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{coyotes} NHL teams make qualifying offers
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The Philadelphia Flyers made qualifying offers to four players Monday, the last day NHL clubs could issue offers to restricted free agents.
By issuing qualifying offers, teams are given the right of the first refusal or draft-choice compensation should the player sign an offer sheet with another NHL club. Players without an offer will become unrestricted free agents if not signed by noon EDT on Tuesday, the start of free agency.
The Flyers made offers to right winger Jason Akeson, defenseman Erik Gustafsson, defenseman Brandon Manning and left winger Tye McGinn.
Akeson, 23, appeared in all seven games for the Flyers-New York Rangers series in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, posting two goals and three points.
Gustafsson, 25, appeared in 31 regular-season games for the Flyers last season, recording 10 points and adding one goal in two Stanley Cup playoff games.
Manning, 23, led the AHL Adirondack defense in scoring with 23 assists and 31 points in 73 games while also tying for the team lead with 231 penalty minutes.
McGinn, 23, appeared in 18 games last season with the Flyers, posting four goals and five points.
Other NHL teams also announced their qualifying offers -- or non-offers -- issued Monday:
--Columbus Blue Jackets: The Jackets extended a qualifying offer to leading scorer center Ryan Johansen. He led the Blue Jackets with 33 goals and 63 points in 82 games in 2013-14.
Also receiving offers were forwards Corey Tropp, Matt Frattin, Sean Collins and Dana Tyrell and defensemen David Savard, Tim Erixon, Cody Goloubef and Will Weber.
Forwards Oliver Gabriel and Jake Hansen and defenseman Anton Blomqvist did not receiving qualifying offers.
--Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes extended qualifying offers to restricted free agent forwards Brandon McMillan and Jordan Szwarz.
Szwarz, a 2009 fourth-round pick, made his NHL debut in 2013-14 and had three goals in 26 games. McMillan had two goals and four assists in 22 games.
--Dallas Stars: The Stars announced that they extended qualifying offers to five restricted free agents, among them center Cody Eakin, who was fourth on the team in the regular season with 16 goals and 35 points, and left winger Antoine Roussel, who had 14 goals, 29 points and a team-leading 209 penalty minutes.
Also receiving offers were center Scott Glennie and defensemen Brenden Dillon and Cameron Gaunce.
Defensemen Ryan Button and Hubert Labrie, centers Dustin Jeffrey and Tristan King and right winger Austin Smith did not get qualifying offers.
--Washington Capitals: The Capitals issued qualifying offers to four restricted free agents, including goaltender Edward Pasquale, who was acquired from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
Also receiving offers were center Michael Latta and defensemen Nate Schmidt and Cameron Schilling.
--Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres extended qualifying offers to five players -- forwards Marcus Foligno, Tyler Ennis and Luke Adam, defenseman Chad Ruhwedel and goaltender Matt Hackett.
Not receiving offers were defenseman Jamie McBain and goaltender Connor Knapp.
--Tampa Bay Lightning: The Lightning made qualifying offers to forwards Brett Connolly, Richard Panik, Cody Kunyk and Philippe Paradis and defensemen Dmitry Korobov and Andrej Sustr.
Tampa Bay did not make offers to goaltender Anders Lindback, forward Geoff Walker, and defensemen Keith Aulie and Charles Landry.
--Minnesota Wild: The Wild made qualifying offers to five restricted free agents: forwards Nino Niederreiter, Jason Zucker and Justin Fontaine, goalie Darcy Kuemper and defenseman Jonathon Blum.
Not receiving offers were defensemen Josh Caron and Tyler Cuma and forward Kristopher Foucault.
--Florida Panthers: The Panthers extended qualifying offers to seven players, including defensemen Erik Gudbranson and Dmitry Kulikov.
Also receiving offers were defenseman Dylan Olsen and forwards Brandon Pirri, Jimmy Hayes, Ryan Martindale and Garrett Wilson.
--St. Louis Blues: The Blues made qualifying offers to forwards Jaden Schwartz, Vladimir Sobotka, Sergey Andronov and Sebastian Wannstrom as well as defenseman David Shields.
--Calgary Flames: The Flames made qualifying offers to goalie Joni Ortio, defensemen Mark Cundari and Chad Billins and forwards Lance Bouma, Joe Colborne and Ben Hanowski.
Center Paul Byron, left winger TJ Galiardi, right winger David Eddy, defenseman James Martin and goalie Olivier Roy did not receive qualifying offers.
--Nashville Predators: The Predators did not extend a qualifying offer to defenseman Michael Del Zotto, acquired from the New York Rangers on Jan. 22 for veteran defenseman Kevin Klein.
Nashville also did not extend offers to defenseman Charles-Olivier Roussel and center Joonas Rask.
--Winnipeg Jets: The Jets extended qualifying offers to forwards John Albert, Carl Klingberg, Eric O'Dell and Patrice Cormier, defenseman Ben Chiarot and goalie Michael Hutchinson.
--Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes extended qualifying offers to forwards Jiri Tlusty, Zach Boychuk, Greg Nemisz, Justin Shugg and Jared Staal and defensemen Michal Jordan and Rasmus Rissanen.
--San Jose Sharks: The Sharks extended qualifying offers to forwards Tommy Wingels and James Sheppard, defensemen Jason Demers, Matt Tennyson and Taylor Doherty and goalie Harri Sateri.
The Sharks did not tender offers to forwards Brodie Reid, Sebastian Stalberg and Marek Viedensky and defensemen Sena Acolatse, Adam Comrie and Nick Petrecki.
--Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers extended qualifying offers to forwards Luke Gazdic, Curtis Hamilton, Roman Horak, Andrew Miller and Tyler Pitlick, goalie Richard Bachman and defensemen Philip Larsen, Jeff Petry and Justin Schultz.
--Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings extended qualifying offers to seven restricted free agents, according to multiple media outlets -- defensemen Danny DeKeyser and Adam Almquist; center Riley Sheahan, Landon Ferraro and Andrej Nestrasil; left winger Tomas Tatar and right winger Mitch Callahan.
Reportedly not receiving qualifying offers were center Cory Emmerton, right wingers Trevor Parkes and Willie Coetzee and defensemen Gleason Fournier and Max Nicastro.
--New York Islanders: Newsday reported the Islanders issued qualifying offers to eight restricted free agents, including defenseman Calvin de Haan, center Casey Cizikas and center Anders Lee.
Defenseman Matt Donovan and Aaron Ness, goaltenders Kevin Poulin and Anders Nilsson and left winger Brett Gallant also reportedly received qualifying offers.
