(12th 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 New Jersey Devils have selected Clayton Keller with the 11th overall pick.

 

Who will the Ottawa Senators draft 12th overall?

Current Senators 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)

 

He’s a confident puck carrier who attacks openings with speed, but can also slow it down and patiently weigh his options. Always moving his feet, McAvoy is capable of slipping through gaps without the puck, or stickhandling around traffic while keeping the puck close to his body. He has a heavy shot that can be delivered with accuracy, and his passes are tape to tape, An undervalued part of his game is physicality, which gets him in hot water as he’s still learning the difference between a timely, legal bone-crushing hit and gross negligence of the rule book. (Source)

 

Max Jones is a diligent and hard-working power forward capable of being an impact player every shift. He's strong on the puck and routinely looks to create separation. He knows his game inside out and has a wide array of tools at his disposal. Strength and speed allow him to bull his way to the front of the net where he is relentless and creates havoc. Makes smart decisions with the puck and doesn't give the opposition time and space. Possesses high-end finishing ability and "wills" the puck to the back of the net. All-in-all, a determined forward who puts tremendous pressure on his opponents when he's on the ice. (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 - Mikhail Sergachyov

10. Colorado - Tyson Jost

11. New Jersey - Clayton Keller

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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[-Vintage Canuck-]

Julien Gauthier.

[Toews]

Going to go with McLeod here.

[thejazz97]

Jake Bean! Seriously though, Bean and Chabot would be a juicy pairing for Ottawa.

[ItsMillerTime]

Logan Brown because Ottawa's prospects see average or bellow average height. Brown could be a 3rd/2nd liner. I like there d prospects the way they are