna 2 or 3 trades with 1st round pick to get a goalie so it make the mock draft MORE CHALLENGING.
On the 1st mock draft I did a small description of each player
On the 2nd mock draft I did a small description of each player & the upside/downside if they make the NHL which is not 100% of them.
On this last mock draft I'm gonna do a small description of each player & 1 or 2 options that can go with the team pick. I'm gonna judge my mock only with the 1st choice & not with the 2 options & the possibility of the pick being traded.
Last year 2003 Mock draft was a real success for me with 14 picks in the right spot & 24 of the 30 were taken in the 1st round.
Here we go, I hope you will enjoy it.
#1 Washington Capitals : Alexander Ovechkin LW (#1, #1)
Everything as been said & done & done & done about him so there's no need to go with another profile about him. The only thing I would say is that Ovechkin is an AWESOME player but he's no Kovalchuk, he's more of a Joe Sakic more complete & less ''flamboyant'' than Ilya. It's not a knock on any players but the comparison with Ilya is like APPLE & ORANGES. Both players are gonna be great but Kovalchuk will put better numbers when their careers will be over
Options : NO OPTIONS, OVECHKIN IS #1 PERIOD !
Trade possibility : Close to 0.01%
#2 Pittsburgh Penguins : Evgeni Malkin C (#2, #2)
Another player that many already know a lot about. Compared to either Joe Thornton or Vinny Lecavalier, we don't know yet how tough he's gonna be down the road. I tend to think he's gonna be meaner than Lecavalier when it comes to hitting but far less than Joe Thornton.
Options : NO OPTIONS, MALKIN IS #2 PERIOD !
Trade possibility : Close to 0.01% unless the Caps prefered Malkin & trade down with Pittsburgh.
#3 Chicago Black Hawks : Lauri Tukonen RW (#5, #5)
I'm pretty sure that Chicago will go with a winger but which one, Ladd or Tukonen ? Very hard to predict but I'll go with Tukonen where the Ruutu factor may be in. Tukonen got a better upside IMO but he will take longer to get in the NHL than Ladd.
Options : Andrew Ladd LW (70%) , Cam Barker (25%)
Trade possibility : 30%, It's a real possibility that Columbus may trade a 3rd round pick with their #4 to secure Cam Barker.
#4 Columbus Blue Jackets : Cam Barker D (#6,#4)
Personnaly I think Olesz is a better fit for Columbus but Barker would be too hard to pass for Don McLean. Cam Barker got a great offensive upside but I'm not that sold about his DEFENSIVE ABILITIES which can be taught.
Options : Rostislav Olesz (50%)
Trade possibility : 25% I would be really surprise to see Columbus trade down unless they are sure that they target a player that they want other than Barker or Olesz so the only thing I see moving with Chicago to secure Barker if it's their MAN !
#5 Phoenix Coyotes : Alvaro Montoya G (#7,#7)
Will Phoenix taking a GOALIE ? It's very possible. One thing I'm pretty sure it's that Montoya is going #5 no matter if it's Phoenix or someone else. Montoya climb up the charts with his USA gold medal performance in the WJC U20 tournament. The guy is #1 or #2 depending on experts but Montoya seems more attractive on a marketing point of view for an american team.
Options : Andrew Ladd is a defiite possibility (55%), Rostislav Olesz (40%)
Trade possibility : 75%, If the right package came along from a team between #6 & #11, it's a definite possibility that Phoenix could move down. Florida & Los Angeles would be the possible partners for them.
#6 New York Rangers : Rostislav Olesz C (#4,#6)
If New York does not trade down, I expect Olesz to be picked by them but it's not reach to consider that they can take Marek Schwarz as #6 or trade down with Florida or Los Angeles (#11) to get Schwarz.
Options : Marek Schwarz (65%), Andrew Ladd (35%)
Trade possibility : 50%, Glen Sather could very well trade the pick if they target someone else than Olesz-Ladd-Schwarz.
#7 Florida Panthers : Marek Schwarz G (#11,#11)
Seems blurry for some who see Luongo as the young & franchise goaltender but considerer a 4-5 year of development for a goalie & no one in Florida goaltending depth, it makes a lot of sense that Schwarz is their man.
Options : Andrew Ladd (50%), Drew Stafford (25%)
Trade possibility : 50%, Florida is a partner to trade down if a player with a immediate help + a 1st round pick between 12th to 20th came along. Los Angeles could very well pitch for them.
