THP NHL Draft Guide 2017 Top 100 Prospects

THE HOCKEY PROSPECTOR
2017 NHL DRAFT GUIDE

TOP 100 PROSPECTS
PREFACE
Welcome to my first ever Draft Guide!!

I wanted to include this preface as it is important to note that these are my Top-100
prospects for this years draft as I see them. I expect that many will read this and figure
that this is hogwash because it doesnt exactly agree with the consensus. I can only say
that I call em, like I see em and Im not going to rate a player higher because its the
popular opinion. Some players, I just dont like their game for a variety of reasonsthey
may still very well end up very good players in the NHL.
The Top-3
Obviously, people are going to disagree with me on my #1 ranked prospect: Miro
Heiskanen. I am a huge Nico Hischier fan and he and Heiskanen were pretty much tied
for that top spot. For me, the difference is that I believe that Heiskanen has franchise
defenceman potential and for that reason, hes my #1. He is the best draft-eligible
defenceman prospect that I have seen since Seth Jones in 2013. I feel both Hischier and
Patrick both have the potential to be #1 centers or #2 centers when its all said and done.
I think both will end up very good players but neither of them franchise players.
This Draft
I think this draft gets a bit of a bad rap and I think its because its sandwiched between
two excellent, top-heavy drafts. The Auston Matthews/Patrik Laine 2016 draft from last
year and the upcoming, incredible 2018 draft that will see just an overwhelming amount
of top-end players make this draft seem a bit meh. But I still think its a good draft class
with many underrated players to be had.
My Favourites / Underrated / Darkhorse
Those familiar with my draft rankings will see players highlighted in blue as that
denotes that player as one of my favourites. Its either because I love their game and
their potential, find them underrated or that I think they are a bit of a darkhorse to
make the NHL but have a better chance than most think. Sometimes its all three.
All in all, this draft guide took a very long time to complete and is just one mans
opinion. I hope you enjoy it.
-Cheers!
- THP (@THP_hockey)
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2017 NHL DRAFT TOP 100 PROSPECTS
(Players in BLUE denotes : Favourites / Underrated / Darkhorse)
# NAME COMPARABLE UPSIDE FLOOR
1 Miro Heiskanen, LD Duncan Keith Franchise D-Man #3 Two-Way D-Man
2 Nico Hischier, C Henrik Zetterberg 1st Line Two-Way Center 2nd Line Two-Way Center
3 Nolan Patrick, C Ryan Johansen 1st Line Offensive Center 2nd Line Offensive Center
4 Juuso Vlimki, LD Roman Josi Top Pairing Two-Way D-Man #4 Two-Way D-Man
5 Kristian Vesalainen, LW Max Pacioretty Top Line Two-Way Winger 2nd Line Two-Way Winger
6 Conor Timmins, RD Justin Faulk Top Pairing Two-Way D-Man #4 Two-Way D-Man
7 Eeli Tolvanen, RW Vladimir Tarasenko Top Line Goal-Scoring Winger 2nd Line Goal-scoring Winger
8 Robert Thomas, C David Krejci 2nd Line Two-Way Center 3rd Line Two-Way Center
9 Elias Pettersson, C/LW Alex Wennberg Top-6 Offensive Forward Top 9 Offensive Forward
10 Gabriel Vilardi, C/RW Adam Deadmarsh 2nd Line RW Power Forward 3rd Line RW Power Forward
11 Casey Mittelstadt, C Derick Brassard Top-6 Offensive Forward Top-9 Offensive Forward
12 Cale Makar, RD Tyson Barrie #3 Offensive D-Man #5 Power-Play Specialist
13 Cody Glass, C Sam Reinhart 2nd Line Center / RW 3rd Line Center / RW
14 Martin Necas, RW David Pastrnak 2nd Line Goal-scoring RW Czech Extraliga Star
15 Nick Suzuki, C/RW T.J. Oshie Top-6 Offensive Forward Top-9 Offensive Forward
16 Henri Jokiharju, RD John Klingberg Top-4 Offensive D-Man Bottom Pairing D-Man
17 Shane Bowers, C Robbi Fabbri 2nd Line Offensive Center 3rd Line Offensive Center
18 Urho Vaakanainen, LD Jonas Brodin Top-4 Defensive D-Man Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man
19 Kole Lind, RW Elias Lindholm 2nd Line Playmaking RW 3rd Line Playmaking RW
20 Timothy Liljegren, RD Mike Green Middle Pairing Offensive D-Man Bottom Pairing D-Man
21 Erik Brannstrom, LD Torey Krug Middle Pairing Two-Way D-Man Bottom Pairing D-Man
22 Grant Mismash, LW Nick Foligno 2nd Line Power Forward LW 3rd Line Power Forward LW
23 Owen Tippett, RW Phil Kessel 2nd Line Goal-scoring RW AHL All-Star
24 Callan Foote, RD David Savard Middle Pairing Two-Way D-Man Bottom Pairing D-Man
25 Lias Andersson, LW/C Mikael Backlund Top-6 Offensive Forward Top-9 Offensive Forward
26 Nicolas Hague, LD Mattias Ekholm Middle Pairing Two-Way D-man Bottom Pairing D-Man
27 Cale Fleury, RD Matt Dumba Middle Pairing Two-Way D-Man Bottom Pairing D-Man
28 Klim Kostin, LW Valeri Nichushkin 2nd Line Playmaking Winger KHL Star
29 Evan Barratt, C/LW Johnny Gaudreau Top-6 Playmaking Forward Top-9 Playmaking Forward
30 Ryan Poehling, C Colin Wilson 2nd Line Two-Way Center 3rd Line Two-Way Center
31 David Farrance, LD Josh Morrissey Middle Pairing Two-Way D-Man Bottom Pairing D-Man
32 MacKenzie Entwistle, C Charlie Coyle 3rd Line Two-Way Center 3rd Line Two-Way Center
33 Jack Studnicka, C Mika Zibanejad 2nd Line Two-Way Center 3rd Line Two-Way Center
34 Stelio Mattheos, RW Radim Vrbata 2nd Line Goal-scoring RW 3rd Line Goal-scoring RW
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35 Michael Rasmussen, C Kevin Hayes 2 Line Goal-scoring Center 4 Line Center
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36 Jaret Anderson-Dolan, C Nick Bonino 3 Line Two-Way Center 3 Line Two-Way Center
37 Matthew Strome, LW Brandon Saad Top-6 Offensive Forward Top-9 Offensive Forward
38 Antoine Morand, LW Alex Tanguay Top-6 Playmaking Forward AHL All-Star
39 Kailer Yamamoto, RW Artemi Panarin Top-6 Playmaking Forward AHL All-Star
40 Filip Westerlund, RD Anton Stralman #4 Two-Way D-man #6 Two-Way D-Man
41 Markus Phillips, LD Calvin De Haan #4 Defensive D-Man #6 Defensive D-Man
42 Isaac Ratcliffe, LW Benoit Pouliot 3rd Line Scoring Winger 4th Line Winger
43 Keith Petruzzelli, G Ben Bishop Starting Goaltender Backup Goaltender
44 Alex Formenton, LW Antoine Roussel 3rd Line Checking LW 4th Line Checking LW
45 Jake Leschyshyn, C/LW Casey Cizikas 3rd Line Two-Way C / LW 4th Line Two-Way C / LW
46 Stuart Skinner, G Roberto Luongo Starting Goaltender Backup Goaltender
47 Nikita Popugaev, RW Michael McCarron 3rd Line Playmaking RW KHL Star
48 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G Pekka Rinne Starting Goaltender Backup Goaltender
49 Alexei Toropchenko, LW Rielly Smith Top-6 Offensive Winger KHL Star
50 Pierre-Olivier Joseph, LD Alec Martinez #4 Two-Way D-Man #6 Two-Way D-Man
# NAME COMPARABLE UPSIDE FLOOR
51 Jake Oettinger, G Steve Mason Starting Goaltender Backup Goaltender
52 Josh Brook, RD Jason Demers #4 Two-Way D-Man #6 Two-Way D-Man
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53 Sasha Chmelevski, RW Tyler Toffoli 2nd Line Offensive Winger 3 /4 Line Depth Forward
54 Pavel Koltygin, C Valteri Filpulla Top-6 Offensive Forward KHL Regular
55 Ivan Chekhovich, LW Artturi Lekhonen Top-9 Offensive Forward KHL Regular
56 Filip Chytil, C Marcus Kruger 3rd Line Utility Forward 4th Line Utility Forward
57 Joni Ikonen, C Derek Stepan Top-9 Offensive Forward SM-liiga Regular
58 Alexei Lipanov, C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins 2nd Line Playmaking Center KHL Regular
59 Fabian Zetterlund, RW Patric Hornqvist Top-9 Offensive Forward SHL Regular
60 Michael Dipietro, G Calvin Pickard Back-up Goaltender Back-up Goaltender
61 Jason Robertson, LW Patrick Maroon Top-9 Offensive Forward AHL Call-up
62 Jonah Gadjovich, LW Anders Lee Top-9 Power Forward AHL Call-up
63 Petrus Palmu, RW Mats Zuccarello 2nd Line Offensive RW SM-liiga Regular
64 Ivan Lodnia, RW Matt Read Top-9 Offensive Forward AHL Call-up
65 Dmitri Samorukov, LD Brian Dumoulin #4 Defensive D-Man #6 Defensive D-Man
66 Robin Salo, LD Andy Greene #4 Defensive D-Man Sm-liiga Regular
67 Jesper Boqvist, C/LW Andrew Cogliano Top-9 Offensive Forward SHL Regular
68 Max Gildon, LD Jon Merrill Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man #7 Depth Defender
69 Lucas Elvenes, LW Lars Eller Top-9 Offensive LW SHL Regular
70 Kirill Slepets, LW Carl Hagelin Top-6 Offensive Forward KHL Regular
71 Rickard Hugg, C Tomas Plekanec 3rd Line Two-Way Center SHL Regular
72 Aleksi Heponiemi, C/LW Mike Ribeiro Top-9 Offensive Forward SM-liiga Regular
73 Antoine Crte-Belzile, LD Josh Gorges Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man #7 Depth Defender
74 Adam Ruzicka, C/LW Patrik Berglund Top-9 Offensive Forward Slovak Extraliga Regular
75 Ostap Safin, LW Joe Colborne 3rd Line Offensive Forward Czech Extraliga Regular
76 Joshua Norris, C Dominic Moore 3rd/4th Line Depth Forward AHL Call-up
77 Jocktan Chainey, LD Ron Hainsey Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man AHL Call-up
78 Clayton Phillips, LD John-Michael Liles Two-Way Bottom Pairing D-Man AHL Call-up
79 Santeri Virtanen, LW Lauri Korpikoski 3rd Line Two-Way Forward SM-liiga Regular
80 Eero Teravainen, LD Kris Russell Bottom Pairing Puck Moving D-Man SM-liiga Regular
81 Eemeli Rasanen, RD Tyler Myers #4 Two-Way D-Man SM-liiga Regular
82 Artyom Minulin, RD Cody Franson Bottom Pairing D-Man KHL Regular
83 Patrik Hrehorcak, LW Tomar Tatar Top-9 Offensive Forward Slovak Extraliga Regular
84 Kevin Hancock, LW Mike Hoffman 3rd Line Offensive Forward AHL Call-up
85 Aarne Talvitie, C Chris Kelly 3rd Line Two-Way Center SM-liiga Regular
86 Ivan Kosorenkov, RW Sven Baertschi 3rd Line Offensive Forward KHL Regular
87 Mario Ferraro, LD Shayne Gostisbehere #4 Puck Moving D-Man AHL Call-up
88 Ondrej Machala, LW Tobias Rieder Top-9 Offensive Forward Czech Extraliga Star
89 Mark Rubinchik, LD Ian Cole Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man AHL Call-up
90 Greg Meireles, RW Kris Versteeg Top-9 Offensive Forward AHL Call-up
91 Noel Hoefenmayer, LD Dennis Seidenberg Bottom Pairing Two-Way D-Man AHL Call-up
92 Luke Martin, RD Luke Schenn Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man AHL Call-up
93 Maxime Comtois, LW Magnus Paajarvi 3rd Line Two-Way LW AHL Call-up
94 Logan Cockerill, C/LW Jason Zucker 3rd Line Offensive Forward AHL Call-up
95 Ian Mitchell, RD Ryan Murphy Bottom Pairing Puck Moving D-Man AHL Call-up
96 Michael Karow, LD Jordie Benn Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man AHL Call-up
97 Ben Mirageas, LD Mark Barberio Bottom Pairing Two-Way D-Man AHL Call-up
98 Marcus Davidsson, C Jacob Josefson 3rd/4th Line Utility Forward SHL Regular
99 Phil Kemp, RD Robert Bortuzzo Bottom Pairing D-Man AHL Call-up
100 Mikey Anderson, LD David Schlemko Bottom Pairing Two-Way D-Man AHL Call-up
#1. Miro Heiskanen, LD HIFK, SM-liiga
60 172lbs
Comparable : Duncan Keith
Upside : Franchise D-Man
Floor : #3 Two-Way D-Man
The last time I compared a d-man to a player like Duncan Keith, it was 2012 and that
player was Morgan Rielly. I think that worked out pretty well for the Leafs. Most people
had Rielly ranked between #6-8 on their list but I had seen enough from him the year
prior at the Under 18s to rank him at #2. I see Miro Heiskanen having that very same
potential and probably more.
Hes an incredibly smooth, fluid and strong skater with excellent offensive and defensive
awareness. This player thinks the game at a high level. He closes gaps fast due to his
elite skating and skates pucks out of the defensive zone effortlessly. Makes crisp, tape-
to-tape passes to his teammates with incredibly high accuracy...an excellent puck
distributor. To be perfectly blunt, I have not seen a d-man prospect that flags to be this
good since Seth Jones in 2013. For me, what's most impressive is that Heiskanen always
seems poised, always seems calm and makes the safe play and correct decision 99% of
the time.
I think Heiskanen's potential ranges between Franchise D-man and no lower than a
really solid, two-way #3. I've heard comments that some don't believe his offensive
game is good enough for him to be considered a true #1 d-man...I disagree. I think
Heiskanen can be a 15G 40A type of player and perhaps even more than that. When you
can skate, move the puck and understand the game the way he does, the offense will
come with it. This is a kid who is going to be drafted as a 17 year-old and won't turn 18
until July and for him to have played so well in the SM-liiga as a 17 yr-old, Top-4 D-man
is practically unheard of. In the end, I evaluated Heiskanen to be pretty much tied with
Hischier as I think Nico has a very strong chance at becoming a #1 center and at worse a
#2 center but the reason why I have Heiskanen as my top prospect is because I believe
he has the upside to potentially become a Franchise defenceman.
Miro Heiskanen
Defense
Born Jul 18 1999
Height 5.11 -- Weight 174 -- Shoots L
--- Regular Season --- ---- Playoffs ----

Season Team Lge GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
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2016-17 HIFK Helsinki SM-li 37 5 5 10 4
2016-17p HIFK Helsinki SM-li 8 0 3 3 0
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#2. Nico Hischier, C Halifax, QMJHL
61.5 179lbs
Comparable : Henrik Zetterberg
Upside : 1st Line Two-Way Center
Floor : 2nd Line Two-Way Center
The comparable that I heard for Nico Hischier is Henrik Zetterberg and I think it's a
really good one. Hischier has everything you'd want in a hockey player: he's highly
skilled, has great vision and imagination, is a great skater, he's tenacious, he's
defensively responsible. He definitely has some 'Datsyuk' to his game (his favourite
player growing up) and you can see that he makes that second effort to strip opposing
players of the puck...he's quite good at that as well.
While Hischier might not have what some would consider ideal size for a Top Center,
hes going to fill-out and probably play at close to 195-200lbs, so for me there is no
concern there.
I actually believe that Hischier doesn't get the credit that he deserves after being ranked
as a late first round pick back in September and really coming into his own this season.
The performance he gave at the WJC was completely mind-blowing...well at least for
me. For a draft eligible player, in what is widely considered a 19 year old's tournament,
to put a team on his back like he did and get that Swiss team to as close as they got, was
simply incredible. For me, that puts him ahead of Nolan Patrick in this year's draft.
I don't really think you can go wrong selecting Hischier...he's a great team player, a hard
worker, leads by example, is captain material. What's not to like? I see Hischier's floor
as a #2 two-way center but if I had to guess with this player's compete, he won't be
satisfied with that and will keep working until he's the best player on the team.
Nico Hischier
Center
Born Jan 4 1999 -- Naters, Switzerland

