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The True Final Rankings!!!!

The True Final Rankings!!!!

Draft Class: 2024
Created By: Z0ra
Published: Jun. 7 at 10:37 a.m.
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Same order as my last rankings, only difference is that there's added pros, cons, and comparables for all 2nd rounders.

Mock draft will come soon.
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the San Jose Sharks-Player Type: Sniper Pros: Goal-Scoring, Passing, Skating, 200-ft Game Cons: Defensive Consistency Comparable: Sidney Crosby
2Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Skating, Size, Passing, Stick Checking Cons: Decision Making Comparable: Charlie McAvoy
3Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Playmaking, Skating, 200-ft Game, Effort Cons: Injury Concerns Comparable: Nikolaj Ehlers
4Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Vision, Skating, Shot, Stick Checking Cons: Physicality Comparable: Adam Fox
5Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Shot, Size, Physicality, Defensive Smarts Cons: Offensive Smarts Comparable: Noah Hanifin
6Logo of the Utah Hockey Club-Player Type: Two-Way Winger Pros: Defensive Consistency, Skating, One-Timer, Effort Cons: Size Comparable: Brad Marchand
7Logo of the Ottawa Senators-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Defensive Consistency, Skating, Size, Wrist Shot Cons: Puck Skills Comparable: Zdeno Chara
8Logo of the Seattle Kraken-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Two-Way Game, Size, Physicality, Shot Cons: Discipline Comparable: Travis Konecny
9Logo of the Calgary Flames-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Two-Way Game, Size, Skating, Shot Cons: Puck Skills, Injury Concerns Comparable: Roope Hintz
10Logo of the New Jersey Devils-Player Type: Sniper Pros: Goal-Scoring, Physicality, Size, Maturity Cons: Skating, Defensive Consistency Comparable: Chris Kreider
11Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Creativity, Skating, 200-ft Game, Consistency Cons: Size, Strength Comparable: Marco Rossi
12Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Creativity, Skating, 200-ft Game, Defensive Awareness Cons: Physicality, Consistency Comparable: Artturi Lehkonen
13Logo of the Minnesota Wild-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Effort, Skating, Skill, Poise Cons: Defense, Strength Comparable: Matt Boldy
14Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the Pittsburgh PenguinsPlayer Type: Sniper Pros: Goal-Scoring, Hockey IQ, Speed, Vision Cons: Team Play, Maturity Comparable: Patrik Laine
15Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-Player Type: Sniper Pros: Goal-Scoring, Playmaking, 200-ft Game, Skating Cons: Defense, Maturity Comparable: Jack Hughes
16Logo of the St. Louis Blues-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Shot, Size, 200-ft Game, Skating Cons: Defense, Consistency Comparable: Pierre-Luc Dubois
17Logo of the Washington Capitals-Player Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Shot, Puck Handling, Skating, Offensive Consistency Cons: Defensive Effort Comparable: Zach Werenski
18Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the New York IslandersPlayer Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Defensive Consistency, Skating, Size, Shot Cons: Raw Offense, Power Play Comparable: Adam Larsson
19Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-Player Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Skating, Defensive Smarts, Size, Shot Cons: Injury Concerns, Consistency Comparable: Brett Kulak
20Logo of the New York IslandersLogo of the Tampa Bay LightningPlayer Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Offensive Consistency, Size, Shot, Physicality Cons: Skating, Defensive Effort Comparable: Rasmus Ristolainen
21Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Size, Playmaking, Forecheck, Shot Cons: Defensive Effort, Skating Comparable: Juraj Slafkovsky
22Logo of the Nashville Predators-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Size, Skating, Hockey IQ, Physicality Cons: Discipline, Selfish with the Puck Comparable: Ivan Barbashev
23Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Player Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: Vision, Skating, Effort, Energy Cons: Shot Power, Strength Comparable: Nick Suzuki
24Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-Player Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: Skating, Vision, Defensive Consistency, Playmaking Cons: Selfish with the Puck, Offensive Consistency Comparable: Phillip Danault
