Mock Draft: Adam Onysyk
Wednesday, 15.06.2011 / 11:44 AM
/ Home for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft
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 Edmonton Oilers
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, C, Red Deer (WHL)
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| THE DIRT: The Oilers are in serious need of an upgrade on defence but Nugent-Hopkins is just too good to pass up. |
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 Colorado Avalanche
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Gabriel Landeskog, LW, Kitchener (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: With another 1st round pick to come, the Avs can afford to go for offence with their first selection. Should fit well with Duchene. |
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 Florida Panthers
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Adam Larsson, D, Skelleftea (SWE) |
| THE DIRT: A big yet mobile d-man that can play at both ends of the ice. Larsson will be taking his talents to South Beach next season. |
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 New Jersey Devils
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Jonathan Huberdeau, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: The Devils would have loved to snatch up the next Scott Stevens in Larsson but Huberdeau is far from a downgrade. |
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 New York Islanders
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Dougie Hamilton, D, Niagara (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Quick and agile, Hamilton will provide some help to Islanders young puck-moving forwards with his stay-at-home approach. |
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 Ottawa Senators
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Sean Couturier, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: Couturier put up 96 points in back-to-back seasons in Drummondville and was named league MVP for the regular season. |
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Ryan Strome, C, Niagara (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: The honour of Winnipeg's first draft pick since '95 goes to Strome. This flashy center is a pure goal-scorer. |
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 Columbus Blue Jackets
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Nathan Beaulieu, D, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: The Jackets backend will benefit greatly from Beaulieu - a 2011 Memorial Cup Champion with the Sea Dogs. |
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 Boston Bruins (via TOR)
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Ryan Murphy, D, Kitchener (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Perhaps a cure for Boston's ice cold power play during the playoffs? What he lacks in size, he makes up for in offensive talent. |
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 Minnesota Wild
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Sven Bartschi, LW, Portland (WHL) |
| THE DIRT: No holes in this Swiss winger's game. The WHL's Rookie of the Year is fun to watch and will help the Wild offensively. |
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Colorado Avalanche (via STL)
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Duncan Siemens, D, Saskatoon (WHL) |
| THE DIRT: The Avs get the bruising defender they're looking for. Siemens will prove to be an intimidating presence on Colorado's blueline. |
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 Carolina Hurricanes
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Mika Zibanejad, C, Djurgarden (SWE) |
| THE DIRT: Give him a year or so to develop and this Swedish power forward should fit in nicely with the Hurricanes offense. |
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 Calgary Flames
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Mark McNeill, C, Prince Albert (WHL) |
| THE DIRT: A big center who scores timely goals and will help down the middle. Lit the lamp in two games at the Dome last season. |
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 Dallas Stars
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Joel Armia, LW, Assat (FIN) |
| THE DIRT: A PP specialist who gets the puck to the net night in and night out. Will help fill the void left by departing UFA Brad Richards. | ||
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 New York Rangers
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Zack Phillips, C, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: An increase of over 50 points for the forward helped lead his team to the Memorial Cup and has vaulted him up in the draft. |
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 Buffalo Sabres
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Vladislav Namestnikov, C, London (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: A point-per-game player with the Knights, he has an effective wrist shot and has represented Russia on several occasions. |
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 Montreal Canadiens
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Mark Scheifele, C, Barrie (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: A big power forward is just what the doctor ordered for one of the smaller lineups in the NHL. | ||
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 Chicago Blackhawks
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Boone Jenner, C, Oshawa (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Great hockey name. Not much to dislike about the skill set - provides instant size, strength & versatility up front for the Hawks. |
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Edmonton Oilers (via LAK)
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Joseph Morrow, D, Portland (WHL) |
| THE DIRT: The young and talented group of forwards in EDM need some help on the backend and Morrow provides that. A steal at 19. | ||
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 Phoenix Coyotes
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Jonas Brodin, D, Farjestad (SWE) |
| THE DIRT: There must be something in the water in Sweden. Brodin will be the third Swede taken in the draft over 6'0. | ||
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Ottawa Senators (via NSH)
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Jamie Oleksiak, D, Northeastern (HE) |
| THE DIRT: After helping Zdeno Chara develop into a top defender, the Sens hope to do the same with this monster who is 6'7 & 244 lbs. |
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 Anaheim Ducks
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Tomas Jurco, RW, Saint John (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: The fourth Sea Dogs player taken in the first round and arguably the flashiest player in the draft. |
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 Pittsburgh Penguins
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Brandon Saad, LW, Saginaw (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Pittsburgh-born Saad is a slam dunk for the Penguins. Helped pace Saginaw's scoring with 27 goals and 55 points. |
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 Detroit Red Wings
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Ty Rattie, RW, Portland (WHL) |
| THE DIRT: A gifted top-six forward who is responsible defensively. Calgary-born Rattie will be a good fit in Detroit. | ||
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 Toronto Maple Leafs (via PHI)
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John Gibson, G, USA U-18 (USHL) |
| THE DIRT: Gibson was outstanding at the World U-18's and was voted best netminder with a 6-0 record. |
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 Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Jensen, LW/RW, Oshawa (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Can play either wing and provides both power and speed up front. The Danish-born Jensen will fit in well with the Caps. |
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 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Philip Danault, LW, Victoriaville (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: The left winger should look pretty good alongside Stevie Yzerman's 2010 first rounder, Brett Connolly. |
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Scott Mayfield, D, Youngstown (USHL) |
| THE DIRT: One of the best d-men in the draft, San Jose will be thankful to scoop up Mayfield so late in the draft. |
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Rocco Grimaldi, C, USA U-18 (USHL) |
| THE DIRT: The smallest player in the draft at 5'6, Grimaldi proved he can play bigger than his height last season, scoring 62 points. | ||
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Toronto Maple Leafs (via BOS)
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Tyler Biggs, RW, USA U-18 (USHS) |
| THE DIRT: He's big and he's nasty. He's just the type of player Brian Burke is looking for. |
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