(9th Pick) CDC's 2016 NHL Entry Draft Rankings

[Salter]

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 Buffalo Sabres have selected Jakob Chychrun with the 8th overall pick.

 

Who will the Montreal Canadians draft 9th overall?

Current Canadians Prospects

 

Draft Eligible Prospects

 

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)

 

A dominant two-way defenceman whose tenacity and competitiveness characterize his style of play. Plays with a poise and confidence that facilitates his creativity with the puck as well as split-second decision making. Naturally fluid skater who is always looking to be engaged, if not the center, of each unfolding play. All-in-all, a diligent two-way defenceman who excels at finding ways to be a difference-maker in games. (Source)

 

Tyson Jost is a crafty goal-scorer that carries out plays as quickly as he envisions them. As someone who thinks and plays at a fast tempo, it comes as no surprise that he creates a lot of energy as an offensive catalyst. He sees the ice very well and has the willingness and determination to win battles in the tough areas. All-in-all, a dynamic offensive forward with top-6 potential at the next level. (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 - Olli Juolevi

8. Buffalo - Jakob Chrychrun

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]

It'll be McLeod or Sergachev. They're almost in the same position as us, except they have a better goalie.

[Sean Monahan]

I wouldn't be shocked to see Gauthier picked here.

[-Vintage Canuck-]

They don't have many solid center prospects. Michael McLeod could be a great pickup for them.

[hatedkid666]

I think they go gauthier. They really need to offence so gauthier or mcleod 

[Baer.]

I like Jost at 9, but Gauthier just makes too much sense for the Habs.

[Toews]

Went with Jost here, maybe the Habs might be high on Sergachev though.

[Canuck Surfer]

McLeod most likely?

 

Jost if they're aggressive. As he has the kind of talents that could see him jump a lot higher in value by the time its said & done. Its a risk because he does not have a body of work against larger players and a more competitive league. Just the Under 18's. But he did real well there...

[Neko]

McLeod or Jost.

[ItsMillerTime]

They should trade Fucale and a 2nd or something to get another pick and maybe get Mcleod and olli/Sergachev.

 

Or Jost and Olli/Sergachev

[Top_Shelf]

It will be between McCleod or Sergachev.