| 1 |
 Edmonton Oilers
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Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: It's hard to imagine the Oilers passing on draft's most dynamic offensive player | ||
| 2 |
 Boston Bruins (from TOR)
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Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Great attitude matches high skill level |
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| 3 |
 Florida Panthers
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Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL) |
| SKINNY: If offensive skills ever can match his hard-hitting ability, he'll be a huge star for years |
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| 4 |
 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Most skilled defenseman in draft will fill giant blue-line need for Jackets |
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| 5 |
 N.Y. Islanders
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Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL) |
| SKINNY: A Tavares-Connolly forward pairing could be a scary matchup for opposing defensemen |
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| 6 |
 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, rangy center makes Lightning awfully strong up the middle |
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| 7 |
 Carolina Hurricanes
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Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Calm, poised player excels in all phases of the game |
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| 8 |
 Atlanta Thrashers
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Nino Niederreiter, LW, Portland (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Swiss sensation showed he can play against NHL-caliber talent at World Championships | ||
| 9 |
 Minnesota Wild
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Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Dead-eye scorer had 60 goals in 84 regular-season and playoff games | ||
| 10 |
 New York Rangers
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Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Former volleyball star will be spiking opposing forwards for a long time |
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| 11 |
 Dallas Stars
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Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Smooth skater never got to showcase full range of skills on subpar junior team | ||
| 12 |
 Anaheim Ducks
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Emerson Etem, LW, Medicine Hat (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Home-grown sniper from Long Beach will make local fans very happy | ||
| 13 |
 Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)
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Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Scoring a need, but Coyotes can't pass on big, athletic goalie with winning pedigree |
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| 14 |
 St Louis Blues
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Mikael Granlund, C, HIFK Helsinki (Finland) |
| SKINNY: On the small side (5-10, 180), but is relentless in the offensive end |
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| 15 |
Boston Bruins
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Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Time at North Dakota will help him fill out his 6-5 frame |
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| 16 |
 Ottawa Senators
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Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL) |
| SKINNY: An electric offensive talent that had no trouble adjusting to North American game | ||
| 17 |
 Colorado Avalanche
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Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Ignore the stats – Pickard could be a future star | ||
| 18 |
 Nashville Predators
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Austin Watson, F, Peterborough (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Big, smart scorer who's considered one of the best defensive forwards in the OHL | ||
| 19 |
 Los Angeles Kings
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Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novosibirsk (KHL) |
| SKINNY: Excelled in KHL despite being one of that league's youngest players | ||
| 20 |
 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN) |
| SKINNY: It's easy to picture giant high-school center (6-4, 188) developing into power winger | ||
| 21 |
 Detroit Red Wings
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Teemu Pulkkinen, LW, Jokerit (Finland) |
| SKINNY: Ended up-and-down season with sensational World Under-18 Championship (10 goals, 15 points) | ||
| 22 |
Phoenix Coyotes
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John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL) |
| SKINNY: Lethal wrist shot, great wheels; it'll be interesting to see how he does playing with better players | ||
| 23 |
 Buffalo Sabres
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Jonathan Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Future bedrock on the blue line | ||
| 24 |
Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)
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Kirill Kabanov, LW, Moncton (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Draft's biggest wild card – undeniable talent, but maturity is a giant issue |
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| 25 |
 Vancouver Canucks
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Jarred Tinordi, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP) |
| SKINNY: Captain of the U.S. U-18 team will bring a needed physical element |
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| 26 |
 Washington Capitals
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Alexander Petrovic, D, Red Deer (WHL) |
| SKINNY: Big defenseman will provide a level of protection for the Caps' scorers | ||
| 27 |
 Montréal Canadiens
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Stanislav Galiev, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| SKINNY: Russian-born sniper has had two years to hone his dynamic North American skills |
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| 28 |
 San Jose Sharks
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Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA) |
| SKINNY: Big, strong center has proven he can excel against more developed players |
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| 29 |
Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)
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Charlie Coyle, C/RW, South Shore (EJHL) |
| SKINNY: Work ethic won't be an issue: His favorite off-ice activity? Working out |
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| 30 |
 Chicago Blackhawks
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Brock Nelson, C, Warroad (HIGH-MN) |
| SKINNY: Stanley Cup champs opt for big center with excellent blood lines, great scoring touch | ||
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