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1). Edmonton Oilers - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
The Oilers welcome the best playmaker in the draft to play alongside Taylor Hall. Another valuable prospect added to the Oilers pipeline.
2). Colorado Avalanche - Adam Larsson
Colorado loves the calming presence young Larsson will bring to the Av's line-up. Larsson - Johnson will be the cornerstone of the Av's defense for the next decade plus.
3). Florida Panthers - Jonathan Huberdeau
The Panthers need an explosive goal scorer to build around. Adding this dynamic scorer will help bring fans out to the game and will help create the identity of the next generation of Panthers. Tallon can't pass up the all around talent Huberdeau possesses.
4). Ottawa Senators (From the New Jersey Devils) - Gabriel Landeskog
Murray was furious when the Devils won the draft lottery. He wanted to add this young leader to a team that is in a transition and still looking for it's new identity. Who better then to pass the torch to the most mature player in the draft. This abrasive Swede will don the C once Alfie steps down and will be a staple alongside Jason Spezza. Murray traded the 2011 6th pick to New Jersey along with Patrick Wiercoch and a 2012 2nd round pick.
5). New York Islanders - Dougie Hamilton
Snow thought long and hard about adding the dynamic puck mover Ryan Murphy but ultimately was persuaded to take the better overall defenseman in Hamilton. Hamilton is a towering figure and a smooth skater thats never lost in the offensive zone. Will solidify the Islanders back-end along with MacDonald, Streit, Hamonic, and De Haan.
6). New Jersey Devils (From the Ottawa Senators) - Ryan Murphy.
Lou Lamiorello and David Conte are never scared away by talented players of a smaller stature. See Mattias Tedenby and Zach Parise. The Devils could not pass up the explosive Murphy with such a glaring hole on the blue-line. Lou feels Murphy could be the best player available and has been passed because of only his size. Murphy being taught by Larry Robinson and Scott Stevens should scare the rest of the league. He will be a gamebreaker on the blueline.
7). Atlanta Thrashers - Sean Couturier
The Thrashers are extremely pleased to take the BPA in Sean Couturier and could possibly end up with the steal of the draft. Not too long ago Sean was touted as a future 1st overall pick. Being in the spotlight too long exposed more of his flaws to the general public but there is no doubt about it, he has #1 center written all over him. Atlanta might be tempted to try him out at LW, seeing as they could use another top-6 left winger.
8). Columbus Blue Jackets - Nathan Beaulieu
One could argue that the Blue Jackets should not have passed over Ryan Strome but with Ryan Johansen in the cupboard, Howson feels he can take a chance on this gifted, smooth-skating offensive defenseman.
9). Boston Bruins (From the Toronto Maple Leafs) - Ryan Strome
Boston can't believe they draft another center but thats what it looks like. Strome is an explosive, immensely talented skater. With Marc Savard seemingly done as a hockey player, they will look to Strome to take over the role as top-6 playmaker in a few years. Whether thats at center or wing, nobody knows.
10). Minnesota Wild - Mike Zibanejad
The Wild are pleased to take this rough, skilled Swedish center to learn the ropes directly from Mikko Koivu. They are similar players and Koivu - Zibanejad down the middle could prove to be a lethal duo in years to come.
11). Colorado Avalanche (From the St. Louis Blues) - Sven Baertschi
Av's GM Greg Sherman gladly walks up to the podium to select Swiss winger Sven Baertschi of the Portland Winterhawks. At 5'10, Baertschi isn't the biggest player but he plays with a ton of heart and soul. Larsson and Baertschi in one round? The Avalanche brass leave Minny with a huge grin on their faces.
12). Carolina Hurricanes - Mark Scheifele
Rutherford thought long and hard about taking Siemens or Morrow but ultimately decide to take the 6'2 Center of the Barrie Colts. Mark led all OHL rookies in 2010-11 with 53 assists and was fourth in points with 75. They look to him to center Jeff Skinner in seasons to come.
13). Calgary Flames - Joel Armia
The Flames take the talented Finnish prospect who put up 18 goals for Assat this past season. They also love his size and mix of talent. Calgary would love to take a center but they feel confident in Armia's game.
14). Dallas Stars - Duncan Siemens
Joe Niewendyk loves everything about Duncan Siemens. While he's not an elite puck mover, he is still very capable of playing an offensive game from the back-end. He will be a reliable defenseman on an otherwise questionable defense corps.
