Round 1
1. Toronto Maple Leafs: C Auston Matthews (Zurich Lions – SUI)
2. Winnipeg Jets: RW Patrik Laine (Tappara – SM-liiga)
3. Columbus Blue Jackets: LW Pierre-Luc Dubois (Cape Breton – QMJHL)
4. Edmonton Oilers: RW Jesse Puljujarvi (Karpat – SM-liiga)
5. Vancouver Canucks: D Olli Juolevi (London – OHL)
6. Calgary Flames: LW Matthew Tkachuk (London – OHL)
7. Arizona Coyotes: C Clayton Keller (USA NTDP – USHL)
8. Buffalo Sabres: F Alexander Nylander (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
9. Montreal Canadiens: D Mikhail Sergachev (Windsor – OHL)
10. Colorado Avalanche: C Tyson Jost (Penticton – BCHL)
11. Ottawa Senators (from New Jersey): C Logan Brown (Windsor – OHL)
12. New Jersey Devils (from Ottawa): C Michael McLeod (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
13. Carolina Hurricanes: D Jake Bean (Calgary – WHL)
14. Boston Bruins: D Charlie McAvoy (Boston University – NCAA)
15. Minnesota Wild: C Luke Kunin (Wisconsin – NCAA)
16. Arizona Coyotes (From Detroit): D Jakob Chychrun (Sarnia – OHL)
17. Nashville Predators: D Dante Fabbro (Penticton – BCHL)
18. Winnipeg Jets (From Philadelphia): D Logan Stanley (Windsor – OHL)
19. New York Islanders: LW Kieffer Bellows (US NTDP)
20. Detroit Red Wings (from Arizona via New York Rangers): D Dennis Cholowski (Chilliwack (BCHL)
21. Carolina Hurricanes (from LA Kings): RW Julien Gauthier (Val-d’Or Foreurs – QMJHL
22. Philadelphia Flyers (From Winnipeg via Chicago): C German Rubtsov (Team Russia U-18)
23. Florida Panthers: C Henrik Borgstrom (HIFK – SM-liiga Jr)
24. Anaheim Ducks: LW Max Jones (London – OHL)
25. Dallas Stars: LW Riley Tufte (Blaine – USHSW)
26. St. Louis Blues (From Washington): C Tage Thompson (Connecticut – NCAA)
27. Tampa Bay Lightning: C Brett Howden (Moose Jaw – WHL)
28. Washington Capitals (From St. Louis): D Lucas Johansen (Kelowna – WHL)
29. Boston Bruins (from San Jose): C Trent Frederic (USA U-18 NTDP)
30. Anaheim Ducks (from Pittsburgh via Toronto): C Sam Steel (Regina – WHL)
Round 2
31. Toronto Maple Leafs: RW Yegor Korshkov (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl – KHL)
32: Edmonton Oilers: LW Tyler Benson (Vancouver Giants – WHL)
33: Buffalo Sabres (from Vancouver via Florida): C Rasmus Asplund (Farjestad BK – SHL)
34: Columbus Blue Jackets: D Andrew Peeke (Green Bay USHL)
35: St. Louis Blues (from Calgary): C Jordan Kyrou (Sarnia Sting – OHL)
36: Philadelphia Flyers (from Winnipeg): C Pascal Laberge (Victoriaville Tigers – QMJHL)
37: Tampa Bay Lightning (from Arizona): D Libor Hajek (Saskatoon Blades – WHL)
38: Florida Panthers: LW Adam Mascherin (Kitchener Rangers – OHL)
39: Chicago Blackhawks (from Montreal): C Alex DeBrincat (Erie Otters – OHL)
40: Colorado Avalanche (from Colorado via San Jose): C Cameron Morrison (Notre Dame – NCAA)
41: New Jersey Devils: F Nathan Bastian (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
42: Ottawa Senators: C Jonathan Dahlen (Timra IK – Allsvenskan)
43: Carolina Hurricanes: C Janne Kuokkanen (Karpat U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
44: Tampa Bay Lightning (from Boston): LW Boris Katchouk ( Sault Ste. Marie – OHL)
45: Chicago Blackhawks (from Minnesota via Buffalo and Montreal): D Chad Krys (US Nat. – USDP)
46: Detroit Red Wings: LW Givani Smith (Guelph Storm – OHL)
47: Nashville Predators: D Samuel Girard (Shawinigan Cataractes – QMJHL)
48: Philadelphia Flyers: G Carter Hart (Everett Silvertips – WHL)
49: Boston Bruins (from NY Islanders): D Ryan Lindgren (US Nat. – USDP)
50. Chicago Blackhawks (from NY Rangers via Carolina): LW Artur Kayumov (Team Russia U18 – MHL)
51. Los Angeles Kings: D Kale Clague (Brandon Wheat Kings – WHL)
52. Philadelphia Flyers (from Chicago): RW Wade Allison (Tri-City Storm – USHL)
53: Detroit Red Wings (from Arizona): D Filip Hronek (HK Hradec Kralo. – Czech)
54: Calgary Flames (from Florida): G Tyler Parsons (London Knights – OHL)
55: Pittsburgh Penguins (from Anaheim via Vancouver): G Filip Gustavsson (Lulea HF J20 (SuperElit)
56: Calgary Flames (from Dallas): C Dillon Dube (Kelowna Rockets – WHL)
57: Toronto Maple Leafs (from Washington): LW Carl Grundstrom (MODO Hockey – SHL)
58. Tampa Bay Lightning: RW Taylor Raddysh (Erie Otters – OHL)
59: St. Louis Blues: G Evan Fitzpatrick (Sherbrooke Phoenix – QMJHL)
60: San Jose Sharks: C Dylan Gambrell (Univ. of Denver – NCAA)
61: Pittsburgh Penguins (from Pittsburgh via Toronto): LW Kasper Bjorkqvist (Blues U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
Round 3
62: Toronto Maple Leafs: G Joseph Woll (US Nat. – USDP)
63: Edmonton Oilers: D Markus Niemelainen (Saginaw Spiit – OHL)
64: Vancouver Canucks (from Vancouver via NY Islanders, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh): RW William Lockwood (US Nat. – USDP)
65: Columbus Blue Jackets: RW Vitali Abramov (Gatineau Olympiques)
66: Calgary Flames: D Adam Fox (US Nat. – USDP)
67: Carolina Hurricanes (from Winnipeg): C Matt Filipe (Cedar Rapids Roughriders – USHL)
68: Arizona Coyotes: D Cam Dineen (North Bay Battalion – OHL)
69: Buffalo Sabres: C Cliff Pu (London Knights – OHL)
70: Montreal Canadiens: C William Bitten (Flint Firebirds – OHL)
71: Colorado Avalanche: D Josh Anderson (Prince George Cougars – WHL)
72: Toronto Maple Leafs (from New Jersey via Pittsburgh): D James Greenway (US Nat. – USDP)
73: New Jersey Devils (from Ottawa): RW Joey Anderson (US Nat. – USDP)
74: Carolina Hurricanes: LW Hudson Elynuik (Spokane Chiefs – WHL)
75: Carolina Hurricanes (from Boston): G Jack LaFontaine (Janesville Jets – NAHL)
76: Nashville Predators (from Minnesota via Florida, New Jersey, Anaheim, and Buffalo): C Rem Pitlick (Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
77: Pittsburgh Penguins (from Detroit via New Jersey): D Connor Hall (Kitchener Rangers – OHL)
78: Nashville Predators: D Frederic Allard (Chicoutimi Sagueneens – QMJHL)
79: Winnipeg Jets (from Philadelphia): D Luke Green (Saint John Sea Dogs – QMJHL)
80: New Jersey Devils (from NY Islanders via Ottawa): C Brandon Gignac (Shawinigan Cataractes – QMJHL)
81: New York Rangers: D Sean Day (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
82: Philadelphia Flyers (from Los Angeles): LW Carsen Twarynski (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
83: Chicago Blackhawks: G Wouter Peeters (EC Salzburg II – RBHS U20)
84: Edmonton Oilers (from Florida): D Matthew Cairns (Georgetown Raiders – OJHL)
85: Anaheim Ducks: D Josh Mahura (Red Deer Rebels – WHL)
86: Buffalo Sabres (from Dallas): D Casey Fitzgerald (Boston College – NCAA)
87: Washington Capitals (from Washington via St. Louis): C Garrett Pilon (Kamloops Blazers – WHL)
88: Tampa Bay Lightning: G Connor Ingram (Kamloops Blazers – WHL)
89: Florida Panthers (from St. Louis via Buffalo): D Linus Nassen (Lulea HF J20 – SuperElit)
90: Dallas Stars (from San Jose): C Fredrik Karlstrom (AIK J20 – SuperElit)
91: Edmonton Oilers (from Pittsburgh): D Filip Berglund (Skelleftea AIK – SuperElit)
Round 4
92. Toronto Maple Leafs: C Adam Brooks (Regina Pats – WHL)
93. Anaheim Ducks (from Edmonton): LW Jack Kopacka (Sault Ste. Marie – OHL)
94. Florida Panthers (from Vancouver): C Jonathan Ang (Peterborough Petes – OHL)
95. New York Islanders (from Columbus via Chicago): LW Anatoli Golyshev (Avtomobilst Ye. – KHL)
96: Calgary Flames: C Linus Lindstrom (Skelleftea AIK – SuperElit)
97: Winnipeg Jets: D Jacob Cederholm (HV71 J20 – SuperElit)
98: New York Rangers (from Arizona): D Tarmo Reunanen (TPS U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
99: Buffalo Sabres: LW Brent Murray (Carelton Place Canadians)
100: Montreal Canadiens: D Victor Mete (London Knights – OHL)
101: Toronto Maples Leafs (from Colorado): D Keaton Middleton (Saginaw Spirit – OHL)
102: New Jersey Devils: LW Mikhail Maltsev (Team Russia U18 – MHL)
103: Ottawa Senators: C Todd Burgess (Fairbanks Ice Dogs – NAHL)
104: Carolina Hurricanes: LW Max Zimmer (Chicago Steel – USHL)
105: New Jersey Devils (from Boston): G Evan Cormier (Saginaw Spirit – OHL)