The newspaper reported left winger Joe Diamond, defenseman Marc Cantin and center Matt Mangene did not receive offers.
--Pittsburgh Penguins: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the Penguins gave qualifying offers to six restricted free agents, including center Brandon Sutter and defenseman Simon Despres.
Also reportedly receiving offers were center Nick Spaling, acquired from the Nashville Predators during the 2014 draft; center Jayson Megna, right winger Bobby Farnham and defenseman Philip Samuelsson.
--Los Angeles Kings: The Los Angeles Times reported the Kings extended qualifying offers to restricted free agent forwards Andy Andreoff and Dwight King, goalie Jean-Francois Berube and defenseman Brayden McNabb.
The Kings reportedly will not make offers to forwards Steve Quailer, Jonathan Parker and James Livingston.
--Vancouver Canucks: TSN reported the Canucks will not give forwards Jordan Schroeder and Zac Dalpe qualifying offers.
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{coyotes} Blue Jackets' Johansen gets qualifying offer: report
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One of the top items on the to-do list for Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is getting leading scorer Ryan Johansen to sign a new contract.
Johansen, who led the Blue Jackets with 33 goals and 63 points in 82 games in 2013-14, will become a restricted free agent if not signed by noon ET on Tuesday, the start of free agency.
The Columbus Dispatch reported Monday the Blue Jackets took the first step toward retaining Johansen's rights by extending him a qualifying offer. Doing so allows Columbus to match any offer Johansen accepts from another team.
"If he signs an offer sheet, he signs an offer sheet," Kekalainen told the newspaper June 12. "Our ownership is strong, and as I said before, we would match any offer he could possibly sign. If somebody wants to waste their time and effort on that, that's fine for them. We'd just match it and keep the player."
Also reportedly receiving qualifying offers were forwards Corey Tropp, Sean Collins and Dana Tyrell and defensemen David Savard, Tim Erixon, Cody Goloubef and Will Weber.
The newspaper reported forward Oliver Gabriel and defenseman Anton Blomqvist would not receiving qualifying offers, meaning they would become unrestricted free agents Tuesday.
The Dispatch also reported the Blue Jackets had not yet decided on extending offers to forwards Matt Frattin and Jake Hansen.
Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings extended qualifying offers to seven restricted free agents, according to multiple media outlets.
The Detroit Free Press reported defenseman Danny DeKeyser, center Riley Sheahan and left wing Tomas Tatar all received offers to retain their negotiating rights. MLive.com reported that list also included defenseman Adam Almquist, centers Landon Ferraro and Andrej Nestrasil and right wing Mitch Callahan.
Reportedly not receiving qualifying offers were center Cory Emmerton, right wings Trevor Parkes and Willie Coetzee and defensemen Gleason Fournier and Max Nicastro. The five players would become unrestricted free agents Tuesday.
Dallas Stars: The Stars announced they had extended qualifying offers to five restricted free agents to retain their negotiating rights, among them center Cody Eakin, who was fourth on the team in the regular season with 16 goals and 35 points, and left wing Antoine Roussel, who had 14 goals, 29 points and a team-leading 209 penalty minutes.
Also receiving qualifying offers were center Scott Glennie and defensemen Brenden Dillon and Cameron Gaunce.
Defensemen Ryan Button and Hubert Labrie, centers Dustin Jeffrey and Tristan King and right wing Austin Smith did not get qualifying offers. Those players will become unrestricted free agents Tuesday.
Washington Capitals: The Capitals issued qualifying offers to four restricted free agents, including goaltender Edward Pasquale, who was acquired from the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.
Also receiving offers were center Michael Latta and defensemen Nate Schmidt and Cameron Schilling.
New York Islanders: Newsday reported the Islanders have issued qualifying offers to eight restricted free agents, including defenseman Calvin de Haan, center Casey Cizikas and center Anders Lee.
Defenseman Matt Donovan and Aaron Ness, goaltenders Kevin Poulin and Anders Nilsson and left wing Brett Gallant also reportedly received qualifying offers.
The newspaper reported left wing Joe Diamond, defenseman Marc Cantin and center Matt Mangene did not receive offers and would become unrestricted free agents Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the Penguins have given qualifying offers to six restricted free agents, including center Brandon Sutter and defenseman Simon Despres.
Also reportedly receiving offers were center Nick Spaling, acquired from the Nashville Predators during the 2014 NHL Draft, center Jayson Megna, right wing Bobby Farnham and defenseman Philip Samuelsson.
Buffalo Sabres: Sabres general manager Tim Murray said Monday the team has extended qualifying offers to five restricted free agents: forwards Marcus Foligno, Tyler Ennis and Luke Adam, defenseman Chad Ruhwedel and goaltender Matt Hackett.
Murray said he was unsure if forward Cory Conacher would receive an offer to retain his rights. The 24-year-old had three goals and six points in 19 games after being claimed on waivers from the Ottawa Senators.
Not receiving offers were defenseman Jamie McBain and goaltender Connor Knapp, making them unrestricted free agents beginning Tuesday.
Tampa Bay Lightning: The Tampa Bay Times reported the Lightning have made qualifying offers to forwards Brett Connolly and Richard Panik. As previously reported, the Lightning will not make a qualifying offer to goaltender Anders Lindback, allowing him to become a free agent.
Arizona Coyotes: The Arizona Republic reported the Coyotes have extended qualifying offers to restricted free-agent forwards Brandon McMillan and Jordan Szwarz.
Szwarz, a 2009 fourth-round pick (No. 97), made his NHL debut in 2013-14 and had three goals in 26 games. McMillan had two goals and four assists in 22 games.
Los Angeles Kings: The Los Angeles Times reported that the Kings have extended qualifying offers to restricted free-agent forwards Andy Andreoff and Dwight King, goalie Jean-Francois Berube and defenseman Brayden McNabb.
King, 24, has 24 goals and 30 assists in 157 games with Los Angeles.
The Kings reportedly will not make offers to forwards Steve Qualier, Jonathan Parker and James Livingston, who will become unrestricted free agents Tuesday.
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Sunday, 29 June 2014
{coyotes} Lightning trade three forwards, get draft picks
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The Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday traded three forwards from their roster and acquired three later-round picks in the 2015 NHL Draft.
First, the Lightning traded right wing Teddy Purcell to the Edmonton Oilers for center Sam Gagner.
Tampa Bay then traded Gagner and right wing B.J. Crombeen to the Arizona Coyotes for a sixth-round pick. Later, the Lightning traded center Nate Thompson to the Anaheim Ducks for a fourth-round and a seventh-round pick.
