2010 NHL Draft

[Pink Mist]

Quote: Originally Posted by Nivek

I thought we picked one up in the Giggy deal?

Nope.

I wish, that would be highway robbery then.

[mikko1995]

Here is some more mock drafts from NHL.com.

SHAWN P. ROARKE'S MOCK DRAFT

1	Edmonton Oilers	Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL)
SKINNY: So little separates top two; Edmonton picks the better two-way player

2	Boston Bruins (from TOR)	Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: This pick just keeps getting better for the Bruins, who nab the draft's best offensive player

3	N.Y. Islanders	Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: Could be this year's Drew Doughty and address a franchise's perennial weakness

4	Carolina Hurricanes	Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL)
SKINNY: Supremely skilled blueliner isn't a bad consolation prize in the defensemen derby

5	Florida Panthers	Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA)
SKINNY: Perhaps the second-best playmaker in the draft; can be a Joe Thornton-type player

6	Columbus Blue Jackets	Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL)
SKINNY: Season-long injury woes aside, Connolly is a point-per-game player that has scouts excited

7	Tampa Bay Lightning	Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Excels in both zones; will be a solid second option after Victor Hedman

8	New York Rangers	Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL)
SKINNY: Russian-born center is a capable playmaker with a physical bent

9	Atlanta Thrashers	Vladimir Tarasenko, LW, Novosibirsk (KHL)
SKINNY: Questions remain about bringing him over, but Thrashers can't help but gamble on him

10	Anaheim Ducks	Nino Niederreiter, RW, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: Niederreiter has tools to be first Swiss power forward in the NHL; dominated at WJC

11	Dallas Stars	Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: A hulking defenseman with skill in both ends; will be a later bloomer

12	Minnesota Wild	Emerson Etem, RW, Medicine Hat (WHL)
SKINNY: Minnesota needs goal scoring, so they take best remaining goal-scorer

13	Boston Bruins	Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
SKINNY: The front-line help keeps coming for Boston; should develop even more in NCAA

14	St Louis Blues	Mikael Granlund, F, HIFK (Finland)
SKINNY: Blues' scouting staff, headed by Jarmo Kekalainen, doesn't miss on too many Euro prospects

15	Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)	Austin Watson, RW, Peterborough (OHL)
SKINNY: Too much skill and too much potential to pass on at this spot

16	Montréal Canadiens	Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL)
SKINNY: A minutes-eater, Pysyk is a pass-first defender that can excel in Montreal's system

17	Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)	Kirill Kabanov, LW, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Phoenix has so many high-end young forwards that they can take a gamble here.

18	Ottawa Senators	Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: Playmaker can be at vanguard of Ottawa's next wave of young forwards

19	Detroit Red Wings	John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL)
SKINNY:Wings bet McFarland is better than he showed this season

20	Colorado Avalanche	Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL)
SKINNY: The difference between Pickard and Jack Campbell is razor thin.

21	Los Angeles Kings	Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL)
SKINNY: It's always a bonus when you can get a potential 30-goal scorer this deep in the draft

22	Buffalo Sabres	Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: This American goalie with a winning pedigree could eventually follow Ryan Miller.

23	Nashville Predators	Jonathon Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Merrill is another big, talented blueliner that fits the Poile blueprint.

24	Pittsburgh Penguins	Ryan Spooner, C, Peterborough, (OHL)
SKINNY: Size is an issue, but his skill with the puck is undeniable.

25	Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)	Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY: Positionally sound, with an accurate shot to compliment his big frame.

26	Vancouver Canucks	Ivan Telegin, RW, Saginaw (OHL)
SKINNY: Twice rookie of the month in OHL, he's a point-per-game pivot in first OHL season

27	Phoenix Coyotes	Brock Nelson, C, Warroad (HIGH-MN)
SKINNY: Has a good pedigree, world-class wheels upon which to build

28	Chicago Blackhawks	Quinton Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY: Talent on the wings makes fundamentally sound, creative center a good choice

29	San Jose Sharks	Tyler Toffoli, C, Ottawa (OHL)
SKINNY: Think Joe Thornton could use a young player with a lethal wrister? We do.

30	Washington Capitals	Jarred Tinordi, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Tinordi is a big, stay-at-home defender that can support Washington's attack-first style.