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2015-16 Visp EHC Swiss 7 1 1 2 0 6 2 0 2 8
2015-16 Bern SC Swiss 15 1 0 1 2 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 57 38 48 86 24 6 3 4 7 0
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#3. Nolan Patrick, C Brandon, WHL
62 199lbs
Comparable : Ryan Johansen
Upside : 1st Line Offensive Center
Floor : 2nd Line Offensive Center
Just because I'm ranking Nolan Patrick 3rd overall, it doesn't mean I think he's not
going to turn into a really good NHL player. It's just that I like the other two guys ahead
of him a little more.
When I compare Nolan Patrick to the rest of the top guys in this class, he should be well
ahead having missed the draft cut-off date by only 3 days and having had a full year of
experience more than the others. Unfortunately, it's been an injury-plagued season for
him and recovering from a sports hernia is never an easy thing and it can take a while
for him to get completely healthy and feeling great.
Watching Nolan Patrick play, I can see the top-end skill and I think he's certainly going
to be a pretty good player but I just don't see him taking over anything. Admittedly, I
have had issues with this in the past, evaluating guys like Ryan Johansen and Alexander
Barkov and while I'm not still a huge fan of those players, I probably ranked those guys
too low because I felt they didnt control enough of the play. In my mind, a top player
that's going to be a star has to have the ability to take over games and I just don't see
that quality with Patrick. I've heard Sean Monahan as a comparable for him and that
sounds about right but Monahan is another player that I have some issues with because
he puts up points but doesn't really control anything.
That's my biggest issue but with that in mind, I firmly believe that Nolan Patrick has a
good combination of size and top-end skill to be a very good player in the NHL. My
comparable for him is Ryan Johansen as I see Nolan Patrick in that mold and that's
certainly not bad at all.
Nolan Patrick
Center
Born Sep 19 1998 -- Winnipeg, MAN
Height 6.02 -- Weight 198 -- Shoots R

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2013-14 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 3 1 0 1 0 9 0 0 0 2
2016-17 Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 33 20 26 46 36 -- -- -- -- --
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#4. Jusso Valimaki, LD Tri-City, WHL
61.5 211lbs
Comparable : Roman Josi
Upside : Top Pairing Two-Way D-Man
Watching Jusso Valimaki play, it's hard not to be impressed. A d-man with ideal size
that can play on both sides of the ice and control the puck the way he does is certainly
impressive.
Valimaki is a very good puck mover and can find teammates in seams that appear to be
closed with short or long, accurate passes. He can put pucks into areas where his
teammates are going to be a second later thanks to fantastic anticipation. He has the
ability to stickhandle himself out of trouble though that can sometimes get him into
more trouble. This is a player that will take chances offensively. He is very creative and
has a very high hockey IQ. While points never tell the whole story, he put up over a
point per game in the WHL and that is a feat in itself.
After having watched him play a more conservative game for Team Finland, I was very
impressed seeing him take on a much more offensive-minded game with Tri-City...this
is just an incredibly talented player! I think the reason he isn't ranked as a top-10 pick is
probably because of perceived issues with his skating. Valimaki has good top end speed
but I believe he must work on his first few steps and improve his
explosiveness/acceleration. This shouldn't be a major concern as I believe this is
something that he can improve. This is a player who is defensively responsible. He has a
good stick and will take the body and the opposition out of the equation.
My comparable for him is Roman Josi as I think Valimaki plays a similar solid two-way
game and Josi was also a guy who was underrated his draft year. Josi is a player who
logs a ton of minutes, takes care of his own end and moves the puck extremely well and I
think Valimaki is similar in that regard. Valimaki's overall upside is probably a #2 two-
way D-man but his floor is very high as I don't see him ending up any worse than a Top-
4 guy.
Juuso Valimaki
Defense
Born Oct 6 1998 -- Nokia, Finland

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2015-16 Tri-City Americans WHL 56 7 25 32 24
2016-17 Tri-City Americans WHL 60 19 42 61 34 4 0 1 1 8
2016-17p Tri-City Americans WHL 4 0 1 1 8
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#5. Kristian Vesalainen, LW HPK, SM-liiga
63 209lbs
Comparable : Max Pacioretty
Upside : Top-Line Two-Way Winger
Floor : 2nd Line Two-Way Winger
I liked what I saw from Kristian Vesalainen last year as an underage player at the U18
tournament but I certainly wasn't convinced then that he was going to be a first round
pick. However, he has made tremendous strides and improved quite a bit since that
time. He was always a very strong skater but to me the major difference is that he seems
to want the puck on his stick and keeps possession more than he used to and also drives
the net more which is what you want to see with this type of player.
I think this is a player who compares well to a guy like Max Pacioretty and that's really
who he reminds me of out there on the ice even though I'm not convinced he's going to
be as good of a goalscorer as MaxPac but in terms of Top-6 forward/offensive impact, I
think that this comparable is right on.
Vesalainen has a great combination of size, skating ability and compete. He's probably
one or two years away from an NHL debut. I can't imagine this guy as anything worse
than a 2nd line LW with the possibility to be a lot more than that but he's the kind of
player that can play anywhere in your lineup.
He's a very safe pick and I think he's going to be a real good player and that's why I have
him ranked so highly.
Kristian Vesalainen
Center
Born Jun 1 1999

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2015-16 Frolunda HC SweHL 19 1 1 2 0 5 0 0 0 2
2016-17 Frolunda HC SweHL 26 1 5 6 2 1 0 0 0 0
2016-17 HPK Hameenlinna SM-li 9 1 0 1 0
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#6. Conor Timmins, RD Sault Ste-Marie, OHL
61.5 184lbs
Comparable : Justin Faulk
Upside : Top Pairing Two-Way D-Man
When I first saw Conor Timmins play, I was left in a state of dj-vu, scratching my
head. I was puzzled because I dont get how a d-man who skates, handles and distributes
the puck the way Conor Timmins does, is only ranked as a late 1st round pick by the
concensus?
It's deja-vu because "I've seen this movie before" back in 2010 with Justin Faulk. In the
exact same manner that I couldnt grasp why most had Faulk only ranked only as a 2nd
round pick or worse [I ranked Justin Faulk 20th overall in 2010] I see the same thing
going on here with Conor Timmins. Great skater, good anticipation, good size, right-
handed shot, good stick, takes the body, plays a lot of minutes.
To me, this guy flags as a potential top pairing d-man. My comparable for him is that
very same Justin Faulk as that's who he reminds me of most in the way that he plays.
With the draft, there is always a ton of uncertainty but not for me and not with this guy.
Expect this kid to be a player.
Conor Timmins
Defense
Born Sep 18 1998 -- Thorold, ONT

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2015-16 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhoun OHL 60 4 9 13 20 12 0 1 1 6
2016-17 Sault Ste. Marie Greyhoun OHL 67 7 54 61 69 11 1 7 8 10
2016-17p Sault Ste. Marie Greyhoun OHL 11 1 7 8 10
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#7. Eeli Tolvanen, RW Sioux City, USHL
510 189lbs
Comparable : Vladimir Tarasenko
Upside : Top-Line Goal-scoring Winger
Floor : 2nd Line Goal-scoring Winger
In my opinion, one of the most underrated players in this year's draft and one of my
favourites that I've liked for a really long time. The player I nicknamed "The Finnish
Tarasenko", Eeli Tolvanen is going to make some people regret having passed him over
in this years draft.
If you like the way Vladimir Tarasenko plays for the Blues, you'll be happy with Eeli
Tolvanen. He's not a big player but he's stocky and doesn't shy away from the physical
stuff although that's really not his game. This player is an offensive force and a true
sniper. He fires laser beams out there and just knows how to score goals. That's not the
only dimension to his game but it's certainly the most dangerous aspect and one that
teams need to lookout for.
Tolvanen is an excellent skater and solid playmaker as well. I think he's flying under the
radar a bit having played in the USHL but he stood-out at the WJC and to me that's
certainly impressive as it is a 19 year olds' tournament. All in all, I think Tolvanen is
going to be at worse a 2nd line LW sniper and he's got the potential to be a top line
player.
Eeli Tolvanen
Right Wing
Born Apr 22 1999 -- Nummela, Finland

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2015-16 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 49 17 21 38 12 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Sioux City Musketeers USHL 52 30 24 54 26 13 5 5 10 6
2016-17p Sioux City Musketeers USHL 13 5 5 10 6
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#8. Robert Thomas, C London, OHL
511.5 193lbs
Comparable : David Krejci
Upside : 2nd Line Two-Way Center
Floor : 3rd Line Two-Way Center
Another one of my favourites from this year's draft, I absolutely love this player. He is
really underrated and I'm not exactly sure why. In all of the viewings that I've had, he's
just looked like an incredibly smart, defensively responsible, dangerous offensive center
who can see the ice extremely well.
I guess this is how guys like David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron become second round
picks? I can't speak for others and what they see but I am convinced beyond a shadow of
a doubt that Robert Thomas is going to be a very, very good NHL player. He's got really
good compete, is a strong skater, excellent playmaker, has a good, hard and deceptive
shot but what stands out most for me, is his offensive awareness and defensive
awareness are both really, really high.
My comparable for him is David Krejci and I find they have a similar style and they are
about the same size.
My expectations are that Robert Thomas ends up a really good 2nd line center in the
NHL and that's the reason why I have him ranked so highly.
Robert Thomas
Center
Born Jul 2 1999 -- Aurora, ONT

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2015-16 London Knights OHL 40 3 12 15 0 15 1 4 5 2
2016-17p London Knights OHL 14 3 9 12 6
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#9. Elias Pettersson, C Timra, Allsvenskan (Swe-1)
62 165lbs
Comparable : Alex Wennberg
Upside : Top-6 Offensive Forward
Floor : Top-9 Offensive Forward
The most surprising thing I noticed while watching Elias Pettersson play is how much of
a tireless worker he is out there. He gives 'even' performances every shift throughout the
game, at least the ones I saw. His work ethic is phenomenal and it doesn't hurt that he's
got a pretty great skillset to go with that as well.
Great anticipation, creativity and a high hockey IQ are qualities that best describe him
although I found he sometimes seems to fly under the radar a bit and then comes out of
nowhere and makes a great play. This is not a player with a tremendous 'presence' on
the ice but he's a slick and clever player who works hard in all areas and gives a
noticeable strong second effort. He is listed at 6'2" and 165lbs and he's probably going to
need to eventually fill-out a bit and get to a playing weight close to 185-190 lbs to truely
be effective.
My comparable for him is Alex Wennberg and I think that is an appropriate comparable.
Wennberg is a player that I thought was overrated back in the 2013 draft and he has
proven me wrong. Maybe it was just the games that I saw but I didn't see what made
him so special. I didn't really see any star potential and my expectations were probably a
little too high to begin with. I think the same holds true with a player like Pettersson. To
me, he doesn't flag as a guy with 'star potential' but he could turn out to be a really solid
Top-6 forward.
If he puts on weight and gains confidence, he could be much more than that. When you
consider the compete + the skillset + the potential, I think he's a lock to be a Top 10
pick.
Elias Pettersson
Center
Born Nov 12 1998

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2015-16 Timra IK Swe-1 25 3 6 9 0
2016-17 Timra IK Swe-1 43 19 21 40 14
2016-17 Timra IK Swe-1 43 19 21 40 14
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#10. Gabriel Vilardi, C/RW Windsor, OHL
63 203lbs
Comparable : Adam Deadmarsh
Upside : 2nd Line RW Power Forward
Floor : 3rd Line RW Power Forward
It's difficult to watch Gabriel Vilardi play and not like what you see. He's such a hard-
worker, so tenacious and really gives it his all on every shift. I was watching a game
against London when he was working in the corner and he had two players draped all
over him and he just kept going, protecting the puck and powering through. That's the
type of player you're getting with Gabriel Vilardi.
I do think that the Top-5 ranking he's had most of the year has been pretty generous
though. I'm not seeing the top-end skill necessary for him to be a Top-5 pick but I think
as a winger, he could be a Top-6 Power Forward and a really good one at that. For some
reason, I think he will eventually transition to wing like a lot of drafted centers do.
Vilardi is one of the youngest players in the draft (will turn 18 in August) and a real
likeable kid too.
For his comparable, I'm going old-school and comparing him to one of my favourites of
all time, Adam Deadmarsh. There are a lot of things that Vilardi does on the ice that
reminds me a lot of Deadmarsh. The way he skates, the way he takes the body and rubs
people out and his general excellent work ethic are things that I find are quite similar. I
remember reading the scouting report on Adam Deadmarsh prior to the 1993 draft and
he was described as 'a lunch-pail' type of player in the sense that he's always ready to get
to work...I think this also rings true for Vilardi.
There are knocks on his skating and while he'll probably never be a great skater, he's
done a good job to improve over the course of the season. So depending on how the draft
unfolds, I can see a team like Las Vegas picking up a kid like Vilardi as a solid building
block to their team since his 'floor' is pretty high, he has good upside and he's really a
low-risk pick because I think the chances that he becomes a solid NHLer are excellent.
Gabriel Vilardi
Center
Born Aug 16 1999 -- Kingston, ONT

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2015-16 Windsor Spitfires OHL 62 17 21 38 14 5 1 3 4 2
2016-17p Windsor Spitfires OHL 7 2 4 6 4
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#11. Casey Mittelstadt, C Green Bay, USHL
60 199lbs
Comparable : Derick Brassard
I find that Casey Mittelstadt is a player that is more difficult to get a good read on
because he flip-flopped between stiffer competition in the USHL and much weaker
competition in High-School. Against high-schoolers, he dominated but that is no
surprise, he should dominate. Which top-10 ranked player wouldn't have destroyed
high-school hockey if they had been in his skates??
Middlestadt has a very good shot, he gets into the right areas of the ice to score and has
a nose for the net. He's an accomplished playmaker as well though I found him to be
more of a north/south, shoot-first type of player rather than an extremely creative
East/West guy.
I found this player particularly difficult to evaluate because a lot of the viewings I had,
he was playing left wing and I think that he's probably more comfortable playing center.
In any case, I've seen a lot of people rave about Mittelstadt and have him ranked
extremely high but for me, I don't quite see that same upside that others seem to. I've
seen him at different levels playing against weaker competition and at the U18
tournament last year where he was on a stacked team, playing with excellent players and
he just never 'wowed' me. I see the skillset but I just don't see the creativity to be a top
line player in the NHL.
I believe there is a strong chance he will be selected within the top 10 and he has a very
good chance at becoming a solid Top-6 forward but it's not guaranteed. My comparable
for him is Derick Brassard because I see him as that type of player who had a ton of
expectations but took some time to put it all together.
I see Mittelstadt developing like that but I'm not certain he gets to Brassard's level.
Casey Mittelstadt
Center
Born Nov 22 1998 -- Eden Prairie, MN

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2016-17 Green Bay Gamblers USHL 24 13 17 30 2 -- -- -- -- --
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#12. Cale Makar, RD Brooks, AJHL
511 187lbs
Comparable : Tyson Barrie
Upside : #3 Offensive D-Man
Floor : #5 Power-Play Specialist
It's much harder to gauge a guy like Makar because he played in a league that is a few
tiers down from what I would consider 'standard' competition in the CHL or otherwise.
He also didn't end up playing in any international tournaments which doesn't really help
in getting an accurate read on him.
He had an impressive season with a lofty 75 points in 54 games played but how much
worse would other top ranked offensive d-man have done, if they were playing that
level? I'm not too sure. Nevertheless, Makar is a great skater with unreal acceleration
and excellent puck control. He has a hard and accurate shot and good playmaking
abilities to set up teammates and is a true Power-Play Quarterback.
I'm certain that will be very appealing to a lot of teams and he'll probably go in the top-
10. Makar is a late-birthday and will turn 19 in October. To me, it's a bit of a risky pick in
the Top-10 but after that near the middle of the first round seems like good value.
My comparable for him is Tyson Barrie as that's who he reminds me of with his skating
and puck handling abilities though he may be even more dynamic. I could easily see
some teams see him as Erik Karlsson on offence and a big giant question mark on
defense and decide to roll the dice.
If he develops and turns out to have only what can be considered average defensive
ability I think you have to call that a win and that team would end up with a hell of a
player. I wouldn't bet on it though.
Cale Makar
Defense
Born Oct 30 1998 -- Calgary, ALTA

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2014-15 Brooks Bandits AJHL 3 1 4 5 4 20 1 6 7 4
2016-17 Brooks Bandits AJHL 5 3 6 9 0
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#13. Cody Glass, C Portland, WHL
62 178lbs
Comparable : Sam Reinhart
Upside : 2nd Line Center / RW
Floor : 3rd Line Center / RW
When I got my first good look at Cody Glass I was underwhelmed with his overall game.
There was a lot of hype around this player about how he was putting up a ton of points
in Portland but for me on that night, he was just ok and nothing about his game really
stood out for me. I watched him again at the CHL Top Prospects game and again, I was
expecting more...at least from a guy who was starting to get traction as a top-15 pick.
Then, I got another chance to watch him play for Canada at the U18 tournament and he
had a real impact right away in his first game against Switzerland but didn't do much
the rest of the way in that tournament and I kind of came away underwhelmed. So I
started to ask myself "what is the deal with this guy and where is all the hype coming
from"? Well, the hype is probably coming from the points that he's putting in Portland
which is impressive but never really tells the whole story. So I started to look at Glass
from a different angle...maybe he's not going to be that upper tier player that is going
lead your team but more of a 'middle of your lineup' type of guy that still ends up an
important part of your team? So I went back and watched 5 or 6 random Winterhawks
games from this past season and started watching him under a different lens.
To me, Cody Glass is like Sam Reinhart and that's certainly not half bad. He's got good
size, is a strong skater with a great shot. He's a much more physical player than Reinhart
and he is able to produce good numbers. The reason I'm comparing him to Sam
Reinhart is because back in 2014, mostly everyone had Reinhart in their Top-3 and a lot
of people had him as the #1 overall prospect. I ranked him 6th overall and I quote "This
is just a gut feeling that hes just not going to be as good as everyone expects. That said,
he should still become a very effective 2nd line center in the NHL if all goes well". I
could see the skill but there was just something that made me think he wouldn't
translate over to the pros as well as people thought. The jury is still out on that one but I
see Cody Glass in the same sort of light. That being said, if you're picking in the middle
of the first round; it's a good gamble to take and he should still end up at minimum a
really solid NHLer for a lot of years.
Cody Glass
Center
Born Apr 1 1999 -- Winnipeg, MAN

