1. Edmonton
- Connor McDavid (C)
The best
prospect since a long time, who will play for the Edmonton Oilers. An absolute
generational talent with franchise
player potential.
2. Buffalo
- Jack Eichel (C)
Center with
outstanding hockey IQ, great work ethic and a powerful stride. Has all tools to
become a franchise player with the Sabres.
3. Arizona
- Noah
Hanifin (D)
Big bodied
two-way defender with good vision and hockey IQ. Potential to be the best US
defender in years.
4. Toronto
- Dylan Strome (C)
Center with
good size and long reach and good speed. Good puckhandler and smart vision.
5. Carolina
- Mitch Marner (C)
Quick
smallish forward with good hands. Hardworking and unselfish center with good
hockey sense.
6. New
Jersey - Lawson Crouse (LW)
Big power
forward playing a physical game. Possesses a good shot and uses his body to
make space for team mates.
7.
Philadelphia - Mikko Rantanen (RW)
Big bodied
playmaking forward with good vision and accurate pass. Has smooth hands and
played in 56 games in the highest Finnish pro league.
8. Columbus
– Zachary Werenski (D)
Puck-moving
defenceman with good vision and high end mobility. Can quaterback a Power Play.
9. San Jose
- Mathew Barzal (C)
Smart
center with a good two-way game and great vision. Good puckhandler and uses his
stick well in his own zone.
10.
Colorado - Ivan Provorov (D)
Agile and
quick offensive minded defender. Very creative defenceman who likes to get
involved offensively.
11. Florida
- Pavel Zacha (C)
Big center
with dangerous offensive skills. Can play physical and has good size.
12. Dallas
- Travis Konecny (C)
Smart,
dynamic, passionate skater with good work ethic who does all for the win. Good
puckhandler and shot.
13. Los
Angeles - Kyle Connor (C)
Smart
two-way center with good hands and vision. Pass first player who possesses a
good play away from the puck.
14. Boston
- Jakub Zboril (D)
Two-way
defenceman who shows good maturity and understanding of the game. Not afraid to
play physical,
15. Calgary
- Timo Meier (RW)
Offensive
threat with a tremendous shot and lightning quick release. Has a physical edge.
Exploded this season.
16.
Edmonton - Oliver Kylington (D)
Two-way
defenceman and one of the best skaters in this draft. Very matured player and
good understanding of the game
17.
Winnipeg - Nick Merkley (C)
A smallish
playmaker with great vision and good sense to create offence. Is a great passer
and shows good work ethic.
18. Ottawa
- Thomas Chabot (D)
A two-way
defenceman who likes to get involved offensively. Shows good puckhandling
skills.
19. Detroit
- Joel Eriksson Ek (C)
Hard
working Center who plays with a physical edge and does all for the win. Good
shooting skills and two-way game.
20.
Minnesota - Paul Bittner (LW)
Power Forward
with good size and physical play. Hard to knock off the puck and good
positioning game in front of net.
21. Buffalo
- Jeremy Bracco (RW)
Undersized
but very agile and quick player. Great vision and outstanding in setting up
plays. Very good passer
22.
Washington - .Evgeni Svechnikov (LW)
Big skilled
offensive forward who is hard to knock off the puck. Possesses a good shot and
high-level offensive skills.
23.
Vancouver - Daniel Sprong (RW)
Outstanding
puckhandler and very agile skater. Very effective in the offensive zone and
when creating scoring chances.
24. Toronto
- Colin White (C)
Hard
working two-way center with effective play in all three zones. Good work ethic
and making players around him better.
25.
Winnipeg - Jeremy Roy (D)
An
intelligent two-way defender with a good positioning game. Uses his stick well
in defensive plays.
26.
Montreal - Anthony Beauvillier (C)
A very
agile and quick skater with good top speed. A good puckhandler with good hands.
27. Arizona
- Brock Boeser (RW)
Strong
forward with a good scoring touch. Protects the puck well and possesses good
offensive positioning.
28.
Philadelphia - Ilya Samsonov (G)
Big goalie
with good athleticism and movement. Challenges shooters well and has the
ability to make big saves.
29. Anaheim
- Jake DeBrusk (LW)
A winger
with high-end speed and good offensive instincts. Shows good understanding of
the game.
30. Tampa
Bay - Denis Guryanov (RW)
Russian
power forward with a booming shot and quick release. Can play physical and is
strong in board battles.