#8 Carolina Hurricanes : Ondrej Meszaros D (#12,#8)
It's seems very clear to me that Carolina is going to pick a D in the 1st round, I know Andrew Ladd is still there @ 8th & they could very well pick him. Now it's always the same question Meszaros or Thelen ? Euro vs HF fan boy ? tough call.
Options : A.J Thelen (75%) , Andrew Ladd (60%)
Trade possibility : 25% with Ladd available @ 9th , an offer can come from the team between 9th & 12th.
#9 Anaheim Mighty Ducks : Andrew Ladd LW (#3,#3)
Anaheim will take with great pleasure a player that could be gone in the top 5 pick of this draft.
Options : A.J Thelen (50%), Drew Stafford (40%)
Trade possibility : 10%, I dont think Anaheim is interested to trade down & probably not willing to pay the price to trade up.
#10 Atlanta Thrashers : A.J Thelen D (#8,#10)
Atlanta wanted a D & Thelen fits the need. I'm sure Ladd would have been picked before Thelen but that's the way the draft goes.
Options : Ladislav Smid (40%), Boris Valabik (20%)
Trade possibility : 15% Unless they got a chance to move up, I don't see Atlanta trading down.
#11 Los Angeles Kings : Robbie Schremp C (#10,#14)
Can they pass up on Schremp ? At this point it's anyone's guess but if you're looking for high risk (depending on opinions on Schremp)/High reward pick, Robbie is the guy.
Options : Drew Stafford (50%), Alexandre Picard (50%)
Trade possibility : 70% With Montoya & Schwarz gone before they had a chance to pick, it's not a reach to consider that they could trade down to get a few other picks to get Dubnyk later & it's a definite possibility to see them trade up with Florida or Phoenix to secure one of the 2 goalies.
#12 Minnesota Wild : Drew Stafford RW (#9,#9)
If Jacques Lemaire have some influence on who to pick in the next draft , Stafford will be the pick. A hard worker with talent does equal Minnesota's philosophy.
Options : Alexandre Picard (65%)
Trade possibility : 10%, unless a great offer come to Risebrough, I doubt that the Wild will trade down.
#13 Buffalo Sabres : Ladislav Smid D (#13,#13)
This is another strong possibility that the Sabres will take a D on this draft. It all depends if they want a project in Valabik or a safe pick with good potential in Smid.
Options : Boris Valabik (90%)
Trade possibility : 10% I don't see Buffalo trading up or down at this point.
#14 Edmonton Oilers : Lauri Korpikoski (#17,#18)
It's not a secret that the Oilers love to pick from Finland & Korpikoski is an interesting pick for this team.
Options : Alexandre Picard (50%), Wojtek Wolski (50%)
Trade possibility : 25% Unless they got a 1st + 3rd for their 14th , I don't see them trading down.
#15 Nashville Predators : Kyle Chipchura C (#15,#15)
Well Chipchura was meant to be a Preds & I really see him being picked by Nashville.
Options : Dave Bolland (50%),
Trade possibility : 10%, I dont see them trading up or down
#16 New York Islanders : Boris Valabik D (#16,#16)
Valabik seems to get a lot of attention in the last few weeks, how it will translate into the DRAFT, we'll see. Valabik seems like a good fit for the Isles where they need to put some depth in their future defensive corpse.
Options : Bruce Graham (30%), Kirill Lyamin (30%)
Trade possibility : 50% With Mike Milbury on board, you never know !
#17 St-Louis Blues : Alexandre Picard LW (##14,#12)
Picard could be between #12 to #20 depending on which team loves him or not.
The Blues get a fine LW that could develop into something very good if he progress well.
Options : Wojtek Wolski (50%)
Trade possibility : 30%, everything is possible at this point, StLouis are a good trading partner if they want to move & part with some salaries.
#18 Montreal Canadiens : Alexander Radulov RW (#18,#22)
Well it's maybe a wishful thinking on my side but I really think there's a definite chance he'll be there @ 18th. Maybe he's tough to coach but he's not selfish, he's a team player & he plays with intensity every night. I LOVE THAT GUY.
Options : Wojtek Wolski (40%), Mike Green (40%), Lukas Kaspar (20%)
Trade possibility : 15% I really doubt the Habs will trade down but if some prospect like Marcel Hossa is available, it's not impossible that they might trade up a few spots if they want someone they like more.