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2014-15 Portland Winterhawks WHL 3 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- --
2015-16 Portland Winterhawks WHL 65 10 17 27 20 4 1 2 3 0
2016-17p Portland Winterhawks WHL 11 4 5 9 10
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#14. Martin Necas, RW Brno, Czech Extraliga
61 178lbs
Comparable : David Pastrnak
Upside : 2nd Line Goal-scoring RW
Floor : Czech Extraliga Star
There is way too much skill and a solid all-around package for Martin Necas not to have
heard his named called early come draft day. But for me, there is still a good amount of
risk that goes along with selecting this player. I see him as a boom or bust kind of player.
He's highly skilled but if worse comes to worse would he still be able to adapt his game
for a 3rd line role? I'm not convinced he's the type of player who could or would easily
do that. Even so, Necas is a very smooth and strong skater and he stands out in that
regard whenever he steps onto the ice. Make no mistake, this is an offensive player
whos' main focus is creating scoring opportunities for either himself or his teammates.
He seemed visibly frustrated at the U18 tournament as things didn't go his way but to
me that seemed more like an overall chemistry issue rather than anything else.
My comparable for him is David Pastrnak and I believe that if Necas lives up to his
potential, that's the type of player he could become.
Martin Necas
Center
Born Jan 15 1999

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2016-17 Brno Kometa Czech 41 7 8 15 6 10 4 0 4 8
2016-17p Brno Kometa Czech 10 4 0 4 8
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#15. Nick Suzuki, C/RW Owen Sound, OHL
511 183lbs
Comparable : T. J. Oshie
I had a real hard time getting a good read on Nick Suzuki and since that's the case, I
wanted to see him in a bunch of different games from different times throughout the
year to make sure I wasn't just catching him during a 'lull'. He's a really talented kid but
for me, he doesn't really control a lot of the play but plays his game within how the game
develops instead.
It's not necessarily a bad thing but players who tend to play that way usually end up
really good complimentary players rather than key players. He's a player that can and
will play in all situations and is especially proficient on special teams. He's a good but
not great skater, (it won't hold him back) makes really smart plays with the puck -
handling it or passing it...he's a great playmaker and he's got a solid work ethic.
My comparable for him is T.J. Oshie as I find he plays the same kind of skill game. Just
like Oshie, who was also drafted as a center I could see Suzuki ending up converting to
wing. I think at worse, if he doesn't reach his full potential, you might have a Kris
Versteeg type of player which wouldn't be half bad.
I could see teams being all over the board with this player depending on how much they
like him.
Nick Suzuki
Center
Born Aug 10 1999 -- London, ONT

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2015-16 Owen Sound Attack OHL 63 20 18 38 4 6 2 0 2 0
2016-17p Owen Sound Attack OHL 17 8 15 23 10
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#16. Henri Jokiharju, RD Portland, WHL
511 188lbs
Comparable : John Klingberg
Upside : Top-4 Offensive D-Man
Floor : Bottom Pairing D-Man
My comparable for Henri Jokiharju is John Klingberg and I think it's very fitting
because Klingberg is a player that the Dallas Stars selected in the 5th round without
much fanfare until he broke into the NHL causing everyone to wonder "where the hell
did this guy come from?!?!"
For me, Jokiharju feels like he's going to be that kind of player...he's currently flying
under a lot of people's radar but every single time I saw him play, whether it was with
the Portland Winterhawks, for Finland at the U18 tournament (2016) or at the World
Junior Summer Showcase, I always came away impressed. That's good enough for me.
Jokiharju is a fantastic skater, he makes smart decisions with the puck and moves it
extremely well. He has a pretty good shot and competes really well...he's a hard worker.
He probably needs to fill out as he's a little on the light side but I believe that will come
with time.
Like Klingberg, expect a longer development curve with this player (3 years or more) but
once he gets there it should be well worth it.
One of my favourites in this year's draft. Could end up a solid Top-4 D-Man.
Henri Jokiharju
Defense
Born Jun 17 1999 -- Tampere, Finland

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2016-17p Portland Winterhawks WHL 11 0 3 3 4
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#17. Shane Bowers, C Waterloo, USHL
61.5 178lbs
Comparable : Robby Fabbri
Upside : 2nd Line Offensive Center
Floor : 3rd Line Offensive Center
I think I like Shane Bowers more than most and I think he's maybe a little underrated.
Maybe it's because his skating stride reminds me of Joe Sakic in the way he flies around
the ice (in terms of style). I think that it's probably more the even and consistent effort
that I saw from him each and every shift that I saw.
Bowers is a quick and elusive player with deceptive speed and excellent acceleration.
He's a good playmaker who is dangerous off the rush. He doesn't shy away from physical
play but doesn't go out of his way to engage either. He's a bit on the smaller size now but
he should reach a more ideal playing weight of 190-195 lbs as he matures and develops.
My comparable for him is Robbi Fabbri, a player that I personally underrated his draft
year...I think it's a solid comparison since Fabbri ended up getting drafted 21st by St-
Louis and this is right around where Bowers is ranked by the concensus.
I think he should go a bit higher than that personally, really impressed with this kid.
Shane Bowers
Center
Born Jul 30 1999 -- Halifax, NS

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2015-16 Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 56 15 18 33 16 9 0 2 2 0
2016-17p Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 6 2 1 3 2
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#18. Urho Vaakanainen, LD JYP, SM-liiga
61 188lbs
Comparable : Jonas Brodin
Upside : Top-4 Defensive D-Man
Floor : Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man
I see many similarities between Urha Vaakanainen and Jonas Brodin. Both are very
good skaters with a good stick, and they both have a defense-first mentality. They are
about the same size and see the ice very well. I was extremely high on Brodin his draft
year and while I think he's become a very solid NHL player, I thought he'd have taken
another step by now but at only 24 years old there is still time on that end.
I don't see Vaakanainen as having the offensive awareness that would make him a
higher pick but in my mind, he's an extremely safe pick. He has a good outlet pass and is
a hard worker with a great work ethic. I didnt find that he was overly physical but he
certainly holds up his end on that front.
The team selecting him will likely be getting a Top-4 D-man who can skate and move the
puck well and those types of players are at a premium in today's NHL.
Urho Vaakanainen
Defense
Born Jan 1 1999 -- Joensuu, Finland

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2015-16 Blues SM-li 25 1 5 6 8
2016-17 JyP HT Jyvaskyla SM-li 41 2 4 6 12
2016-17 JYP-Akatemia Mesti 3 0 1 1 29 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17p JyP HT Jyvaskyla SM-liiga 14 0 3 3 2
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#19. Kole Lind, RW Kelowna, WHL
61 185lbs
Comparable : Elias Lindholm
Upside : 2nd Line Playmaking RW
Floor : 3rd Line Playmaking RW
Another one of my favourites. Kole Lind is a smart and clever player who's offensive
awareness is evident every time he steps on the ice. He's a strong forechecker, a good
skater and gives a good second effort. What I like the most about his game is his abilty to
get into the right lanes to get into scoring position or change angles and find teammates
within those lanes and create scoring chances. It makes playing with this kind of player
and developing chemistry really easy.
He has a great offensive mind and instincts for the game. This is a player with a high
hockey IQ which should allow him to put up points at the next level. Having said all that
isn't to suggest that he's a one-dimensional player, in all of my viewings he's been a
defensively responsible and conscious player.
My comparable for him is Elias Lindholm as I find he's also that kind of lanky,
playmaking winger. I think Lind is probably a better playmaker while Lindholm
probably has a better two-way game. I think this is another safe pick because I could see
him as a very good 3rd line RW if he doesn't reach his full potential.
Kole Lind
Right Wing
Born Oct 16 1998 -- Shaunavon, SASK

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2014-15 Kelowna Rockets WHL 6 0 1 1 4 7 0 3 3 4
2016-17p Kelowna Rockets WHL 17 6 6 12 10
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#20. Timothy Liljegren, RD Rogle, SHL
60 188lbs
Comparable : Mike Green
Upside : Middle Pairing Offensive D-Man
Tim Liljegren is a fantastically smooth skater and can move the puck extremely well.
He's got a very good shot, he makes good reads and he can also set up his teammates.
He's not really a physical player but he does stand out when he's on the ice. For me,
although he's a kid who is clearly really athletically gifted, he seems to play too much
like an individual at times and too often it seemed like it needed to be about him and
less about the team. That's a bit of a red flag for me although not necessarily a deal-
breaker. From an observer's stand point, too often did he seem visibly frustrated when
things didn't go his way and it seemed to affect his game. He's going to have to work on
that. Still, there is a lot to like with what the player can do on the ice if you think he'll
end up maturing and becoming more of a team player. I expect a team to jump on him
early based on talent alone.
He had a really difficult U18 tournament and was actually better at last year's event than
he was this time around. Maybe some of that was due to the expectation levels that are
on him right now but that's not going to get easier in any case.
Liljegren kind of reminds me of Ryan Murphy with all of the hype that surrounded him
in the 2011 NHL Draft. The concensus ranked Murphy as a sure-fire Top-10 pick but
whenever I watched him play, there was just something that was 'off' about his game
that was hard to describe but led me to rank him 24th that year. Liljegren's game
reminds me of Murphy in that same way but I think he'll end up a better player just due
to sheer natural ability. So my actual comparable for him is Mike Green as I'm seeing a
player who is athletically gifted and offensive-minded which is what Green has been
throughout his career. In the end, I see him as a middle pairing d-man and his floor
could be as low as a #6 bottom pairing guy.
Timothy Liljegren
Defense
Born Apr 30 1999

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2015-16 Rogle BK SweHL 19 1 4 5 4
2016-17 Rogle BK SweHL 19 1 4 5 4 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Timra IK Swe-1 5 0 1 1 4
2016-17 Timra IK Swe-1 5 0 1 1 4
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#21. Erik Brannstrom, LD HV71, SHL
59 179lbs
Comparable : Torey Krug
Upside : Middle Pairing Two-Way D-Man
A quick and agile puck-moving D-man, Erik Brannstrom had a fantastic U18
tournament to solidify his place as a first round pick. Although undersized, he looks
stocky and solid. In every single viewing I've had of this player, he will engage other
players physically...he's not afraid at all. To give you an idea, I saw Brannstrom play in
the U18 tournament in 2016 as a 16 year old and it was still the same thingthe kid is
fearless and I absolutely love that about him.
He's an effortless skater which helps him carry the puck out of trouble when needed.
Sometimes he will try to do too much with the puck and holds on to it too long instead of
making a simple pass but I think that is fixable and not a long-term concern. He has a
good shot and is a strong option on the Power Play.
My comparable for him is Torey Krug as I find he plays that same kind of game. I think
Brannstrom has middle pairing upside and a pretty high floor, I'd be surprised if he
didn't end up in the NHL as a regular player.
Erik Brannstrom
Defense
Born Sep 2 1999

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2015-16 HV71 Jonkoping SweHL 3 0 0 0 0
2016-17 HV71 Jonkoping SweHL 35 1 5 6 2 -- -- -- -- --
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#22. Grant Mismash, LW US NTDP, USHL
60 181lbs
Comparable : Nick Foligno
Upside : 2nd Line Power Forward LW
Floor : 3rd Line Power Forward LW
One of the few true power forward-types in this draft. I am a huge fan of Grant
Mismash. I just love the way he plays the game. He's a strong two-way player with a very
good skill set. He's a pretty good skater with an excellent work ethic and he plays a
tenacious game. He battles hard in the corners and against the boards and probably has
an underrated offensive game. He's a physical and defensively responsible player.
Mismash is set to continue his development at the University of North Dakota starting
this fall.
I think Mismash is a guy who compares favourably with a player like Nick Foligno. Just
like Foligno, it's likely going to take some time for him to develop but gradually he'll get
there.
This guy is one of my favourites and I think he has Top-6 upside but could easily adapt
his game to play anywhere in the lineup and that's where the value is for me. A really
safe pick.
Grant Mismash
Left Wing
Born Feb 19 1999 -- Edina, MN

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#23. Owen Tippett, RW Mississauga, OHL
61 203lbs
Comparable : Phil Kessel
Floor : AHL All-Star
I have watched Owen Tippett play for a long time and I've never really come away
impressed with his overall game. There is a lot to like with the offensive part of his game
but he has holes in other parts that raise a bit of a red flag for me. For instance, I don't
see a ton of second effort on loose pucks/board battles and he often seems lackadaisical
gliding around waiting for plays to develop. Defense isn't his strong suit and neither is
his play away from the puck but this can be improved with time...actually, it will need
to. There are not many coaches who are going to tolerate half-hearted back-checks at the
NHL level. Now this may just be a "hey, I'm in junior and I'm a star player" type of thing
but I don't like to see those kinds of habits at any level.
For the positives, they are very easy to see: a very strong skater with a great stride and
breakaway speed. He's a North-South type of player that owns an absolute cannon for a
shot which is deadly and accurate. The offensive skill is evident but I believe he has
some work to do with his overall game before he gets to the next level.
My comparable for Owen Tippett is Phil Kessel because of the way he can skate and
shoot the puck but the comparisons end there. First and foremost, Kessel is a much
better all-around player...he was drafted as a center who was eventually converted over
to wing. I think Kessel is a better playmaker and creative player. I think Tippett has a lot
of talent but he will need to work very hard to shore up certain aspects of his game for
the next level. I don't believe this is the type of player who would do well as a 3rd/4th
line depth guy so it's probably Top-6 or bust so it's high risk, high reward with this
player.
Owen Tippett
Right Wing
Born Feb 16 1999 -- Peterborough, ONT

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2014-15 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 6 2 1 3 2
2015-16 Mississauga Steelheads OHL 48 15 5 20 10 7 1 2 3 4
2016-17p Mississauga Steelheads OHL 20 10 9 19 14
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#24. Cal Foote, RD Kelowna, WHL
64 215lbs
Comparable : David Savard
Adam Foote's oldest of two boys playing on the Kelowna Rockets, Cal Foote is a huge kid
with good, two-way upside. He doesn't really play the game the way his dad used to as
he has much more offensive capabilities and an offensive mind-set. I think hes probably
well-rounded in all aspects of the game but will end up more of a two-way D-man than a
defensive stalwart.
He makes good reads and anticipates well and is a solid defender who can log a lot of
minutes. He also gets pucks through and understands that sometimes the big slapper
isn't always the best option and a well-placed wrister can lead to rebounds and offensive
chances.
As far as top upside goes, I don't think I see a top pairing guy but more of a middle
pairing player like his comparable David Savard, if all goes well. He will definitely need
to improve his skating (acceleration and top speed) as it's probably a notch below where
it should be but if he's anything like his dad, he'll make sure he gets it up to where it
needs to be.
Cal Foote
Defense
Born Dec 13 1998 -- Englewood, CO

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2014-15 Omaha Lancers USHL 2 0 1 1 0 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17p Kelowna Rockets WHL 14 1 6 7 24
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#25. Lias Andersson, C/LW HV71, SHL
511 200lbs
Comparable : Mikael Backlund
I think when you're looking at a player like Lias Andersson, you have to like what you
see. I'm not really 100% convinced that whichever teams that selects him is going to be
getting a huge 'steal' by taking him in the first round but I think he's a solid selection
and that adding a talented player that can play on your 2nd or 3rd line is what most
teams would be looking at.
The things that stand out for me are most obviously his speed, his puck control and his
all-around smarts. He may not be the biggest player but he's got a stocky build and he
doesn't shy away from the cornersthe physical game isn't going to faze him.
My comparable for him is Mikael Backlund because that's who he reminds me of...a
pretty good all-around player. I think Lias Andersson is the type of player that can play
anywhere in your top-9 and that's where the value is for me near the later part of the
first round.
Lias Andersson
Center
Born Oct 13 1998

