which 1st rounders this draft will jump straight into the fray?

[zjh]

Nugent Hopkins is too good of a skater and too skilled not to be playin in the big leagues. I've heard some people say he is very strong for his size but I'd like to see him get up to 180. Landy, Larssen, and SC all play full time next year as well. Who knows even a guy like Barstchi could make a team on a 3rd line as well.

 

[petrocelli]

As much as Couturier has dominated the Q the last 2 years, as defensively responsible as he is, and as big as he is, I don't see him gaining anything with another year in the Q.... He is as much a lock as Landeskog or Larsson to make the jump.

 

[magic school bus]

Larsson, Couturier, Landenskog and Nugent-Hopkins will all play in the NHL next yr.

RNH wont be quite physically ready, but will be rushed because of his top-3 draft choice.

 

[PortlandWinterHawks]

Couturier, landeskog, RNH, Larsson and Bartschi.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Larsson, Couturier, Landenskog and Nugent-Hopkins will all play in the NHL next yr.

RNH wont be quite physically ready, but will be rushed because of his top-3 draft choice.

Not if the Avalanche choose him. He'll be back in Red Deer unless he blows away the Avs considering we're already 4 deep right now with centers.

 

[Pancakes Pancakes]

Sens have publicly stated that they expcet their top pick in the draft to be on the roster. So, unless he completely underwhelms them at training camp, whoever they pick will be in the NHL.