15). New York Rangers - Mark McNeill
Sather can't resist the big center from British Columbia, Canada. McNeill led all of Prince Albert with 49 assists and finished second in points with 81. Even though his team lost to Saskatoon in six games, McNeill posted a respectable 2 goals and 3 assists. He is inspired to play like Ryan Getzlaf and the Rangers will gladly agree.
16). Buffalo Sabres - Zack Phillips
The first pick of the Terry Pegula regime might be a home-run. Phillips is said to remind some scouts of Adam Oates. The Sabres are quietly building some serious center depth with this pick. Phillips is great down low and has a deceptive shot.
17). Montreal Canadiens - Brandon Saad
Montreal looks across the border to the Pittsburgh native currently playing in the OHL. Standing at 6'1 and weighing a little over 200 pounds, Saad is blessed with a great physique. Some question whether he will be able to provide enough offense at the NHL level but the Habs feel comfortable with Saad's speed and agility. He is a dangerous two-way player.
18). Chicago Blackhawks - Joachim Nermark
Bowman sees a lot of potential in this Swedish center. Having Kruger and Nermark in your stable is a great thing to have. Nermark posted 8 goals and 18 assists in 37 games with Linkoping Jr in the Swedish junior league.
19). Edmonton Oilers (From the Los Angeles Kings) - Joe Morrow
The Oilers are pleased to add a solid defenseman from the Portland Winterhawks. Morrow led all Winterhawks defenseman with 49 points and 6 PP goals. Projects to be a Seabrook type player, the Oilers will gladly take his two-way ability.
20). Phoenix Coyotes - Tomas Jurco
Don Maloney selects the talented right-winger of the Saint John Sea Dogs. Jurco possesses respectable size and great hands. A great stick-handler that can pull off Datsyukian moves with the puck the Coyotes of Phoenix could really use.
21). Ottawa Senators (From the Nashville Predators) - Boone Jenner
22). Anaheim Ducks - Oskar Klefbom
23). Toronto Maple Leafs - Matt Puempel
24). Detroit Red Wings - David Musil
25). Pittsburgh Penguins - Nicklas Jensen
26). Washington Capitals - Vladislav Namestikov
27). Tampa Bay Lightning - Jonas Brodin
28). San Jose Sharks - Scott Mayfield
29). Toronto Maple Leafs (From the Boston Bruins) - Ty Rattie
30). Vancouver Canucks - Adam Pettersson
1). Edmonton Oilers - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
The Oilers welcome the best playmaker in the draft to play alongside Taylor Hall. Another valuable prospect added to the Oilers pipeline.
2). Colorado Avalanche - Adam Larsson
Colorado loves the calming presence young Larsson will bring to the Av's line-up. Larsson - Johnson will be the cornerstone of the Av's defense for the next decade plus.
3). Florida Panthers - Jonathan Huberdeau
The Panthers need an explosive goal scorer to build around. Adding this dynamic scorer will help bring fans out to the game and will help create the identity of the next generation of Panthers. Tallon can't pass up the all around talent Huberdeau possesses.
4). Ottawa Senators (From the New Jersey Devils) - Gabriel Landeskog
Murray was furious when the Devils won the draft lottery. He wanted to add this young leader to a team that is in a transition and still looking for it's new identity. Who better then to pass the torch to the most mature player in the draft. This abrasive Swede will don the C once Alfie steps down and will be a staple alongside Jason Spezza. Murray traded the 2011 6th pick to New Jersey along with Patrick Wiercoch and a 2012 2nd round pick.
5). New York Islanders - Dougie Hamilton
Snow thought long and hard about adding the dynamic puck mover Ryan Murphy but ultimately was persuaded to take the better overall defenseman in Hamilton. Hamilton is a towering figure and a smooth skater thats never lost in the offensive zone. Will solidify the Islanders back-end along with MacDonald, Streit, Hamonic, and De Haan.
6). New Jersey Devils (From the Ottawa Senators) - Ryan Murphy.
Lou Lamiorello and David Conte are never scared away by talented players of a smaller stature. See Mattias Tedenby and Zach Parise. The Devils could not pass up the explosive Murphy with such a glaring hole on the blue-line. Lou feels Murphy could be the best player available and has been passed because of only his size. Murphy being taught by Larry Robinson and Scott Stevens should scare the rest of the league. He will be a gamebreaker on the blueline.
7). Atlanta Thrashers - Sean Couturier
The Thrashers are extremely pleased to take the BPA in Sean Couturier and could possibly end up with the steal of the draft. Not too long ago Sean was touted as a future 1st overall pick. Being in the spotlight too long exposed more of his flaws to the general public but there is no doubt about it, he has #1 center written all over him. Atlanta might be tempted to try him out at LW, seeing as they could use another top-6 left winger.