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2015-16 HV71 Jonkoping SweHL 22 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 0 0
2016-17 HV71 Jonkoping SweHL 42 9 10 19 18 16 4 1 5 18
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#26. Nicolas Hague, LD Mississauga, OHL
66 207lbs
Comparable : Mattias Ekholm
I think as long as you're not expecting too much out of a player like Nicholas Hague and
can see the value in the kind of player he is then you're going to be happy with this
selection. Hague is a huge kid at 6'6" and while they say "you can't teach size", there is a
lot to like about the way this guy plays the game. He's a good skater, makes a great first
pass, makes 'the safe play' the majority of the time but he's probably not going to put up
a ton of points at the NHL level. He has an offensive game but I don't expect him to
become a big point-producer.
From my perspective, Hague is a lot like Matthias Ekholm and plays a solid, defense-
first game and anything else on top of that is gravy. My top upside for Hague is that he
can become a very good middle pairing defensive defenceman and I think he has the
potential to get there.
With this player in particular, I believe he has a high floor and will become at least a
bottom pairing guy and that's where the value is for me.
Nicolas Hague
Defense
Born Dec 5 1998 -- Kitchener, ONT

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2016-17p Mississauga Steelheads OHL 18 1 11 12 19
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#27. Cale Fleury, RD Kootenay, WHL
61.5 199lbs
Comparable : Matt Dumba
When you play on the worst team in the WHL, I think there is a tendency that you might
get overlooked and sometimes it's tough to look good. Hayden Fleury's little brother
Cale didn't have much help this season.
I think the Kootenay Ice captain is one of the most underrated players in this year's
draft. He's definitely one of my favourites and the type of player I'd want on my team.
He's a fluid skater and moves the puck very well, he's got excellent offensive and
defensive awareness. He's a strong two-way player with good anticipation and an
excellent passer. He works hard and gives a consistent second effort. For me, he's the
type of player that the more I watch him play, the more I like him.
My comparable for him is Matt Dumba and I see him as that type of player. Just like
with Dumba, it's going to take some development time for him to get to where he needs
to be but I think he'll get there. In fact, Ill be really surprised if this guy doesnt become
a really good player.
I expect Fleury to be taken somewhere in the second round but some smart team will
jump on him early.
Cale Fleury
Defense
Born Nov 19 1998 -- Calgary, ALTA

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2014-15 Kootenay Ice WHL 70 1 12 13 8 7 0 1 1 0
2015-16 Kootenay Ice WHL 61 8 17 25 45 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Kootenay Ice WHL 70 11 27 38 67 -- -- -- -- --
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#28. Klim Kostin, RW Moscow, KHL
62.5 207lbs
Comparable : Valeri Nichushkin
Upside : 2nd Line Playmaking Winger
Floor : KHL Star
I had the chance to watch Klim Kostin play in the Canada-Russia series back in the fall. I
was surprised at just how much this kid reminds me of Valeri Nikushkin both in terms
of talent and how they see the ice and they seem to have same skating style as well.
The talent with this player is unmistakable but I think the fact that he didn't play in
North America this season (Kootenay - WHL) and chose to stay in Russia might work
against him. The way the situation unfolded with Nikushkin returning to Russia and
Dallas losing out on their 10th overall pick...I think that signals a little bit of a 'buyer
beware' type of situation with selecting Kostin. Even if you do pick him, does he end up
going back if things don't go his way and he's unsatisfied with his role/usage? He's
obviously big and really talented but with all of those question marks, I could see him
ending up as a late 1st round / early 2nd round pick.
Could be a real steal if none of the concerns end up being factors at all but it's still a risk
and why I rank him late in the 1st round.
Klim Kostin
Forward
Born May 5 1999

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2016-17 Moscow Dynamo KHL 8 0 0 0 27
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#29. Evan Barratt, C/LW US NTDP, USHL
511 182lbs
Comparable : Johnny Gaudreau
Upside : Top-6 Playmaking Forward
Floor : Top-9 Playmaking Forward
Probably the most underrated prospect in this years' draft. This is how Johnny
Gaudreau becomes a 4th round pick and Sebastian Aho only a 2nd round pick. If scouts
have seen the same thing that I have with this player then he's a late 1st round pick and
anything after that is a steal, in my opinion.
Evan Barratt has upper-level vision, anticipation and hockey sensethis kid makes
things happen on the ice by making great reads and using his teammates effectively. He
doesn't shy away from physical play though that's not really his game. Barratt is set to
play for Penn State University starting this fall but I wouldn't be surprised if he ended
up changing his mind and heading over to Flint (OHL) who own his rights. It could be a
better option, developmentally speaking for this player.
He's one of my favourites and I think he's going to end up being a player. My
comparable for him is Johnny Gaudreau because they share outstanding vision,
creativity and playmaking ability though I don't expect Barratt to reach that level.
Do not expect this player to make an early jump to the NHL, I believe he is likely 3-4
years away and will need that development time.
Evan Barratt
Center
Born Feb 18 1999 -- Bristol, PA

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#30. Ryan Poehling, C US NTDP, USHL
62 177lbs
Comparable : Colin Wilson
I really didn't know what to expect when I got my first look at Ryan Poehling but I just
kept getting that feeling that I had seen this guy play before and it took a good 4-5
games until I realized that I was looking at a Colin Wilson CLONE. That's not
necessarily a bad thing because Colin Wilson is a solid NHLer but if you're picking really
high in this year's draft, I feel like there are probably some better options with better
overall potential.
Poehling has the ideal size, skating ability and two-way ability that you need as an NHL
center. I think where he comes up a bit short, at least in my view is on the playmaking
and creativity part of the game. He's really a north-south type of player and will go into
the dirty areas to score. I think Colin Wilson is the perfect comparable for this player as
he was ranked very high during his draft year, drafted very high (7th overall in 2008)
and probably has never really lived up to that billing but has still had a pretty good NHL
career thus far.
I will say one thing, I believe Poehling's floor is pretty high, so for him to make it to the
NHL in some capacity is a really good bet. I think any team selecting anywhere from
#20 to #35 would be getting good value but any higher than that and I think it could be
a reach. A solid, safe pick to add two-way ability to the depth of an organization.
Ryan Poehling
Center
Born Jan 3 1999 -- Lakeville, MN

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2015-16 Lincoln Stars USHL 9 2 2 4 0
2016-17 St. Cloud State NCHC 35 7 6 13 12
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#31. David Farrance, LD US NTDP, USHL
510.5 195lbs
Comparable : Josh Morrissey
I truly believe that if David Farrance was 6'2, he'd be ranked in the top 15 of this year's
draft. He's 5'11" and maybe a little undersized but he's a fantastic skater with an NHL
stride and excellent puck mover and even better puck handler. He plays a solid overall
game and makes good decisions with the puck.
Along with his strong puck moving abilities, he has the ability to skate the puck out of
the defensive zone almost at will and defenders who can do that are at a premium in
today's NHL.
I like Farrance more than most and I think 2-3 years at B.U. will do wonders for his
overall development. My comparable for him is Josh Morrissey and I think that
Farrance has a really good shot at becoming that kind of player.
I think his top upside is probably a middle pairing d-man and he has a relatively high
floor for a player that's probably set to be selected as a 2nd round pick. One of the most
underrated players in the draft and one my favourites for sure.
David Farrance
Defense
Born Jun 23 1999 -- Victor, NY

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#32. MacKenzie Entwistle, C Hamilton, OHL
62 171lbs
Comparable : Charlie Coyle
Upside : 3rd Line Two-Way Center
Mackenzie Entwistle is a big, strong two-way center that plays a North-South type of
game. I guess one could argue that only having the 'Top Upside' of a 3rd line center
could be categorized a bad thing but it's not when it also happens to be your floor.
I see MacKenzie Entwhistle as one of the safest picks in the draft and a kid who's a hard
worker with a great work ethic. The times I've seen him play, he leaves it all out there.
He's a pretty good skater and has a good, hard shot but he'll rarely wow you with an
incredible skill play...but he gets in there down-low in the dirty areas and he'll finish his
checks. I think he may lack the creativity and playmaking abilities to make him more
than a 3rd line player / depth player but I think he could be an excellent one.
My comparable for him is Charlie Coyle as I see him in that kind of mold though I don't
think he'll reach that level offensively speaking. Teams needing to bolster their depth
and two-way play within their system should pull the trigger on this young man, I think
he'll be selected in the 2nd round, anywhere lower than that would be a steal.
MacKenzie Entwistle
Center
Born Jul 14 1999 -- Georgetown, ONT

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2015-16 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 60 6 8 14 17 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 54 12 13 25 25 7 1 1 2 0
2016-17p Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 7 1 1 2 0
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#33. Jack Studnicka, C Oshawa, OHL
60.5 171lbs
Comparable : Mika Zibanejad
Jack Studnicka is a 'jack of all trades' sort of player (sorry for the bad pun). A
centerman who is strong on faceoffs, a very good skater with good offensive and
defensive ability. The type of player who will fly somewhat under the radar. Excellent
work ethic...just a solid all-around player. Because of all of those factors, I think he
projects as an NHL player but is his potential as a top-6 forward or more of a 3rd / 4th
line player? That's the big question but I believe the floor is probably higher on this
player as opposed to many others who are ranked where he's projected to go (late 1st /
early-middle 2nd round).
I definitely see him as a player who can adapt his role and play anywhere in your lineup.
My comparable for him is Mika Zibanejad as he's another player who I saw as having
2nd/3rd line center potential back in 2011 and while it's hard to pinpoint exactly how it's
going to work out, you are going to end up with a solid NHL player in any case when it's
all said and done.
I see Studnicka ending up a bit like that and possibly even a bit better than that.
Jack Studnicka
Center
Born Feb 18 1999 -- Tecumseh, ONT

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2015-16 Oshawa Generals OHL 62 4 22 26 25 5 0 0 0 2
2016-17 Oshawa Generals OHL 64 18 34 52 36 11 5 10 15 6
2016-17p Oshawa Generals OHL 11 5 10 15 6
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#34. Stelio Mattheos, RW Brandon, WHL
60 189lbs
Comparable : Radim Vrbata
Floor : 3rd Line Goal-scoring RW
After being drafted 1st overall in the WHL by Brandon back in to 2014, expectations
were sky high for Mattheos. I think he probalby had some trouble living up to that
billing but I feel like he had a strong draft eligible year. I'm a big fan of the way this
player sees the ice and plays the game and some of the skills he has you just can't teach,
like natural goal-scoring ability. Mattheos plays the game with a ton of intensity and has
a strong work ethic. A solid all-around player with an excellent shot.
My comparable for him is Radim Vrbata and when you think about the way he can score
goals, I think that's appropriate. It took Vrbata some time to learn to become a better
defensive player earlier on in his career and I think I could easily see Mattheos taking
the same kind of path.
I think he'll be a pretty good pick if it's late 1st round and anything beyond the middle of
the 2nd round is likely a steal.
Stelio Mattheos
Right Wing
Born Jun 14 1999 -- Winnipeg, MAN

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2016-17p Brandon Wheat Kings WHL 4 1 4 5 8
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#35. Michael Rasmussen, C Tri-City, WHL
65.5 221lbs
Comparable : Kevin Hayes
Upside : 2nd Line Goal-scoring Center
Floor : 4th Line Center
Michael Rasmussen is a huge center at over 6'5" and a player with a natural goal-scoring
touch. I can see how a lot of people would be excited with this player and the overall
package and skill-set.
For me personally, I don't really see top-end potential as I've seen him ranked in the
top-10 on some lists this year and I think that's a pretty big stretch. He's put up over a
point per game with Tri-City but more than half of those points came off of the Power
Play. Now that's not 'the end-all-and-be-all', because at least we know he can perform on
the PP, but I think it might be good to keep things in perspective.
All in all, if things go perfectly, I think Rasmussen could end up like his comparable
Kevin Hayes and that would be pretty good for whichever team drafts him.
I think he's likely 2-3 years away before making an NHL impact.
Michael Rasmussen
Center
Born Apr 17 1999 -- Surrey, BC

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2014-15 Penticton Vees BCHL 1 0 0 0 0
2014-15 Tri-City Americans WHL 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0
2015-16 Tri-City Americans WHL 63 18 25 43 37
2016-17 Tri-City Americans WHL 50 32 23 55 50 -- -- -- -- --
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#36. Jaret Anderson-Dolan, C Spokane, WHL
511 191lbs
Comparable : Nick Bonino
Jaret Anderson-Dolan is a high energy player with an excellent work ethic. He's a player
who does a lot of things well but is not really dominant in any particular area. When I
saw him for the first time, he kind of looked to me like a 'Ryan O'Reilly-lite' in the
manner in which he skates and forechecks...that's kind of who he reminds me of. I don't
think the top-end skill is there though with this player although there is a lot to like.
I don't think anyone can ever accuse the man called "JAD" to not give a full and
complete effort because that's the only gear he's got and I really like that about him. He's
a prototypical 'team player' and you really need those kinds of players.
My comparable for him is Nick Bonino and I think that's a pretty good comparable in
terms of skill and talent and how I see him developing in the future. I think he has an
outside shot at becoming a 2nd line Center but that's if he really exceeds what he's
shown so far. I think he's more of a safe bet to end up a 3rd line center but a valuable
one at that.
I believe the floor is particularly high with this player due to his compete and work ethic.
I think he'll be taken early to mid-second round but could be a late first if a team really
likes him.
Jaret Anderson-Dolan
Center
Born Sep 12 1999 -- Calgary, ALTA

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2014-15 Spokane Chiefs WHL 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Spokane Chiefs WHL 72 39 37 76 22 -- -- -- -- --
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#37. Matthew Strome, LW Hamilton, OHL
63.5 206lbs
Comparable : Brandon Saad
He's not as flashy as his brothers but Matthew Strome plays a much simpler game. It's
very much a 'what you see is what you get' with him but that's not a bad thing at all. He's
a gifted offensive player who makes things happen when he's on the ice. He isn't the
greatest skater but I think he gets to where he needs to go. He will no doubt need to
make some improvements but I don't really see it as something that's going to hold him
back.
I dont think he has the top-end skill to allow him to be a top-10 pick like his brothers
before him but I think he's a pretty safe pick because he's the type of player who should
be able to adapt and play practically anywhere in your lineup and that's where the value
is for me.
My comparable for him is Brandon Saad because thats who he reminds me of. I see him
as that type of offensive player but its not guaranteed he reaches that level.
Matthew Strome
Left Wing
Born Jan 6 1999 -- Mississauga, ONT

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2015-16 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 61 16 22 38 29
2016-17 Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 66 34 28 62 62 7 1 7 8 4
2016-17p Hamilton Bulldogs OHL 7 1 7 8 4
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#38. Antoine Morand, C/LW Acadie-Bathurst, QMJHL
510 175lbs
Comparable : Alex Tanguay
Antoine Morand is a great skater and a shifty player who competes hard and has a high
Hockey IQ. He is highly skilled and can dangle with the best of them. Morand is highly
creative and sees the ice extremely well. He's able to identify and get into the right areas
to score or setup teammates. He played center last season for the Acadie Bathurst Titan
in the QMJHL but at 5'10" and 175lbs I think odds are good that he ends up playing
wing if and when he makes it to the NHL. I really like this player and in the viewings I
had, he took his role as the teams' best center seriously and gave solid, consistent efforts
at both ends of the ice. I think his defensive game still needs work which isn't unusual
for an offensive player that age.
For his comparable, I'm going old school again with Alex Tanguay as I see many
similarities in both players. Tanguay was also a center with Halifax way back when, he
also put up over a point per game his draft year, was somewhat undersized and had
defensive deficiencies.
I see Antoine Morand as a bit of a gamble as I'm not convinced he can adapt his game to
play on a 3rd or 4th line if he's unable to crack a Top-6 at the NHL level. So hes kind of
a boom or bust prospect but he could be a real steal though. I really like him and hes
one of my favourites, I think hes going to be a player.
Antoine Morand
Center
Born Feb 18 1999 -- Mercier, PQ

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2015-16 Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL 48 14 36 50 37 5 0 3 3 0
2016-17 Acadie-Bathurst Titan QMJHL 67 28 46 74 52 11 2 10 12 8
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#39. Kailer Yamamoto, RW Spokane, WHL
57.5 146lbs
Comparable : Artemi Panarin
Generally speaking, wingers who are as small as Yamamoto (5'8" - 146 lbs) who play a
pure skill game don't tend to stick unless they are a really special talent. Players like
Brendan Gallagher, Cam Atkinson and Brian Gionta all have a bit of 'bite' to their game.
Still, a lot has changed in the NHL in the past 5-6 years...no longer are smaller players
so easily overlooked. As a general rule though, most NHL teams will look for size and
grit on the wings on their 3rd and 4th lines especially if that's an element that is missing
on their top 2 lines, so depending on who's doing the drafting, how their team is made
up can make a big difference. I don't think there's much doubt that Kailer Yamamoto is
a 1st round talent skill-wise but will teams take the first round gamble on him knowing
that he's likely a "top-6 or bust" type of prospect?
Yamamoto is a quick and agile player with outstanding vision, creativity and playmaking
ability. His comparable is Artemi Panarin as he plays that kind of style with outstanding
offensive abilities. Will he reach that level? I'm not convinced but a good gamble to take
as a mid-second pick.
Kailer Yamamoto
Right Wing
Born Sep 29 1998 -- Spokane, WA

