2013 has been an amazing draft so far.
Lazar in first round = we know how that's been
Hogberg in 3rd round = Has posted some stellar numbers in Sweden relative to his age, a great SHL starter already at age 19-20 and big development coming up next year. Love this guy.
Lindberg: We know how this been for 4th rounder
Harpur: 4th rounder: Was drafted as defensive defender but has developed excellent offensive complementary side. Real dark horse, and his offensive development can give him real NHL future down the line
Dunn: 5th rounder: Loved this pick and was developing beautifully until a very stalled year in development with personal issues and troubles for him this year. Expecting bounceback in AHL
LeBlanc: 6th rounder: Had great year in NCAA first year but stalled development in 2nd year
Shore: 6th rounder: Was developing very very well for a 6th rounder and even managed to make USA u-20 team last year posting some excellent numbers relative to his draft position in NCAA first couple years but stalled a bit to improve this year yet still put up good numbers. This year will be big development year.
2014:
Englund: 2nd rounder: Mainstay in SHL but struggled a bit however the guy is a defensive defender at age of 19 playing against men so next year will be better indication of how he's doing.
Gendron: 3rd rounder: Quite disappointing season in BCHL, don't know if he suffered injuries or personal problems but heading to NCAA next year, was really a boom or bust type pick for a 3rd rounder
Eiserman: 4th rounder: Was a project pick for sure, a true definition of a powerforward, had a meh season in NCAA but then again if he had a great season, combined with his role it would have been stellar, lets see how he does next year.
Summers: 7th rounder: Steady 2 way d-man with good NCAA first year numbers and play, better indication next year.
Perron: 7th rounder: Best pick thus far(in terms of development) for a 7th rounder this guy had great year in Q. Doubled his goal total from last year, speed to burn, selected to all-stars game did well in that too, really turned some heads around and one of the best players for his team, 2nd in team points.