#19 Calgary Flames : Wojtek Wolski LW (#30, #17)
Wolski was arguably the best player at 19th. Wolski could progress very well in a Sutter type system & he provide something that the flames missing : pts producer.
Options : Bruce Graham (50%), Dave Bolland (50%)
Trade possibility : 10% , I dont see the Flames trading down but if Gauthier is available & someone might be interested like Buffalo, they can move up.
#20 Dallas Stars : Kirill Lyamin D
Tough player with some offensive potential, sound like Derian Hatcher ? We'll see but he fits very well Dallas future needs.
Options : Dave Bolland (50%), Petteri Nokelainen (30%)
Trade possibility : 25% The Stars need to unload some big payrolls type of player & if someone is willing to take part with someone like Guerin they got a chance to move up.
#21 Colorado Avalanche : Lukas Kaspar RW (NA, NA)
Kaspar almost made my top 30 in both precedent mock draft. Why did he made #21 ? It was him or Sindel. I had a tough time to decide which one will be picked.
Options : Jakub Sindel (70%), Mike Green (30%)
Trade possibility : 35% With Shantz, Schneider, Dubnyk still available , it's very possible that someone would like to trade with Colorado.
#22 New Jersey Devils : Mike Green D (#29, #23)
The Devils got a chance to revitalize their D with a good offensive D-man & they took him. There a lot of possibility at this point so it's very hard to determine the teams liking.
Options : Jakub Sindel (70%), Jeff Schultz (30%)
Trade possibility : 30% again the Devils could trade down if they thing the player they wanted is still available later.
#23 Ottawa Senators : Jeff Schultz D (NA, #24)
The Sens need to restock at the D position & Jeff Schultz could be a winner pick @ 23. Absolutely everything is possible at this point.
Options Wes O'Neill (50%), Bruce Graham (50%)
Trade possibility : 40% with Dubnyk-Schantz-Schneider still there.
#24 New York Rangers : Cory Schneider G (NA, #30)
With Blackburn uncertainty plus the fact that we never have enough depth at the G position. Schneider is a good bet for the Rangers @ 24.
Options : Bruce Graham (50%), Jakub Sindel (50%)
Trade possibility : 50% The Rangers are a good partner to trade up or down with all the pick they have.
#25 Edmonton Oilers : Jakub Sindel RW (#21, #21)
Sindel could go before #25 & could go 2nd round, it all depend on the interview & the scouting report on each team. His potential is very good.
Options : Devan Dubnyk (40%), Enver Lisin (40%), Petteri Nokelainen (20%)
Trade possibility : 50% Edmonton is always open to get more draft pick.
#26 Vancouver Canucks : Devan Dubnyk G (#25,#26)
Again the pressure on the G was there & the NEW GM of the Canucks got a chance to pick one.
Options : Enver Lisin (50%), Dave Bolland (50%)
Trade possibility : 10% I doubt that Vancouver will part with their 1st round pick
#27 Washington Capitals : Dave Bolland C (NA, #27)
The Caps got a small & very gifted center & at 27th, it could turn out to be a steal in this draft.
Options : Enver Lisin (60%), Bruce Graham (40%)
Trade possibility : 65% The Caps with the #27, #29 are a good partner to trade up for a 1st + 2nd. We'll see at the draft.
#28 San Jose Sharks : Enver Lisin RW (#22,#25)
This is another case of which team like Lisin or not. He could fall to the 2nd round but he's definitely 1st round potential IMO.
Options : Bruce Graham (50%), Roman Voloshenko (40%), Viktor Alexandrov (10%)
Trade possibility : 10% I doubt the Sharks will trade up or down.
#29 Washington Capitals : Bruce Graham C (NA, NA)
Another one who's moving up the charts on this draft. After taking a small center with talent, it's time to take a big center project like Graham.
Options : Petteri Nokelainen (40%), Roman Voloshenko (30%), Viktor Alexandrov (30%)
Trade possibility : same as #27 because they have 3 picks.
#30 Tampa Bay Lightning : David Shantz G (NA, NA)
Very tough at this point because there's a lot of good possibilities @ 30 : Alexandrov, Voloshenko, Soderberg, Nokelainen, O'Neill but only 30 will make it.
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As you can see, I can easily go wrong in that draft but I took a chance on some. There's no real guaranteed 1st round pick around 20th.
I hope you liked it.
We'll see the results SATURDAY !