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2016-17 Spokane Chiefs WHL 65 42 57 99 46 -- -- -- -- --
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#40. Filip Westerlund, RD Frolunda, SHL
511 175lbs
Comparable : Anton Stralman
Upside : #4 Two-Way D-Man
I think Filip Westerlund is underrated. A good all-round d-man who is a solid puck
mover and has very good defensive awareness. Those kinds of players are in high
demand in today's NHL. I don't think he'll ever blow anyone away offensively but he
plays within his skillset in that regard. Westerlund makes good decisions with the puck,
makes a good first pass and plays a safe and steady game.
You don't get a lot of 'flash' with this player but he's someone you can rely on to get the
job done. He plays with a bit of an edge and my comparable for him is Anton Stralman
as I think he's in that mold. Just like Stralman took quite some time actually playing in
the NHL for people to start realizing that he's pretty darn good, I think the same will be
said of Westerlund.
I could see the same development curve as the type of player who graducally keeps
making strides and getting better and better. I expect this player to be selected a bit later
on in the draft, perhaps in the 3rd or 4th rounds. I think this kid will end up a sleeper
pick.
Filip Westerlund
Defense
Born Apr 17 1999

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2016-17 Frolunda HC SweHL 33 0 4 4 6 -- -- -- -- --
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#41. Markus Phillips, LD Owen Sound, OHL
60 207lbs
Comparable : Calvin de Haan
Upside : #4 Defensive D-Man
Floor : #6 Defensive D-Man
I've watched Markus Phillips play for a long time and while there is nothing that he does
that will ever really make you get out of your chair (good or bad), I see that as a positive
because it means he's doing his job. He's a very consistent player who you can count on
as a dependable part of your defensive corps. He's a good skater, makes a good first
pass, has a good stick and will take the body but isn't overly physical. He can move the
puck very well and plays a very solid defensive game. He's almost "Vlasic-like" in how
steady and dependable he is but I think that comparison is a stretch.
My comparable for him is Calvin de Haan and I think that's fitting for the type of player
Markus Phillips can possibly become someday. I think the team that's selecting him will
be getting an NHL player but he probably tops out as a #4 middle pairing guy but if not,
there's a very strong chance he'll end up a Top-6 player.
I think we're looking at a very safe pick and he will probably be selected in the second
round.
Markus Phillips
Defense
Born Mar 21 1999 -- Toronto, ONT

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2014-15 Newmarket Hurricanes OJHL 2 0 1 1 4
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#42. Isaac Ratcliffe, LW Guelph, OHL
66 200lbs
Comparable : Benoit Pouliot
Upside : 3rd Line Scoring Winger
Floor : 4th Line Winger
Isaac Ratcliffe is a huge winger that plays a skill game. I think he's the kind of player
that will definitely engage physically and he'll go into the areas needed to scorehe's by
no means a perimeter player but I think those hoping he fills-out and becomes a
bonafide power forward will end up disappointed.
I don't see a lot of 'sandpaper' in his game but that doesn't mean he won't end up a good
NHL player. Ratcliffe didn't have much help last season playing on a poor Guelph
team...so there is that but on the other hand, it provided a great opportunity for him to
showcase himself with lots of ice time and being a go-to player. I liked his game at the
U18 tournament but Ratcliffe is a bit of a wild card for me. He's got all the tools but is
that all going to come together at the pro level?
My comparable for him is Benoit Pouliot because he was also a huge kid with a bit of a
slow stride and I think there are similarities between the two in the way they play. I
think there will be a team that will select him early (between #15 and #30) as the
projection with this player will be too attractive too pass up but I'm not convinced it's
the right call. I am far from certain he has Top-6 upside but I do think there's a very
good chance he ends up an NHL player in some capacity. Good value for middle of the
second round.
Isaac Ratcliffe
Left Wing
Born Feb 15 1999 -- London, ONT

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2015-16 Guelph Storm OHL 46 5 8 13 24
2016-17 Guelph Storm OHL 67 28 26 54 65 -- -- -- -- --
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#43. Keith Petruzzelli, G Muskegon, USHL
65 175lbs
Comparable : Ben Bishop
Upside : Starting Goaltender
Floor : Backup Goaltender
I think if there was a rule where you could only select goaltenders when they turned 20
years old, accuracy with those picks would rise dramatically. It's just such a difficult
position to gauge especially when these guys are only 18 years old. It's just really hard to
get a great read on how goalies will turn out. For me, it's usually more of a gut
feeling...I'll either like a guy or I won't but it's tough to explain why.
Keith Petruzzelli is my favourite goaltender from this year's draft. He's got great size and
he's got good lateral movement. I guess for me what separates him from the others in
this draft is his demeanor...I really like that about him. He seems really calm and even-
keeled. My comparable for him is Ben Bishop for obvious reasons.
I think Petruzzelli is probably 3-4 years or more away from NHL duty as are most
goalies from this draft.
Keith Petruzzelli
Goalie
Born Feb 9 1999 -- Wilbraham, MA
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2016-17 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 35 2052 82 3 2 2.40 22 10 1 919 0.918
2016-17p Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 2 138 6 1 0 2.61 0 1 0 46 0.885

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2016-17 Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 35 1 2 3 2 2 0 0 0 2
2016-17p Muskegon Lumberjacks USHL 2 0 0 0 2
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#44. Alex Formenton, LW London, OHL
61.5 165lbs
Comparable : Antoine Roussel
Upside : 3rd Line Checking Winger
Floor : 4th Line Checking Winger
Alex Formenton is a gritty two-way player with blazing speed and in my mind, probably
the best forechecker in this draft. He is a high energy player with good defensive
awareness that seems to enjoy going out there and hitting everyone and just generally
being a player that is hard to play against. He's also got some skill and can certainly help
out and provide some scoring depth.
I don't quite see Top-6 upside at the NHL level but I think he's a pretty safe bet to
become a solid NHL player for a lot of years. At almost 62 and only 165lbs just wait
until he fills out...hes going to be even more effective.
My comparable for him is Antoine Roussel also a player that other teams hate to play
against...I see him ending up like that. I think that because of his speed and willingness
to engage physically that his chances at being an NHLer are excellent.
For a team that is looking to increase their grit, I think this is a pretty safe pick.
Alex Formenton
Forward
Born Sep 13 1999 -- King City, ONT

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2015-16 Aurora Tigers OJHL 54 13 13 26 66 5 2 0 2 0
2016-17p London Knights OHL 14 0 0 0 6
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#45. Jake Leschyshyn, C/LW Regina, WHL
511 189lbs
Comparable : Casey Cizikas
Upside : 3rd Line Two-Way C/LW
Floor : 4th Line Two-Way C/LW
Jake Leschyshyn is the son of one of my favourites back in the day, defenceman Curtis
Leschyshyn. Unlike his dad, Jake is a forward and a pretty good one at that. Hes got
speed to burn, is an effective forechecker and hes also versatile as he can play center or
wing. Hes feisty and has a quick stride with good top end speed with a constant motor.
Leschyshyn played on a high-powered Regina Pats team until a knee injury ended his
season. Up until that point, he had put up some pretty nice numbers almost a point-per-
game. I would be surprised if his offense translated over to the NHL and I believe that
it's a more likely scenario that he ends up developing as a very good 3rd line forward
much like his comparable Casey Cizikas.
Thats who he reminds me of with his play. Like Cizikas, Jake Leschyshyn is a
defensively responsible player who can certainly chip in offensively but is known more
for his all-around game and usefulness as a solid utility player.
Jake Leschyshyn
Center
Born Mar 10 1999 -- Grasswood, SASK

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2014-15 Regina Pats WHL 12 3 0 3 0 9 1 0 1 0
2015-16 Regina Pats WHL 66 7 9 16 38 12 1 3 4 8
2016-17 Regina Pats WHL 47 17 23 40 22 -- -- -- -- --
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#46. Stuart Skinner, G Lethbridge, WHL
63 200lbs
Comparable : Roberto Luongo
Just like the other top goalies ranked in this year's draft, Stuart Skinner has the ideal
size needed in today's NHL. He's quick and agile and plays big in the net. He has strong
lateral movement and excellent reflexes. I'm certainly no expert on goalies but in all my
viewings of Skinner, I've always come away impressed. He's an athletic goaltender with
a calm and relaxed demeanor which instills confidence in his teammates.
He probably didn't have the regular season that he would have liked, numbers-wise but
I think he made up for it with a strong playoff.
My comparable for him is Roberto Luongo as I think he's got a chance to be a good
starting goaltender if he reaches his potential. I think the value is pretty good here in the
later part of the second round to take a gamble on a big, athletic goaltender.
Stuart Skinner
Goalie
Born Nov 1 1998 -- Edmonton, ALTA

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2013-14 Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 4 197 17 0 0 5.17 0 3 0 110 0.866
2016-17p Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 20 1243 64 6 0 3.09 10 7 0 699 0.916

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2013-14 Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 4 0 1 1 0
2014-15 Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 43 0 1 1 6
2015-16 Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 44 1 2 3 0 4 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 60 0 3 3 2 20 0 1 1 4
2016-17p Lethbridge Hurricanes WHL 20 0 1 1 4
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#47. Nikita Popugaev, RW Prince George, WHL
66 219lbs
Comparable : Michael McCarron
Upside : 3rd Line Playmaking RW
Floor : KHL Star
Nikita Popugaev is a really intriguing prospect. He started the year on fire putting up 51
points in only 40 games with Moose Jaw (good for 7th in the league in scoring at the
time) and then was traded to Prince George where his point totals plummeted. This guy
is a mountain of a man and there are maybe a few question marks about his skating, (I
personally don't think it's that bad, he gets around) but what surprises me most is his
playmaking ability. A very underrated playmaker, he can find teammates in seams and
through traffic. He has above average offensive awareness which makes me like him
quite a bit. He isn't a physically dominant player though and I think that's unlikely to
change but he'll take his man out of the play when needed.
Overall this player is a bit of a risk but if you have a deep team, you can try and swing for
the fences with a pick like this. It was difficult for me to come up with a comparable for
this player as there just aren't very many 6'6" playmakers in the NHL but the closest I
could come up with is a playmaking version of Michael McCarron.
Pretty much a boom or bust type of prospect.
Nikita Popugaev
Left Wing
Born Nov 20 1998 -- Moscow, Russia

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2015-16 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 70 16 31 47 28 6 2 2 4 0
2016-17 Moose Jaw Warriors WHL 40 22 29 51 14 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Prince George Cougars WHL 31 7 11 18 15 6 1 2 3 2
2016-17p Prince George Cougars WHL 6 1 2 3 2
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#48. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G HPK, SM-liiga (Fin-1)
66 198lbs
Comparable : Pekka Rinne
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (geez, let's just call him UPL) is a really tall and technically
sound goaltender. It's no secret that scouts have been salivating at getting their hands
on this kid for quite some time now after playing so well as an underage goaltender at
the U18 tournament in 2016.
He was part of Finland's team again at that very same tournament this year and while I
thought he was still impressive, I think a lot of people maybe expected more. I think the
fact that Finland ended up with a silver medal in that tournament had a lot more to do
with the US having their 'annual chemistry advantage' rather than a poor performance
by UPL.
My comparable for him is Pekka Rinne for obvious reasons...they are both Finnish and
they are both giants. I think there's a chance he could go late 1st round but I have him in
the later part of the 2nd round and I think that's great value at that spot.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Goalie
Born Mar 9 1999

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2016-17p HPK Hameenlinna SM-liiga 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.000

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2016-17 HPK Hameenlinna SM-li 4 0 0 0 0
2016-17p HPK Hameenlinna SM-li 1 0 0 0 0
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#49. Alexei Toropchenko, LW MVD Balashikha, Russia Jr.
63 183lbs
Comparable : Rielly Smith
Upside : Top-6 Offensive Winger
Floor : KHL Star
I was very impressed with Toropchenko's game at the U18 tournament. I thought he was
probably Russia's best overall player on the team that ended up with the Bronze medal. I
like the package of what Toropchenko brings to the ice. He's a tall, lanky player with
great wheels and a good shot. He's an excellent playmaker and sees the ice very well.
From the viewings I had, he has a strong work ethic and competes hard. He gives an
even effort every shift and that goes a long way, well at least for me. This is a player who
powers through checks and gives a noticeable second effort.
I think this is a player that compares well t0 a guy like Riley Smithsize-wise and
perhaps skating-wise as well. I think Toropchenko is probably a bit more skilled and has
better puck control. That's a real glowing review for him and I really like this player a
lot...now here come the questions marks : is this the type of player that will be happy
with spending some time in the AHL to develop and bide his time until he gets a shot at
the NHL? In short - the Russian Factor. If the answer is yes, then I think teams should
feel pretty good about taking this guy in the late 2nd or 3rd round. If the answer is "it
doesn't look good" then perhaps taking a late round flyer isn't the worst idea in the
world...take a gamble that he might develop and then sign him out of the KHL at age 22-
23.
Another one of my favourites who isn't getting much press or hype at all. A real sleeper
pick.
Alexei Toropchenko
Right Wing
Born Jun 25 1999

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#50. Pierre-Olivier Joseph, LD Charlottetown, QMJHL
62 163lbs
Comparable : Alec Martinez
I am not as high on Pierre-Olivier Joseph as many appear to be but that doesn't mean he
won't pan out and be a good NHL D-Man. He played on a very deep Charlottetown
Islanders club with a bunch of 19-20 year olds ahead of him so it's a bit more difficult to
gauge how he'll develop. He certainly fared quite well putting up impressive numbers
Once Brisebois, Meloche and Neil all turn pro, he should be given the reigns of that
defense.
He's an excellent puck-mover and he's a good skater but I think he could stand to
improve his lateral mobility. I think he needs to fill-out but he definitely has the frame
to do so. In some of the games I saw, he was easily pushed around so I think he'll need
to get stronger as well but I don't see any of these things as major concerns. I see maybe
are some question marks about his decision making and that's the reason why I have
him ranked where I do. I see him as a bit of a risky pick. Would he have performed as
well or even better if he had a bigger opportunity with another club or did he perform as
well as he did because of that 'insulation'?? It's tough to tell.
My comparable for him is Alec Martinez and I see him turning into that kind of player, if
all goes well. I think P-O Joseph is athletically gifted enough to play in the NHL but it
will be his decision making that determines how high he'll end up on the depth chart.
Pierre-Olivier Joseph
Defense
Born Jul 1 1999 -- Chambly, PQ

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2015-16 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 48 1 7 8 30 12 1 2 3 6
2016-17 Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL 62 6 33 39 54 13 1 5 6 12
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#51. Jake Oettinger, G Boston University, NCAA
64 218lbs
Comparable : Steve Mason
Jake Oettinger had an excellent season with Boston University and many have him
pegged as the best goalie in this draft. For me though, I think he had about as good of a
defense in front of him as you could have with McAvoy, Fabbro, Krys, MacLeod and
Hickey as NHL drafted players in that group.
Oettinger has ideal size, is athletic and has great reflexes. I tend to question his mental
make-up as he seems to get down on himself if he lets one by that he'd like to have back
and it takes away from his focus. I could see him as a late 1st round pick but for me I
think the value is good as a mid/late 2nd rounder.
My comparable for him is Steve Mason and I think if all goes well, he could end up a guy
who's a middle of the pack starter.
Jake Oettinger
Goalie
Born Dec 18 1998 -- Lakeville, MN

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2015-16 U.S. National Development USHL 15 858 32 0 1 2.24 11 3 0 361 0.919
2016-17 Boston University H-East 35 2131 75 0 4 2.11 21 11 3 957 0.927

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2016-17 Boston University H-Eas 35 0 0 0 2
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#52. Josh Brook, RD Moose Jaw, WHL
61 191lbs
Comparable : Jason Demers
When I got my first look at Joshua Brook, I was pleasantly surprised at how well he
could skate and move the puck. He's got good size and is a player that plays with an
edge. He put up 40 points in 69 games which is pretty good for a draft eligible
defenceman but I wouldn't say that providing offense is his bread and butter.
I liked his game playing for Team Canada at the Under 18s, not only did he show he
belonged but he was one of the better d-man for Canada, in my opinion.
I'm comparing him to Jason Demers as he kind of flags to me like a guy that will develop
like that.
It could take a few years for him to come into his own, putting in the time in the AHL
before he surfaces as a 22-23 year old. Now that can seem like a real long-time away but
it's an investment and one that could pay off in the long run.
Josh Brook
Defense
Born Jun 17 1999 -- Roblin, MAN