The moves give Tampa Bay some room under the $69 million NHL salary cap with free agency to begin Tuesday.
Purcell, 28, had 12 goals and 30 assists in 82 games last season. The undrafted free agent has missed three games in the past four seasons and has two years remaining on a contract with an annual $4.5 million salary-cap charge, according to CapGeek.com. Gagner has two years remaining at $4.8 million.
Crombeen, 28, had three goals and seven assists in 55 games last season. He had 79 penalty minutes and has 771 in 387 NHL games. He will make $1.15 million this season before becoming an unrestricted free agent, the website states.
Thompson, 29, had nine goals and seven assists in 81 games. He will make $1.6 million in each of the next three seasons, according to CapGeek.
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[cactuswings 3014] Storage & Other News
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{coyotes} NHL team-by-team draft picks
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Who each team took in this weekend's draft in Philadelphia:
Anaheim Ducks
1 (10) Nick Ritchie, LW, Peterborough (OHL).
2 (38) Marcus Pettersson, D, Skelleftea Jr. (Sweden).
2 (55) Brandon Montour, D, Waterloo (USHL).
5 (123) Matthew Berkovitz, D, Ashwaubenon H.S. (Wis.).
7 (205) Ondrej Kase, RW, Chomutov (Czech Republic).
Arizona Coyotes
1 (12) Brendan Perlini, LW, Niagara (OHL).
2 (43) Ryan MacInnis, C, Kitchener (OHL).
2 (58) Christian Dvorak, LW, London (OHL).
3 (87) Anton Karlsson, RW, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden).
4 (117) Michael Bunting, LW, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).
5 (133) Dysin Mayo, D, Edmonton (WHL).
6 (163) David Westlund, D, Brynas Jr. (Sweden).
7 (191) Jared Fiegl, LW, USA U-18 (USHL).
7 (193) Edgars Kulda, LW, Edmonton (WHL).
Boston Bruins
1 (25) David Pastrnak, RW, Sodertalje (Sweden).
2 (56) Ryan Donato, C, Dexter H.S. (Mass.)
4 (116) Danton Heinen, C-LW, Surrey (BCHL).
5 (146) Anders Bjork, LW, USA-18 (USHL).
7 (206) Emil Johansson, D, HV 71 Jr. (Sweden).
Buffalo Sabres
1 (2) Sam Reinhart, C, Kootenay (WHL).
2 (31) Brendan Lemieux, LW, Barrie (OHL).
2 (44) Eric Cornel, C, Peterborough (OHL).
2 (49) Vaclav Karabacek, RW, Gatineau (QMJHL).
3 (61) Jonas Johansson, G, Brynas Jr. (Sweden).
3 (74) Brycen Martin, D, Swift Current (WHL).
5 (121) Maxwell Willman, C, Williston-Northampton H.S. (Mass.)
6 (151) Christopher Brown, C, Cranbrook Kingswood H.S. (Mich.)
7 (181) Victor Olofsson, RW, Modo Jr. (Sweden).
Calgary Flames
1 (4) Sam Bennett, C, Kingston (OHL).
2 (34) Mason McDonald, G, Charlottetown (QMJHL).
2 (54) Hunter Smith, RW, Oshawa (OHL).
3 (64) Brandon Hickey, D, Spruce Grove (AJHL).
6 (175) Adam Ollas Mattsson, D, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden).
7 (184) Austin Carroll, RW, Victoria (WHL).
Carolina Hurricanes
1 (7) Haydn Fleury, D, Red Deer (WHL).
2 (37) Alex Nedeljkovic, G, Plymouth (OHL).
3 (67) Warren Foegele, LW, St. Andrews H.S. (Ont.).
4 (96) Josh Wesley, D, Plymouth (OHL).
4 (97) Lucas Wallmark, C, Sweden Lulea.
5 (127) Clark Bishop, C, Cape Breton (QMJHL).
7 (187) Kyle Jenkins, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).
Chicago Blackhawks
1 (20) Nick Schmaltz, C, Green Bay (USHL).
3 (83) Matheson Iacopelli, RW, Muskegon (USHL).
3 (88) Beau Starrett, C-LW, Pre. South Shore (USPHL).
4 (98) Frederik Olofsson, LW, Chicago (USHL).
5 (141) Luc Snuggerud, D, Eden Prairie (Minn.) H.S.
5 (148) Andreas Soderberg, D, Skelleftea Jr. (Sweden).
6 (178) Dylan Sikura, C, Aurora (OJHL).
6 (179) Ivan Nalimov, G, Ska St. Petersburg 2 (Russia-Jr.)
7 (208) Jack Ramsey, RW, Penticton (BCHL).
Colorado Avalanche
1 (23) Conner Bleackley, C, Red Deer (WHL).
3 (84) Kyle Wood, D, North Bay (OHL).
4 (93) Nicholas Magyar, RW, Kitchener (OHL).
5 (144) Anton Lindholm, D, Skelleftea Jr. (Sweden).
6 (174) Maximilian Pajpach, G, Slovakia U18.
7 (204) Julien Nantel, C-LW, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL).
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 (16) Sonny Milano, LW, USA Under-18 (USHL).
2 (47) Ryan Collins, D, USA U-18 (USHL).
3 (76) Elvis Merzlikins, G, Swiss Lugano.
3 (77) Blake Siebenaler, D, Niagara (OHL).
4 (107) Julien Pelletier, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL).
5 (137) Tyler Bird, RW, Kimball Union H.S. (N.H.).
7 (197) Olivier Leblanc, D, Saint John (QMJHL).
Dallas Stars
1 (14) Julius Honka, D, Swift Current (WHL).
2 (45) Brett Pollock, LW, Edmonton (WHL).
3 (75) Alexander Peters, D, Plymouth (OHL).
4 (105) Michael Prapavessis, D, Toronto Lakeshore (OJHL).
4 (115) Brent Moran, G, Niagara (OHL).
5 (135) Miro Karjalainen, D, Jokerit U18 (Finland).
6 (154) Aaron Haydon, D, Niagara (OHL).
6 (165) John Nyberg, LW, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden).
7 (195) Patrick Sanvido, D, Windsor (OHL).
Detroit Red Wings
1 (15) Dylan Larkin, C, USA Under-18 (USHL).
3 (63) Dominic Turgeon, C, Portland (WHL).
4 (106) Christoffer Ehn, C, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden)
5 (136) Thomas (Chase) Perry, G, Wenatchee (NAHL).
