(7th Pick) CDC's 2016 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

[Salter]

**Sorry for the break between posts, was just on a vacation!**

Rules:

Spoiler

As per normal, the vote will be specific to the team drafting in that slot, you will have 10 players to choose from in the vote (starting with the top 10 players ranked in the TSN top 60 midterm rankings) . Make your choice not only by skill, but by team needs as well. Every couple of days I will create a new thread with the results of the vote, and a new vote for the next team. I will also post information about the next 5 players in the TSN top 60. We will only be doing the first round. Below the team's logo, you can click to see their current prospects over at Hockey's Future to have more organizational insight. Enjoy and make sure to come back for each vote!

 

The Calgary Flames have selected Alex Nylander with the 6th overall pick.

 

 

Who will the Arizona Coyotes draft 7th overall?

Current Coyotes Prospects

 

Draft Eligible Prospects

 

An unyielding two-way defenceman, Jakob Chychrun is a rising star with a toolbox bursting at the seams. Consistently displays elite four-way skating ability and is not afraid to throw his weight around physically. Plays with poise and composure through high pressure situations and, with the puck on his stick, can direct the play up-ice. Exhibits a particularly potent shot that works its magic on the power play and on the forecheck. Excellent first pass and uses his vision and awareness to keep the puck moving in the direction of the opposition's tail or to a teammate with more time and space. Defensively adept at tracking the puck and staying a step ahead of the opposition. Proactive with his stick and body, exerting pressure on the opposition and forcing them to make hurried decisions. All-in-all, a well-rounded two-way defender that competes with pro-level drive and makes his authoritative presence felt at both ends of the ice. (Source)

 

A competitive spark-plug, Olli Juolevi is a complete, all-around defenceman that can hem the opposition in their own end or make things difficult for the opposition at home; either way, he puts the pressure on and lays it on thick. A strong and balanced skater, he can rush the puck through the neutral zone with ease or backcheck with haste. Uses his size to his advantage, but knows his physical limits and plays within them. Instead of playing overly physical, he makes his presence felt by exhibiting his high-end playmaking ability and puck possession play. All-in-all, a well-rounded blueliner who thrives under pressure and can be trusted in all situations. (Source)

 

Michael McLeod is a highly skilled power center that relies on nobody but himself to get the job done. His size and skating make him difficult to contain, and his competitiveness gives him an edge against other teams' best. His deft puckhandling skills and control over his speed are the defining aspects of his offensive abilities. All-in-all, a top talent that is both dynamic and hard to play against.(Source)

 

An explosive power forward who boasts an elite-level skill package. Takes nothing for granted and plays with hard-nosed work ethic. Tremendous vision and outstanding hockey sense; thrives under pressure and doesn't stray from the high-percentage play. Willingness to play physical and win battles in his own end makes him a vital asset, stepping up at the game's key moments. Exceptional skating ability allows him to stay with, if not ahead, of each unfolding play. Refined puckhandling skills allow him to maintain puck control at breakneck speeds. All-in-all, a prolific scorer whose attitude and innate abilities will constantly propel him into dominance. (Source)

 

A shifty and intelligent defenceman that plays with panache and poise. An excellent skater that is a good puck-carrier up the ice. Makes very good decisions with and without the puck, and plays strong positionally. Works hard and doesn't give the opposition much to work with, but could stand to be a bit more assertive during high pressure situations. That being said, he is not a one dimentional player. He displays natural talent in the offensive end, but also plays a complete defensive game in his own end. He has a proactive stick and boxes the opposition out, limiting lanes. All-in-all, the type of all-around defenceman that you want to have on the ice as much as possible. (Source)

 

 

Draft Order

 

Spoiler

 

1. Toronto - Auston Matthews

2. Winnipeg - Patrik Laine

3. Columbus - Jesse Puljujärvi

4. Edmonton - Matthew Tkachuk

5. Vancouver - Pierre-Luc Dubois

6. Calgary - Alex Nylander

7. Arizona -

8. Buffalo -

9. Montreal -

10. Colorado -

11. New Jersey -

12. Ottawa -

13. Carolina -

14. Boston -

15. Minnesota - 

16. Detroit - 

17. Nashville - 

18. Philadelphia - 

19. NY Islanders - 

20. Arizona - 

21. Carolina - 

22. Winnipeg - 

23. Florida - 

24. Anaheim - 

25. Dallas - 

26. Washington - 

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[thejazz97]

Juolevi IMO. Can't see Chychrun as a Yote.

[-Vintage Canuck-]

Olli Juolevi.

[Baer.]

Juolevi no doubt. Would fit perfectly on the right side of OEL.

[nux4lyfe]

Need a stud D-man, So I say go for one..Hard to get in a trade scenario so be a man, do the right ting.

[hatedkid666]

chychrun fo sho

[Down by the River]

Fancy Jeans is the best dman in the draft and the Yotes need someone to help out OEL. They have a lot of holes, but I'd say this is their biggest one.

[ItsMillerTime]

Jeulevi/Nylander/Gauthier for sure. They got Strome Bleakly and some other centre prospects. But they need D prospects.

[Keslerific]

Went with Juolevi, another London Knights draft pick for the Coyotes. Would make a lot of sense and I can see it happening 

[HawksFan94]

General consensus seems to be Juolevi so I guess I'll go with Sergachev..  

[Top_Shelf]

The Phoenix Coyotes is proud to select from the London Knights... Olli Juolevi.  

[Guest]

Chychrun....