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#53. Alexander Chmelevski, RW Ottawa, OHL
511 179lbs
Comparable : Tyler Toffoli
Upside : 2nd Line Offensive Winger
Floor : 3rd/4th Line Depth Forward
My comparable for Sasha Chmelevski is Tyler Toffoli who also happens to be a former
Ottawa 67 and also a 2nd round pick (LA) in his own right.
While I'm not 100% convinced that Chmelevski will turn out as good as that, I do think
they both play the same kind of north/ south game. Toffoli is a dangerous shooter and
while Chmelevski can really fire the puck, I think hes an even better playmaker.
I think I like this guy a little more than most because I think he has the talent to be a
Top-6 Forward at the NHL level but if it doesn't work out quite as well as you'd hope, he
is probably the type of player that can adapt his game and play more of a depth role like
a Lee Stempniak for example. That's where the value is for me with this player.
I expect him to hear his name called in the 2nd round and if he falls lower than that, it
would be excellent value.
Sasha Chmelevski
Center
Born Jun 9 1999 -- Northville, MI

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2015-16 Ottawa 67's OHL 5 2 0 2 2 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Ottawa 67's OHL 58 21 22 43 20 6 2 2 4 2
2016-17p Ottawa 67's OHL 6 2 2 4 2
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#54. Pavel Koltygin, C Drummondville, QMJHL
60 189lbs
Comparable : Valteri Filpulla
Floor : KHL Regular
In this draft, if there was ever a poster boy for 'boom or bust' prospect, I think Pavel
Koltygin would take the cake. When I first got a look at this player, I was immediately
impressed. He's extremely smooth out there in the way he skates and controls the
puck...he's almost reminiscent of Alex Kovalev in that way....so he's a guy with high-end
skill to be sure.
He's a very good skater with lots of 'dangle' and an excellent playmaker as well. He had a
solid first year playing in North American in the Q for Drummondville. I really like him
but I find that he's a bit inconsistent. It's certainly not unheard of to have a young player
play with some degree of inconsistency but what teams are looking for is consistency
with 'effort' and 'compete' and he may have a little ways to go in that regard. Now, I
know that reading that is probably going to make some people cringe but the upside
with this player is certainly there.
We'd probably be looking at a first round pick otherwise. My comparable for him is
Valtteri Filpulla and I think that's a good one. I think if a team is able to snag him with a
late 2nd/early 3rd round pick, I think that's probably good value but I expect this player
to probably be selected later on in the draft.
Could be a sleeper pick.
Pavel Koltygin
Center
Born Feb 17 1999

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#55. Ivan Chekhovich, LW Baie-Comeau, QMJHL
510 172lbs
Comparable : Artturi Lehkonen
Floor : KHL Regular
Ivan Chekhovich is a fun prospect to watch and one of my favourites in this year's draft.
I really like the way this player thinks and plays the game. It seems that every time he's
on the ice, he's making something happen offensively. He has great straightaway speed
with an excellent top gear and makes plays at high speeds. He's a player who is difficult
to contain and will fight through checks.
He seems more comfortable at center but is versatile and can also play wing. He
reminds me of Artturi Lehkonen during his draft year. I wrote back then that he was the
type of player that goes a bit unnoticed but at the end of the game you look at the
scoresheet and he's got 3 points. I ranked Lehkonen just outside the first round (#32)
and he was drafted 55th by Montreal and it seems to have worked out.
For sure, there is the Russian Factor to consider but at least this player is already
playing hockey in North America. A good bet to be selected in the 2nd/3rd round.
Ivan Chekhovich
Center
Born Jan 4 1999

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2016-17 Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL 60 26 33 59 14 4 1 2 3 2
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#56. Filip Chytil, C Zlin, Czech Extraliga
61.5 192lbs
Comparable : Marcus Kruger
Upside : 3rd Line Utility Forward
Floor : 4th Line Utility Forward
Filip Chytil has an intriguing package of skill, smarts and two-way play. He's a hard-
worker and a diligent and tenacious checker. He's a very good skater and defensively
responsible player.
This player has sky-rocketed up a lot of peoples lists in the past few months and Im not
really sure why. I don't think I see Top-6 player upside with Chytil but I think he's the
kind of player that can probably play anywhere in a team's Top-9. That kind of
versatility certainly comes in handy especially at playoff time.
My comparable for him is Marcus Kruger who, in my opinion is one of the best 3rd line
players in the league. I see Chytil possibly developing into that kind of player and I think
near the end of the 2nd round is pretty good value for a player like that.
Filip Chytil
Center
Born Sep 5 1999

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#57. Joni Ikonen, C Frolunda, SHL (J20)
511 177lbs
Comparable : Derek Stepan
Floor : SM-liiga Regular
Joni Ikonen is a good all-around player who has a chance at becoming a solid 2nd line
center in the NHL IF he continues to develop the right wayhowever, that is far from
certain. For that to happen, he will need to fill-out and get stronger. He's a good skater
with a hard shot and is dangerous off the rush. He's a smart and creative player on the
Power Play.
My comparable for Ikonen is Derek Stepan as his style of play is who he reminds me of
but don't get too excited, I'm not really convinced he will end up as good as that. While I
see that there is definitely potential and upside with this player, I'm not in love with his
decision making and for that reason, I find him to be a bit of a risky pick. I don't doubt
for one second that a team is going to make him a 2nd round pick but if he ends up a
player who remains in Finland his entire career, I won't really be surprised.
Hes kind of a boom-or-bust prospect, in my opinion.
Joni Ikonen
Center
Born Apr 14 1999

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#58. Alexei Lipanov, C MVD Balashikha, Russia Jr.
60 169lbs
Comparable : Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Upside : 2nd Line Playmaking Center
Floor : KHL Regular
Alexei Lipanov is a good all-around player. He's a really smooth-skating, smart player
with good anticipation that can play in all situations. He's a hard worker and an
excellent playmaker. What's wrong with that? Nothing but if it wasnt for the Russian
Factor, I'd probably rate this player higher.
Unfortunately, teams will have to estimate the risk and make the appropriate call with
this player. His comparable is Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as they both have the same kind of
skating style and are both tremendous playmakers but Im not convinced Lipanov will
reach that level. I think there will be a team that will probably take him in the 2nd
round.
A high- risk, high-reward type of prospect.
Alexei Lipanov
Center
Born Aug 17 1999

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2016-17 HK MVD Balashikah MHL 11 0 3 3 6
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#59. Fabian Zetterlund, RW Farjestad, SHL
511 196lbs
Comparable : Patric Hornqvist
Floor : SHL Regular
Fabian Zetterlund is a pretty good player and one of my favourites. Good hockey sense,
makes smart plays. I think he's got a bit of an awkward skating stride and while there
could be some improvements to be made there, I don't see it as a flaw...he can still move
out there.
For me, a player like this makes me think of Daniel Alfredsson as a late bloomer and 6th
round pick. Now I'm not saying he's going to be the next Daniel Alfredsson but if you
believe Zetterlund is at the very beginning of his development like I do, he could be a
later-round steal. I don't think teams will take him with a 2nd round pick but I think if a
team sees him the same way I do, 3rd round isn't out of the question.
My comparable for him is Patric Hornqvist and I think he plays that kind of game as
well. Strong work ethic, tenacious forechecker and a knack for putting pucks in the net.
If you can get a guy like that in the 3rd round or later, that's excellent value.
Fabian Zetterlund
Center
Born Aug 25 1999

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2016-17 Farjestads BK Karlstad SweHL 14 0 0 0 2 -- -- -- -- --
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#60. Michael DiPietro, G Windsor, OHL
60 202lbs
Comparable : Calvin Pickard
Upside : Backup Goaltender
I wasn't the biggest fan of Michael Dipietro's but his performance in the Memorial Cup
was something special. This kid is a real battler. He's competitive and determined and
those are qualities that all hockey players must have but I think goaltenders especially.
My comparable for Dipietro is Calvin Pickard, a goaltender who's mental toughness was
challenged throughout his junior career playing on some pretty terrible Seattle
Thunderbirds teams. I believe he still holds the WHL record for most career shots
against. Pickard battled and made it through and I see Dipietro a bit like that as a kid
who could have a chance to start at some point but in all likelihood will end up being a
solid backup.
This kid is extremely likeable and seems like a great person...I hope he has a great and
long career.
Michael DiPietro
Goalie
Born Jun 9 1999 -- Amherstburg, ONT

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2015-16 Windsor Spitfires OHL 29 1644 67 6 2 2.45 16 8 2 696 0.912
2016-17 Windsor Spitfires OHL 51 2935 115 7 6 2.35 30 12 2 1272 0.917
2016-17p Windsor Spitfires OHL 7 436 18 3 0 2.48 3 4 0 200 0.917

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2016-17p Windsor Spitfires OHL 7 0 0 0 0
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#61. Jason Robertson, LW Kingston, OHL
62 196lbs
Comparable : Patrick Maroon
Floor : AHL Call-up
When you're having a look at these guys, some of them you can tell they just don't have
the necessary foot speed that's required at the next level. Sometimes, players are not
that far off though and with hard work, improvements can be made to bring them up to
an acceptable level but in Robertson's case, I think he's quite a ways away and his
skating needs a ton of work.
However, I will say this, IF he gets his skating up to what can be considered even
'average level' in the NHL, look out!! This guy is has some pretty deceptive playmaking
abilities and a great set of hands.
When it's all said and done though, I see his top upside probably as a 3rd Line player
much like his comparable Patrick Maroon and just like Maroon, it will take some time
for him to develop and continue to improve.
So I think he's a pretty risky player because of all those factors but if you're getting him
late in the 2nd round or the early part of the 3rd round, I think there's pretty good value
there.
Jason Robertson
Left Wing
Born Jul 22 1999 -- Northville, MI

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2015-16 Kingston Frontenacs OHL 54 18 14 32 6 4 1 1 2 2
2016-17p Kingston Frontenacs OHL 11 5 13 18 0
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#62. Jonah Gadjovich, LW Owen Sound, OHL
61 199lbs
Comparable : Anders Lee
Floor : AHL Call-up
About 5 years ago, a player like Noah Gadjovich would have been a sure-fire top-15 pick.
A big-bodied power forward-type who just put up 46 goals and 74 points would be at the
top of a lot of teams' draft lists. But we are clearly headed into a new era and teams that
are lacking speed are going to get left out in the dust.
Gadjovich is a player with good offensive awareness and obviously a goal-scorers touch.
He's the type of player that's going to pay the price in front of the net and work for every
inch of ice but his skating is going to hold him back unless he makes improvements on
that end. I find that he's a better playmaker than I initially gave him credit for when I
got my first look at him.
My comparable for him is Anders Lee a player who plays a good two-way game and has
natural goalscoring instincts as well. I think Gadjovich is a lot like that.
I expect a team to take a chance on him early in the 2nd round but I think late 2nd/early
3rd round is probably right where he should be.
Jonah Gadjovich
Left Wing
Born Oct 12 1998 -- Whitby, ONT

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#63. Petrus Palmu, RW Owen Sound, OHL
57 179lbs
Comparable : Mats Zuccarello
Upside : 2nd Line Offensive RW
I'm usually hesitant to put 19 year olds in my rankings let alone a guy who is set to turn
20 a few weeks after the draft but Palmu simply won me over with his play. He's only
5'7" but he is stocky and has top-end skills. He's a wizard on the power-play, he has a
good, hard deceptive shot and the way he controls and distributes the puck, you just
can't help but be impressed.
He's a good skater, a hard worker who forechecks well and has exceptional hockey IQ
and anticipation. He's just a really smart player on the ice. I think using a 2nd round pick
on a player whos been passed over twice before would be a bit of a stretch but I think
using a 3rd round pick or later would be good value in my opinion.
Having said that, I think there's a good chance he's selected in the later rounds. There is
no question, he's a gamble but what if with your 3rd + round pick, you end up with a
player like Mats Zuccarello?? Wouldn't it be worth it? I think he's just too good to ignore
and he's one of my favourites. He could be a steal.
Petrus Palmu
Right Wing
Born Jul 16 1997 -- Joensuu, Finland

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#64. Ivan Lodnia, RW Erie, OHL
510.5 176lbs
Comparable : Matt Read
Floor : AHL Call-up
I like Ivan Lodnia, I like the way he works for every inch of ice that he gets. He is a
creative playmaker with good anticipation and just solid all-around skill. He works and
competes hard and isn't afraid to take the body even though his smaller frame ( 5'11" -
175lbs) probably makes that less effective than it should be.
Having said that, I think he's probably going to fill out a bit so that he's more effective.
He was used in many different situations in Erie which shows you his versatility.
My comparable for him is Matt Read and I think he probably turns out like that, as a
depth guy who's going to mostly play on your 3rd line and second PP unit but can fill-in
on the higher lines when needed.
I think as a late 2nd / early 3rd round pick is probably where I think he'll end up getting
drafted and right where I have him ranked.
Ivan Lodnia
Right Wing
Born Aug 31 1999 -- Novi, MI

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2016-17 Erie Otters OHL 66 24 32 56 24 22 2 0 2 8
2016-17p Erie Otters OHL 22 2 0 2 8
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#65. Dmitri Samorukov, LD Charlottetown, QMJHL
62 185lbs
Comparable : Brian Dumoulin
Floor : #6 Defensive D-Man
In my opinion, this is a really underrated player. Dmitri Samorukov has ideal size and
he's a good skater who controls the puck well. He plays a steady and dependable game.
He makes a good first outlet pass, has a tendency to make the safe play instead of trying
low percentage plays and he is also a player that can log a lot of minutes.
He already has a solid first year in North America under his belt playing for Guelph in
the OHL. I was impressed with his game at the U18 tournament...he was relied upon
heavily by Russia to log a lot of minutes and I think he could be a steal in the 3rd +
rounds.
My comparable for him is Brian Dumoulin and I think he's got a shot at becoming an
unheralded but important part of a team.
One of my favourites in this year's draft.
Dmitri Samorukov
Defense
Born Jun 16 1999 -- Volgograd, Russia

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#66. Robin Salo, LD Sport, SM-liiga
60.5 189lbs
Comparable : Andy Greene
Robin Salo is a good all-around defenceman who flags to me as more of a defensive D-

Man as I'm not convinced he'll provide much offense at the next level. He is a good
puck-mover, he makes good reads and sees the ice very well.
He has a chance at developing into a Top-4 defenceman at the NHL level but for that to
happen, he will need to improve his skating. If there is a team out there that isn't really
concerned with his footwork, then I could see Salo ending up a second round pick.
My comparable for him is Andy Greene as I find he plays the same kind of smart, solid
and safe game.
All in all, I think 3rd round pick is about right for this player when you consider the risk
versus reward.
Robin Salo
Defense
Born Oct 13 1998 -- Espoo, Finland

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2014-15 Sport Vaasa SM-li 4 0 0 0 0
2015-16 Sport Vaasa SM-li 16 0 0 0 0
2015-16 Hermes Kokkola Mesti 7 1 0 1 18
2016-17 Sport Vaasa SM-li 54 1 15 16 14
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#67. Jesper Boqvist, C/LW Brynas, SHL
511 165lbs
Comparable : Andrew Cogliano
Floor : SHL Regular
Jesper Boqvist is a highly-skilled, quick and shifty player with a High hockey IQ. To me
he is a risky pick because I don't see him making the NHL as a 3rd or 4th line guy so I
feel it's very much a 'top-6 or Europe' type of situation with this player.
He's a great skater, skilled playmaker with exceptional puck control but he really needs
to shore up the defensive part of his game to have any chance at a career in North
America.
My comparable for him is Andrew Cogliano a player with a ton of speed that needed to
shore up the defensive part of his game to become a mainstay at the NHL level. I see
Boqvist pretty much like that. Cogliano was able to adapt his game to play on a 3rd
lineIm not convinced Boqvist would be able to do the same.
This is pretty much a boom or bust kind of pick but you never know, sometimes guys get
the right kind of coaching and things just end up clicking.
Jesper Boqvist
Center
Born Oct 30 1998

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2015-16 Brynas IF Gavle SweHL 8 0 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Timra IK Swe-1 19 3 9 12 0
2016-17 Brynas IF Gavle SweHL 16 0 6 6 2 10 1 0 1 0
2016-17 Timra IK* Swe-1 19 3 9 12 0
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#68. Max Gildon, LD US NTDP, USHL
63 192lbs
Comparable : Jon Merrill
Upside : Bottom Pairing Defensive D-Man
Floor : #7 Depth Defender
Max Gildon was leaned on heavily and fared quite well at the U18 tournament for Team
USA where that team won goldagain. He actually scored a hat trick against the Czech
Republic but if I was a betting man, I'd say that's probably the last hat trick he'll ever
score. I just don't see the offense translating to the next level with this player.
Nevertheless, he's a player with great size who is a good skater (but could probably use
some improvement on that end) and he's probably a guy who will end up a solid
defensive d-man when it's all said and done.
My comparable for him is Jon Merrill and I can see him develop into that kind of
defenseman after 2-3 years development for the University of New Hampshire and
probably a couple in the AHL as well.
I think his potential is probably a bottom pairing d-man who takes care of his own end.
A solid pick-up as a 3rd round pick.
Max Gildon
Defense
Born May 17 1999 -- Plano, TX