ADAM KIMELMAN'S MOCK DRAFT

1	Edmonton Oilers	Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: Premier scorer in the draft going to team that desperately needs offense

2	Boston Bruins (from TOR)	Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL)
SKINNY: Offensively gifted center plays with a chip on his shoulder

3	N.Y. Islanders	Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL)
SKINNY: Has NHL-ready size (6-3 3/4, 195), and skill-set to match

4	Carolina Hurricanes	Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: Smooth skater with high hockey IQ; could play in NHL next season

5	Florida Panthers	Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Complete player who moves the puck well and is strong in own end

6	Columbus Blue Jackets	Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA)
SKINNY: Talented playmaker stood out against older competition

7	Tampa Bay Lightning	Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL)
SKINNY: A dynamic scorer with great speed and hands

8	New York Rangers	Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novosibirsk (KHL)
SKINNY: Russian forward tied for team lead with 4 goals at WJC

9	Atlanta Thrashers	Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL)
SKINNY: Hip injury slowed him all season, but when healthy has elite-level skill

10	Anaheim Ducks	Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL)
SKINNY: Skill set similar to Scott Niedermayer

11	Dallas Stars	Nino Niederreiter, RW, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: Swiss forward showed he could fill the nets in first North American season

12	Minnesota Wild	Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
SKINNY: Good size and good skating from home-state talent

13	Boston Bruins	Kirill Kabanov, LW, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: You can question his commitment, but not his skills. With two first-round picks, Bruins can gamble

14	St Louis Blues	Mikael Granlund, F, HIFK (Finland)
SKINNY: Has size and skills to be a Saku Koivu clone

15	Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)	Emerson Etem, RW, Medicine Hat (WHL)
SKINNY: Local product grew up a half-hour west of Honda Center

16	Montréal Canadiens	John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL)
SKINNY: Offensive threat developing into dependable two-way player

17	Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)	Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: Best yet to come from big playmaker

18	Ottawa Senators	Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: At 6-foot 4 1/2 and 198 pounds, already has NHL size

19	Detroit Red Wings	Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY:Physical, nasty defenseman unafraid to get dirty

20	Colorado Avalanche	Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: WJC gold medalist adds needed organizational depth

21	Los Angeles Kings	Stanislav Galiev, RW, Saint John (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Talented scorer speaks near-flawless English

22	Buffalo Sabres	Jon Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Highly regarded for skills and smarts

23	Nashville Predators	Austin Watson, F, Peterborough (OHL)
SKINNY: Excellent two-way forward playing center, but future is on the wing

24	Pittsburgh Penguins	Ivan Telegin, RW, Saginaw (OHL)
SKINNY: Russian forward's game translated well in OHL, with 44 points in 51 games

25	Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)	Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL)
SKINNY: Can he be the franchise goalie they've always searched for?

26	Vancouver Canucks	Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL)
SKINNY: Needs some work but 50 goals this season speaks to his talent

27	Phoenix Coyotes	Brock Nelson, C, Warroad (USHS)
SKINNY: North Dakota-bound scorer had 95 points in 31 games this season

28	Chicago Blackhawks	Quinton Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY: With talented wingers, Hawks could use a big, speedy center

29	San Jose Sharks	Ryan Martindale, C, Ottawa (OHL)
SKINNY: Skilled playmaker built similar to Joe Thornton

30	Washington Capitals	Stephen Johns, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Strong, physical blueliner just what Caps need

JEN RAIMONDI'S MOCK DRAFT

1	Edmonton Oilers	Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: He'd make a great tandem with Jordan Eberle; a bonus -- he already has Alberta roots.

2	Boston Bruins (from TOR)	Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL)
SKINNY: Big-time skills; could replace the depth in scoring that left with Phil Kessel.

3	N.Y. Islanders	Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL)
SKINNY: This puck-moving defenseman's potential on and off the ice is just too good to pass up.

4	Carolina Hurricanes	Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: Great patience and calm under pressure; he could step into the NHL right now.

5	Florida Panthers	Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Smooth-skating defenseman could be the long-term replacement for Jay Bouwmeester.

6	Columbus Blue Jackets	Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL)
SKINNY: Despite an injury that saw him play only 16 games, he's the real deal.

7	Tampa Bay Lightning	Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL)
SKINNY: An offensive threat, he has adjusted well to the North American game.

8	New York Rangers	Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novosibirsk (KHL)
SKINNY: Had a good showing at the World Junior Championships; his quick hands have scouts talking.

9	Atlanta Thrashers	Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA)
SKINNY: A playmaker, he held his own against older competition in the NCAA this season.

10	Anaheim Ducks	Emerson Etem, RW, Medicine Hat (WHL)
SKINNY: A California-born prospect drafted by the Ducks? Enough said.