106: Minnesota Wild: LW Brandon Duhaime (Tri-City Storm – USHL)
107: Detroit Red Wings: D Alfons Malmstrom (Orebro HK J20 – SuperElit)
108: Nashville Predators: D Hardy Haman Aktell (Skelleftea AIK – SuperElit)
109: Philadelphia Flyers: C Connor Bunnaman (Kitchener Rangers – OHL)
110: Chicago Blackhawks (from NY Islanders): D Lucas Carlsson (Brynas IF – SHL)
111: San Jose Sharks (from NY Rangers): C Noah Gregor (Moose Jaw Warriors – WHL)
112: Los Angeles Kings: D Jacob Moverare (HV71 J20 – SuperElit)
113: Chicago Blackhawks: C Nathan Noel (Saint John Sea Dogs – QMJHL)
114: Florida Panthers: D Riley Stillman (Oshawa Generals – OHL)
115: Anaheim Ducks: C Alex Dostie (Gatineau Olympiques – QMJHL)
116: Dallas Stars: C Rhett Gardner (Univ. of North Dakota – NCAA)
117: Washington Capitals: C Damien Riat (Geneve-Servette – NLA)
118: Tampa Bay Lightning: LW Ross Colton (Cedar Rapids Roughriders – USHL)
119: St. Louis Blues: C Tanner Kaspick (Brandon Wheat Kings – WHL)
120: New York Islanders: LW Otto Koivula (Ilves U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
121: Pittsburgh Penguins: D Ryan Jones (Lincoln Stars – USHL)
Round 5
122: Toronto Maple Leafs: C Vladimir Bobylov (Victoria Royals – WHL)
123: Edmonton Oilers: G Dylan Wells (Peterborough Petes – OHL)
124: Montreal Canadiens: D Casey Staum (Hill Murray School – USHS)
125: St. Louis Blues: C Nolan Stevens (Northeastern Univ. – NCAA)
126: Calgary Flames: C Mitchell Mattson (Grand Rapids High – USHS)
127: Winnipeg Jets: C Jordy Stallard (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
128: Dallas Stars: G Colton Point (Carlton Place Canadians – CCHL)
129: Buffalo Sabres: D Philip Nyberg (Linkopink HC J20 – SuperElit)
130: Buffalo Sabres: D Vojtech Budik (Prince Albert Raiders – WHL)
131: Colorado Avalanche: G Adam Werner (Farjestad BK J20 – SuperElit)
132: New Jersey Devils: D Yegor Rykov (SKA St. Petersburg – KHL)
133: Ottawa Senators: D Max Lajoie (Swift Current Broncos – WHL)
134: Carolina Hurricanes: G Jeremy Helvig (Kingston Frontenacs – OHL)
135: Boston Bruins: C Joona Koppanen (Ilves U20 – Jr. A. SM-Liiga)
136: Boston Bruins: D Cameron Clarke (Lone Star Brahmas – NAHL)
137: Detroit Red Wings: D Jordan Sambrook (Erie Otters – OHL)
138: Nashville Predators: C Patrick Harper (Avon Old Farms – USHS)
139: Florida Panthers: D Linus Hogberg (Vaxjo LAkers HC – SuperElit)
140: Vancouver Canucks: D Cole Candella (Hamilton Bulldogs – OHL)
141: New York Rangers: LW Tim Gettinger (Sault. Ste Marie – OHL)
142: Los Angeles Kings: C Michael Eyssimont (St. Cloud State – NCAA)
143: Chicago Blackhawks: RW Mattias From (Rogle BK J20 – SuperElit)
144: St. Louis Blues: C Connor Bleackley (Red Deer Rebels – WHL)
145: Washington Capitals: C Beck Malenstyn (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
146: Dallas Stars: RW Nicholas Caamano (Flint Firebirds – OHL)
147: Washington Capitals: LW Axel Jonsson Fjallby (Djurgardens IF – SuperElit)
148: Tampa Bay Lightning: C Christopher Paquette (Niagara IceDogs – OHL)
149: Edmonton Oilers: LW Graham McPhee (US. Nat. – USDP)
150: San Jose Sharks: C Manuel Wiederer (Moncton Wildcats – QMJHL)
151: Pittsburgh Penguins: D Niclas Almari (Jokerit U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
Round 6
152: Toronto Maple Leafs: LW Jack Walker (Victoria Royals – WHL)
153: Edmonton Oilers: C Aapeli Rasanen (Tappara U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
154: Vancouver Canucks: LW Jakob Stukel (Calgary Hitmen – WHL)
155: Columbus Blue Jackets: G Peter Thome (Aberdeen Wings – NAHL)
156: Calgary Flames: RW Eetu Tuulola (HPK U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
157: Winnipeg Jets: G Mikhail Berdin (Team Russia U18 – MHL)
158: Arizona Coyotes: D Patrick Kudla (Oakville Blades – OHJL)
159: Buffalo Sabres: LW Brandon Hagel (Red Deer Rebels - WHL)
160: Montreal Canadiens: C Michael Pezzetta (Sudbury Wolves – OHL)
161: Colorado Avalanche: D Nathan Clurman (Culver Military Academy Prep – USHS)
162: New Jersey Devils: LW Jesper Bratt (AIK – Allsvenskan)
163: Ottawa Senators: RW Markus Nurmi (TPS U20 – Jr. A SM-Liiga)
164: Carolina Hurricanes: D Noah Carroll (Guelph Storm – OHL)
165: Boston Bruins (from Boston via Colorado): C Oskar Steen (Farjestad BK 22 – SuperElit)
166: Calgary Flames (from Minnesota): C Matthew Phillips (Victoria Royals – WHL)
167: Detroit Red Wings: G Filip Larsson (Djurgardens IF – SuperElit)
168: Nashville Predators: G Konstantin Volkov (SKA-1946 St. Petersburg – MHL)
169: Philadelphia Flyers: C Tanner Laczynski (Lincoln Stars – USHL)
170: New York Islanders: LW Colin Adams (Muskegon Lumberjacks – USHL)
171: New York Rangers: C Gabriel Fontaine (Rouyn-Noranda Huskies – QMJHL)
172: Philadelphia Flyers (from LA Kings): C Anthony Salinitri (Sarnia Sting – OHL)
173: Chicago Blackhawks: D Blake Hillman (Univ. of Denver – NCAA)
174: New York Rangers (from Florida): G Tyler Wall (Leamington Flyers – GOJHL)
175: Florida Panthers (from Anaheim): LW Maxim Mamim (CSKA Moskva – KHL)
176: Dallas Stars: D Jakob Stenqvist (MODO Hockey J20 – SuperElit)
177: Washington Capitals: D Chase Priskie (Quinnipiac Univ. – NCAA)
178: Tampa Bay Lightning: D Oleg Sosunov (Loko-Yunior Yar. – MHL B)
179: Toronto Maple Leafs: D Nicolas Mattinen (London Knights – OHL)
180: San Jose Sharks: D Mark Shoemaker (North Bay Battalion – OHL)
181: Pittsburgh Penguins: D Joseph Masonius (UConn – NCAA)
Round 7
182: Toronto Maple Leafs: F Nikolai Chebykin (HK MVD Balashik. – MHL)
183: Edmonton Oilers: D Vincent Desharnais (Providence College – NCAA)
184: Vancouver Canucks: C Rodrigo Abois (Portland Winterhawks – WHL)
185: Columbus Blue Jackets: C Calvin Thurkauf (Kelowna Rockets – WHL)
186: Calgary Flames (from Colorado): D Stepan Falkovsky (Ottawa 67s – OHL)
187: Montreal Canadiens (from Winnipeg): D Arvid Henrikson (AIK J18 – J18 Elit)
188: Arizona Coyotes: D Dean Stewart (Portage Terriers – MJHL)
189: Buffalo Sabres (from Ottawa): D Austin Osmanski (Mississauga Steelheads – OHL)
190: Buffalo Sabres (from Montreal): F Vasili Glotov ( Serebryanye Lvy. – MHL)
191: Colorado Avalanche: LW Travis Barron (Ottawa 67s – OHL)
192: New Jersey Devils: D Jeremy Davis (Bloomington Thunder – USHL)
193: New York Islanders (from Ottawa): LW Nick Pastujov (US Nat. – USDP)
194: Vancouver Canucks (from Carolina): C Brett McKenzie (North Bay Battalion – OHL)
195: Florida Panthers (from Boston): D Benjamin Finkelstein (Kimball Union Academy – USHS)
196: Minnesota Wild: C Dmitri Sokolov (Sudbury Wolves – OHL)
197: Detroit Red Wings: C Mattias Elfstrom (Malmo Redhawks – SuperElit)
198: Nashville Predators: D Adam Smith (Bowling Green State – NCAA)
199: Philadelphia Flyers: D David Bernhardt (Djurgardens IF – SuperElit)
200: New York Islanders: D David Quenneville (Medicine Hat Tigers – WHL)
201: New York Rangers: RW Ty Ronning (Vancouver Giants – WHL)
202: Los Angeles Kings (from San Jose): D Jacob Friend (Owen Sound Attack – OHL)
203: Chicago Blackhawks: D Jake Ryczek (Waterloo Black Hawks – USHL)
204: Minnesota Wild (from Florida): D Brandon Chizen (Kelowna Rockets – WHL)
205: Anaheim Ducks: C Tyler Soy (Victoria Royals – WHL)
206: Tampa Bay Lightning (from Dallas via Edmonton): C Otto Somppi (Halifax Mooseheads – QMJHL)
207: Washington Capitals: D Dmitri Zaitsev (Wilkes-Barres/Scranton Knights – NAHL)
208: Tampa Bay Lightning: F Ryan Lohin (Waterloo Black Hawks – USHL)
209: St. Louis Blues (from San Jose): C Nikolaj Krag Christensen (Radovre Mighty – Denmark)
210: San Jose Sharks: RW Joachim Blichfeld (Malmo Redhawks – SuperElit)
211: St. Louis Blues (from Pittsburgh): F Filip Helt (HC Litvinov – Czech U18)
Showing posts with label 2016 NHL Draft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2016 NHL Draft. Show all posts
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Beau Bennett traded to Devils by Penguins
At the second day if the 2016 NHL Draft on Saturday, Beau Bennett was traded to the New Jersey Devils for a third-round pick (No. 77 overall).