8). Columbus Blue Jackets - Nathan Beaulieu
One could argue that the Blue Jackets should not have passed over Ryan Strome but with Ryan Johansen in the cupboard, Howson feels he can take a chance on this gifted, smooth-skating offensive defenseman.
9). Boston Bruins (From the Toronto Maple Leafs) - Ryan Strome
Boston can't believe they draft another center but thats what it looks like. Strome is an explosive, immensely talented skater. With Marc Savard seemingly done as a hockey player, they will look to Strome to take over the role as top-6 playmaker in a few years. Whether thats at center or wing, nobody knows.
10). Minnesota Wild - Mike Zibanejad
The Wild are pleased to take this rough, skilled Swedish center to learn the ropes directly from Mikko Koivu. They are similar players and Koivu - Zibanejad down the middle could prove to be a lethal duo in years to come.
11). Colorado Avalanche (From the St. Louis Blues) - Sven Baertschi
Av's GM Greg Sherman gladly walks up to the podium to select Swiss winger Sven Baertschi of the Portland Winterhawks. At 5'10, Baertschi isn't the biggest player but he plays with a ton of heart and soul. Larsson and Baertschi in one round? The Avalanche brass leave Minny with a huge grin on their faces.
12). Carolina Hurricanes - Mark Scheifele
Rutherford thought long and hard about taking Siemens or Morrow but ultimately decide to take the 6'2 Center of the Barrie Colts. Mark led all OHL rookies in 2010-11 with 53 assists and was fourth in points with 75. They look to him to center Jeff Skinner in seasons to come.
13). Calgary Flames - Joel Armia
The Flames take the talented Finnish prospect who put up 18 goals for Assat this past season. They also love his size and mix of talent. Calgary would love to take a center but they feel confident in Armia's game.
14). Dallas Stars - Duncan Siemens
Joe Niewendyk loves everything about Duncan Siemens. While he's not an elite puck mover, he is still very capable of playing an offensive game from the back-end. He will be a reliable defenseman on an otherwise questionable defense corps.
15). New York Rangers - Mark McNeill
Sather can't resist the big center from British Columbia, Canada. McNeill led all of Prince Albert with 49 assists and finished second in points with 81. Even though his team lost to Saskatoon in six games, McNeill posted a respectable 2 goals and 3 assists. He is inspired to play like Ryan Getzlaf and the Rangers will gladly agree.
16). Buffalo Sabres - Zack Phillips
The first pick of the Terry Pegula regime might be a home-run. Phillips is said to remind some scouts of Adam Oates. The Sabres are quietly building some serious center depth with this pick. Phillips is great down low and has a deceptive shot.
17). Montreal Canadiens - Brandon Saad
Montreal looks across the border to the Pittsburgh native currently playing in the OHL. Standing at 6'1 and weighing a little over 200 pounds, Saad is blessed with a great physique. Some question whether he will be able to provide enough offense at the NHL level but the Habs feel comfortable with Saad's speed and agility. He is a dangerous two-way player.
18). Chicago Blackhawks - Joachim Nermark
Bowman sees a lot of potential in this Swedish center. Having Kruger and Nermark in your stable is a great thing to have. Nermark posted 8 goals and 18 assists in 37 games with Linkoping Jr in the Swedish junior league.
19). Edmonton Oilers (From the Los Angeles Kings) - Joe Morrow
The Oilers are pleased to add a solid defenseman from the Portland Winterhawks. Morrow led all Winterhawks defenseman with 49 points and 6 PP goals. Projects to be a Seabrook type player, the Oilers will gladly take his two-way ability.
20). Phoenix Coyotes - Tomas Jurco
Don Maloney selects the talented right-winger of the Saint John Sea Dogs. Jurco possesses respectable size and great hands. A great stick-handler that can pull off Datsyukian moves with the puck the Coyotes of Phoenix could really use.
21). Ottawa Senators (From the Nashville Predators) - Boone Jenner
22). Anaheim Ducks - Oskar Klefbom
23). Toronto Maple Leafs - Matt Puempel
24). Detroit Red Wings - David Musil
25). Pittsburgh Penguins - Nicklas Jensen
26). Washington Capitals - Vladislav Namestikov
27). Tampa Bay Lightning - Jonas Brodin
28). San Jose Sharks - Scott Mayfield
29). Toronto Maple Leafs (From the Boston Bruins) - Ty Rattie
30). Vancouver Canucks - Adam Pettersson
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