25Logo of the Ottawa SenatorsLogo of the Boston BruinsPlayer Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: Puck Skills, Hockey IQ, Size, Maturity Cons: Skating, Consistency Comparable: Anze Kopitar
26Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Winnipeg JetsPlayer Type: Playmaker Pros: Passing, Skating, Physicality, Leadership Cons: Raw Talent Comparable: Matt Duchene
27Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Puck Skills, Vision, Skating, Hockey IQ Cons: Defensive Consistency, Shot Variety Comparable: Jack Eichel
28Logo of the Calgary FlamesLogo of the Vancouver CanucksPlayer Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: Shot, Size, Skating, Defensive IQ Cons: Puck Control, Consistency Comparable: Jesse Puljujarvi
29Logo of the Dallas Stars-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Physicality, Size, Skating, Shot Cons: Offensive Upside, Vision Comparable: Jacob Trouba
30Logo of the New York Rangers-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Defensive Consistency, Size, Skating, Puck Movement Cons: Shot Power, Physicality Comparable: Pavel Mintyukov
31Logo of the Philadelphia FlyersLogo of the Florida PanthersPlayer Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Puck Skills, Size, Skating Cons: Offensive Upside Comparable: Dylan DeMelo
32Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Edmonton OilersPlayer Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Skating, Puck Skills, Vision Cons: Size, Defense Comparable: Scott Perunovich
ROUND 2TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
33Logo of the San Jose Sharks-Player Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Shot, Skating, Vision, Puck Handling Cons: Small, Defense Comparable: Lane Hutson
34Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: 200-ft Game, Consistency, Skating, Puck Handling Cons: Shot Frequency, Weak Competition Comparable: JT Miller
35Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Consistency, Hockey IQ, Shot, 200-ft Game Cons: Skating, Shy with the Puck Comparable: Dawson Mercer
36Logo of the Philadelphia FlyersLogo of the Columbus Blue JacketsPlayer Type: Playmaker Pros: Skating, Hockey IQ, Puck Skills, Vision Cons: Consistency, Physicality Comparable: Jordan Kyrou
37Logo of the Winnipeg JetsLogo of the Montreal CanadiensPlayer Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: Skating, Playmaking, Positioning, Hockey IQ Cons: Raw Talent, Size Comparable: Blake Coleman
38Logo of the Utah Hockey Club-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Puck Skills, Passing, Shot, Hockey IQ Cons: Defense, Consistency Comparable: Johnny Gaudreau
39Logo of the Ottawa Senators-Player Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Punishing, Defensive Smarts, Puck Skills, Skating Cons: Offensive Upside, Transitional Play Comparable: Marc-Edouard Vlasic
40Logo of the Seattle Kraken-Player Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Size, Puck Protection, Hockey IQ, Agility Cons: Acceleration, Puck Skills Comparable: Ethan Bear
41Logo of the Calgary Flames-Player Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Size, Defensive Positioning, Skating, Shot Accuracy Cons: Raw Offense, Playmaking Comparable: Brandon Carlo
42Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the New Jersey DevilsPlayer Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Skating, Puck Skills, Hockey IQ, Team Play Cons: Strength, Shot Variety Comparable: Sam Girard
43Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-Player Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Skating, Offensive Smarts, Creativity, Good off the rush Cons: Defensive Upside, Consistency Comparable: Tyson Barrie
44Logo of the Pittsburgh PenguinsLogo of the Philadelphia FlyersPlayer Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Board Battles, Intelligence, Maturity, Puck Distribution Cons: Size, Raw Offense Comparable: Mikey Anderson
45Logo of the Minnesota Wild-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Puck Control, Physicality, Skating, Size Cons: Overager, Selfish with the Puck Comparable: Nikita Zadorov
46Logo of the Pittsburgh Penguins-Player Type: Offensive Defenseman Pros: Decision Making, Skating, Hockey IQ, Puck Handling Cons: Defensive Upside, Size Comparable: Adam Boqvist
47Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Size, Shot, Skill, Consistency Cons: Weak Competition, Physicality Comparable: Nick Bjugstad
48Logo of the St. Louis Blues-Player Type: Power Forward Pros: Goal-Scoring, Skating, Strength, Effort Cons: Lack of Passing, Weak Competition Comparable: Adam Henrique
