1 | | - | | Nothing to explain here, Sharks future has officially started.
Comp - Sidney Crosby |
2 | | - | | Although many others have jumped on the Demidov train to Chi-town. I like Levshunov here with the uncertainty in Seth Jones' game.
Comp - Brent Burns but sturdier defensively. |
3 | | - | | Anaheim has so many good young players of all calibers and styles, but none like Silayev. Someone who could be a key piece down the road for this young team as opposed to being in a log jam of talent.
Comp - A very raw Victor Hedman |
4 | | - | | Slips to CBJ in my mock again, who finally find another polarizing winger with their future stud centers.
Comp - Nikita Kucherov |
5 | | - | | Brutal floor but endless upside, needs a lot of refinement to his game. Still think they'd consider Dickinson here but in the end they find their hopeful 2C of the future.
Comp - P.L. Dubois minus the headache. |
6 | | - | | Cornerstone D-man #1 for the future (hopefully) Yetis. A guy who can do a bit of everything at a fantastic level. Can't wait to see his development.
Comp - Roman Josi |
7 | | - | | Yakemchuk brings the skill of todays NHL with the size and physical play of "old school hockey." Perfect fit with Ottawa.
Comp - Physical Evan Bouchard |
8 | | - | | Never seen Iggy Jr. mocked to the Kraken but I absolutely love the fit. Tij moved to the wing for the last part of the season and that's where he truly exploded. A guy as smart and talented as Tij shouldn't fall this far. Sorry Calgary.
Comp - Matthew Tkachuk with a better shot. |
9 | | - | | Looking at the flames, I think they just need to take best available upside and Catton gives me Logan Cooley vibes from a couple drafts ago, Uber talent, just needs to bulk up and learn how to adapt to the NHL size.
Comp - More deceptive Nikolaj Ehlers |
10 | | - | | Ultimately I think the Devils trade down here, but as that's not an option... I think Eiserman's scoring prowess could absolutely thrive with Hughes and the rest of the elite playmakers the Devils have.
Comp - Andrei Svechnikov with a better shot |
11 | | - | | Something buffalo doesn't have enough of. Smart, responsible two-way centermen. Helenius is the true package of someone who could absolutely thrive as a 2C or 3C. Him and Cozens as the line 2 & line 3 Centers for years to come would be absolutely lethal.
Comp - RH Sebastian Aho |
12 | | - | | A dynamic winger who's only sky-rocketed up everyone's boards. Him and Michkov for years to come will be salivating. Comp - More methodical Quinton Byfield. |
13 | | - | | Aging d-core gets a much needed boost with an absolute stud who should have no business outside the top 10.
Comp - Quinn Hughes |
14 | | | | A defense needy team (who will probably trade up). Gets another absolute stud to fall to them and they are laughing to the bank with Parekh. Needs to bulk up and work on his defensive game, but man does he ooze talent.
Comp - Defensively worse Adam Fox |
15 | | - | | A true Red Wings type of player, tons of talent, NHL caliber shot and he's quite a smart player on the ice. Needs time to develop his skating but he's a great player.
Comp - Jason Robertson but slower |
16 | | - | | Blues take a flyer on a true boom or bust player. Whose true potential is extremely high, but his floor is very low if he doesn't develop.
Comp - Matt Barzal |
17 | | - | | A raw player with a very good shot and a shoot-first mentality. Could be a very good player next to Ryan Leonard for years to come.
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18 | | | | I think Jiricek could be a top-15 pick based on his upside which is what the hawks go for here.
Comp - Less offensive P.K. Subban |
19 | | - | | A scrappy, hard working, fast as hell, competitive winger who can help elevate any championship team.
Comp - Zach Hyman but less physical |
20 | | | | High IQ, NHL-caliber shot, Solid frame. Could be an NHL player in a year or 2. Love this to the Isles.
Comp - Mark Stone with more offense |
21 | | - | | A project player for sure, but the talent, skating, and creativity levels are off the chart. Not scheduled to go to college until 25/26 season.
Comp - Less explosive Jack Eichel |
22 | | - | | NHL size winger, has played in a mens league for 2 years now. Fights for space, plays physical. Preds will love him for years to come.
Comp - Mix between Tom Wilson & Brady Tkachuk. |
23 | | - | | Leafs try to fill an immediate need with a young, strong, smart defenseman who may just fit perfectly alongside Rielly.
Comp - Erik Cernak |
24 | | - | | Avs go for their future 2nd line center again, and Beaudoin is a DAWG. NHL strength, high IQ, terrific motor. Absolutely love this fit.
Comp - Current John Tavares |
25 | | | | Sens swing for the fences with the uber talented Basha. Kid oozes talent everytime he has the puck, Projects as a middle 6 winger who can explode on the PP.
Comp - More skilled Ondrej Palat |
26 | | | | Although Hutson is on the board and that would be so fun.. Hemming just gives Montreal another absolute sniper. NHL-caliber shot right now. Exciting player.
Comp - better rounded Patrik Laine |
27 | | - | | Why not add a guy who was widely considered a bonafide top-5 pick leading up to this season to an already STACKED prospect pool? Talent in layers for Carolina.
Comp - injury riddled version of Luke Hughes |
28 | | | | Best available player every pick for Calgary. Build your future foundation. Hutson will be tremendous for them alongside Brzustewicz.
Comp - Adam Fox without the defense. |
29 | | - | | Are they going to do it again with Stiga? The potential is absolutely there, now can Dallas help him refine the weaker parts of his game to make him the next Wyatt Johnston?
Comp - Smaller LH Wyatt Johnston |
30 | | - | | Thought about Solberg going in the top-20 due to his electric defensive play, but this fit is too intriguing with the Rags.
Comp - More Physical Jonas Brodin |
31 | | | | Speed, speed, and more speed. Easily one of the fastest and twitchiest players in this whole class. Bring the rest of your abilities to the NHL level and he could be a dangerous player for Philly.
Comp - More skilled Joel Eriksson Ek. |
32 | | | | With the level of prospects the Ducks have you can never have enough Charlie Elick's. Big strong and mean. Incredible in front of his own net. Comp - Braden Schneider |