6 (166) Julius Vahatalo, LW, TPS Jr. (Finland).
7 (196) Axel Holmstrom, C, Skelleftea Jr. (Sweden).
7 (201) Alexander Kadeykin, C, Mytischi (Russia).
Edmonton Oilers
1 (3) Leon Draisaitl, C, Prince Albert (WHL).
4 (91) William Lagesson, D, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden).
4 (111) Zachary Nagelvoort, G, Michigan.
5 (130) Liam Coughlin, C-LW, Vernon (BCHL).
6 (153) Tyler Vesel, C, Omaha (USHL).
7 (183) Keven Bouchard, G, Val-D'or (QMJHL).
1 (1) Aaron Ekblad, D, Barrie (OHL).
2 (32) Jayce Hawryluk, C, Brandon (WHL).
3 (65) Juho Lammikko, RW, Assat Jr. (Finland).
4 (92) Joe Wegwerth, RW, USA-18 (USHL).
5 (143) Miguel Fidler, LW, Edina (Minn.) H.S.
7 (182) Hugo Fagerblom, G, Frolunda U18 (Sweden).
Los Angeles Kings
1 (29) Adrian Kempe, LW, Modo (Sweden).
2 (50) Roland McKeown, D, Kingston (OHL).
2 (60) Alex Lintuniemi, D, Ottawa (OHL).
3 (90) Michael Amadio, C, North Bay (OHL).
4 (120) Steven Johnson, D, Omaha (USHL).
5 (150) Alec Dillon, G, Victoria (BCHL).
6 (157) Jake Marchment, C, Belleville (OHL).
6 (180) Matthew Mistele, LW, Plymouth (OHL).
7 (209) Spencer Watson, RW, Kingston (OHL).
7 (210) Jacob Middleton, D, Ottawa (OHL).
Minnesota Wild
1 (18) Alex Tuch, RW, USA Under-18 (USHL).
3 (80) Louis Belpedio, D, USA-18 (USHL).
4 (109) Kaapo Kahkonen, G, Blues Jr. (Finland)
5 (139) Tanner Faith, D, Kootenay (WHL).
6 (160) Pontus Sjalin , D, Ostersunds (Sweden).
6 (167) Chase Lang, C, Calgary (WHL).
6 (169) Reid Duke, C, Lethbridge (WHL).
7 (199) Pavel Jenys, C, Brno (Czech Republic).
Montreal Canadiens
1 (26) Nikita Scherbak, RW, Saskatoon (WHL).
3 (73) Brett Lernout, D, Swift Current (WHL).
5 (125) Nikolas Koberstein, D, Olds (AJHL).
5 (147) Daniel Audette, C, Sherbrooke (QMJHL).
6 (177) Hayden Hawkey, G, Omaha (USHL).
7 (207) Jake Evans, C-RW, St. Michaels (OJHL).
Nashville Predators
1 (11) Kevin Fiala, LW, HV 71 Jr. (Sweden).
2 (42) Vladislav Kamenev, LW, Magnitogorsk 2 (Russia-Jr.).
2 (51) Jack Dougherty, D, USA U-18 (USHL).
3 (62) Justin Kirkland, LW, Kelowna (WHL).
4 (112) Viktor Arvidsson, LW, Skelleftea (Sweden).
5 (132) Joonas Lyytinen, D, Kalpa (Finland).
6 (162) Aaron Irving, D, Edmonton (WHL).
New Jersey Devils
1 (30) John Quenneville, C, Brandon (WHL).
2 (41) Joshua Jacobs, D, Indiana (USHL).
3 (71) Connor Chatham, RW, Plymouth (OHL).
5 (131) Ryan Rehill, D, Kamloops (WHL).
6 (152) Joey Dudek, C, Kimball Union H.S. (N.H.)
6 (161) Brandon Baddock, LW, Edmonton (WHL).
New York Islanders
1 (5) Michael Dal Colle, LW, Oshawa (OHL).
1 (28) Joshua Ho-Sang, C, Windsor (OHL).
3 (78) Ilya Sorokin, G, Novokuznetsk (Russia).
4 (95) Linus Soderstrom, G, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden).
4 (108) Devon Toews, D, Quinnipiac.
6 (155) Kyle Schempp, C, Ferris State.
7 (200) Lukas Sutter, C, Red Deer (WHL).
New York Rangers
2 (59) Brandon Halverson, G, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).
3 (85) Keegan Iverson, C-RW, Portland (WHL).
4 (104) Ryan Mantha, D, Indiana (USHL).
4 (118) Igor Shesterkin, G, Spartak 2 (Russia-Jr.).
5 (122) Richard Nejezchleb, LW, Brandon (WHL).
5 (140) Daniel Walcott, D, Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL).
5 (142) Tyler Nanne, D, Edina (Minn.) H.S.
Ottawa Senators
2 (40) Andreas Englund, D, Djurgarden (Sweden-2).
3 (70) Miles Gendron, D, Rivers Academy H.S. (Mass.).
4 (100) Shane Eiserman, C-LW, Dubuque (USHL).
7 (189) Kelly Summers, D, Carleton Place (CCHL).
7 (190) Francis Perron, LW, Rouyn-Noranda (QMJHL).
Philadelphia Flyers
1 (17) Travis Sanheim, D, Calgary (WHL).
2 (48) Nicolas Aube-Kubel, RW, Val-D'or (QMJHL).
3 (86) Mark Friedman, D, Waterloo (USHL).
5 (138) Oskar Lindblom, LW, Brynas Jr. (Sweden).
6 (168) Radel Fazleev, C, Calgary (WHL).
7 (198) Jesper Pettersson, D, Linkoping (Sweden).
Pittsburgh Penguins
1 (22) Kasperi Kapanen, RW, Kalpa (Finland).
4 (113) Sam Lafferty, C-LW, Deerfield H.S. (Mass.).
5 (145) Anthony Angello, C, Omaha (USHL).
6 (173) Jaden Lindo, RW, Owen Sound (OHL).
7 (203) Jeff Taylor, D, Union (N.Y.).
St. Louis Blues
1 (21) Robert Fabri, C, Guelph (OHL).
2 (33) Ivan Barbashev, C-LW, Moncton (QMJHL).
2 (52) Maxim Letunov, C, Youngstown (USHL).
3 (82) Jake Walman, D, Toronto JC (OJHL).
4 (94) Ville Husso, G, Finland HIFK.
4 (110) Austin Poganski, RW, Tri-City (USHL).
