1 | ![San Jose Sharks Logo of the San Jose Sharks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/san_jose_sharks.svg) | - | | With Smith and Celebrini, they now have two major pieces to build around in similar talent to Hughes and Hischier combo |
2 | ![Chicago Blackhawks Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/chicago_blackhawks.svg) | - | | Demidov will be a vital player for the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard's Robin to his Batman... giving us a similar dynamic to Stamkos + Kucherov |
3 | ![Anaheim Ducks Logo of the Anaheim Ducks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/anaheim_ducks_24.svg) | - | | Traded to Ottawa
Ottawa gives 7, 25, Chychrun for 3 and Dostal
Ottawa trades up to draft out of need for a solid near NHL ready right shot D to go with their softies on the left side |
4 | ![Columbus Blue Jackets Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/columbus_blue_jackets.svg) | - | | A fine complement for their other forwards, a big guy who might possibly help them on the rush and possibly play net front for their perimeter guys |
5 | ![Montreal Canadiens Logo of the Montreal Canadiens](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/montreal_canadiens.svg) | - | | Between Iginla or Catton or Greentree... well probably not Greentree, but you never know
I'd say they go with a guy who can play a big stage who can excite their fans |
6 | ![Utah Hockey Club Logo of the Utah Hockey Club](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/utah_hockey_club.svg) | - | | Having picked Simashev next year as a right shot, and having Lamoureux as a possible top 4 D, they can pick up this player without much for line up conflict on defense on the left side... great pick up |
7 | ![Ottawa Senators Logo of the Ottawa Senators](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/ottawa_senators_21.svg) | - | | ANA pick
k over Levshunov because he's a big D with a big shot, plays right side, and plays mean as well...
He would be a really great complement to Mintyukov or Zellweger where Levshunov is more an "every D-man" and Yakemchuk is a bit more of a guy that will play well next to an offensive D |
8 | ![Seattle Kraken Logo of the Seattle Kraken](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/seattle_kraken.svg) | - | | Ron Francis built a pretty big team, and what he'll like about Eiserman, besides putting the puck in the net, is that he's stocky and a grade A sniper. |
9 | ![Calgary Flames Logo of the Calgary Flames](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/calgary_flames.svg) | - | | Calgary picks what may become a franchise defenseman and would be the first D they've had of this caliber since Al McInnis, and better than Giordano was for them |
10 | ![New Jersey Devils Logo of the New Jersey Devils](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/new_jersey_devils.svg) | - | | Pure commodity value for a team that plays soft... getting a big man on the left side who may one day play next to the likes of a Simon Nemec or Dougie Hamilton
Also could sign into the NHL right out of the draft
BTW, he's a mobile 6'7... not just a big man... well able to keep up with NJ's pace of play |
11 | ![Buffalo Sabres Logo of the Buffalo Sabres](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/buffalo_sabres_21.svg) | - | | Went higher than others might expect, but his numbers are good and so is his size... won't take long to transition to an NHL game for a team that has been due to breakout for like 6 years now |
12 | ![Philadelphia Flyers Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/philadelphia_flyers.svg) | - | | I go center with Philly because they don't have much for center depth in their system and Catton has excellent ceiling.. especially if he turns into a 1-2 with Michkov |
13 | ![Minnesota Wild Logo of the Minnesota Wild](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/minnesota_wild.svg) | - | | Played with Zuccarello at the WC, so Minnesota may have a bit of an inside track on this guy... excellent support player and plays a tight game |
14 | ![San Jose Sharks Logo of the San Jose Sharks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/san_jose_sharks.svg) | ![Pittsburgh Penguins Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/pittsburgh_penguins.svg) | | It's hard to believe San Jose would pass up drafting a possible core player in Dickinson... and hey he plays with the Knights, so he looks good in green |
15 | ![Detroit Red Wings Logo of the Detroit Red Wings](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/detroit_red_wings.svg) | - | | Don't think Detroit passes up this guy if he's available to them... he's already a pretty good player in a men's league |
16 | ![St. Louis Blues Logo of the St. Louis Blues](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/st_louis_blues.svg) | - | | Commodity grab... St Louis could use futures on D, and Mews has a well balanced game and could be an asset they'll not have to give up an arm and leg for in the future |
17 | ![Washington Capitals Logo of the Washington Capitals](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/washington_capitals.svg) | - | | Homerun swing... Poirier was a goal scoring machine in the Q, especially in the playoffs... he's a raw scorer who's really competitive... and though short, he is pretty stocky for that height |
18 | ![Chicago Blackhawks Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/chicago_blackhawks.svg) | ![New York Islanders Logo of the New York Islanders](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/new_york_islanders.svg) | | I'm sure they'd like to get a right shot guy, but this is a homerun swing because they can afford it |
19 | ![Vegas Golden Knights Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/vegas_golden_knights.svg) | - | | Good complementary player whom they could always flip to someone if he adds value in the future |
20 | ![New York Islanders Logo of the New York Islanders](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/new_york_islanders.svg) | ![Tampa Bay Lightning Logo of the Tampa Bay Lightning](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/tampa_bay_lightning.svg) | | Why would they pick a goalie? Because their org builds around them, and this kid showed real well at U18s. |
21 | ![Los Angeles Kings Logo of the Los Angeles Kings](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/los_angeles_kings_24.svg) | - | | While not overly big or heavy, he's a good support player and LA is building a tight team |
22 | ![Nashville Predators Logo of the Nashville Predators](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/nashville_predators.svg) | - | | Drafting more skill |
23 | ![Toronto Maple Leafs Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/toronto_maple_leafs.svg) | - | | Although talked about as a late riser, not sure he will, but if he falls to this point, I think Toronto will take him |
24 | ![Colorado Avalanche Logo of the Colorado Avalanche](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/colorado_avalanche.svg) | - | | They got the other brother, so why not |
25 | ![Ottawa Senators Logo of the Ottawa Senators](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/ottawa_senators_21.svg) | ![Boston Bruins Logo of the Boston Bruins](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/boston_bruins.svg) | | Ana pick: they take a swing at this guy in case he recovers his value |
26 | ![Montreal Canadiens Logo of the Montreal Canadiens](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/montreal_canadiens.svg) | ![Winnipeg Jets Logo of the Winnipeg Jets](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/winnipeg_jets.svg) | | Quick feet and plays tight and a bit heavy... Montreal will like him |
27 | ![Carolina Hurricanes Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/carolina_hurricanes.svg) | - | | Rock solid defenseman... under the radar, but Carolina often picks under the radar guys |
28 | ![Calgary Flames Logo of the Calgary Flames](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/calgary_flames.svg) | ![Vancouver Canucks Logo of the Vancouver Canucks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/vancouver_canucks.svg) | | Took big steps this year |
29 | ![Anaheim Ducks Logo of the Anaheim Ducks](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/anaheim_ducks_24.svg) | ![Edmonton Oilers Logo of the Edmonton Oilers](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/edmonton_oilers.svg) | | Good puck support player if with a limited ceiling... doesn't matter... Anaheim's pretty set for skill |
30 | ![Philadelphia Flyers Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/philadelphia_flyers.svg) | ![Florida Panthers Logo of the Florida Panthers](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/florida_panthers.svg) | | A player I'm sure Tortz would like to work with because he already has the fundamentals |
31 | ![Dallas Stars Logo of the Dallas Stars](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/dallas_stars.svg) | - | | Would be hopefully high value if the Stars make it |
32 | ![New York Rangers Logo of the New York Rangers](https://cdn2.capfriendly.com/images/logos/new_york_rangers.svg) | - | | Center who can score |