The Pittsburgh Penguins, who traded Bennett in said trade took Connor hall with that 77th overall pick.
Complete 2016 NHL Draft first round results
Here are the complete results from the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft from Friday.
1-Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews, C
2-Winnipeg Jets - Patrik Laine, RW
3-Columbus Blue Jackets - Pierre-Luc Dubois, C/LW
4-Edmonton Oliers - Jesse Puljujarvi, RW
5-Vancouver Canucks - Olli Juolevi, D,
6-Calgary Flames - Matthew Tkachuk, LW
7-Arizona Coyotes - Clayton Keller, LW
8-Buffalo Sabres - Alexander Nylander, RW/LW
9-Montreal Canadiens - Mikhail Sergachev, D
10-Colorado Avalanche - Tyson Jost, C
11- Ottawa Senators (From New Jersey) - Logan Brown, C
12-New Jersey Devils - Michael McLeod, C
13-Carolina Hurricanes - Jake Bean, D
14-Boston Bruins - Charles McAvoy, D
15-Minnesota Wild - Luke Kunin, C
16-Arizona Coyotes (From Detroit) - Jakob Chychrun, D
17-Nashville Predators - Dante Fabbro, D
18-Winnipeg Jets (From Philadelphia) - Logan Stanley, D
19-New York Islanders - Kieffer Bellows, LW
20-Arizona Coyotes (From Arizona from New York Rangers) - Dennis Cholowski, D
21-Carolina Hurricanes (From Los Angeles Kings) - Julien Gauthier, RW
22-Pliadelphia Flyers (From Phuladelphia from Chicago) - German Rubstov, C
23-Florida Panthers - Henrik Borgstrom, C
24-Anaheim Ducks - Max Jones, LW
25-Dallas Stars - Riley Tufte, LW
26-St. Louis Blues (From Washington) - Tage Thompson, RW,
27-Tampa Bay Lightning - Brett Howden, LW
28-Washington Capitals (From St. Louis) - Lucas Johansen, D
29-Boston Bruins (from San Jose Sharks) - Trent Frederic, D
30-Anaheim Ducks (from Toronto from Pittsburgh) - Sam Steel, C
Friday, June 24, 2016
Coyotes draft Jakob Chychrun in trade with Red Wings
BUFFALO, NY – The Detroit Red Wings on Friday at the 2016 NHL Draft traded their 16th pick and the contract of forward Pavel Datsyuk to the Arizona Coyotes for the 20th and 53rd overall picks, along with the Red Wings also acquiring forward Joe Vitale.
The Coyotes used the 16th overall pick to draft Jakob Chychrun.
The Coyotes used the 16th overall pick to draft Jakob Chychrun.
Flames acquire Brian Elliott from Blues
"The Neutral Zone" Staff Report
BUFFALO, NY – The Calgary Flames on Friday at the 2016 NHL Draft in Buffalo acquired goaltender Brian Elliott from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2016 second round pick (35th overall) and a conditional 2017 third round pick.
Early Draft Notebook: Matthews taken first; Habs, Blackhawks, Capitals trade with eachother
BUFFALO, NY -- As expected, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall in the 201 NHL Draft on Friday.
Patrick Laine was picked second overall by the Winnipeg Jets, and Pierre-Luc Dubois went third overall by the Blue Jackets, going against the possibility of Jesse Puljijarvi going third overall.
But after Matthews was picked, two traded occured.
The Montreal Canadiens traded Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals for two second-round picks in 2017 and 2018, and Andrew Shaw goes to the Canadiens from the Blackhawks.
Thursday, June 23, 2016
2016 NHL Entry Draft: Draft Order
Round 1
1. Toronto
2. Winnipeg
3. Columbus
4. Edmonton
5. Vancouver
6. Calgary
7. Arizona
8. Buffalo
9. Montreal
10. Colorado
11. New Jersey
12. Ottawa
13. Carolina
14. Boston
15. Minnesota
16. Detroit
17. Nashville
18. Philadelphia
19. NY Islanders
20. Arizona (from NYR)
21. Carolina (from LAK)
22. Winnipeg (from CHI)
23. Florida
24. Anaheim
25. Dallas
26. Washington
27. Tampa Bay
28. St. Louis
29. Boston (from SJS)
30. Anaheim (from PIT via TOR)
Round 2
31. Toronto
32. Edmonton
33. Florida (from VAN)
34. Columbus
35. Calgary
36. Winnipeg
37. Arizona
38. Buffalo
39. Montreal
40. Colorado
41. New Jersey
42. Ottawa
43. Carolina
44. Tampa Bay (from BOS)
45. Montreal (from MIN via BUF)
46. Detroit
47. Nashville
48. Philadelphia
49. Boston (from NYI)
50. Chicago (from NYR via CAR)
51. Los Angeles
52. Philadelphia (from CHI)
53. Arizona *
54. Calgary (from FLA)
55. Pittsburgh (from ANA via VAN)
56. Calgary (from DAL)
57. Toronto (from WSH)
58. Tampa Bay
59. St. Louis
60. San Jose
61. Pittsburgh
* compensatory pick - ARI did not sign 2014 1st-round pick Conner Bleackley (acquired in trade with COL)
Round 3
62. Toronto
63. Edmonton
64. Vancouver
65. Columbus
66. Calgary
67. Carolina (from WPG)
68. Arizona
69. Buffalo
70. Montreal
71. Colorado
72. Toronto (from NJD via PIT)
73. New Jersey (from OTT)
74. Carolina
75. Carolina (from BOS)
76. Nashville (from MIN via FLA, NJD, ANA, BUF)
77. New Jersey (from DET)
78. Nashville
79. Philadelphia
80. Ottawa (from NYI)
81. NY Rangers
82. Philadelphia (from LAK)
83. Chicago
84. Edmonton (from FLA)
85. Anaheim
86. Buffalo (from DAL)
87. St. Louis (from WSH)
88. Tampa Bay
89. Buffalo (from STL)
90. Dallas (from SJS)
91. Edmonton (from PIT)
Round 4
92. Toronto
93. Anaheim (from EDM)
94. Florida (from VAN)
95. Chicago (from CBJ)
96. Calgary
97. Winnipeg
98. NY Rangers (from ARI)
99. Buffalo
100. Montreal
101. Toronto (from COL)
102. New Jersey
103. Ottawa
104. Carolina
105. New Jersey (from BOS)
106. Minnesota
107. Detroit
108. Nashville
109. Philadelphia
110. NY Islanders
111. San Jose (from NYR)
112. Los Angeles
113. Chicago
114. Florida
115. Anaheim
116. Dallas
117. Washington
118. Tampa Bay
119. St. Louis
120. Arizona (from SJS)
121. Pittsburgh
Round 5
122. Toronto
123. Edmonton
124. Montreal (from VAN)
125. St. Louis (from CBJ)
126. Calgary
127. Winnipeg
128. Dallas (from ARI)
129. Buffalo
130. Buffalo (from MTL)
131. Colorado
132. New Jersey
133. Ottawa
134. Carolina
135. Boston
136. Boston (from MIN)
137. Detroit
138. Nashville
139. Philadelphia
140. Vancouver (from NYI via FLA)
141. NY Rangers
142. Los Angeles
143. Chicago
144. Chicago (from FLA)
145. Washington (from ANA via TOR)
146. Dallas
147. Washington
148. Tampa Bay
149. Edmonton (from STL)
150. San Jose
151. Pittsburgh
Round 6
152. Toronto
153. Edmonton
154. Vancouver
155. Columbus
156. Calgary
157. Winnipeg
158. Arizona
159. Buffalo
160. Montreal
161. Colorado
162. New Jersey
163. Ottawa
164. Carolina
165. Boston
166. Calgary (from MIN)
167. Detroit
168. Nashville
169. Philadelphia
170. NY Islanders
171. NY Rangers
172. Philadelphia (from LAK)
173. Chicago
174. NY Rangers (from FLA)
175. Florida (from ANA)
176. Dallas
177. Washington
178. Tampa Bay
179. Toronto (from STL)
180. San Jose
181. Pittsburgh
Round 7
182. Toronto
183. Edmonton
184. Vancouver
185. Columbus
186. Calgary
187. Winnipeg
188. Arizona
189. Buffalo
190. Buffalo (from MTL)
191. Colorado
192. New Jersey
193. NY Islanders (from OTT)
194. Vancouver (from CAR)
195. Boston
196. Minnesota
197. Detroit
198. Nashville
199. Philadelphia
200. NY Islanders
201. NY Rangers
202. Los Angeles
203. Chicago
204. Minnesota (from FLA)
205. Anaheim
206. Tampa Bay (from DAL via EDM)
207. Washington
208. Tampa Bay
209. St. Louis
210. San Jose
211. St. Louis (from PIT)
Notes:
• The Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery on April 30 and has the No. 1 pick for the first time since 1985, where they selected forward Wendel Clark.