5 (124) Jaedon Descheneau, RW, Kootenay (WHL).
6 (172) Chandler Yakimowicz, RW, London (OHL).
6 (176) Samuel Blais, LW, Victoriaville (QMJHL).
7 (202) Dwyer Tschantz, RW, Indiana (USHL).
San Jose Sharks
1 (27) Nikolay Goldobin, RW, Sarnia (OHL).
2 (46) Julius Bergman, D, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden).
2 (53) Noah Rod, RW, Geneve Jr. (Switzerland).
3 (72) Alex Schoenborn, RW, Portland (WHL).
3 (81) Dylan Sadowy, LW, Saginaw (OHL).
4 (102) Alexis Vanier, D, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL).
5 (149) Rourke Chartier, C, Kelowna (WHL).
6 (171) Kevin Labanc, RW, Barrie (OHL).
Tampa Bay Lightning
1 (19) Anthony Deangelo, D, Sarnia (OHL).
2 (35) Dominik Masin, D, Slavia Jr. (Czech Republic).
2 (57) Johnathan MacLeod, D, USA U-18 (USHL).
3 (79) Brayden Point, C, Moose Jaw (WHL).
4 (119) Ben Thomas, D, Calgary (WHL).
6 (170) Cristiano Digiacinto, LW, Windsor (OHL).
7 (185) Cameron Darcy, C, Cape Breton (QMJHL).
Toronto Maple Leafs
1 (8) William Nylander, C-RW, Modo (Sweden).
3 (68) Rinat Valiev, D, Kootenay (WHL).
4 (103) John Piccinich, RW, Youngstown (USHL).
5 (128) Dakota Joshua, C, Sioux Falls (USHL).
6 (158) Nolan Vesey, LW, Pre. South Shore (USPHL).
7 (188) Pierre Engvall, LW, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden).
Vancouver Canucks
1 (6) Jake Virtanen, RW, Calgary (WHL).
1 (24) Jared McCann, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).
2 (36) Thatcher Demko, G, Boston College.
3 (66) Nikita Tryamkin, D, Yekaterinburg (Russia).
5 (126) Gustav Forsling, D, Linkoping Jr. (Sweden).
6 (156) Kyle Pettit, C, Erie (OHL).
7 (186) Mackenze Stewart, D, Prince Albert (WHL).
Washington Capitals
1 (13) Jakub Vrana, LW-RW, Linkoping (Sweden).
2 (39) Vitek Vanecek, G, Liberec Jr.(Czech Republic).
3 (89) Nathan Walker, LW, Hershey (AHL).
5 (134) Shane Gersich, C-LW, USA-18 (USHL).
6 (159) Steven Spinner, RW, Eden Prairie H.S. (Minn.)
7 (194) Kevin Elgestal, RW, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden).
Winnipeg Jets
1 (9) Nikolaj Ehlers, LW, Halifax (QMJHL).
3 (69) Jack Glover, D, USA-18 (USHL).
4 (99) Chase De Leo, C, Portland (WHL).
4 (101) Nelson Nogier, D, Saskatoon (WHL).
5 (129) Clinston Franklin, LW, Sioux Falls (USHL).
6 (164) Pavel Kraskovsky, C, Yaroslavl 2 (Russia-Jr.).
7 (192) Matt Ustaski, C-LW, Langley (BCHL).
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1. Florida Panthers - D Aaron Ekblad
Big, strong defenseman who covers a lot of ice. Very complete package: high hockey IQ, great size/strength, and a heavy shot. Has a long, powerful stride with both good straight-ahead speed and outstanding lateral agility. Plays with the maturity of a professional and controls the tempo of the game. Excellent positional play. Angles very well and reads the oncoming rush flawlessly. Closes gaps to perfection and is impossible to beat 1-on-1 off the rush. Outstanding footwork allows him to stick with smaller, quicker forwards in coverage down low, and he's easily able to pin and strip them of the puck. Very strong along the boards. Has his head up with the puck at all times. His point shots are low and consistently on the net, creating dangerous rebound opportunities. Strong leadership skills and loads of big game experience already. Key player at World Juniors at age 17.
2. Buffalo Sabres - C Sam Reinhart
Off-the-charts hockey IQ. Sees plays developing that few in the game are capable of recognizing. First line centre potential. Calm demeanor coupled with outstanding puck protection, an ability to corral any pass and slip past contact in traffic set him apart. Extremely imaginative playmaker can thread the needle through the tightest of openings. Overall is barely an average skater, but seems to skate better with the puck on his stick than without. Still makes impressive plays when he should be off balance. Tremendous stickhandling ability - never turns the puck over in a meaningful situation. Puck explodes off his blade on a well-hidden snap shot release. Beats goalies in quite a variety of ways. Never gives up on a play at either end. Has unbelievable knack for stripping opposing players of the puck. On quiet nights still manages to end up with three points on the scoresheet.
3. Edmonton Oilers - C Leon Draisaitl
Huge German center is tenacious in puck pursuit with his relentless forecheck often creating chances for linemates. Started using his heavy snap shot more this season and became a dual threat. Dominates the game down low with outstanding puck protection. Uses big frame to win the puck, pin men along the walls, or drive straight through would-be checkers. Constantly outthinks the opposition and knows where his outlets are at all times. Has learned to use his size to carve out space for himself and effectively separate opponents from the puck. Strong hockey sense in all three zones leads to good positioning. Traditional playmaking center finds teammates with crisp, accurate passes. Intelligent, two-way, classically schooled center. Outshone Reinhart in head-to-head action against Kootenay. Highly competitive nature with a never quit mentality.
4. Calgary Flames - C Sam Bennett
We absolutely love this kid - they type of player you win championships with. An effortless skater with exceptional quickness and
speed. Skilled centerman has an absolutely relentless, and unmatched compete level. Strong on the puck. Plays on the edge with grit. Very elusive - in open ice he's untouchable. Combines skill with a non-stop motor. Exceptional effort on the forecheck creates havoc and turnovers from d-men. Extraordinary desire/determination. Highly skilled with the puck on his stick and difficult to contain in the offensive zone. Tremendous vision and playmaking ability. Has sneaky hard shot with a lightning fast release - comes up with the big goals in big moments. His nasty streak forces defenders to move the puck quicker than they'd
like. Plays dirty, which makes him tough to play against, but also takes a few penalties. Strong personal character and captain material.