11	Dallas Stars	Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: This mobile blueliner stands almost 6-foot-5, and only looks to get better.

12	Minnesota Wild	John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL)
SKINNY: Didn't have the season many expected, but has a lot of potential.

13	Boston Bruins	Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL)
SKINNY: Logs a lot of minutes in the WHL and has an accurate first pass out of the zone.

14	St Louis Blues	Mikael Granlund, F, HIFK (Finland)
SKINNY: A skilled forward trained by the program that produced Olli Jokinen and Kimmo Timonen.

15	Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)	Nino Niederreiter, RW, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: The last Swiss product they acquired, Jonas Hiller, has been a steal. Why not try for a second?

16	Montréal Canadiens	Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
SKINNY: Minnesota's Mr. Hockey has skill to match his NHL bloodlines -- Uncle Scott played 9 NHL seasons.

17	Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)	Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: He will fit nicely with the organization's young, talented forwards.

18	Ottawa Senators	Kirill Kabanov, LW, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: A product of the same junior program that developed Ilya Kovalchuk.

19	Detroit Red Wings	Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL)
SKINNY:With Jimmy Howard moving into the top spot, they'll need another candidate to challenge him.

20	Colorado Avalanche	Jonathon Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Having added talent at forward in 2009, a big, solid defenseman is the wise choice here.

21	Los Angeles Kings	Austin Watson, RW, Peterborough (OHL)
SKINNY: The Kings could continue their drafting prowess if this skilled forward slips to them.

22	Buffalo Sabres	Brock Nelson, C, Warroad (HIGH-MN)
SKINNY: Known for his skating ability, he might surprise once he plays against tougher competition.

23	Nashville Predators	Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL)
SKINNY: Good work ethic to go along with a 50-goal season makes him hard to pass up.

24	Pittsburgh Penguins	Ryan Martindale, C, Ottawa (OHL)
SKINNY: His playmaking ability could be a big asset moving forward.

25	Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)	Quinton Howden, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY: Positionally sound, with an accurate shot to compliment his big frame.

26	Vancouver Canucks	Tyler Toffoli, C, Ottawa (OHL)
SKINNY: Added experience will make him and his wrist shot worth the wait.

27	Phoenix Coyotes	Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY: He's a tough, physical prairie defenseman who isn't afraid to drop the gloves.

28	Chicago Blackhawks	Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Chicago's depth chart begs for only one thing -- an athletic goaltender.

29	San Jose Sharks	Jaden Schwartz, C, Tri-City (USHL)
SKINNY: A rapidly rising forward who only will improve with NHL strength training.

30	Washington Capitals	Stanislav Galiev, RW, Saint John (QMJHL)
SKINNY: A hard worker, he'll have more than one Russian mentor to help fine-tune his play.

MIKE G. MORREALE'S MOCK DRAFT

1	Edmonton Oilers	Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: Speed and skill set are too good to pass up at the top

2	Boston Bruins (from TOR)	Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL)
SKINNY: Fantastic playmaker with scoring touch would fit in nicely

3	N.Y. Islanders	Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: GM Garth Snow will tab the big difference-maker along the blue line

4	Carolina Hurricanes	Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Top-rated QMJHL player has good two-way game, skates well and shows patience

5	Florida Panthers	Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL)
SKINNY: Towering defenseman with powerful shot and nimble feet

6	Columbus Blue Jackets	Alexander Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL)
SKINNY: Another dynamic center with speed and finesse is needed in Columbus

7	Tampa Bay Lightning	Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novosibirsk (KHL)
SKINNY: Possesses quick hands, lethal shot and likes to play physical. Sound familiar?

8	New York Rangers	Nino Niederreiter, RW, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: He plays the entire ice surface and backchecks very well

9	Atlanta Thrashers	Mikael Granlund, F, HIFK (Finland)
SKINNY: A boatload of skill, good work ethic and effective on face-offs

10	Anaheim Ducks	Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA)
SKINNY: Strong in front of the net while remaining very good defensively

11	Dallas Stars	Stanislav Galiev, RW, Saint John (QMJHL)
SKINNY: His unpredictable creativity and vision make him tough to defend

12	Minnesota Wild	Derek Forbort, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Possesses size, intelligence and a fantastic compete level

13	Boston Bruins	Emerson Etem, RW, Medicine Hat (WHL)
SKINNY: A heady performer with sound skating and puck skills

14	St Louis Blues	Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL)
SKINNY: Season-long hip injury might keep him from going any higher