• The Sabres, who are hosting the draft for the first time since 1998, have six of the first 99 selections, including No. 8 in the first round and three third-round picks. They traded an additional fourth-round pick to the Nashville Predators for the rights to unsigned draft pick Jimmy Vesey on Monday.
• The Jets acquired the No. 22 pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in the trade for forward Andrew Ladd on Feb. 22.
• The Arizona Coyotes have eight picks, starting with No. 7 in the first round. They also have the New York Rangers' selection at No. 20, acquired in the trade for defenseman Keith Yandle on March 1, 2015.
• The Hurricanes added the No. 21 pick from the Los Angeles Kings in a trade for defenseman Andrej Sekera on Feb. 25, 2015, to go along with the No. 13 selection.
• The Boston Bruins own the San Jose Sharks' pick at No. 29, acquired in the trade for goaltender Martin Jones on June 30, 2015. They also have the No. 14 pick.
• When is the Draft? - The first round is June 24 (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports). Rounds 2-7 are June 25 (10 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN).
1. Toronto
2. Winnipeg
3. Columbus
4. Edmonton
5. Vancouver
6. Calgary
7. Arizona
8. Buffalo
9. Montreal
10. Colorado
11. New Jersey
12. Ottawa
13. Carolina
14. Boston
15. Minnesota
16. Detroit
17. Nashville
18. Philadelphia
19. NY Islanders
20. Arizona (from NYR)
21. Carolina (from LAK)
22. Winnipeg (from CHI)
23. Florida
24. Anaheim
25. Dallas
26. Washington
27. Tampa Bay
28. St. Louis
29. Boston (from SJS)
30. Anaheim (from PIT via TOR)
Round 2
31. Toronto
32. Edmonton
33. Florida (from VAN)
34. Columbus
35. Calgary
36. Winnipeg
37. Arizona
38. Buffalo
39. Montreal
40. Colorado
41. New Jersey
42. Ottawa
43. Carolina
44. Tampa Bay (from BOS)
45. Montreal (from MIN via BUF)
46. Detroit
47. Nashville
48. Philadelphia
49. Boston (from NYI)
50. Chicago (from NYR via CAR)
51. Los Angeles
52. Philadelphia (from CHI)
53. Arizona *
54. Calgary (from FLA)
55. Pittsburgh (from ANA via VAN)
56. Calgary (from DAL)
57. Toronto (from WSH)
58. Tampa Bay
59. St. Louis
60. San Jose
61. Pittsburgh
* compensatory pick - ARI did not sign 2014 1st-round pick Conner Bleackley (acquired in trade with COL)
Round 3
62. Toronto
63. Edmonton
64. Vancouver
65. Columbus
66. Calgary
67. Carolina (from WPG)
68. Arizona
69. Buffalo
70. Montreal
71. Colorado
72. Toronto (from NJD via PIT)
73. New Jersey (from OTT)
74. Carolina
75. Carolina (from BOS)
76. Nashville (from MIN via FLA, NJD, ANA, BUF)
77. New Jersey (from DET)
78. Nashville
79. Philadelphia
80. Ottawa (from NYI)
81. NY Rangers
82. Philadelphia (from LAK)
83. Chicago
84. Edmonton (from FLA)
85. Anaheim
86. Buffalo (from DAL)
87. St. Louis (from WSH)
88. Tampa Bay
89. Buffalo (from STL)
90. Dallas (from SJS)
91. Edmonton (from PIT)
Round 4
92. Toronto
93. Anaheim (from EDM)
94. Florida (from VAN)
95. Chicago (from CBJ)
96. Calgary
97. Winnipeg
98. NY Rangers (from ARI)
99. Buffalo
100. Montreal
101. Toronto (from COL)
102. New Jersey
103. Ottawa
104. Carolina
105. New Jersey (from BOS)
106. Minnesota
107. Detroit
108. Nashville
109. Philadelphia
110. NY Islanders
111. San Jose (from NYR)
112. Los Angeles
113. Chicago
114. Florida
115. Anaheim
116. Dallas
117. Washington
118. Tampa Bay
119. St. Louis
120. Arizona (from SJS)
121. Pittsburgh
Round 5
122. Toronto
123. Edmonton
124. Montreal (from VAN)
125. St. Louis (from CBJ)
126. Calgary
127. Winnipeg
128. Dallas (from ARI)
129. Buffalo
130. Buffalo (from MTL)
131. Colorado
132. New Jersey
133. Ottawa
134. Carolina
135. Boston
136. Boston (from MIN)
137. Detroit
138. Nashville
139. Philadelphia
140. Vancouver (from NYI via FLA)
141. NY Rangers
142. Los Angeles
143. Chicago
144. Chicago (from FLA)
145. Washington (from ANA via TOR)
146. Dallas
147. Washington
148. Tampa Bay
149. Edmonton (from STL)
150. San Jose
151. Pittsburgh
Round 6
152. Toronto
153. Edmonton
154. Vancouver
155. Columbus
156. Calgary
157. Winnipeg
158. Arizona
159. Buffalo
160. Montreal
161. Colorado
162. New Jersey
163. Ottawa
164. Carolina
165. Boston
166. Calgary (from MIN)
167. Detroit
168. Nashville
169. Philadelphia
170. NY Islanders
171. NY Rangers
172. Philadelphia (from LAK)
173. Chicago
174. NY Rangers (from FLA)
175. Florida (from ANA)
176. Dallas
177. Washington
178. Tampa Bay
179. Toronto (from STL)
180. San Jose
181. Pittsburgh
Round 7
182. Toronto
183. Edmonton
184. Vancouver
185. Columbus
186. Calgary
187. Winnipeg
188. Arizona
189. Buffalo
190. Buffalo (from MTL)
191. Colorado
192. New Jersey
193. NY Islanders (from OTT)
194. Vancouver (from CAR)
195. Boston
196. Minnesota
197. Detroit
198. Nashville
199. Philadelphia
200. NY Islanders
201. NY Rangers
202. Los Angeles
203. Chicago
204. Minnesota (from FLA)
205. Anaheim
206. Tampa Bay (from DAL via EDM)
207. Washington
208. Tampa Bay
209. St. Louis
210. San Jose
211. St. Louis (from PIT)
Notes:
• The Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery on April 30 and has the No. 1 pick for the first time since 1985, where they selected forward Wendel Clark.
• The Sabres, who are hosting the draft for the first time since 1998, have six of the first 99 selections, including No. 8 in the first round and three third-round picks. They traded an additional fourth-round pick to the Nashville Predators for the rights to unsigned draft pick Jimmy Vesey on Monday.