5. New York Islanders - LW Michael Dal Colle
A silky smooth and strong winger who goes hard to the net at every opportunity. While frame is a bit light, he handles himself like a 200-pounder with surprising upper body strength. Tough to slow down when he gets a head of steam. Uses long reach to protect the puck well while heading to net. Embraced the responsibility of being a "go-to" guy in Oshawa. Shows outstanding imagination and creativity as a playmaker - threads touch passes through crowds. Wins puck battles along the boards and in front of the net. Has a knack for shaking free in scoring territory at just the right moment, and always has stick on the ice ready for the pass. Has a sniper's release with very soft hands in close. Gains separation easily. Wants to be a difference maker
every time he steps on the ice. Is positionally sound in his own zone.
6. Vancouver Canucks - LW Jake Virtanen
Prototypical pro power winger with the draft's best combination of size, speed, shot, and raw power. A natural sniper whose shot is an absolute laser beam, and he loves to fire it from any anywhere. An explosive straight ahead skater who just torches defenders and plays with swagger. Absolutely loves the physical side of the game - gives and takes big hits and comes back even harder. Tough as nails and a devastating fighter. Impossible to move him off the puck from the circles in. He doesn't have great vision or hockey sense - if he did, we'd be talking about the clear-cut best player in the draft. Holds onto the puck longer than he should. Great at penetrating the middle in offensive zone, uses size to gain space in the slot and knock players off
the puck. A physically imposing open ice hitter – always has opponents looking over their shoulders.
7. Carolina Hurricanes - D Hadyn Fleury
Strong bet to become a shutdown defender in NHL. Outstanding defensive awareness - as advanced as we've seen in his own end over the last few years. Perfectly angles attackers to the outside with precise gap closure. Effortless burst created by strong first few steps and smooth crossovers. Superb positioning - never over-commits and is always between the shooter and the net. Great containment 1-on-1. Outstanding backwards skater. Uses long reach to reel in forwards, adding timely pokechecks to break up plays. Recovers well. Comfort level with the puck continues to increase. Keeps things simple in transition; quick feet allow him to skate the puck out when an outlet fails to present itself. Makes crisp breakouts and great D-to-D passes. Makes proper decisions to extend plays at the offensive end. Generates offense at even strength. Just quietly efficient at both ends.
8. Toronto Maple Leafs - C William Nylander
Exceptionally skilled - the most dynamic offensive talent in the draft. But son of longtime NHLer Michael Nylander has been coddled for years. Sometimes selfish, always a diva, and will give coaches gray hair. Has phenomenal hands and a world of skill; handles the puck as though it were glued to his blade, making ridiculous moves at top speed without a bobble. Glides effortlessly and is exceptionally elusive in tight quarters. While he's a brilliant stickhandler, always looks for the flashiest "Wow!" play instead of the simple, correct one. Superb on the PP where he owns the puck and sets up every play. Seemingly has more time to process the game than anyone else. Can slow play down, control the pace, then explode. Tremendous finishing ability. Terrific playmaker with every pass in the book, plus a few extras. Often seems intent only on showing everyone how skilled he is.
9. Winnipeg Jets - LW Nikolaj Ehlers
Gamebreaking offensive talent is possibly the most dangerous player in the draft from the blue line in. Explosive, elite skater with blazing speed and a separation gear at the top end, plus elusive east-west agility. His speed forces defenders to back in off the blue line, and he's able to gain the zone easily as d-men simply can't control gaps against him. Controls the puck and makes plays at top gear and uses his agility to weave in and out of tight spaces. Can either finish with a sniper's touch or set up linemates with precise passes. Has a hard, accurate shot with a quick release. Fearless and never afraid to take hits to make plays despite smallish frame. Isn't shy about taking the puck into dangerous areas - doesn't back down in the corners.
Highly competitive. Already has a pro mindset.
10. Anaheim Ducks (from Ottawa Senators) - LW Nick Ritchie
Massive size and strength to match. When he decides to head to the net, he drags multiple defenders on his back. Soft hands in close and a great snap shot. Has great strength through his core and a powerful stride. Not the fastest skater and his first few steps need work, but strong on skates and prefers to take the shortest route to the puck - goes through opponents, not around them. Dangerous and creates offense off the cycle - impossible to separate him from the puck down low. Controls the boards and carries an edge to his game that gives him extra time and space to make plays. Devastating fighter when he drops the mitts. Hits with passion and shows a mean streak. Can drop the leg and drive by defenders to the outside. Inconsistent effort, and his intensity wavers. Will need to improve on his defensive zone responsibilities too, but has unlimited potential.
11. Nashville Predators - RW Kevin Fiala
Beautiful skater with explosive first step, easy acceleration, and separation gear. Forces defenders to back off the blue line. Fabulous quick/soft hands and easily turns even top defenders inside-out, both off the rush and in tight, with spectacular moves at top speed. Highly imaginative and creative playmaker. Supremely dangerous on the PP with extra time and room. Dangerous whenever he has the puck, and is relentless in pursuit when he doesn't. Everything about his skating is sharp - no lazy circles. Wires NHL-caliber shots off the wrong foot and from all angles, catching goalies by surprise. Smartly uses defensemen as screens. Excellent offensive instincts and finishing touch around net. Soft touch on passes off both sides of the blade. Not big, but has good balance and initiates contact - wins puck battles. Struggles maintaining focus and interest defensively and stops moving his feet.
12. Arizona Coyotes - LW Brendan Perlini
Tall, lanky winger with soft hands had a huge breakout season. Has very good size/speed combination and a hard shot that explodes off his stick. Has quick first steps and then long strides - wins races for loose pucks. Has good hockey sense in all three zones. Breaks out well off the sideboards in his own end. Is always involved and around the puck. Uses long reach on an effective forecheck. Uses strength to work the boards and corners, and protects the puck well while cycling down low, but we'd like to see more abrasiveness to open up more room and time for him to handle the puck. Moves the puck quite well and distributes as well as he scores - good vision. Produced offensively despite having very little support around him. Could be moved to center with his size and passing skill. Defensive zone play needs work.
13. Washington Capitals - LW/RW Jakub Vrana
Draft wild-card had up-and-down season, finishing on a strong note at World U-18s, which was very important for his sagging stock. Highly talented Czech has been playing in Sweden the past 2+ seasons to advance his development. Outstanding skater with a smooth stride and strong acceleration. Shows great short area burst. Creative dynamo is a flashy, puck possession type. Loves to draw defenders to him before dishing imaginative set-ups. Very agile and beats defenders 1-on-1 off the rush routinely with a variety of slick moves he can make at top speed. A natural sniper with soft, quick hands - instinctive in the offensive zone with a very accurate shot and lightning fast release. But goes long stretches where he looks uninterested. Defensive zone positioning and coverage is lacking.