15	Anaheim Ducks (from PHI)	Jack Campbell, G, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Responsible with the puck, great feel for the game and WJC gold medalist

16	Montréal Canadiens	Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL)
SKINNY: His creativity, vision and 6-foot-2 1/4, 194-pound frame are what attract scouts

17	Phoenix Coyotes (from CGY)	John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL)
SKINNY: Tough, aggressive pivot on the power-play with quick hands and deft moves

18	Ottawa Senators	Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL)
SKINNY: Versatile defender skates like the wind and distributes the puck well

19	Detroit Red Wings	Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine (HIGH-MN)
SKINNY: The 2010 Mr. Hockey Award-winner will enter the U. of Minnesota in the fall

20	Colorado Avalanche	Brock Nelson, C, Warroad (USHS)
SKINNY: Power forward with cannon shot committed to U. of North Dakota

21	Los Angeles Kings	Austin Watson, F, Peterborough (OHL)
SKINNY: Exceptional penalty-killer, aggressive on forecheck and good shot blocker

22	Buffalo Sabres	Tyler Pitlick, C, Minnesota State (NCAA)
SKINNY: Highly regarded for skills and smarts

23	Nashville Predators	Jon Merrill, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: Extremely intelligent, steady, stay-at-home defenseman with good size

24	Pittsburgh Penguins	Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
SKINNY: The "Freight Train from Winnipeg" is an in-your-face defender with a mean streak

25	Atlanta Thrashers (from NJD)	Jeff Skinner, RW, Kitchener (OHL)
SKINNY: Great scoring touch to complement leadership qualities and feistiness

26	Vancouver Canucks	Charlie Coyle, F, South Shore (EJHL)
SKINNY: Offers a nice blend of grittiness and instinctive puck distribution

27	Phoenix Coyotes	Jarred Tinordi, D, U.S. U-18 (NTDP)
SKINNY: NTDP captain and standup blueliner is committed to Notre Dame

28	Chicago Blackhawks	Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL)
SKINNY: Offers size, strength, maneuverability and insatiable appetite to succeed

29	San Jose Sharks	Tyler Toffoli, C, Ottawa (OHL)
SKINNY: Playmaker has great hands and ability to finish close to the net

30	Washington Capitals	Kirill Kabanov, LW, Moncton (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Injuries have slowed progress but game-breaking skill set tough to pass up

[duckfever8]

I think Granlund could sneak up into the Top 10. He's an excellent player.

[mikko1995]

Quote: Originally Posted by duckfever8

I think Granlund could sneak up into the Top 10. He's an excellent player.

I hope so. He is playing in the first line now. He has been great in the playoffs so far with five assists in four games. And he doesn't take alot of penalties, he had only one penalty in the regular season. (He played 43 games)

[OSUFan_88]

The Jackets actually have a shot, not a good one but a shot nonetheless, at #1. I'm praying they get it.

[Money99]

I'm shocked to see how far Jordan Weal has fallen.
Last year, he was considered a top-10 pick. I guess his lack of size has really turned a lot of people off.

But I think he has a chance to be a dandy in the NHL and I see a lot of Tyler Ennis in him.
Ennis was considered too small and all he's done is lead his AHL team in points as well as record 8 points in 7 games at the NHL level.

I'd be in Heaven if the Wings took this kid.
But I was high on Eberle and hoped he'd fall to the Wings only to have Edmonton scoop him up. Hopefully that doesn't happen again this year.

[mikko1995]

Quote: Originally Posted by Money99

I'm shocked to see how far Jordan Weal has fallen. Last year, he was considered a top-10 pick. I guess his lack of size has really turned a lot of people off. But I think he has a chance to be a dandy in the NHL and I see a lot of Tyler Ennis in him. Ennis was considered too small and all he's done is lead his AHL team in points as well as record 8 points in 7 games at the NHL level. I'd be in Heaven if the Wings took this kid. But I was high on Eberle and hoped he'd fall to the Wings only to have Edmonton scoop him up. Hopefully that doesn't happen again this year.

Maybe you will get to heaven, nobody knows what's gonna happen. The U-18 WC will be the last change to see Europeans and Americans playing against each other.

Oh and Mikael Granlund is coming to U-18's with Teemu Pulkkinen and with Granlund's younger brother Markus Granlund.

[duckfever8]

Edmonton's got the #1 pick as we expected, so I think Seguin's going #1. Edmonton needs a center more than they need a winger. Bruins will get Hall. The rest of the top 10 will have guys like Fowler, Neideritter, Connolly, etc.