49Logo of the Utah Hockey ClubLogo of the Washington CapitalsPlayer Type: Playmaker Pros: Creativity, Skating, Transitional Play, Size Cons: Defensive Consistency, Weak Shot Comparable: David Backes
50Logo of the Chicago BlackhawksLogo of the New York IslandersPlayer Type: Playmaker Pros: Vision, Hockey IQ, Skating, Forechecking Cons: Weak Shot, Small Comparable: Chandler Stephenson
51Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Skating, Hockey Sense, Adapting to the Pace Cons: Size, Consistency Comparable: Derek Plante
52Logo of the Washington CapitalsLogo of the Vegas Golden KnightsPlayer Type: Power Forward Pros: Vision, Shot, Strength, Playmaking Cons: Skating, Effort Comparable: Kirby Dach
53Logo of the Nashville PredatorsLogo of the Tampa Bay LightningPlayer Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: Skating, Hockey Sense, Puck Handling, Hockey IQ Cons: Physicality, Needs to Bulk Up Comparable: Anthony Cirelli
54Logo of the New York IslandersLogo of the Los Angeles KingsPlayer Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Transitional Play, Skating, Awareness, Poise Cons: Raw Tools, Needs to Bulk Up Comparable: Devon Toews
55Logo of the Nashville Predators-Player Type: Two-Way Defenseman Pros: Vision, Skating, Playmaking, Effort Cons: Awareness, 1 on 1 Defensive Battles Comparable: Brenden Dillon
56Logo of the St. Louis BluesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsPlayer Type: Defensive Defenseman Pros: Size, Rangy, Skating, Gap Control Cons: Raw Decision Making Comparable: Jaccob Slavin
57Logo of the Montreal CanadiensLogo of the Colorado AvalanchePlayer Type: Sniper Pros: Skating, Shot, Offensive Awareness, Forechecking Cons: Compete Level, Defensive Awareness Comparable: Mike Hoffman
58Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Boston BruinsPlayer Type: Power Forward Pros: Puck Skills, Shot, Forechecking, Vision Cons: Skating, Hockey Sense Comparable: Tyler Johnson
59Logo of the Nashville PredatorsLogo of the Winnipeg JetsPlayer Type: Power Forward Pros: Strength, Forechecking, Puck Handling, Shot Cons: Transitional Play, Adapt to Pace Comparable: Fabian Zetterlund
60Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes-
Ilya Protas
Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Calmness, Size Utilization, Consistency, Puck Protection Cons: Skating, Defense Comparable: Alexsei Protas
61Logo of the New York IslandersLogo of the Vancouver Canucks
Ilya Nabokov
Player Type: Hybrid Goalie Pros: Athleticism, Positioning, Fast Hands, Effort Cons: Overager, Net Coverage, Vertical Movement Comparable: Semyon Varlamov
62Logo of the Calgary FlamesLogo of the Dallas StarsPlayer Type: Two-Way Forward Pros: 1 on 1 Battles, Forechecking, Speed, Effort Cons: Weak Competition, Raw Talent Comparable: Luca Del Bel Belluz
63Logo of the Seattle KrakenLogo of the New York RangersPlayer Type: Sniper Pros: Puck Handling, Shot, Skating, Positioning Cons: Physicality, Hockey Sense Comparable: Alex DeBrincat
64Logo of the Edmonton Oilers-Player Type: Playmaker Pros: Hockey IQ, Vision, Power Play, Shot Accuracy Cons: Skating, Transitional Play Comparable: Cole Perfetti
65Logo of the Utah Hockey ClubLogo of the Florida PanthersPlayer Type: Playmaker Pros: Hockey IQ, Vision, Backcheck, Shot Cons: Physicality, Consistency Comparable: Matty Beniers
Jun. 7 at 10:49 a.m.
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Great work, few comps I heard as well were
Levshunov - Phaneuf
Celebrini - Lecavalier
Iginla - Guetzel
Sennecke - Spezza
Eiserman - Sharp
Nygard - Nyquist
Stiga - Parise
Jun. 7 at 10:51 a.m.
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You really think the Blues will let all those top defensemen fall past them to draft another winger in Chernyshov? I can't see it...I do like your 2nd rounders for them..I'm higher on Mustard than a lot of people and Skahan at 56 would be a good pick but with 4 top defensemen to pick from (which I don't see happening either) I can't see them taking Chernyshov at 16 he's not THAT good....
Jun. 7 at 10:54 a.m.
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You really think the Blues will let all those top defensemen fall past them to draft another winger in Chernyshov? I can't see it...I do like your 2nd rounders for them..I'm higher on Mustard than a lot of people and Skahan at 56 would be a good pick but with 4 top defensemen to pick from (which I don't see happening either) I can't see them taking Chernyshov at 16 he's not THAT good....