Elite offensive talent - far and away the best PP quarterback out west this season. Outstanding distributor and decision-maker on the PP, where he dances past the high defender to drop down into slot and let dangerous snap shots go. Combines offensive flash with a quietly steady defensive game. Will need to add bulk to play at the next level, but his quick adaptation to smaller ice is hard to ignore. Uses quick feet to reach pucks first and elude forechecking pressure, then makes quick decisions once he secures it. Not afraid to step up and make well-timed open ice hits. Great compete level down low in own end - never fazed by heavy contact in puck battles. Absorbs hits to ensure puck gets up to wingers. Calm demeanour; never gets rattled at either end of ice. Plays with head on a swivel and is great at navigating traffic.
15. Detroit Red Wings - C Dylan Larkin
Shifty with excellent east/west moves and lateral agility - tough to contain. Needs very little time or space to get shots away from the slot, even off balance or on passes in his skates. Kicks passes from his skates up to stick blade in one motion without slowing. Very active running the PP from both the half-boards and down low - makes great cross-crease set ups. Edges well and is smooth out of his breaks with quick, slashing change of direction. Great on the rush, utilizing dynamic puck skill and change of pace. At his best driving aggressively into lanes - not big, but fearlessly bulls his way through checkers to storm the net. Absolutely loves the game; great desire and plays every shift as if it were his last. Determined battler in traffic. Dangerous in open ice and impossible to corral 1-on-1. Terrific stickhandler buys time for linemates to get open, and shows deft passing skills.
16. Columbus Blue Jackets - LW Sonny Milano
Creative, playmaking winger is a natural sniper. Shows great patience to wait out goalies around the crease, and great hands to roof backhanders from in tight. Has exceptionally loose wrists for dynamic stickhandling. Amazing puck control - almost looks like he's playing shinny on a pond, and is never afraid to try new moves most forwards can't even envision. Makes all his terrific moves at top-end speed. Really fast and shifty, and seems to get even faster with the puck on his blade. Elusive in tight space. Propels the offence and is a catalyst on any line; gains instant chemistry with any linemates. Has grown several inches in the last 15 months and can now take hits and continue moving forward. Has really worked on rounding out his game and is responsible in own end, and a dangerous penalty killer due to his anticipation and quick stick.
17. Philadelphia Flyers - D Travis Sanheim
First-year defender came out of left field, and we kept coming away more impressed each time we saw him. Love the way his game continues to blossom, and the rapid development has been staggering. At 6-3, 190, he skates and moves extremely well. He'll turn and chase dump-ins to the corner, then quickly turns play back the other way in transition, even leading the break. Very light on his edges with four-way mobility, and not shy about handling and skating with the puck. Puck movement gets quicker and better all the time. Everything he does is crisp - no hesitation moving up into rushes and forcing the play. Distributes well and also has a cannon shot we wish he'd use more often. Pinches aggressively and intelligently at offensive blue line. Size and defensive awareness could make him one of the best of this WHL class
18. Minnesota Wild - LW Alex Tuch
Imposing physical specimen is gargantuan sized and has much more puck skill and offensive imagination than he gets credit for. Hard-driving winger has a great release and gets great wrist snap on a really heavy shot. Mountainous man-child is an absolute load to try to move off the puck. Uses wide body and long reach to protect it, and can drag defenders on his back to the net. Makes power moves off the sidewalls and out of corners and takes it straight to net. Also shows pretty fair vision and some creative set-ups as well. Sells out his body along defensive wall to clear the zone. Still a bit raw and needs to round off his game. We haven't seen him drop the gloves, and he'd be more intimidating if he played with some temper. If those aspects develop, could be the quintessential pro power winger.
19. Tampa Bay Lightning - D Anthony DeAngelo
Talk about generating buzz! Wow! Creates a lot of excitement with his terrific puck skills and offensive instincts. But unfortunately,just as much of that buzz centers on the attitude and his, shall we say, less than ideal concept of what a good teammate should be. He's a dynamic game-breaker from the blue line with exceptional puck skills. Has no panic in his game. Has his head up at all times scanning for plays. Sees the ice extremely well. His outlets are crisp tape-to-tape. Tremendous on the PP, where he can act as either QB or triggerman. Gains the zone with ease, walks the line to create shooting/passing lanes, and can fire bullets or make creative slap-passes. Has to learn when to dump puck in - makes costly turnovers trying to force plays.
20. Chicago Blackhawks (from San Jose Sharks) - C Nick Schmaltz
Ultra-skilled center with magic hands, but no work ethic. Numerous viewings left us both dazzled and incredibly annoyed at the same time. One shift he's a wizard, creating out of nothing and darting in and out of traffic like "The Matrix." The next shift (or frequently the next dozen shifts), we see the long exaggerated strides, the disengaged body language, and the apathetic play suggesting he doesn't even want to be there. Shows tremendous playmaking skills with beautiful set-up feeds and excellent vision. Finishes chances almost casually with perfectly placed shots. But what we find most interesting is he seems to compile most of his points in wide open affairs with little checking or structure. In gritty, tight checking contests, he's often M.I.A.
21. St. Louis Blues - C Robby Fabbri
Small body, huge compete level. Highly intelligent with a terrific understanding of different game situations. Reads and reacts extremely well and is outstanding at improvising on the spot. Sees the ice exceptionally well. Excellent playmaker with a soft passing touch. Constantly keeps his feet in motion. Outstanding edge control maximizes lateral skating with great push off from any angle. Terrific skater has great short area burst and several gears - forces opposing d-men into less than ideal situations. Not afraid to get physically involved despite small stature. Forechecks relentlessly, creating numerous scoring chances and generally making life miserable for opposing D-men. Has a heavy shot that surprises. Wins many puck battles against larger opponents through sheer desire and determination. Backchecks as hard as he forechecks. Absolutely loves the game.
22. Pittsburgh Penguins - RW Kasperi Kapanen
Son of former NHLer Sami Kapanen is fast and aggressive on the forecheck - creates problems for d-men by getting on them early around the corners. Can unleash powerful 1-timers from any angle. Dynamic skills/hands and great speed make him dangerous going wide off the rush. Protects the puck well in corners. Sharp cuts and change of direction in tight spaces make him highly elusive - a real challenge to contain. Has some vision, but more scorer than playmaker - doesn't give up the puck at times when others are in better scoring position. Shows no physical presence, and in internatonal play against physical clubs has repeatedly come up small. He's an exciting kid with gamebreaking skills, but inconsistency combined with lackluster showings internationally leave unanswered questions. Effort level wavers from shift-to-shift, and he'll go long stretches where you never notice him.