Russian Fan
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less than 48 hours away of D-DAY & let me tell you, I had a really hard time making a top 30. Also the problem is there's gonna 2 or 3 trades with 1st round pick to get a goalie so it make the mock draft MORE CHALLENGING.
On the 1st mock draft I did a small description of each player
On the 2nd mock draft I did a small description of each player & the upside/downside if they make the NHL which is not 100% of them.
On this last mock draft I'm gonna do a small description of each player & 1 or 2 options that can go with the team pick. I'm gonna judge my mock only with the 1st choice & not with the 2 options & the possibility of the pick being traded.
Last year 2003 Mock draft was a real success for me with 14 picks in the right spot & 24 of the 30 were taken in the 1st round.
Here we go, I hope you will enjoy it.
#1 Washington Capitals : Alexander Ovechkin LW (#1, #1)
Everything as been said & done & done & done about him so there's no need to go with another profile about him. The only thing I would say is that Ovechkin is an AWESOME player but he's no Kovalchuk, he's more of a Joe Sakic more complete & less ''flamboyant'' than Ilya. It's not a knock on any players but the comparison with Ilya is like APPLE & ORANGES. Both players are gonna be great but Kovalchuk will put better numbers when their careers will be over
Options : NO OPTIONS, OVECHKIN IS #1 PERIOD !
Trade possibility : Close to 0.01%
#2 Pittsburgh Penguins : Evgeni Malkin C (#2, #2)
Another player that many already know a lot about. Compared to either Joe Thornton or Vinny Lecavalier, we don't know yet how tough he's gonna be down the road. I tend to think he's gonna be meaner than Lecavalier when it comes to hitting but far less than Joe Thornton.
Options : NO OPTIONS, MALKIN IS #2 PERIOD !
Trade possibility : Close to 0.01% unless the Caps prefered Malkin & trade down with Pittsburgh.
#3 Chicago Black Hawks : Lauri Tukonen RW (#5, #5)
I'm pretty sure that Chicago will go with a winger but which one, Ladd or Tukonen ? Very hard to predict but I'll go with Tukonen where the Ruutu factor may be in. Tukonen got a better upside IMO but he will take longer to get in the NHL than Ladd.
Options : Andrew Ladd LW (70%) , Cam Barker (25%)
Trade possibility : 30%, It's a real possibility that Columbus may trade a 3rd round pick with their #4 to secure Cam Barker.
#4 Columbus Blue Jackets : Cam Barker D (#6,#4)
Personnaly I think Olesz is a better fit for Columbus but Barker would be too hard to pass for Don McLean. Cam Barker got a great offensive upside but I'm not that sold about his DEFENSIVE ABILITIES which can be taught.
Options : Rostislav Olesz (50%)
Trade possibility : 25% I would be really surprise to see Columbus trade down unless they are sure that they target a player that they want other than Barker or Olesz so the only thing I see moving with Chicago to secure Barker if it's their MAN !
#5 Phoenix Coyotes : Alvaro Montoya G (#7,#7)
Will Phoenix taking a GOALIE ? It's very possible. One thing I'm pretty sure it's that Montoya is going #5 no matter if it's Phoenix or someone else. Montoya climb up the charts with his USA gold medal performance in the WJC U20 tournament. The guy is #1 or #2 depending on experts but Montoya seems more attractive on a marketing point of view for an american team.
Options : Andrew Ladd is a defiite possibility (55%), Rostislav Olesz (40%)
Trade possibility : 75%, If the right package came along from a team between #6 & #11, it's a definite possibility that Phoenix could move down. Florida & Los Angeles would be the possible partners for them.
#6 New York Rangers : Rostislav Olesz C (#4,#6)
If New York does not trade down, I expect Olesz to be picked by them but it's not reach to consider that they can take Marek Schwarz as #6 or trade down with Florida or Los Angeles (#11) to get Schwarz.
Options : Marek Schwarz (65%), Andrew Ladd (35%)
Trade possibility : 50%, Glen Sather could very well trade the pick if they target someone else than Olesz-Ladd-Schwarz.
#7 Florida Panthers : Marek Schwarz G (#11,#11)
Seems blurry for some who see Luongo as the young & franchise goaltender but considerer a 4-5 year of development for a goalie & no one in Florida goaltending depth, it makes a lot of sense that Schwarz is their man.
Options : Andrew Ladd (50%), Drew Stafford (25%)
Trade possibility : 50%, Florida is a partner to trade down if a player with a immediate help + a 1st round pick between 12th to 20th came along. Los Angeles could very well pitch for them.