• The Jets acquired the No. 22 pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in the trade for forward Andrew Ladd on Feb. 22.
• The Arizona Coyotes have eight picks, starting with No. 7 in the first round. They also have the New York Rangers' selection at No. 20, acquired in the trade for defenseman Keith Yandle on March 1, 2015.
• The Hurricanes added the No. 21 pick from the Los Angeles Kings in a trade for defenseman Andrej Sekera on Feb. 25, 2015, to go along with the No. 13 selection.
• The Boston Bruins own the San Jose Sharks' pick at No. 29, acquired in the trade for goaltender Martin Jones on June 30, 2015. They also have the No. 14 pick.
• When is the Draft? - The first round is June 24 (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports). Rounds 2-7 are June 25 (10 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN).
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Mock Draft Notebook: NHL.com Expert's picks and analysis
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Adam Kimelman's Mock Draft:
1. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (SUI)
The Maple Leafs can end their search for a franchise center. Matthews (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) answered any lingering questions about who should go No. 1 with an outstanding performance at the 2016 IIHF World Championship (six goals, three assists).
2. Winnipeg Jets -- Patrik Laine, RW, Tappara (FIN)
Laine already has NHL-ready size (6-4, 206) and talent, which he again showed by winning MVP of the World Championship with seven goals and five assists in 10 games. He should step into a top-six role next season.
3. Columbus Blue Jackets -- Jesse Puljujarvi, RW, Karpat (FIN)
The talented playmaker can drive the offense with great speed and puckhandling skill. But the 6-3, 203-pound forward also has shown himself to be a responsible player in the defensive zone, and knows how to use his size and strength to win battles along the wall.
4. Edmonton Oilers -- Olli Juolevi, D, London (OHL)
The Oilers find the defenseman they need to help transition the puck to their talented group of forwards. Juolevi also can carry it himself to create offense. He had no problem adjusting to the smaller North American rinks, and has room to add strength to his 6-2, 182-pound frame.
5. Vancouver Canucks -- Matthew Tkachuk, LW, London (OHL)
General manager Jim Benning said he was looking for a top-line forward with the fifth pick, and Tkachuk has the skill to fill that role. The 6-1, 200-pound forward attacks the net in the offensive zone. He has the skill and strength to go there with the puck and the soft hands to tip shots and get to rebounds.
6. Calgary Flames -- Pierre-Luc Dubois, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL)
The Flames allowed the most goals in the League this season but would be hard-pressed to pass up a big (6-2, 201), skilled forward versatile enough to play all three forward spots. Dubois at left wing to clear room for Johnny Gaudreau must be an appealing thought to GM Brad Treliving.
7. Arizona Coyotes -- Jakob Chychrun, D, Sarnia (OHL)
Chychrun has NHL size (6-2, 205) and an outstanding feel for the game. An all-around defenseman who can jump into the play or hang back and play strong in the defensive zone.
8. Buffalo Sabres -- Alexander Nylander, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
The Sabres are solid through the middle of the ice with Ryan O'Reilly and Jack Eichel. Now it's time to find them some scoring options on the wing, and that could start with Nylander (6-0, 180), a dynamic skater who excelled in his first OHL season.
9. Montreal Canadiens -- Logan Brown, C, Windsor (OHL)
Two of the biggest needs for the Canadiens are big forwards and depth through the middle. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Brown supplies both. He's a Joe Thornton-esque playmaker more than a goal scorer, but there's lots of room for him to grow his game, both skill-wise and strength-wise.
10. Colorado Avalanche -- Mikhail Sergachev, D, Windsor (OHL)
The Russian-born left-shot defender showed skill and snarl in his first North American season. He has NHL-ready size (6-2, 205), and scored 17 goals in 67 games. He could step right into the Avalanche lineup next season.
11. New Jersey Devils -- Michael McLeod, C, Mississauga (OHL)
The Devils scored the fewest goals in the League last season, so an offensive upgrade is in order. McLeod (6-2, 188) has great speed and showed this season he can set up linemates or finish plays at the net.
12. Ottawa Senators -- Jake Bean, D, Calgary (WHL)
The offensive-minded left-shot defender led WHL defensemen with 24 goals in 68 games this season. At 6-1 and 172 pounds, he needs to get stronger, but his skating and offensive game would help energize the Senators offense.
13. Carolina Hurricanes -- Clayton Keller, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
Keller is the latest small-stature player (5-9, 168) to put up huge numbers entering his draft season; he had 107 points in 62 games with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program under-18 team. He's headed to Boston University next season and should get stronger. Eventually he could add high-end skill to the Hurricanes lineup.
14. Boston Bruins -- Julien Gauthier, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL)
The Bruins lack depth on the right side and Gauthier certainly supplies that. The 6-3, 225-pound forward had 41 goals in 54 games this season, and also was the only 2016 draft-eligible player to make Canada's roster for the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship
15. Minnesota Wild -- Max Jones, LW, London (OHL)
Size and physicality up front is a need for the Wild, and the 6-2, 203-pound Jones supplies it, along with top-end skill that saw him score 28 goals and 52 points in 63 games. He needs to tame some of the wildness that got him 106 penalty minutes and a 12-game suspension in the OHL playoffs, but that should come with maturity.
16. Detroit Red Wings -- Dante Fabbro, D, Penticton (BCHL)
The Red Wings need to get some younger defensemen into the pipeline, but they will be able to wait for Fabbro (6-0, 189) to mature at Boston University. He had 67 points in 45 games, and scouts also like his defensive awareness and ability to read the play.
17. Nashville Predators -- Charles McAvoy, D, Boston University (H-EAST)
The Predators traded defenseman Seth Jones during the season and Shea Weber will turn 31 in August, so it makes sense for them to start building some depth at the position. McAvoy (6-0, 208) had a solid freshman season at Boston University with 25 points in 37 games and earned a spot with the United States at the World Junior Championship. Scouts like his skating, mobility and work ethic.
18. Philadelphia Flyers -- Riley Tufte, LW, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
Flyers GM Ron Hextall has said he wants to get bigger up front. Tufte will need time at the University of Minnesota Duluth to develop his game, but at 6-4 and 205 pounds he has what Philadelphia is looking for. A good skater with a hard shot, he also is good at winning board battles. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota and had 10 goals in 27 games against better competition with Fargo of the USHL.
19. New York Islanders -- Logan Stanley, D, Windsor (OHL)
Some physicality on defense would help and at 6-7 and 225 pounds, Stanley brings that element. He skates well for a player his size and likely will continue to improve. He won't be a big offensive producer, but could look pretty solid as the defensive half of a future pairing with Ryan Pulock.
20. Arizona Coyotes (from New York Rangers) -- German Rubtsov, C, Team Russia U18 (RUS)
The 6-2, 178-pound forward had a solid offensive season with 26 points in 28 games, but scouts also like his hockey sense and defensive-zone play. Those two qualities that would make him a good fit on a Dave Tippett-coached team.
21. Carolina Hurricanes (from Los Angeles Kings) -- Tyson Jost, C, Penticton (BCHL)
The talented center had an outstanding season with 42 goals and 104 points in 48 games. Jost (6-0, 194) will face a higher level of play next season at the University of North Dakota, but he has the look of another building block for the Carolina offense.
22. Winnipeg Jets (from Chicago Blackhawks) -- Dennis Cholowski, D, Chilliwack (BCHL)
Two of the Jets' top defensemen, Dustin Byfuglien and Toby Enstrom, are 31, so now is the time to start looking to the future. Cholowski (6-0, 170) is an excellent skater with top-end hockey sense. He'll look to get stronger next season at St. Cloud State.
23. Florida Panthers -- Alexander DeBrincat, RW, Erie (OHL)
DeBrincat has played alongside top-end centers Connor McDavid and Dylan Strome the past two seasons, but you still have to be pretty talented to score 102 goals in 128 games, especially with a 5-7, 163-pound frame. He anticipates the game well and has a quick release on an accurate shot.
24. Anaheim Ducks -- Kieffer Bellows, LW, USA U-18 (USHL)
A 50-goal scorer this season with the NTDP U-18 team, Bellows (6-0, 196) would bring some needed skill along the wing to the organizational pipeline. He'll spend next season developing his game at Boston University, but scouts already like his shot and his willingness to use it in all areas of the ice.
25. Dallas Stars -- Nathan Bastian, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
The 6-3, 205-pound power forward was the third skater on a line with Nylander and McLeod and did a lot of the grunt work along the walls and in front of the net. His skating needs to get better, but he has a strong, accurate shot and can get it off quickly.
26. Washington Capitals -- Lucas Johansen, D, Kelowna (WHL)
The Capitals need to add some young defensemen to their organization and there's no better place to find one than Kelowna, which has produced, among others, Duncan Keith, Shea Weber and Tyson Barrie. Johansen (6-1, 176), the younger brother of Nashville's Ryan Johansen, excels at using his skating to attack offensively and defend.
27. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Vitaly Abramov, RW, Gatineau (QMJHL)
In his first season in North America, Abramov led QMJHL rookies with 38 goals and 93 points. He's 5-9 and 175 pounds but is a highly competitive player with a quick, accurate shot.
28. St. Louis Blues -- Pascal Laberge, C, Victoriaville (QMJHL)
With David Backes a 32-year-old impending free agent and Paul Stastny (30), this could be a good time for the Blues to start building for the future through the middle. Laberge (6-1, 172) had 68 points in 56 games; he's a smart playmaker who is willing to work for pucks along the wall.
*29. Boston Bruins (from San Jose Sharks) -- Luke Kunin, C, Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are 30 years old but should still be useful players when Kunin (5-11, 193) is ready to make an impact. He had 32 points in 34 games as a college freshman and will get top-end coaching next season from Tony Granato.
*30. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Pittsburgh Penguins) -- Boris Katchouk, LW, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
The 6-1, 192-pound forward had 24 goals and 51 points in 63 games, but also showed himself to be a versatile player who can kill penalties and be physical when needed.
*- to be determined at end of Stanley Cup Final
Mike G. Morreale's Mock Draft:
1. Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (SUI)
Matthews (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) was second in the voting for most valuable player this season and won the Rising Star award in National League A, Switzerland's top professional league, with 24 goals and 46 points in 36 games.
2. Winnipeg Jets - Patrik Laine, RW, Tappara (FIN)
Laine (6-4, 206) helped Tappara win the championship in Liiga, Finland's top professional league, with 10 goals and 15 points in 18 playoff games. He won the Jari Kurri Trophy as postseason MVP, and also won the MVP at the 2016 IIHF World Championship while helping Finland win the bronze medal.
3. Columbus Blue Jackets - Jesse Puljujarvi, RW, Karpat (FIN)
Puljujarvi (6-3, 203) led all scorers and was named MVP for gold medalist Finland at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship with 17 points (five goals).
4. Edmonton Oilers - Matthew Tkachuk, LW, London (OHL)
Tkachuk (6-1, 200) is intelligent and incredibly strong, and shows it in hard areas of the ice. The Oilers could use him in their top six, and adding Tkachuk could allow GM Peter Chiarelli to trade a forward for an established defenseman and fill another need.
5. Vancouver Canucks - Olli Juolevi, D, London (OHL)
Juolevi (6-2, 182) had nine goals, 42 points and a plus-38 rating while playing big minutes in all situations for London. He also had three goals, 14 points and a plus-15 rating in 18 OHL playoff games.
6. Calgary Flames - Alexander Nylander, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
Nylander (6-0, 180) has good separation speed and led Mississauga with 28 goals, nine power-play goals and 75 points in 57 games as a rookie.
7. Arizona Coyotes - Pierre-Luc Dubois, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL)
Dubois (6-2, 201) plays with an edge, has good vision and exhibits good hands in tight spaces. He led Cape Breton with 57 assists, 99 points and a plus-40 rating in 62 games.
8. Buffalo Sabres - Tyson Jost, C, Penticton (BCHL)
Jost (5-11, 191) is committed to the University of North Dakota in 2016-17. He had 42 goals, 104 points, 14 power-play goals and seven game-winning goals in 48 games.
9. Montreal Canadiens - Jakob Chychrun, D, Sarnia (OHL)
Chychrun (6-2, 205) is a good skater with offensive instincts and defensive awareness. He enjoys playing physical, and had 11 goals, 49 points and a plus-23 rating in 62 games.
10. Colorado Avalanche - Mikhail Sergachev, D, Windsor (OHL)
Sergachev (6-2, 208), named the best defenseman in the OHL, had 17 goals, 57 points, and 31 power-play points in 67 games as a rookie.
11. New Jersey Devils - Logan Brown, C, Windsor (OHL)
Brown (6-6, 220) is the big center the Devils desperately crave for their prospect pool. He has good hands and is difficult to contain when driving to the net. He had 21 goals, 74 points, and 29 power-play points in 59 games. He also won 53.0 percent of his faceoffs (609 of 1,148).
12. Ottawa Senators - Michael McLeod, C, Mississauga (OHL)
The creative McLeod (6-2, 188) led Mississauga in shorthanded goals (four) and was second in goals (21) and points (61). He has a fantastic work ethic that makes him tough to defend.
13. Carolina Hurricanes - Clayton Keller, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
Keller (5-9, 168), committed to Boston University for 2016-17, led USA Hockey's National Team Development Program under-18 team with 70 assists and 107 points in 62 games. He had four goals and 14 points in seven games to help the United States to the bronze medal at the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.
14. Boston Bruins - Charles McAvoy, D, Boston University (H-EAST)
The right-shot defender (6-0, 208) was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after he had three goals, 25 points, a plus-10 rating and 39 blocked shots in 37 games as a freshman.
15. Minnesota Wild - Jake Bean, D, Calgary (WHL)
The 6-foot, 173-pound left-shot defender Western Hockey League defensemen with 24 goals, and he had 64 points in 68 games in his second full WHL season.
16. Detroit Red Wings - Luke Kunin, C, University of Wisconsin (BIG10)
A lethal finisher capable of creating offense each shift, the right-shooting Kunin (6-0, 193) was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman team after leading Wisconsin with 19 goals, five power-play goals and 127 shots on goal in 34 games.
17. Nashville Predators - Dante Fabbro, D, Penticton (BCHL)
Fabbro (6-0, 189), committed to Boston University for 2016-17, was named the top defenseman in the British Columbia Hockey League after leading all players at his position with 67 points (14 goals, 53 assists) in 45 games.
18. Philadelphia Flyers - Julien Gauthier, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL)
Gauthier (6-3, 225) is a prototypical power forward who can skate well, score and play with an edge. He had 41 goals, including 11 power-play goals, and 57 points in 54 games. He was the only draft-eligible player to earn a roster spot for Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.
19. New York Islanders - Max Jones, LW, London (OHL)
Jones (6-2, 203) is good at tracking pucks, plays with an edge and knows how to use his size and strength to his advantage. He had 28 goals (including five game-winners), 52 points, 106 penalty minutes and a plus-30 rating in 63 games.
20. Arizona Coyotes (from New York Rangers) - Dennis Cholowski, D, Chilliwack (BCHL)
Cholowski (6-0, 170) had 12 goals and 40 points in 50 games. He thinks and processes the game exceptionally well and knows where to go with the puck to elude forecheck pressure. He's committed to St. Cloud State University for next season.
21. Carolina Hurricanes (from Los Angeles Kings) - Tage Thompson, C, University of Connecticut (H-EAST)
Thompson (6-5, 185) has good size and scoring prowess but needs time to mature and bulk up before moving to the next level. The right-shooting forward led the NCAA with 13 power-play goals and had 14 goals and 32 points in 36 games.
22. Winnipeg Jets (from Chicago Blackhawks) - Rasmus Asplund, C, Farjestad (SWE)
The 5-11, 176-pound left-shot forward is considered a great competitor and leader on and off the ice. He had four goals and 12 points in 46 games. He compensates for a lack of size with his smarts and how he uses the ice.
23. Florida Panthers - Kieffer Bellows, LW, USA U-18 (USHL)
Bellows (6-0, 196), committed to Boston University for 2016-17, is a pure goal scorer capable of getting pucks on goal from any angle. He led the NTDP U-18 team with 50 goals, 12 power-play goals and nine game-winning goals, and was second with 81 points in 62 games.
24. Anaheim Ducks - Riley Tufte, LW, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
The 2016 Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award winner is committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2016-17. Tufte (6-4, 205) had 47 goals, 78 points, six power-play goals and 10 game-winning goals in 25 games.
25. Dallas Stars - Brett Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)
A valuable team player capable of helping the power play, Howden (6-2, 193) had 24 goals and 64 points in 68 regular-season games, and 15 points in 10 WHL playoff games.
26. Washington Capitals - German Rubtsov, C, Team Russia U-18 (RUS)
Rubtsov (6-2, 178) plays an honest, two-way game and is skilled and strong in traffic areas. He had 12 goals, 26 points and a plus-12 rating in 28 regular-season games.
27. Tampa Bay Lightning - Logan Stanley, D, Windsor (OHL)
The left-shot defender has enough mobility to handle speedy forwards and defend well against most rushes. Stanley (6-7, 225) had five goals, 17 points and 103 penalty minutes in 64 games.
28. St. Louis Blues - Boris Katchouk, LW, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
Katchouk (6-1, 192) plays an in-your-face style similar to that of Blues forward Troy Brouwer. He had 24 goals, 51 points and 61 penalty minutes in 63 games.
*29. Boston Bruins (from San Jose Sharks) - Pascal Laberge, C, Victoriaville (QMJHL)
The 6-1, 172-pound, right-shot forward is regarded for his high-level competitiveness and willingness to go to the dirty areas to score goals. He led Victoriaville with 68 points in 56 games and was named MVP of the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in January.