23. Colorado Avalanche - C Conner Bleackley
Coach Brent Sutter has impacted his game in a very positive way. Was an early bloomer physically, but no longer takes things for granted with strong work dominating battles along the sideboards and in scrums out front. In a complete turn-around from last year, he now constantly outworks opponents, and keeping involved in the play has also helped his consistency from shift-to-shift. Character player and team captain now leads by example. Stands out on the PP where he finds open ice and capitalizes with hard, accurate snapshots. His release is less certain in traffic; needs to carve out space in the slot and get it away quicker. Good stickhandler takes the puck right into high traffic and controls it well. Attacks the slot aggressively and gets to net with defenders draped all over him. Makes good pass/shoot decisions, but lacks great offensive instincts - tends to get lost on certain plays.
24. Vancouver Canucks (from Anaheim Ducks) - C Jared McCann
Smooth playmaking center with a long, strong stride and good acceleration - fluid skater. Handles the puck well at full speed and makes accurate tape-to-tape passes. Shows excellent touch on short area passes. Creates chances with intelligent, imaginative passes off both sides of the blade. Sees the ice and anticipates very well. Great instincts in the offensive zone. Rips wicked wristers and can pick top corners. Well balanced on his skates and not afraid to go into heavy traffic. Protects the puck well and creates off the cycle. Shows great maturity and plays with intensity. Steady effort every game makes him a coach's dream. Needs to add muscle to his 174-pound frame - appeared to tire late in the season. Needs some work on his defensive-zone habits - gets to the right spots defensively but is too quick to transition to offence, leaving his assignment.
25. Boston Bruins - RW David Pastrnak
Shifty with excellent east/west moves and lateral agility - tough to contain. Needs very little time or space to get shots away from the slot, even off balance or on passes in his skates. Kicks passes from his skates up to stick blade in one motion without slowing. Very active running the PP from both the half-boards and down low - makes great cross-crease set ups. Edges well and is smooth out of his breaks with quick, slashing change of direction. Great on the rush, utilizing dynamic puck skill and change of pace. At his best driving aggressively into lanes - not big, but fearlessly bulls his way through checkers to storm the net. Absolutely loves the game; great desire and plays every shift as if it were his last. Determined battler in traffic. Dangerous in open ice and impossible to corral 1-on-1. Terrific stickhandler buys time for linemates to get open, and shows deft passing skills.
26. Montreal Canadiens - RW Nikita Scherbak
Russian emerged out of nowhere and, unlike most countrymen adjusting overseas, deserves full credit for engaging with teammates/coaches. Great skater with a very long stride that eats up ice. Deceptive speed, and once he unravels those long legs he easily gains a step and blows past everyone - has another gear when he needs it. Uses big frame to absorb hits along the boards well. Extremely strong on his stick in the slot - bears down and it's impossible to stop him from getting shot off once he decides to let it go. First to pucks all over the ice. Needs to improve lateral agility and must make concerted effort not to get caught coasting in own zone. Imaginative touch with the puck; perfectly placed passes always have draw weight finding teammates in motion. Confidence with the puck improves in tight situations. Great hand/eye coordination. Deadly from the hash marks in.
27. San Jose Sharks (from Chicago Blackhawks) - RW Nikolay Goldobin
One dimensional winger is pretty with the puck, pretty worth-less without it. An exceptional puckhandler with eye-popping moves. Is a tremendous pure offensive talent. Quick hands and is lighting fast with an extra separation gear. Stickhandles well in tight quarters and makes defenders look silly if they peek at the puck. Has great vision and makes the type of imaginative passes you can't teach, even surprising teammates. A natural goal scorer. Spotty work ethic. Engaged and interested when the puck is on his stick, but tends to dis-appear for long stretches and loses interest away from the puck. Not strong in puck pursuit, either. Prefers to stay away from contact, but will weave in and out of traffic effectively if there's a scoring chance involved. Can be selfish at times. Needs tons of work on his non-ex-istent backchecking and defensive awareness.
28. New York Islanders (via Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers) - C-RW Joshua Ho-Sang
Little speedster is a fiery competitor who is relentless in puck pursuit. Great individual skills. Handles the puck like he's got it on a string. Very quick release on a heavy shot. Glides effortlessly over the ice - great speed and slippery as an eel. Needs to distribute the puck more efficiently - tries to do too much himself. At times lacks effort getting back, but have to credit him for improved play away from the puck and in defensive zone. Very slightly built at 166 pounds, but is a real agitator who is often at the heart of extracurricular activities. Adding 20-25 pounds of muscle would make him more difficult to contain and create space for him to perform his magic. Good anticipation and superb hand/eye coordination - makes tons of neat little tips and dangerous deflections around net, and his quick stick creates turnovers regularly. There's some concern over his "different" personality.
29. Los Angeles Kings - LW Adrian Kempe
One of the youngest players in the draft, and already plays with high intensity. Aggressive pivot had an up-and- down season; didn't perform at his best with juniors, but raised his level in the SHL. Power forward in the making – forceful hitter finishes checks and has scoring ability. Has an absolute rocket shot, but accuracy isn't always there. Good size and has a great frame to grow into. Determined battler all over the ice. Great speed with a terrific initial burst. Skates with a wide stance for balance, and is very shifty and elusive laterally. Dangerous off the rush, but needs to learn to evaluate when to shoot or slip a pass over to linemate. Could show better puckhandling poise - turns it over at offensive blue line trying too many moves. Agitates opponents with persistent chippiness. Carries his stick recklessly high on occasion and draws needless aggression fouls.
30. New Jersey Devils - C John Quenneville
Opportunistic goal scorer pounces on loose pucks from breakdowns in traffic and finishes with hard, accurate snapshots. Quick hands allow him to make plays in traffic and convert passes in tight. Underdeveloped frame conducive to adding lots more muscle. Long stride with a good push and strong crossovers for good lateral mobility. Creates plays in transition. Long reach and great at stripping defenders on the forecheck with proper stick placement and timing. Excellent distributor shows patience in outwaiting opponents while looking for the proper outlet to develop. Works effective give-and-go's by keeping feet in motion following a pass. Hides release point well and never hesitates letting it go in scoring areas. Consistent producer for young team, and elevated his game in playoffs. Might end up as a winger at next level. Can get stuck on the perimeter too often.
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