#8 Carolina Hurricanes : Ondrej Meszaros D (#12,#8)
It's seems very clear to me that Carolina is going to pick a D in the 1st round, I know Andrew Ladd is still there @ 8th & they could very well pick him. Now it's always the same question Meszaros or Thelen ? Euro vs HF fan boy ? tough call.
Options : A.J Thelen (75%) , Andrew Ladd (60%)
Trade possibility : 25% with Ladd available @ 9th , an offer can come from the team between 9th & 12th.
#9 Anaheim Mighty Ducks : Andrew Ladd LW (#3,#3)
Anaheim will take with great pleasure a player that could be gone in the top 5 pick of this draft.
Options : A.J Thelen (50%), Drew Stafford (40%)
Trade possibility : 10%, I dont think Anaheim is interested to trade down & probably not willing to pay the price to trade up.
#10 Atlanta Thrashers : A.J Thelen D (#8,#10)
Atlanta wanted a D & Thelen fits the need. I'm sure Ladd would have been picked before Thelen but that's the way the draft goes.
Options : Ladislav Smid (40%), Boris Valabik (20%)
Trade possibility : 15% Unless they got a chance to move up, I don't see Atlanta trading down.
#11 Los Angeles Kings : Robbie Schremp C (#10,#14)
Can they pass up on Schremp ? At this point it's anyone's guess but if you're looking for high risk (depending on opinions on Schremp)/High reward pick, Robbie is the guy.
Options : Drew Stafford (50%), Alexandre Picard (50%)
Trade possibility : 70% With Montoya & Schwarz gone before they had a chance to pick, it's not a reach to consider that they could trade down to get a few other picks to get Dubnyk later & it's a definite possibility to see them trade up with Florida or Phoenix to secure one of the 2 goalies.
#12 Minnesota Wild : Drew Stafford RW (#9,#9)
If Jacques Lemaire have some influence on who to pick in the next draft , Stafford will be the pick. A hard worker with talent does equal Minnesota's philosophy.
Options : Alexandre Picard (65%)
Trade possibility : 10%, unless a great offer come to Risebrough, I doubt that the Wild will trade down.
#13 Buffalo Sabres : Ladislav Smid D (#13,#13)
This is another strong possibility that the Sabres will take a D on this draft. It all depends if they want a project in Valabik or a safe pick with good potential in Smid.
Options : Boris Valabik (90%)
Trade possibility : 10% I don't see Buffalo trading up or down at this point.
#14 Edmonton Oilers : Lauri Korpikoski (#17,#18)
It's not a secret that the Oilers love to pick from Finland & Korpikoski is an interesting pick for this team.
Options : Alexandre Picard (50%), Wojtek Wolski (50%)
Trade possibility : 25% Unless they got a 1st + 3rd for their 14th , I don't see them trading down.
#15 Nashville Predators : Kyle Chipchura C (#15,#15)
Well Chipchura was meant to be a Preds & I really see him being picked by Nashville.
Options : Dave Bolland (50%),
Trade possibility : 10%, I dont see them trading up or down
#16 New York Islanders : Boris Valabik D (#16,#16)
Valabik seems to get a lot of attention in the last few weeks, how it will translate into the DRAFT, we'll see. Valabik seems like a good fit for the Isles where they need to put some depth in their future defensive corpse.
Options : Bruce Graham (30%), Kirill Lyamin (30%)
Trade possibility : 50% With Mike Milbury on board, you never know !
#17 St-Louis Blues : Alexandre Picard LW (##14,#12)
Picard could be between #12 to #20 depending on which team loves him or not.
The Blues get a fine LW that could develop into something very good if he progress well.
Options : Wojtek Wolski (50%)
Trade possibility : 30%, everything is possible at this point, StLouis are a good trading partner if they want to move & part with some salaries.
#18 Montreal Canadiens : Alexander Radulov RW (#18,#22)
Well it's maybe a wishful thinking on my side but I really think there's a definite chance he'll be there @ 18th. Maybe he's tough to coach but he's not selfish, he's a team player & he plays with intensity every night. I LOVE THAT GUY.
Options : Wojtek Wolski (40%), Mike Green (40%), Lukas Kaspar (20%)
Trade possibility : 15% I really doubt the Habs will trade down but if some prospect like Marcel Hossa is available, it's not impossible that they might trade up a few spots if they want someone they like more.
