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Re: 2010 NHL Draft

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
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