NHL Entry Draft: Vatican Roulette's mock, 2.0

[Vatican Roulette]

Ran Tankathon once.

1. Las Vegas: Nolan Patrick
2. Vancouver: Nick Hischier
3. Colorado: Miro Heiskanen
4. Arizona: Cale Makar
5. New Jersey: Gabriel Vilardi
6. Buffalo: Owen Tippett
7. Detroit: Casey Mittelstadt
8. Dallas: Cody Glass
9. Florida: Nicolas Hague
10. LA: Callan Foote
11. Carolina: Elias Patterson
12. Winnipeg: Nick Suzuki
13. Philly: Eeli Tolvanen
14. Tampa Bay: Martin Necas
15. NYI: Juuso Valimaki
16. Nashville: Erik Brannstrom
17. Calgary: Timothy Liljegren
18. Toronto: Jake Ottinger
19. Boston: Lias Andersson
20. Ottawa: Ryan Poehling
21. San Jose: Robert Thomas
22. STL: Michael Rasmussen
23. NYR: Henri Jokiharju
24. Edmonton: Connor Timmins
25. Montreal: Kristian Vesalainen
26. Anaheim: Shane Bowers
27. Arizona: Matthew Strome
28. Columbus: Marcus Davidsson
29. Chicago: Michael DiPietro
30. Pittsburgh: Maxime Comtois
31. STL: Jaret Anderson-Dolan

Opinions?

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[QJL]

First draft I've seen Jokiharju to the Rangers. We like.

 

[McMozesmadness]

I'd cry if the Oilers passed on Vesalainen at that spot.

 

[edguy]

Thomas/Vesalainen/Rasmussen/Timmins/Jokiharju over Poehling for the Sens easily.

Theres just not enough upside in Poehling, #3C at best.

 

[FaulkYouAho]

suzuki to Carolina i see Yamamoto higher than the first round

 

[FuelTheJet]

At first glance: Makar, Hague, Foote are all too high imo

No way Liljegren drops to 17

 

[Chan790]

suzuki to Carolina i see Yamamoto higher than the first round

Why would the Canes FO pass on the more-talented Elias Pettersson to take Nick Suzuki?

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Rasmussen over Poehling

 

[Daximus]

Wouldn't mind that for the Jets. Suzuki is a great player, very underated.

 

[BTrotts19]

Islanders happy to take Valimaki, but think Snow would take Liljegren if he were still available at 15.

 

[IPreferPi]

Why is the MIN 1st at 27 when they've already been eliminated by St. Louis?

 

[mikeyp24]

CBJ also should be either 23 or 24 depending on where ANA finishes I think. i think the lowest possible spot we pick is 24.

 

[LAKings88]

At first glance: Makar, Hague, Foote are all too high imo

No way Liljegren drops to 17

This

 

[rt]

Why is the MIN 1st at 27 when they've already been eliminated by St. Louis?

Yeah, isn't it 21-24 depending on how far EDM goes?

 

[BUX7PHX]

I can't see Arizona taking Makar when Vilardi, Tippett, Mittelstadt, and Glass are all available.

Considering how defense heavy the Coyotes went in last year's draft, no appearances of a defender who truly stands out as #1 overall on D, and a lack of right handed shooters where Vilardi, Tippett, and Glass are all righties, I just don't see taking Makar over them.

 

[Zetterberg4Captain]

Pls let makar fall to detroit

 

[Gecklund]

Would rather Bower to San Jose.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I don't see Makar being that high, I can definitely see him being available at either #7 or #8 where Detroit more then likely picks but i would be happy with Casey Mittelstadt at #7 if he's available and Makar is gone when we pick.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

1. New Jersey Devils - Nolan Patrick
2. Philadelphia Flyers - Timothy Liljegren
3. Dallas Stars - Miro Heiskanen
4. Colorado Avalanche - Gabriel Vilardi
5. Vancouver Canucks - Nico Hischer
6. Vegas Golden Knights - Cody Glass
7. Phoenix Coyotes - Casey Middelstadt
8. Buffalo Sabres - Nicholas Suzuki
9. Detroit Red Wings - Owen Tippett
10. Florida Panthers - Ryan Poehling
11. Los Angeles Kings - Nicholas Hague
12. Carolina Hurricanes - Issac Ratcliffe
13. Winnipeg Jets - Juuso Valimaki
14. Tampa Bay Lightning - Callan Foote
15. New York Islanders - Michael Rasmussen
16. Calgary Flames - Cale Makar
17. Toronto Maple Leafs - Matthew Strome
18. Boston Bruins - Josh Bowers
19. San Jose Sharks - Martin Necas
20. St. Louis Blues - Eeli Tolvanen

 

[pit]

I am guessing you are a Canucks fan because that is the only justification possible for Hischier slipping to 5.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

I am guessing you are a Canucks fan because that is the only justification possible for Hischier slipping to 5.

No I hate the Canucks, but I am a fan who's very fair, I just pretend I'm in the mind of the GM and focus on the needs and best available for that need.

That or Philadelphia trades down and gives Vancouver their 2nd overall for their 5th overall. Philadelphia has Giroux, Schenn and Couturier down the middle, but they could use a RHD with Ghost.

If I knew how it was going to go with trades, it'd be much easier to predict.

Also if I wanted Patrick to go to any team in the league it'd be Vegas.

 

[pit]

No I hate the Canucks, but I am a fan who's very fair, I just pretend I'm in the mind of the GM and focus on the needs and best available for that need.

That or Philadelphia trades down and gives Vancouver their 2nd overall for their 5th overall. Philadelphia has Giroux, Schenn and Couturier down the middle, but they could use a RHD with Ghost.

If I knew how it was going to go with trades, it'd be much easier to predict.

Also if I wanted Patrick to go to any team in the league it'd be Vegas.

Schenn isn't a C anymore, he's a winger. Couturier slots in best at 3C. A 2C that will eventually swaps spots with Giroux and becomes 1C is a major need.

Regardless, I think Philly would go BPA instead of going off the board for a RHD.

Philly also has Meyers on deck with Gudas and Ghost already on the right side.

There is no way Hextall goes for Liljgren unless he trades back for an outstanding package.