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#69. Lucas Elvenes, LW Rogle, SHL (J20)
60 172lbs
Comparable : Lars Eller
Upside : Top-9 Offensive LW
Floor : SHL Regular
Lukas Elvenes is a good skater with a quick stride who works and competes hard. I find
that he is especially proficient down-low playing a cycle gamehe's quite good at that.
He's a smart player who knows how to get open to get the puck to create a play although
he doesn't always do it. I think he probably needs to be more consistent. A few times I
watched him complete a difficult pass but he didn't follow-up on the play as needed. It
wouldn't be the first time a young player has consistency issues but I do wonder with
this player if he has Top-6 talent or if he's more of a 3rd liner who can chip-in
offensively.
I do like him though, he'll actually win his fair share of board battles. In the end, I think
if he develops he's probably a tweener who will spend his time between the 2nd and 3rd
lines.
My comparable for him is Lars Eller who was one of my favourites coming out of the
2007 draft. It's never really worked out for Eller as a Top-6 guy though I still really like
him as a player.
I think Elvenes can possibly turn out like that, if all goes well.
Lucas Elvenes
Left Wing
Born Aug 18 1999

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2016-17 Timra IK Swe-1 Statistics Unavailable
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#70. Kirill Slepets, LW Yaroslav, MHL
510 160lbs
Comparable : Carl Hagelin
Floor : KHL Regular
Kirill Slepets is an undersized forward who plays an all-around game. He has good
vision, a nose for the net, good offensive awareness and he's a quick & slippery player.
He's also a very good skater and a diligent forechecker & a hard worker. I like all of those
things about Slepets but here is the problem, I'm not 100% convinced he can be a top-6
forward at the NHL level and there just aren't very many 3rd+4th line Russian forwards
in the league. Those players tend to prefer to stay 'home' and play in the KHL and be
'stars' for more money rather than play a secondary role in the NHL.
Still, I think there is value in taking a late round flyer on one of these guys and holding
on to their rights. Letting them develop overseas and possibly bringing them over at age
22-23 could be a shrewd move if they turn out better than expected.
My comparable for him Carl Hagelin because I think Slepets is in that mold. Hagelin has
played on several different teams and adapted his game in order to stay in the NHL...if
Slepets is going to have a long NHL career; I believe he'd need to do the same.
Kirill Slepets
Left Wing
Born Apr 6 1999

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2016-17 Loko Yaroslavl MHL 41 8 10 18 16
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#71. Rickard Hugg, C Leksands, SHL (J20)
511 183lbs
Comparable : Tomas Plekanec
Floor : SHL Regular
I like what I saw from Rickard Hugg at the U18 tournament. Sweden's captain played an
important role on that club, playing in all situations. Hugg is a player who is easy to like.
He has good compete and he's a battler. He'll give that second effort that's required to
check his man or steal the puck. He's also an underrated playmaker and he knows how
to get into the right areas to score or set someone up.
I really like his all-around game...he has good offensive and defensive awareness. He's
not the greatest skater but with some work it can improve, I don't think it will hold him
back.
My comparable for him would have been John Madden (Center - New Jersey - for those
who remember that guy, who for a while was one of the best 3rd line centers in the
league) but that's a ways away so my comparable for him is Tomas Plekanec. I see Hugg
turning out a little bit like that. I'm not convinced that his offense is going to translate
but I do think he can chip-in and help and he's got a very good two-way game.
I think he's probably a little bit underrated but he's one of my favourites and he's got a
chance at ending up as a good 3rd line center.
Rickard Hugg
Center
Born Jan 18 1999

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2015-16 Leksands IF Swe-1 1 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Leksands IF SweHL 11 0 1 1 2 -- -- -- -- --
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#72. Aleksi Heponiemi, C/LW Swift Current, WHL
510 149lbs
Comparable : Mike Ribeiro
Heponiemi is a good skater and an excellent playmaker. He can find players in seams
when it looks like those lanes are closed. He has the ability to draw defencemen to him,
slowing down the play and taking advantage with a slick pass.
My comparable for him is Mike Ribeiro as that's who he reminds me of in the way that
he skates and makes plays out there. Unfortunately, Heponiemi is only 149 lbs! Unless
teams think that he's going to be able to fill-out that slight frame of his, I can see this
player slipping to the later rounds.
I think adding 30lbs so that he can still only be considered 'small' seems like a stretch to
me though not impossible.
Hes got a lot of skill and talent though so it could be worth the gamble in the 3rd round
or later.
Aleksi Heponiemi
Center
Born Jan 9 1999 -- Tampere, Finland

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2016-17 Swift Current Broncos WHL 72 28 58 86 18 14 0 8 8 8
2016-17p Swift Current Broncos WHL 14 0 8 8 8
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#73. Antoine Crte-Belzile, LD Blainville-Boisbriand, QMJHL
60 186lbs
Comparable : Josh Gorges
Floor : #7 Depth Defender
I've had the opportunity to watch Antoine Crte-Belzile up-close for a few years now and
there is just nothing flashy about this player, just solid defensive play. There is
something to be said about making the simple little plays instead of going for low-
percentage, risky ones.
Crte-Belzile has good defensive awareness, makes a good first pass and he's no
speedster but he's a fine skater. He has average size but he's stocky and I think once he
fills out a bit he'll be a more effective player.
Unfortunately, injuries have somewhat slowed down his development but hopefully
that's all behind him now. My comparable for him is Josh Gorges and I think he's that
type of d-man who plays a safe and dependable game.
Pretty good value for a 3rd round pick.
Antoine Crete-Belzile
Defense
Born Aug 19 1999 -- Quebec, PQ

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2015-16 Blainville-Boisbriand Arm QMJHL 43 3 7 10 14 11 0 1 1 4
2016-17 Blainville-Boisbriand Arm QMJHL 39 2 5 7 12 12 0 2 2 12
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#74. Adam Ruzicka, C/LW Sarnia, OHL
63.5 209lbs
Comparable : Patrik Berglund
Floor : Slovak Extraliga Regular
Adam Ruzicka is a real wildcard. In my viewings of this player, he's just incredibly
inconsistent. He kind of shows you flashes of what he can do and then goes on stretches
where he's real quiet. The kid has ideal size for a big center or winger at close to 6'4" -
210 lbs and he's a pretty good skater as well.
For me he's just wildly inconsistent not only from game to game but shift to shift. He's a
talented kid who just kind of leaves you wanting more but perhaps that's a little unfair.
After all, he just completed his first season in North America playing for Sarnia (OHL)
and put up some good numbers.
My comparable for him is Patrik Berglund and I don't think I could find a better player
to describe Ruzicka. Just like how on some nights, you wonder why Patrik Berglund is
'only' playing on the 3rd line and other nights when you wonder how he was drafted as a
first round pick.
To sum it up, you take the good with the bad....he could be quite the find if he develops
some consistency and remains engaged for longer periods.
Adam Ruzicka
Center
Born May 11 1999 -- Bratislava, Slovakia

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2016-17 Sarnia Sting OHL 61 25 21 46 30 4 0 2 2 0
2016-17p Sarnia Sting OHL 4 0 2 2 0
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#75. Ostap Safin, LW Sarnia, OHL
63.5 192lbs
Comparable : Joe Colborne
Upside : 3rd Line Offensive Forward
Floor : Czech Extraliga Regular
I got the opportunity to see Ostap Safin play at the U18 tournament this year. He is a
huge winger with ideal size and he plays more of a skill game. He is more of a North-
South type of player. He has good top-end speed though I think he could stand to
improve his first few steps/acceleration.
I see some immaturity to his game as I saw him often get rid of the puck too easily and
attempt low-percentage passes that immediately lead to turnovers. Could be a just a few
bad games or it could be that this is who he is. For me, what concerns me most about
him is that he didn't really seem engaged unless the puck was on his stick...which isn't
really what you want to see.
I could see some teams trying to get the jump on this type of player early making a
projection of what he could become but I am not really convinced, all I see when I see
him play is a Joe Colborne type.
Still, if you're in the mid-to-late 3rd round, that's probably good value at that point.
Ostap Safin
Right Wing
Born Feb 11 1999

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2015-16 Sparta Praha Czech 1 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Sparta Praha Czech 8 1 1 2 2 -- -- -- -- --
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#76. Joshua Norris, C NTDP, USHL
60.5 189lbs
Comparable : Dominic Moore
Upside : 3rd / 4th Line Depth Forward
Floor : AHL Call-up
In my opinion, Josh Norris might be the most overrated prospect in this year's draft. In
all my viewings, I didn't once think to myself that he had first round talent. Norris does
a lot of things well but nothing really great. He had an excellent opportunity to showcase
himself at the U18 tournament playing a lot of minutes with some excellent linemates
and my impression coming away was 'just ok'. Not exactly a ringing endorsement for a
guy that's set to be a 1st or 2nd round pick.
My feeling is that late 3rd round value with this player is probably right on the money.
My comparable for Norris is Dominic Moore as I find they are both players that tend to
fly under the radar but play hard and compete. I really don't see his upside as any higher
than that and that's if everything goes perfectly well with his development.
I actually hope I am wrong on this one, as I was a big fan of his dad Dwayne when he
played for the Cornwall Aces. He looks like a real good kid.
Josh Norris
Center
Born May 5 1999 -- Oxford, MI

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#77. Jocktan Chainey, LD Halifax, QMJHL
61 194lbs
Comparable : Ron Hainsey
Floor : AHL Call-up
While I don't usually take a lot of stock into a what a stat like 'plus/minus' might have to
say about a particular player, in this case it kind of sticks out like a sore thumb when you
look at Jocktan Chainey and his -25 (in 55 games) as compared to the best on that
Halifax Club (Nico Hischier +20).
Having said all that, for me there is still something about this player that leads me to
believe that he could be an NHL player someday. What I like most about Jocktan
Chainey is the fact that he plays within his means. He doesn't try to force plays or try to
do too much. More often than not, he makes the simplest play and it's what's needed in
that situation. At the U18 tournament, he was able to play that way and he kind of
reminded me of Ron Hainsey.
I fully expect him to be a much later pick in this year's draft but I think he has an outside
shot at becoming a bottom pairing defensive d-man.
Jocktan Chainey
Defense
Born Sep 8 1999 -- Asbestos, PQ

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2015-16 Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL 14 1 6 7 6 -- -- -- -- --
2015-16 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 32 4 7 11 8 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL 55 4 20 24 44 6 0 3 3 0
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#78. Clayton Phillips, LD Fargo, USHL
510.5 180lbs
Comparable : John-Michael Liles
Upside : Two-Way Bottom Pairing D-Man
Floor : AHL Call-up
Clayton Phillips is a great skater, a very good puck mover and a kid who flags to me as a
two-way depth defender at the NHL level. He's a creative and smart player who can
make a real good first pass out of the zone.
I believe Clayton Phillips is at the very beginning of his development and the best is yet
to come with this player as he is one of the youngest players in this year's draft, Phillips
won't turn 18 until September 9th.
He is committed to the University of Minnesota next year is where he'll continue his
development. I compare Phillips to John-Michael Liles as I find they have similar
skating styles. He's going to have to put on some weight and get stronger to be truly
effective at the next level.
I think he would be a solid pick-up in the 3rd round.
Clayton Phillips
Defense
Born Sep 9 1999 -- Edina, MN

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2015-16 Fargo Force USHL 3 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Fargo Force USHL 56 7 13 20 35 3 0 0 0 2
2016-17p Fargo Force USHL 3 0 0 0 2
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#79. Santeri Virtanen, LW TPS, SM-liiga (U20)
62 194lbs
Comparable : Lauri Korpikoski
Upside : 3rd Line Two-Way Forward
Santeri Virtanen is a good skater with good size and ability. A true north-south type of
player who will forecheck hard and give you everything he's got. He makes great reads
and can play in all situations.
He's a strong penalty killer and can be a dangerous element short-handed. I think I see
him more as a 3rd line two-way player like his comparable Lauri Korpikoski. Korpikoski
was a high pick (19th / 2004 - NYR) but it never really worked out for him as a top-6
forward.
I think Virtanen could end up a solid 3rd or 4th line player if all goes well and he reaches
his potential.
Could be a nice pick-up if he's selected in the later rounds.
Santeri Virtanen
Forward
Born May 11 1999

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2016-17 TPS U20 Jr.A SM-liiga 5 2 4 6 0
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#80. Eero Teravainen, LD Lincoln, USHL
510 174lbs
Comparable : Kris Russell
Upside : Bottom Pairing Puck-Moving D-Man
Floor : AHL Call-up
Teuvo's younger brother impressed me while playing for Finland at the U18's this past
April. I wasn't much of a fan of Teuvo during his draft year but I'm a big fan of Eero and
his puck-moving abilities.
He's certainly not the biggest guy but he doesn't let it get in the way of getting the job
done. There's nothing really flashy about his game and he'll never be a huge offensive
threat but he's an excellent puck-mover and he isn't afraid to take the body. He makes
the safe play the majority of the time and has a great work ethic.
He's set to play for the University of Denver this fall and is a long-ways away from
making his pro debut but I really like this player...call it a hunch.
My comparable for him is Kris Russell as they are comparable in size and play a puck-
moving depth role...I see Teravainen possibly ending up like that.
Eero Teravainen
Defense
Born Mar 8 1999 -- Helsinki, Finland

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2016-17 Lincoln Stars USHL 36 2 6 8 8 -- -- -- -- --
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#81. Eemeli Rasanen, RD Kingston, OHL
67 214lbs
Comparable : Tyler Myers
Eemeli Rasanen is a giant, lanky kid who has a decent top gear but will really need to
work on his first few steps and acceleration to have any kind of chance at the next level.
If he's able to do that though, that will likely mean that the team that's going to have
picked him will have gotten themselves quite a player.
He's got a really good shot, he will engage physically and he has good offensive and
defensive awareness. My comparable for him is Tyler Myers but I think it would be a
stretch for him to become a player as good as that.
Overall, I think if Rasanen improves his skating significantly, he's got a shot at being
maybe even a Top-4 D-Man but I think it's a real long-shot.
Eemeli Rasanen
Defense
Born Mar 6 1999 -- Joensuu, Finland

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2016-17p Kingston Frontenacs OHL 11 1 4 5 4
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#82. Artyom Minulin, RD Swift Current, WHL
62 198lbs
Comparable : Cody Franson
Upside : Bottom Pairing D-Man
Floor : KHL Regular
Artyom Minulin is an offensive right-handed shot defenseman who can move the puck
well. He has a good shot and can make plays offensively 5-on-5 and on the Power Play.
He put up a strong 2nd season in North American on the back-end playing for Swift
Current with 50 points in 70 games played.
The sticking point for me is: I think he needs to get faster both with his feet and with his
decision-making. He really needs to make significant improvements in both those areas
for the next level or he'll be really limited, if he even makes it at all.
My comparable for him is Cody Franson who is bigger than Minulin but I believe kind of
struggles with the same challenges that I'm alluding to with Minulin. Keep in mind that
if Minulin improves in those two areas, the team that selects him will likely be looking at
a steal.
Artyom Minulin
Defense
Born Oct 1 1998 -- Tyumen, Russia

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2015-16 Swift Current Broncos WHL 72 5 28 33 18
2016-17 Swift Current Broncos WHL 70 8 42 50 21 14 2 5 7 8
2016-17p Swift Current Broncos WHL 14 2 5 7 8
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#83. Patrik Hrehorcak, LW Trinec, Czech (U20)
510 174lbs
Comparable : Tomas Tatar
Floor : Slovak Extraliga Regular
Patrik Hrehorcak is another one of my favourites from this year's draft class. He's a kid
that I've been impressed with each time I've seen him play. He's a fluid skater, strong
puck-handler and he goes hard to the net.
My comparable for him is Tomas Tatar though I think it's probably a stretch to suggest
he'll end up that good but it's not impossible.
When I look at Hrehorcak, I see a smallish winger with a lot of skill who plays hard and
gives a strong effort from game to game. I don't expect him to go early in the draft but if
scouts saw the same thing I did, I think he'll be a 4th - 7th round pick and I think that's
good value for a player like that.
Patrik Hrehorcak
Left Wing
Born Mar 18 1999

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2016-17 HC Trinec U20 Czech-U20 42 26 29 55 55
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#84. Kevin Hancock, LW Owen Sound, OHL
511 183lbs
Comparable : Mike Hoffman
Floor : AHL Call-up
Like his comparable Mike Hoffman, Kevin Hancock is a late bloomer. Hoffman was
selected in the 2009 draft as a 5th round pick as a 19 year old player who had been
passed over the year before. Hancock put up modest numbers last year playing for Owen
Sound only registering 28 points in his first full season in the OHL and was passed over
in last year's draft.
This season has been a different story as he's exploded for 30 goals and 85 points in 68
games. Now part of that is certainly opportunity and linemates but I think he's earned it
with his play.
Hancock is a smart player with good offensive awareness. He's a good skater with a
quick stride and has breakaway speed. He's dangerous off the rush. He competes hard as
well and gives a noticeable second effort. He will probably have to work on other parts of
his game, like his positioning and play away from the puck but nothing major stands out
for me in that regard. I think this is a good value pick in the 3rd round...if he continues
to progress and improve; he could be a steal just like Mike Hoffman.
Kevin Hancock
Left Wing
Born Mar 2 1998 -- Mississauga, ONT

