Was curious about that myself.
31-EDM-Rickard Rakell, RW, Plymouth (OHL)
With Lander and Paajarvi, the skilled and intense Rakell creates a solid second line for the Oil.
32-OTT-Victor Rask, C, Leksand (SWE)
You can never have too many Scandinavians in the prospect pool says the Sens brass.
33-COL-Scott Mayfield, D, Youngstown, (USHL)
Smooth-skating defenseman has imposing size and brings a physical element to the game.
34-NYI-Joe Morrow, D, Portland (WHL)
Islanders have any number of offensive defenseman, Morrow could be a steadying influence.
35-FLA-Alex Khokhlachev, C, Windsor (OHL)
“Koko†brings elite hands, speed and some excitement to the Panthers forwards group.
36-CHI-Tomas Jurco, LW, St. John (QMJHL)
With three picks in the second, ‘Hawks can take a risk on securing the next Marian Hossa.
37-TOR-Oscar Klefbom, D, Farjestad (SWE)
Big Swede with a big shot, bit erratic and sometimes too aggressive, just like his captain.
38-STL-Vlad Namestnikov, C, London (OHL)
Blues get another stylish and skilled center that could possibly play alongside Tarasenko.
39-CBJ-Mario Lucia, LW, Wayzata HS (MIN)
Size, speed and his dad is going to be his coach at the UofMinn next year.
40-CAR-Phil Danault, LW, Victoriaville (QNJHL)
Fast and tenacious fore-checker projects as a strong third-line winger with some pop.
41-STL-Adam Lowry, LW, Swift Current (WHL)
Big winger plays a throwback crash and bang style just like his Dad used to.
42-BOS-Shane Prince, LW, Ottawa (OHL)
Adds some offensive dimension to the prospect pool, a skilled winger to play with Seguin.
43-NSH-Colin Jacobs, C, Seattle (WHL)
Big strong right-handed center taken could step into Arnott’s skates sooner than later.
44-CHI – Dan Catennaci, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
“Cat†is one of the fastest skaters in the draft and uses his speed to play a two-way game.
45-NSH – Philippe Hudon, RW, Choates HS (CON)
Strong and smart winger is a top student-athlete and committed to Cornell University.
46-NYR-Vince Trocheck, C, Saginaw (OHL)
Plays a combative two-way game and has potential to grow into a Top-6 center.
47-ANA- Mikka Salomaki, C, Karpat (FIN)
A high-octane center has a non-stop motor and reminds a few of Saku Koivu.
48-DAL-Stefan Noesen, RW, Plymouth (OHL)
A Texan who was educated and motivated by Stars outreach programs is reclaimed.
49-FLA-Michael St. Croix, C, Edmonton (WHL)
One of the highest skill levels in the draft, held back by playing on a weak team.
50-NYI –Joe Labate, C, Holy Angels HS (MIN)
A 6’4 center who has dominated his age group and is headed to Wisconsin in the fall.
51-PHX – Marcel Noebels, LW, Seattle (WHL)
Big winger who has all the rough tools needed to be a power forward.
52-CHI-John Gibson, G, USNTP (USHL)
An embarrassment of riches for the ‘Hawks, star goalie prospect fourth pick of the draft.
53-LAK-Maxim Shalunov, LW, Chelyabinsk (KHL)
Kings have talent everywhere, Shalunov is a risk they can afford to take.
54-TBL-Myles Bell, D, Regina (WHL)
Big shooter who is all over the ice at times, with time could become a solid two-way player.
55-OTT-Gregory Hoffman, C, Ambri (SWI)
Strong competitor has great awareness and instincts with a well-rounded game.
56-PIT-Nick Shore, RW, Denver U (NCAA)
Pioneer Freshman is not as big as his older brother Drew, but faster and quicker hands.
57-SJS-Adam Clendening, D, Boston U (NCAA)
Has been a consistently strong offensive player, potential replacement for Boyle on the blueline.
58-PHX-Xavier Ouellet, D, Montreal (QMJHL)
Slick-skater with high offensive upside, needs to work on his strength and positioning.
59-DET – Max Friberg, RW, Skovde (SWE)
Not sure how the Wings always get these sleeper Swedes, Friberg starred with Jarnkrok at WJC.
60-NYR-Mike Paliotta, D, USNTP (USHL)
Lanky defender has great frame and upside, wore an “A†this year and is headed to UofVermont.
61-VAN-Stuart Percy, D, Mississauga (OHL)
The astute first-pass is key to the Canucks success and Percy does it better than most.