2012 Mock Draft: Torie Peterson
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Edmonton Oilers
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Nail Yakupov, RW, Sarnia (OHL)
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THE DIRT: While the Oilers need an upgrade on the blueline, Yakupov is simply too good to pass up. Best of the draft class.
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Columbus Blue Jackets
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Ryan Murray, D, Everett (WHL)
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THE DIRT: Columbus' defensive corps will be immediately improved with the addition of Murray as he looks NHL-ready.
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Montreal Canadiens
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Alex Galchenyuk, C, Sarnia (OHL) |
THE DIRT: Extremely skilled, excellent vision and works hard at both ends of the ice - will be an impact player for years.
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New York Islanders
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Filip Forsberg, RW, Leksand (SWE) |
THE DIRT: The top-ranked European skater can do it all. He has the potential to a be a top line player in the NHL.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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Mikhail Grigorenko, C, Quebec (QMJHL) |
THE DIRT: Possessing elite stick-handing skills and vision, the pivot can control the pace of an entire game.
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Anaheim Ducks
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Morgan Rielly, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) |
THE DIRT: Often compared to Erik Karlsson, the blueliner's offensive prowess makes him a game-changer.
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Minnesota Wild |
Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Jokerit (FIN) |
THE DIRT: The Wild need to bolster their offence and Teravainen's high-end skill and creativity will do just that.
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Carolina Hurricanes
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Matt Dumba, D, Red Deer (WHL) |
THE DIRT: Hard-hitting and boosting a great shot, Dumba will give the Canes plenty of offence from the blueline.
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Winnipeg Jets |
Jacob Trouba, D, USA U-18 (USHL) |
THE DIRT: A strong, all-around defenceman. He has a very strong two-way game and plays well in his own end.
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Tampa Bay Lightning |
Radek Faksa, C, Kitchener (OHL)
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THE DIRT: A prototypical power forward, Faksa has a nose for the net and a large frame that intimidates opponents.
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Washington Capitals (via COL))
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Griffin Reinhart, D, Edmonton (WHL) |
THE DIRT: The defenceman has size (6-foot-4, 205 lbs.) and has a ton of offensive upside that the Caps will love.
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Buffalo Sabres
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Cody Ceci, D, Ottawa (OHL) |
THE DIRT: Ceci's cannon of a shot and his vision will give any blueline an offensive boost.
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Dallas Stars
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Derek Pouliot, D, Portland (WHL) |
THE DIRT: A smooth skating offensive blueliner who has great poise. His passing could be called elite for his age group.
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Calgary Flames
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Olli Maatta, D, London (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: A two-way d-man with excellent positioning, offensive upside and plays very well under pressure. Also has great vision. |
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Ottawa Senators
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Brendan Gaunce, C, Belleville (OHL) |
THE DIRT: An intelligent power forward who is a natural leader. Gaunce makes good decisions with or without the puck.
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Washington Capitals
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Sebastian Collberg, RW, Frolunda (SWE)
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THE DIRT: With their second pick in the first round, the Caps will look to add some more top-end offensive talent to their prospect pool.
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San Jose Sharks
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Matthew Finn, D, Guelph (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Finn is a do-everything type of player with leadership skills. His two-way play is extremely solid. |
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Chicago Blackhawks
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Zemgus Girgensons, C, Dubuque (USHL) |
THE DIRT: The Lativian forward has incredible speed and strength. He played a ton of minutes at the World Juniors.
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Tampa Bay Lightning (via DET) |
Hampus Lindholm, D, Rogle (SWE) |
| THE DIRT: This strong-skating, puck-moving blueliner has an excellent work ethic and is extremely tenacious. |
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Philadephia Flyers
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Malcom Subban, G, Belleville (OHL) |
| THE DIRT: Philly desperately needs some security in net and Subban could become a franchise goaltender. |
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Buffalo Sabres (via NSH)
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Pontus Aberg, LW, Djurgarden (SWE) |
THE DIRT: Described as a speedy sniper, Aberg has an excellent shot that is very accurate.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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Tomas Hertl, C, Slavia (CZE) |
THE DIRT: A playmaker with good size, Hertl will bolster Pittsburgh offensive prospect pool.
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Florida Panthers
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Ludvig Bystrom, D, Modo (SWE)
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THE DIRT: A smooth-skater with the ability to move the puck. He's also extremely poised and never over-extends himself.
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Boston Bruins
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Andrei Vasilevski, G, Ufa Tolpar (RUS-JR) |
| THE DIRT: Vasilevski has good instincts, reads plays very well and his positioning has scouts raving. |
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St. Louis Blues |
Brady Skjei, D, USA U-18 (USHL) |
THE DIRT: This rearguard has great hands and would be a nice addition to St. Louis' defensive corps.
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Vancouver Canucks
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Colton Sissons, C, Kelowna (WHL) |
THE DIRT: A gritty forward that is willing to go into the hard areas, Sissons can play in all situations.
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Phoenix Coyotes
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Stefan Matteau, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
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THE DIRT: He can take the puck hard to the net and loves to battle for rebounds. Matteau plays with grit and determination.
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New York Rangers |
Slater Koekkoek, D, Peterborough (OHL) |
THE DIRT: Koekkoek has progressed greatly over the last few years but fell behind this year with a shoulder injury.
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| 29 |
New Jersey Devils |
Martin Frk, RW, Halifax (QMJHL) |
| THE DIRT: In Frk, the Devils will get a forward with one of the best releases in the 2012 draft class with high-end puck skills. |
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Los Angeles Kings |
Thomas Wilson, RW, Plymouth (OHL)
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THE DIRT: An aggressive power forward who has made great strides in his development over the last couple of years.
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