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2014-15 Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL 44 9 21 30 12 16 1 4 5 4
2014-15 Owen Sound Attack OHL 9 1 1 2 0 -- -- -- -- --
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#85. Aarne Talvitie, C Blues, SM-liiga (U20)
511 198lbs
Comparable : Chris Kelly
Aarne Talvitie is a player who projects to be a two-way center in the pro ranks. He was
captain for Team Finland at the Under 18 tournament back in April where he put up 7
points in 7 games played. While it's nice that he was able to be productive, I think his
calling card is more of a two-way player with high defensive awareness.
I think that without question, he's going to need to work on his skating and more
specifically his first few steps/ acceleration. He has a pretty good top gear already.
Overall this is a smart player who can play with top players and probably fill-in
anywhere in your top-9 but to me flags as one of those solid, defensively responsible 3rd
line centers.
I think Talvitie compares well to a player like Chris Kelly who also took some time and
gradually got better to become one of the best defensive players in the league there for
some time.
Talvitie's development will continue next fall for the Penn State Nittany Lions.
Aarne Talvitie
Center
Born Feb 11 1999

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2016-17 Blues U20 Jr.A SM-liiga 46 13 24 37 36
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#86. Ivan Kosorenkov, RW Victoriaville, QMJHL
60 181lbs
Comparable : Sven Baertschi
Floor : KHL Regular
Ivan Kosorenkov probably made a wise decision in coming over and playing this past
season in the QMJHL for Victoriaville. I think it gave him exposure that he may not
have gotten otherwise. He had a pretty good first year in North America too, notching 34
goals and 63 points in 68 games.
Kosorenkov is an excellent skater with an explosive first few steps that gives him an edge
against his competition. He has very good straight-away speed as well. He's a creative
player and an excellent playmaker. What impressed me the most is the consistent effort
that I saw him give every shift that I saw him play. For me that goes a long way.
He kind of reminds me of Sven Baertschi and I could see him take a while to continually
keep getting better and better.
He's a 19 year old but I love his skillset so I think he's a good pick late in the 3rd round.
Ivan Kosorenkov
Right Wing
Born Jan 22 1998

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2016-17 Victoriaville Tigres QMJHL 68 34 29 63 40 4 2 2 4 2
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#87. Mario Ferraro, LD Des Moines, USHL
511 185lbs
Comparable : Shayne Gostisbehere
Upside : #4 Puck Moving D-Man
Floor : AHL Call-up
I think Mario Ferraro compares well to a guy like Shayne Gostisbehere in the way that
he's a great skater with a quick stride along with quick decision making abilities. They
are both about the same size and could probably stand to get a bit heavier and stronger.
I don't think he'll turn out as good as 'ghost' but they again, he was also a player who
flew under the radar as well his draft year when he was selected in the 3rd round. (78th
2012 PHI)
Ferraro is an effective puck mover and has tremendous puck control...he can really
dangle. I think he's probably a little bit underrated and I think that 3rd round is great
value for a player who can skate and move the puck the way he does.
Mario Ferraro
Defense
Born Sep 17 1998 -- King City, ONT

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2014-15 Toronto Lakeshore Patriot OJHL 43 1 11 12 28 22 1 3 4 16
2015-16 Toronto Lakeshore Patriot OJHL 51 6 34 40 46 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 60 8 33 41 42 3 0 0 0 0
2016-17p Des Moines Buccaneers USHL 3 0 0 0 0
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#88. Ondrej Machala, LW Niagara, OHL
60 185lbs
Comparable : Tobias Rieder
Floor : Czech Extraliga Regular
Ondrej Machala is one of my favourite prospects in this year's draft and I know and
understand full well that he is likely to be a late round selection. I think anyone that has
watched this kid skate and give it his all, whether that's with Team Czech Republic at the
U18 tournament or with the Niagara Ice Dogs, would have a tough time not liking him.
He's an excellent skater and a fantastic forechecker. He's got a fair bit of skill and talent
as well. He had a modest first season in North America playing for Niagara but I believe
bigger and better things await him starting next year as he gets more comfortable.
My comparable for him is Tobias Rieder who ended up a 4th round pick of the
Edmonton Oilers (I had him ranked 19th on my list in 2011) and I think Machala could
surprise and become a solid player, much like Rieder has done.
Ondrej Machala
Left Wing
Born Jan 11 1999 -- Havlickuv Brod, Czech Rep.

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2016-17 Niagara IceDogs OHL 56 8 17 25 20 4 1 1 2 4
2016-17p Niagara IceDogs OHL 4 1 1 2 4
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#89. Mark Rubinchik, LD Saskatoon, WHL
60 185lbs
Comparable : Ian Cole
Floor : AHL Call-up
Mark Rubinchik has good size, a good stick and he's a good enough skater to get to
where he needs to be. I flipped-flopped a lot with this player watching him play
switching between being impressed and disappointed but I think there is a body of work
there that makes him an intriguing prospect.
The one thing that I like about him is that he plays a simple game and plays within his
means and doesn't try to do too much.
My comparable for him is Ian Cole as he seems to have approximately the same size and
skill-set and his upside is bottom pairing defensive d-man but it's no-where near certain
he will reach that level but he has a chance.
Mark Rubinchik
Defense
Born Mar 21 1999 -- Moskva, Russia

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2016-17 Saskatoon Blades WHL 63 0 23 23 54 -- -- -- -- --
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#90. Greg Meireles, C/RW Kitchener, OHL
510 174lbs
Comparable : Kris Versteeg
Floor : AHL Call-up
Greg Meireles is a smooth skating, hard-working player with good anticipation and
great hands. He is an explosive player with a great first few steps and he's a player you
can count on to play in all situations.
He loves to play off the rush and can make plays at high speeds. My comparable for him
is Kris Versteeg and ultimately, that's the kind of player that I can see him becoming.
Probably a 3rd line player who can contribute on offense, can fill-in on the top-2 lines in
a pinch and a player who can fit in on any Top-9, much like Versteeg does.
He played center for Kitchener but I think I could see him ending up as a winger when
it's all said and done.
Greg Meireles
Center
Born Jan 1 1999 -- Ottawa, ONT

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2014-15 Ottawa Jr. Senators CCHL 2 0 0 0 2 5 2 2 4 2
2015-16 Ottawa Jr. Senators CCHL 48 7 28 35 18 16 2 6 8 2
2015-16 Kitchener Rangers OHL 7 2 3 5 0
2016-17 Kitchener Rangers OHL 66 17 25 42 33 3 0 0 0 2
2016-17p Kitchener Rangers OHL 3 0 0 0 2
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#91. Noel Hoefenmayer, LD Ottawa, OHL
60 190lbs
Comparable : Dennis Seidenberg
Upside : Bottom Pairing Two-Way D-Man
Floor : AHL Call-up
Noel Hoefenmayer is a two-way d-man that is a bit of a work in progress. He does a lot
of things well but still needs to shore up some areas of his game as well. He's a
defenseman who closes gaps well, generally has good positioning and has a good stick.
He's a bit of a choppy skater though and he will definitely need to improve his top gear
for the next level. I think he's also going to have to work on his defensive awareness as
well but he's got time as this is a player who is likely 4-5 years away.
He had a pretty good season offensively for the Ottawa 67s with 40 points in 62 games
but I'm not convinced that his offense is going to fully translate over to the NHL.
After 2 or 3 years of development in the AHL, I could see this player ending up as a
dependable two-way player who can chip-in offensively like his comparable Dennis
Seidenberg.
Noel Hoefenmayer
Defense
Born Jan 6 1999 -- North York, ONT

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2015-16 Ottawa 67's OHL 45 2 3 5 18 4 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Ottawa 67's OHL 62 14 26 40 36 6 2 5 7 6
2016-17p Ottawa 67's OHL 6 2 5 7 6
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#92. Luke Martin, RD Michigan, NCAA
62.5 221lbs
Comparable : Luke Schenn
Floor : AHL Call-up
At 6'3 and 220lbs, Luke Martin has the ideal size to play on the back-end in the NHL.
He's not the most fleet-footed guy out there but I think he gets to where he needs to go.
For me, a guy like Luke Martin compares well to another 'Luke'Luke Schenn.
I think they play the same type of game. He's a big-bodied, defensive d-man who is a
decent puck mover but I don't see much in the ways of offensive contributions. He's a
player who will engage physically but won't go out of his way to throw a big hit.
When it's all said and done, I think a team wanting to beef-up their defensive depth will
take him and late 3rd round should be good value.
Luke Martin
Defense
Born Sep 20 1998 -- St. Louis, MO

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2016-17 U. of Michigan Big-1 35 1 6 7 12
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#93. Maxime Comtois, LW Victoriaville, QMJHL
62 207lbs
Comparable : Magnus Paajarvi
Upside : 3rd Line Two-Way LW
Floor : AHL Call-up
I have watched Maxime Comtois for a long time and this is one guy where I guess I just
don't get it. I mean, I can see that he's a really good skater and his overall game is fine
but to me, nothing that would justify a 1st or 2nd round selection. For me, his overall
play in no way matches up with the enormous opportunities he's had to showcase
himself at every level. At the U18 tournament in 2016, I didn't think he looked great but
he was an under-aged player so he wasn't supposed to necessarily stand-out, though it's
nice when it does happen.
At this year's U18 tournament, he certainly wasn't the only player on Team Canada to
disappoint but I thought he had a poor tournament. He was put in a great situation,
playing with solid players and I just didn't see much out of him apart from a lot of
frustration.
My comparable for Comtois is Magnus Paajarvi as he was also a highly touted prospect
for a really long time only to have his draft stock fall his draft year. MPS dropped to 10th
overall and managed to salvage his NHL career by adapting his play as a role player. I
saw lack of finish offensively back in 2009 with Paajarvi and I think that Comtois is
similar in that regard as well. With that in mind, I can see Comtois as a player who
drops on draft day...I don't think I'm the only one who sees him this way. I'm ranking
him as a third round pick but I think that he probably won't drop that far and someone
will take him in the 2nd round.
Definitely not my kind of player...he could surprise but I doubt it.
Maxime Comtois
Left Wing
Born Jan 8 1999 -- Longueuil, PQ

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#94. Logan Cockerill, LW/C US NTDP, USHL
59 163lbs
Comparable : Jason Zucker
Floor : AHL Call-up
There's no question about it, Logan Cockerill is certainly under-sized but he's still a
really solid prospect. He's a very good skater who makes smart plays and stands out due
to his high level of compete and tenacious checking. I saw him play as a center but I
think at the pro level, there's a good chance he becomes a winger.
My comparable for him is Jason Zucker as that's who he reminds me of playing for
Team USA at the U18 tournament as an undersized guy in 2010. Just like Zucker,
Cockerill is a fiesty player and flies a bit under the radar but he has a chance at a depth
role in the NHL if everything goes well.
He's one of my favourites and I think he's underrated...good value for a 4th + round draft
pick.
Logan Cockerill
Left Wing
Born Mar 3 1999 -- Brighton, MI

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#95. Ian Mitchell, RD Spruce Grove, AJHL
511 173lbs
Comparable : Ryan Murphy
Upside : Bottom Pairing Puck Moving D-Man
Floor : AHL Call-up
I had the opportunity to see Ian Mitchell play for Team Canada at the U18 tournament
and I came away with a mixed bag. He is a really good skater and an excellent puck-
mover and both those qualities make him a real interesting prospect. However, I feel
that he has below average defensive awareness and thats something that will definitely
hold him back at the next level unless it improves.
He is slated for the University of Denver in the fall, so he's going to have time to work on
his game. He's likely going to be there for 3 years and then possibly another couple in
the AHL before he's ready, if he shores up his defensive game. My comparable is Ryan
Murphy and although he didn't follow the same path, I think the same kind of issues
have held him back after being a high first round pick.
I think this could be a good gamble in the 4th round.
Ian Mitchell
Defense
Born Jan 18 1999 -- Calahoo, ALTA

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2014-15 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 2 0 0 0 0
2015-16 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 54 6 21 27 8 14 1 4 5 6
2016-17 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 53 8 29 37 34 10 1 2 3 0
2016-17 Spruce Grove Saints AJHL 10 1 2 3 0
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#96. Michael Karow, LD US NTDP, USHL
62 194lbs
Comparable : Jordie Benn
Floor : AHL Call-up
A Project. Michael Karow is a good skater and puck mover with ideal size. He has good
anticipation and makes a good first pass and is a solid defender.
My comparable for him is Jordie Benn as he's the same kind d-man that you don't really
notice but gets the job done. I see Karow possibility developing into that kind of d-man
if all goes well.
Karow is set to play for Boston College in the fall and I think he'll need a good 3-4 years
of development but could come out of it an unheralded but solid d-man, much like
Jordie Benn.
Michael Karow
Defense
Born Dec 18 1998 -- Green Bay, WI

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2016-17 Youngstown Phantoms USHL 58 4 17 21 39 5 1 2 3 6
2016-17p Youngstown Phantoms USHL 5 1 2 3 6
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#97. Ben Mirageas, LD Chicago, USHL
61 171lbs
Comparable : Mark Barberio
Floor : AHL Call-up
Ben Mirageas is a smooth-skating two-way d-man who makes a good first pass out of
the zone and plays a steady game. He's a solid puck-mover and can provide some
offense from the blueline but I wouldn't consider him an offensive threat.
He's set for Providence College in the fall where he'll continue to develop. I believe he
will need to get stronger and will need to improve his positioning...he can get caught
chasing guys at times.
My comparable for him is Mark Barberio and it might take some time for him to get
there but he's got a shot at someday possibly becoming a bottom pairing two-way d-
man.
Ben Mirageas
Defense
Born May 8 1999 -- Newburyport, MA

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2015-16 Bloomington Thunder USHL 4 0 0 0 4
2016-17 Bloomington Thunder USHL 45 1 9 10 18 -- -- -- -- --
2016-17 Chicago Steel USHL 14 1 8 9 4 14 0 10 10 6
2016-17p Chicago Steel USHL 14 0 10 10 6
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#98. Marcus Davidsson, C/LW Djurgardens, SHL
60 192lbs
Comparable : Jacob Josefson
Upside : 3rd / 4th Line Utility Forward
Floor : SHL Regular
Whenever I've seen Marcus Davidsson play, I've come away a little underwhelmed. He's
a good all-around player, he can skate very well and has a good skill set but I just don't
see a ton of NHL potential with this guy. I'm not convinced his 'drive' is where it needs
to be for him to make an impact at the NHL level.
My comparable for him is Jacob Josefson, a former first round pick of the New Jersey
Devils who is currently playing a depth/utility role on that club.
For me, that's kind of what I see for him in the NHL, unless he decides to stay and play
out his career in Sweden.
Marcus Davidsson
Center
Born Nov 18 1998

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2015-16 Djurgardens IF SweHL 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
2016-17 Djurgardens IF SweHL 45 5 4 9 6 3 0 0 0 2
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#99. Phil Kemp, RD US NTDP, USHL
63 201lbs
Comparable : Robert Bortuzzo
Upside : Bottom Pairing D-Man
Floor : AHL Call-up
Phil Kemp is the kind of player you just don't notice much but that's not necessarily a
bad thingit means he's doing his job. Kemp has ideal size and has good defensive
awareness. He'll never really wow you with anything that he does but he plays a safe and
steady game.
He has a good first outlet pass. I don't think we're looking at Top-4 upside here with this
guy but Kemp could end up a solid bottom pairing defensive d-man. He will absolutely
need to improve his skating to get to the next level and he can do that next year at Yale
as he continues his development.
A good gamble for a 4th + round pick.
Philip Kemp
Defense
Born Feb 12 1999 -- Greenwich, CT

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#100. Mikey Anderson, LD Waterloo, USHL
511 197lbs
Comparable : David Schlemko
Floor : AHL Call-up
Mikey Anderson is another in a long line of left-hand shot d-men who can move the
puck but are under 6'0" tall. This draft is literally filled with that type of player. If he's
anything like his brother Joey, then scouts are going to love his compete level because
his brothers' is off the charts.
Anderson is a good puck-mover who can provide some offense from the blueline but I
wouldn't count on it at the next level. Instead, he'll probably be more of a 20-25 point
guy who is going to chip-in occasionally. That's IF he's able to develop and continue to
improve. His play was fine for the USHL but for college and then the pro level, he will
need to improve his overall quickness, both feet and decision-making in order to have a
shot.
In my mind, he's probably a good pick if you're selecting in the 4th round and you want
to have some depth on the backend. He's a long-shot but could surprise. I think he's a
player who compares well to a guy like David Schlemko - nothing flashy but what you
see is what you get.
Michael Anderson
Defense
Born May 25 1999 -- Roseville, MN

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2016-17p Waterloo Black Hawks USHL 8 2 1 3 10
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