This is actually NOT a mock, just rankings! But I agree with all your points, Blues are 100% taking a D, at least 3 in the first two rounds.
Jun. 7 at 10:55 a.m.
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Quoting: Devs17
Great work, few comps I heard as well were
Levshunov - Phaneuf
Celebrini - Lecavalier
Iginla - Guetzel
Sennecke - Spezza
Eiserman - Sharp
Nygard - Nyquist
Stiga - Parise


Those are really good comps, but I normally tend to stick with current NHLers, unless I can't think of anyone. Example: Max Plante
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This is actually NOT a mock, just rankings! But I agree with all your points, Blues are 100% taking a D, at least 3 in the first two rounds.


Ahh my bad..
Jun. 7 at 11:25 a.m.
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Stiga at 6 is so based I love it. Good work man!
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Stiga at 6 is so based I love it. Good work man!


He's CRIMINALLY underrated. No flaws in his game apart from using his size. And yeah he's basically Brad Marchand.
Jun. 7 at 12:50 p.m.
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When do we get your final mock?

Love the rankings but I want to see exactly how this will all play out in your head.
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Jun. 7 at 12:52 p.m.
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Stian Solberg - comparable Jacob Trouba. I think gms will draft this guy HIGH.
Jun. 7 at 1:00 p.m.
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Part of me thinks you are actually Stiga... Ive never seen someone so high on a 25-42 talent in my life.

In your opinio rank these players if you dont mind... just interested in who you rank where bc ive struggled with this myself

A) Smith (will)
B)Michkov
C) Celebrini
D) Leonard
E) Carlsson
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Jun. 7 at 1:22 p.m.
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Part of me thinks you are actually Stiga... Ive never seen someone so high on a 25-42 talent in my life.

In your opinio rank these players if you dont mind... just interested in who you rank where bc ive struggled with this myself

A) Smith (will)
B)Michkov
C) Celebrini
D) Leonard
E) Carlsson


A. Michkov
B. Carlsson
C. Celebrini
D. Smith
E. Leonard

EDIT: With Stiga there are absolutely zero holes in his game apart from his size, which shouldn't matter anymore given the success of Caufield, DeBrincat, and Benson. The reason why Stiga is so low is because he wasn't heavily scouted until the U18s were over. Outside Hagens, Stiga was USA's best player. I even love his defensive game and skating, two things I value a lot while ranking players. Size is the thing I value the least.
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Jun. 7 at 1:25 p.m.
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Quoting: pavelisgoat
Stian Solberg - comparable Jacob Trouba. I think gms will draft this guy HIGH.


I could see a team reaching for team, like the Blues or the Maple Leafs.
Jun. 7 at 1:26 p.m.
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When do we get your final mock?

Love the rankings but I want to see exactly how this will all play out in your head.


It will actually come very soon, possibly Sunday. I am doing two versions: 1 no trade mock and 1 mock with trades.
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Jun. 7 at 1:29 p.m.
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love that you deviate from a lot of public consensus. that's how a hockey nerd ranks. we all know the public consensus of who should where will look terrible as it ages. kudos to Stiga ranked 6th, Yakemchuk ranked 20th, and Beaudoin ranked 52nd. Don't be afraid to call your shot!
Jun. 7 at 1:40 p.m.
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love that you deviate from a lot of public consensus. that's how a hockey nerd ranks. we all know the public consensus of who should where will look terrible as it ages. kudos to Stiga ranked 6th, Yakemchuk ranked 20th, and Beaudoin ranked 52nd. Don't be afraid to call your shot!


Thank you. I don't really pay attention to any insiders except Corey Pronman after he was the only one that had Wright going to Seattle before draft day.
Jun. 7 at 1:51 p.m.
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Thank you. I don't really pay attention to any insiders except Corey Pronman after he was the only one that had Wright going to Seattle before draft day.


how many games are you able to watch for each prospect? or do you watch highlights? curious what your process is.

I'm scouting right now too and watch each guy play at least one game. (i'm prob through about 30 prospects rn). My rankings vary differently than Pronman's or wheeler's and i love that.
Jun. 7 at 2:54 p.m.
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It will actually come very soon, possibly Sunday. I am doing two versions: 1 no trade mock and 1 mock with trades.


I am looking forward to it
 
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