*30. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Pittsburgh Penguins) - Kale Clague, D, Brandon (WHL)
Clague (5-11, 177) can elude defenders and make the solid first pass off the transition. He had six goals, 43 points and a plus-25 rating in 71 regular-season games, and 14 points in 21 playoff games to help Brandon win the WHL championship.
*- to be determined at end of Stanley Cup Final
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| Both Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morale picked the Toronto Maple Leafs to select Auston Matthews first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft. |
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Adam Kimelman's Mock Draft:
1. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (SUI)
The Maple Leafs can end their search for a franchise center. Matthews (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) answered any lingering questions about who should go No. 1 with an outstanding performance at the 2016 IIHF World Championship (six goals, three assists).
2. Winnipeg Jets -- Patrik Laine, RW, Tappara (FIN)
Laine already has NHL-ready size (6-4, 206) and talent, which he again showed by winning MVP of the World Championship with seven goals and five assists in 10 games. He should step into a top-six role next season.
3. Columbus Blue Jackets -- Jesse Puljujarvi, RW, Karpat (FIN)
The talented playmaker can drive the offense with great speed and puckhandling skill. But the 6-3, 203-pound forward also has shown himself to be a responsible player in the defensive zone, and knows how to use his size and strength to win battles along the wall.
4. Edmonton Oilers -- Olli Juolevi, D, London (OHL)
The Oilers find the defenseman they need to help transition the puck to their talented group of forwards. Juolevi also can carry it himself to create offense. He had no problem adjusting to the smaller North American rinks, and has room to add strength to his 6-2, 182-pound frame.
5. Vancouver Canucks -- Matthew Tkachuk, LW, London (OHL)
General manager Jim Benning said he was looking for a top-line forward with the fifth pick, and Tkachuk has the skill to fill that role. The 6-1, 200-pound forward attacks the net in the offensive zone. He has the skill and strength to go there with the puck and the soft hands to tip shots and get to rebounds.
6. Calgary Flames -- Pierre-Luc Dubois, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL)
The Flames allowed the most goals in the League this season but would be hard-pressed to pass up a big (6-2, 201), skilled forward versatile enough to play all three forward spots. Dubois at left wing to clear room for Johnny Gaudreau must be an appealing thought to GM Brad Treliving.
7. Arizona Coyotes -- Jakob Chychrun, D, Sarnia (OHL)
Chychrun has NHL size (6-2, 205) and an outstanding feel for the game. An all-around defenseman who can jump into the play or hang back and play strong in the defensive zone.
8. Buffalo Sabres -- Alexander Nylander, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
The Sabres are solid through the middle of the ice with Ryan O'Reilly and Jack Eichel. Now it's time to find them some scoring options on the wing, and that could start with Nylander (6-0, 180), a dynamic skater who excelled in his first OHL season.
9. Montreal Canadiens -- Logan Brown, C, Windsor (OHL)
Two of the biggest needs for the Canadiens are big forwards and depth through the middle. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Brown supplies both. He's a Joe Thornton-esque playmaker more than a goal scorer, but there's lots of room for him to grow his game, both skill-wise and strength-wise.
10. Colorado Avalanche -- Mikhail Sergachev, D, Windsor (OHL)
The Russian-born left-shot defender showed skill and snarl in his first North American season. He has NHL-ready size (6-2, 205), and scored 17 goals in 67 games. He could step right into the Avalanche lineup next season.
11. New Jersey Devils -- Michael McLeod, C, Mississauga (OHL)
The Devils scored the fewest goals in the League last season, so an offensive upgrade is in order. McLeod (6-2, 188) has great speed and showed this season he can set up linemates or finish plays at the net.
12. Ottawa Senators -- Jake Bean, D, Calgary (WHL)
The offensive-minded left-shot defender led WHL defensemen with 24 goals in 68 games this season. At 6-1 and 172 pounds, he needs to get stronger, but his skating and offensive game would help energize the Senators offense.
13. Carolina Hurricanes -- Clayton Keller, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
Keller is the latest small-stature player (5-9, 168) to put up huge numbers entering his draft season; he had 107 points in 62 games with USA Hockey's National Team Development Program under-18 team. He's headed to Boston University next season and should get stronger. Eventually he could add high-end skill to the Hurricanes lineup.
14. Boston Bruins -- Julien Gauthier, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL)
The Bruins lack depth on the right side and Gauthier certainly supplies that. The 6-3, 225-pound forward had 41 goals in 54 games this season, and also was the only 2016 draft-eligible player to make Canada's roster for the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship
15. Minnesota Wild -- Max Jones, LW, London (OHL)
Size and physicality up front is a need for the Wild, and the 6-2, 203-pound Jones supplies it, along with top-end skill that saw him score 28 goals and 52 points in 63 games. He needs to tame some of the wildness that got him 106 penalty minutes and a 12-game suspension in the OHL playoffs, but that should come with maturity.
16. Detroit Red Wings -- Dante Fabbro, D, Penticton (BCHL)
The Red Wings need to get some younger defensemen into the pipeline, but they will be able to wait for Fabbro (6-0, 189) to mature at Boston University. He had 67 points in 45 games, and scouts also like his defensive awareness and ability to read the play.
17. Nashville Predators -- Charles McAvoy, D, Boston University (H-EAST)
The Predators traded defenseman Seth Jones during the season and Shea Weber will turn 31 in August, so it makes sense for them to start building some depth at the position. McAvoy (6-0, 208) had a solid freshman season at Boston University with 25 points in 37 games and earned a spot with the United States at the World Junior Championship. Scouts like his skating, mobility and work ethic.
18. Philadelphia Flyers -- Riley Tufte, LW, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
Flyers GM Ron Hextall has said he wants to get bigger up front. Tufte will need time at the University of Minnesota Duluth to develop his game, but at 6-4 and 205 pounds he has what Philadelphia is looking for. A good skater with a hard shot, he also is good at winning board battles. He was Mr. Hockey in Minnesota and had 10 goals in 27 games against better competition with Fargo of the USHL.
19. New York Islanders -- Logan Stanley, D, Windsor (OHL)
Some physicality on defense would help and at 6-7 and 225 pounds, Stanley brings that element. He skates well for a player his size and likely will continue to improve. He won't be a big offensive producer, but could look pretty solid as the defensive half of a future pairing with Ryan Pulock.
20. Arizona Coyotes (from New York Rangers) -- German Rubtsov, C, Team Russia U18 (RUS)
The 6-2, 178-pound forward had a solid offensive season with 26 points in 28 games, but scouts also like his hockey sense and defensive-zone play. Those two qualities that would make him a good fit on a Dave Tippett-coached team.
21. Carolina Hurricanes (from Los Angeles Kings) -- Tyson Jost, C, Penticton (BCHL)
The talented center had an outstanding season with 42 goals and 104 points in 48 games. Jost (6-0, 194) will face a higher level of play next season at the University of North Dakota, but he has the look of another building block for the Carolina offense.
22. Winnipeg Jets (from Chicago Blackhawks) -- Dennis Cholowski, D, Chilliwack (BCHL)
Two of the Jets' top defensemen, Dustin Byfuglien and Toby Enstrom, are 31, so now is the time to start looking to the future. Cholowski (6-0, 170) is an excellent skater with top-end hockey sense. He'll look to get stronger next season at St. Cloud State.
23. Florida Panthers -- Alexander DeBrincat, RW, Erie (OHL)
DeBrincat has played alongside top-end centers Connor McDavid and Dylan Strome the past two seasons, but you still have to be pretty talented to score 102 goals in 128 games, especially with a 5-7, 163-pound frame. He anticipates the game well and has a quick release on an accurate shot.
24. Anaheim Ducks -- Kieffer Bellows, LW, USA U-18 (USHL)
A 50-goal scorer this season with the NTDP U-18 team, Bellows (6-0, 196) would bring some needed skill along the wing to the organizational pipeline. He'll spend next season developing his game at Boston University, but scouts already like his shot and his willingness to use it in all areas of the ice.
25. Dallas Stars -- Nathan Bastian, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
The 6-3, 205-pound power forward was the third skater on a line with Nylander and McLeod and did a lot of the grunt work along the walls and in front of the net. His skating needs to get better, but he has a strong, accurate shot and can get it off quickly.
26. Washington Capitals -- Lucas Johansen, D, Kelowna (WHL)
The Capitals need to add some young defensemen to their organization and there's no better place to find one than Kelowna, which has produced, among others, Duncan Keith, Shea Weber and Tyson Barrie. Johansen (6-1, 176), the younger brother of Nashville's Ryan Johansen, excels at using his skating to attack offensively and defend.
27. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Vitaly Abramov, RW, Gatineau (QMJHL)
In his first season in North America, Abramov led QMJHL rookies with 38 goals and 93 points. He's 5-9 and 175 pounds but is a highly competitive player with a quick, accurate shot.
28. St. Louis Blues -- Pascal Laberge, C, Victoriaville (QMJHL)
With David Backes a 32-year-old impending free agent and Paul Stastny (30), this could be a good time for the Blues to start building for the future through the middle. Laberge (6-1, 172) had 68 points in 56 games; he's a smart playmaker who is willing to work for pucks along the wall.