#19 Calgary Flames : Wojtek Wolski LW (#30, #17)
Wolski was arguably the best player at 19th. Wolski could progress very well in a Sutter type system & he provide something that the flames missing : pts producer.
Options : Bruce Graham (50%), Dave Bolland (50%)
Trade possibility : 10% , I dont see the Flames trading down but if Gauthier is available & someone might be interested like Buffalo, they can move up.
#20 Dallas Stars : Kirill Lyamin D
Tough player with some offensive potential, sound like Derian Hatcher ? We'll see but he fits very well Dallas future needs.
Options : Dave Bolland (50%), Petteri Nokelainen (30%)
Trade possibility : 25% The Stars need to unload some big payrolls type of player & if someone is willing to take part with someone like Guerin they got a chance to move up.
#21 Colorado Avalanche : Lukas Kaspar RW (NA, NA)
Kaspar almost made my top 30 in both precedent mock draft. Why did he made #21 ? It was him or Sindel. I had a tough time to decide which one will be picked.
Options : Jakub Sindel (70%), Mike Green (30%)
Trade possibility : 35% With Shantz, Schneider, Dubnyk still available , it's very possible that someone would like to trade with Colorado.
#22 New Jersey Devils : Mike Green D (#29, #23)
The Devils got a chance to revitalize their D with a good offensive D-man & they took him. There a lot of possibility at this point so it's very hard to determine the teams liking.
Options : Jakub Sindel (70%), Jeff Schultz (30%)
Trade possibility : 30% again the Devils could trade down if they thing the player they wanted is still available later.
#23 Ottawa Senators : Jeff Schultz D (NA, #24)
The Sens need to restock at the D position & Jeff Schultz could be a winner pick @ 23. Absolutely everything is possible at this point.
Options Wes O'Neill (50%), Bruce Graham (50%)
Trade possibility : 40% with Dubnyk-Schantz-Schneider still there.
#24 New York Rangers : Cory Schneider G (NA, #30)
With Blackburn uncertainty plus the fact that we never have enough depth at the G position. Schneider is a good bet for the Rangers @ 24.
Options : Bruce Graham (50%), Jakub Sindel (50%)
Trade possibility : 50% The Rangers are a good partner to trade up or down with all the pick they have.
#25 Edmonton Oilers : Jakub Sindel RW (#21, #21)
Sindel could go before #25 & could go 2nd round, it all depend on the interview & the scouting report on each team. His potential is very good.
Options : Devan Dubnyk (40%), Enver Lisin (40%), Petteri Nokelainen (20%)
Trade possibility : 50% Edmonton is always open to get more draft pick.
#26 Vancouver Canucks : Devan Dubnyk G (#25,#26)
Again the pressure on the G was there & the NEW GM of the Canucks got a chance to pick one.
Options : Enver Lisin (50%), Dave Bolland (50%)
Trade possibility : 10% I doubt that Vancouver will part with their 1st round pick
#27 Washington Capitals : Dave Bolland C (NA, #27)
The Caps got a small & very gifted center & at 27th, it could turn out to be a steal in this draft.
Options : Enver Lisin (60%), Bruce Graham (40%)
Trade possibility : 65% The Caps with the #27, #29 are a good partner to trade up for a 1st + 2nd. We'll see at the draft.
#28 San Jose Sharks : Enver Lisin RW (#22,#25)
This is another case of which team like Lisin or not. He could fall to the 2nd round but he's definitely 1st round potential IMO.
Options : Bruce Graham (50%), Roman Voloshenko (40%), Viktor Alexandrov (10%)
Trade possibility : 10% I doubt the Sharks will trade up or down.
#29 Washington Capitals : Bruce Graham C (NA, NA)
Another one who's moving up the charts on this draft. After taking a small center with talent, it's time to take a big center project like Graham.
Options : Petteri Nokelainen (40%), Roman Voloshenko (30%), Viktor Alexandrov (30%)
Trade possibility : same as #27 because they have 3 picks.
#30 Tampa Bay Lightning : David Shantz G (NA, NA)
Very tough at this point because there's a lot of good possibilities @ 30 : Alexandrov, Voloshenko, Soderberg, Nokelainen, O'Neill but only 30 will make it.
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As you can see, I can easily go wrong in that draft but I took a chance on some. There's no real guaranteed 1st round pick around 20th.
I hope you liked it.
We'll see the results SATURDAY !
Russian Fan