*29. Boston Bruins (from San Jose Sharks) -- Luke Kunin, C, Wisconsin (BIG 10)
Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci are 30 years old but should still be useful players when Kunin (5-11, 193) is ready to make an impact. He had 32 points in 34 games as a college freshman and will get top-end coaching next season from Tony Granato.
*30. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Pittsburgh Penguins) -- Boris Katchouk, LW, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
The 6-1, 192-pound forward had 24 goals and 51 points in 63 games, but also showed himself to be a versatile player who can kill penalties and be physical when needed.
*- to be determined at end of Stanley Cup Final
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Mike G. Morreale's Mock Draft:
1. Toronto Maple Leafs - Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (SUI)
Matthews (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) was second in the voting for most valuable player this season and won the Rising Star award in National League A, Switzerland's top professional league, with 24 goals and 46 points in 36 games.
2. Winnipeg Jets - Patrik Laine, RW, Tappara (FIN)
Laine (6-4, 206) helped Tappara win the championship in Liiga, Finland's top professional league, with 10 goals and 15 points in 18 playoff games. He won the Jari Kurri Trophy as postseason MVP, and also won the MVP at the 2016 IIHF World Championship while helping Finland win the bronze medal.
3. Columbus Blue Jackets - Jesse Puljujarvi, RW, Karpat (FIN)
Puljujarvi (6-3, 203) led all scorers and was named MVP for gold medalist Finland at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship with 17 points (five goals).
4. Edmonton Oilers - Matthew Tkachuk, LW, London (OHL)
Tkachuk (6-1, 200) is intelligent and incredibly strong, and shows it in hard areas of the ice. The Oilers could use him in their top six, and adding Tkachuk could allow GM Peter Chiarelli to trade a forward for an established defenseman and fill another need.
5. Vancouver Canucks - Olli Juolevi, D, London (OHL)
Juolevi (6-2, 182) had nine goals, 42 points and a plus-38 rating while playing big minutes in all situations for London. He also had three goals, 14 points and a plus-15 rating in 18 OHL playoff games.
6. Calgary Flames - Alexander Nylander, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
Nylander (6-0, 180) has good separation speed and led Mississauga with 28 goals, nine power-play goals and 75 points in 57 games as a rookie.
7. Arizona Coyotes - Pierre-Luc Dubois, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL)
Dubois (6-2, 201) plays with an edge, has good vision and exhibits good hands in tight spaces. He led Cape Breton with 57 assists, 99 points and a plus-40 rating in 62 games.
8. Buffalo Sabres - Tyson Jost, C, Penticton (BCHL)
Jost (5-11, 191) is committed to the University of North Dakota in 2016-17. He had 42 goals, 104 points, 14 power-play goals and seven game-winning goals in 48 games.
9. Montreal Canadiens - Jakob Chychrun, D, Sarnia (OHL)
Chychrun (6-2, 205) is a good skater with offensive instincts and defensive awareness. He enjoys playing physical, and had 11 goals, 49 points and a plus-23 rating in 62 games.
10. Colorado Avalanche - Mikhail Sergachev, D, Windsor (OHL)
Sergachev (6-2, 208), named the best defenseman in the OHL, had 17 goals, 57 points, and 31 power-play points in 67 games as a rookie.
11. New Jersey Devils - Logan Brown, C, Windsor (OHL)
Brown (6-6, 220) is the big center the Devils desperately crave for their prospect pool. He has good hands and is difficult to contain when driving to the net. He had 21 goals, 74 points, and 29 power-play points in 59 games. He also won 53.0 percent of his faceoffs (609 of 1,148).
12. Ottawa Senators - Michael McLeod, C, Mississauga (OHL)
The creative McLeod (6-2, 188) led Mississauga in shorthanded goals (four) and was second in goals (21) and points (61). He has a fantastic work ethic that makes him tough to defend.
13. Carolina Hurricanes - Clayton Keller, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
Keller (5-9, 168), committed to Boston University for 2016-17, led USA Hockey's National Team Development Program under-18 team with 70 assists and 107 points in 62 games. He had four goals and 14 points in seven games to help the United States to the bronze medal at the 2016 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.
14. Boston Bruins - Charles McAvoy, D, Boston University (H-EAST)
The right-shot defender (6-0, 208) was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team after he had three goals, 25 points, a plus-10 rating and 39 blocked shots in 37 games as a freshman.
15. Minnesota Wild - Jake Bean, D, Calgary (WHL)
The 6-foot, 173-pound left-shot defender Western Hockey League defensemen with 24 goals, and he had 64 points in 68 games in his second full WHL season.
16. Detroit Red Wings - Luke Kunin, C, University of Wisconsin (BIG10)
A lethal finisher capable of creating offense each shift, the right-shooting Kunin (6-0, 193) was named to the Big Ten Conference All-Freshman team after leading Wisconsin with 19 goals, five power-play goals and 127 shots on goal in 34 games.
17. Nashville Predators - Dante Fabbro, D, Penticton (BCHL)
Fabbro (6-0, 189), committed to Boston University for 2016-17, was named the top defenseman in the British Columbia Hockey League after leading all players at his position with 67 points (14 goals, 53 assists) in 45 games.
18. Philadelphia Flyers - Julien Gauthier, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL)
Gauthier (6-3, 225) is a prototypical power forward who can skate well, score and play with an edge. He had 41 goals, including 11 power-play goals, and 57 points in 54 games. He was the only draft-eligible player to earn a roster spot for Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.
19. New York Islanders - Max Jones, LW, London (OHL)
Jones (6-2, 203) is good at tracking pucks, plays with an edge and knows how to use his size and strength to his advantage. He had 28 goals (including five game-winners), 52 points, 106 penalty minutes and a plus-30 rating in 63 games.
20. Arizona Coyotes (from New York Rangers) - Dennis Cholowski, D, Chilliwack (BCHL)
Cholowski (6-0, 170) had 12 goals and 40 points in 50 games. He thinks and processes the game exceptionally well and knows where to go with the puck to elude forecheck pressure. He's committed to St. Cloud State University for next season.
21. Carolina Hurricanes (from Los Angeles Kings) - Tage Thompson, C, University of Connecticut (H-EAST)
Thompson (6-5, 185) has good size and scoring prowess but needs time to mature and bulk up before moving to the next level. The right-shooting forward led the NCAA with 13 power-play goals and had 14 goals and 32 points in 36 games.
22. Winnipeg Jets (from Chicago Blackhawks) - Rasmus Asplund, C, Farjestad (SWE)
The 5-11, 176-pound left-shot forward is considered a great competitor and leader on and off the ice. He had four goals and 12 points in 46 games. He compensates for a lack of size with his smarts and how he uses the ice.
23. Florida Panthers - Kieffer Bellows, LW, USA U-18 (USHL)
Bellows (6-0, 196), committed to Boston University for 2016-17, is a pure goal scorer capable of getting pucks on goal from any angle. He led the NTDP U-18 team with 50 goals, 12 power-play goals and nine game-winning goals, and was second with 81 points in 62 games.
24. Anaheim Ducks - Riley Tufte, LW, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
The 2016 Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award winner is committed to the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2016-17. Tufte (6-4, 205) had 47 goals, 78 points, six power-play goals and 10 game-winning goals in 25 games.
25. Dallas Stars - Brett Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)
A valuable team player capable of helping the power play, Howden (6-2, 193) had 24 goals and 64 points in 68 regular-season games, and 15 points in 10 WHL playoff games.
26. Washington Capitals - German Rubtsov, C, Team Russia U-18 (RUS)
Rubtsov (6-2, 178) plays an honest, two-way game and is skilled and strong in traffic areas. He had 12 goals, 26 points and a plus-12 rating in 28 regular-season games.
27. Tampa Bay Lightning - Logan Stanley, D, Windsor (OHL)
The left-shot defender has enough mobility to handle speedy forwards and defend well against most rushes. Stanley (6-7, 225) had five goals, 17 points and 103 penalty minutes in 64 games.
28. St. Louis Blues - Boris Katchouk, LW, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
Katchouk (6-1, 192) plays an in-your-face style similar to that of Blues forward Troy Brouwer. He had 24 goals, 51 points and 61 penalty minutes in 63 games.
*29. Boston Bruins (from San Jose Sharks) - Pascal Laberge, C, Victoriaville (QMJHL)
The 6-1, 172-pound, right-shot forward is regarded for his high-level competitiveness and willingness to go to the dirty areas to score goals. He led Victoriaville with 68 points in 56 games and was named MVP of the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game in January.
*30. Toronto Maple Leafs (from Pittsburgh Penguins) - Kale Clague, D, Brandon (WHL)
Clague (5-11, 177) can elude defenders and make the solid first pass off the transition. He had six goals, 43 points and a plus-25 rating in 71 regular-season games, and 14 points in 21 playoff games to help Brandon win the WHL championship.
*- to be determined at end of Stanley Cup Final
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