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2019 NHL Draft Lottery | April 9th, 5:00pm PT

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7 minutes ago, Jaimito said:

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nhl/news/nhl-draft-big-board-latest-rankings-top-31-prospects-2019-class/1v5mihkwhsvvf1q4d1tyovhz98

 

NHL Draft 2019: Big board, player rankings

1. Jack Hughes, C, U.S. NTDP

Hughes set the NTDP’s all-time scoring mark and has distanced himself from Kakko by playing better after injury concerns. He remains the draft’s most electrifying player and his agility and edgework are unmatched.

2. Kaapo Kakko, RW, TPS Turku (SM-Liiga)

A record-setting season in which he broke Aleksander Barkov’s goal-scoring record for an under-18 player, Kakko and his accurate shot should have no issue terrorizing NHL goalies for many years to come.

3. Vasily Podkolzin, RW, SKA-NEVA (VHL)

Too good for his peer group; still a little green for older competition. None of that should matter, however, as this buzzsaw of a forward has multiple ways to beat you and beat you repeatedly.

4. Trevor Zegras, C, U.S. NTDP 

A fantastic playmaker with dizzying skills, it’s easy to confuse Hughes with Zegras when the duo works their magic on the ice. 

5. Alex Turcotte, C, U.S. NTDP

Putting up almost two points per game with Hughes on the shelf should dispel any notion that this 200-foot beast needs anyone to help him produce.

6. Matthew Boldy, LW, U.S. NTDP

One of the cleaner U18 players you’ll ever come across. Boldy's decision making under pressure at this stage is better than a lot of current NHLers and he has a wicked shot when he uses it.

7. Bowen Byram, D, Vancouver (WHL)

The top defensive prospect for the draft can beat you in so many ways. His one-on-one defense has improved incredibly from last year.

8. Dylan Cozens, C/W, Lethbridge (WHL)

A fast-moving power forward with his head on straight and a real passion for the game, Cozens led all first-year eligibles with 84 points.

9. Peyton Krebs, C, Kootenay (WHL)

Krebs nearly matched Dach’s production without the benefit of playing on a deeper team. He set an excellent example on the ice and can make highlight-reel plays off the rush.

10. Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon (WHL)

A towering presence on the ice, Dach’s passing ability rivals what Hughes or Zegras do. He’s as much of a threat on the PK as he is on the power play. His average straight-line speed and lack of first-step quickness might get overlooked because of his on-ice brilliance.

11. Cole Caufield, RW, U.S. NTDP

Caufield might be the draft’s best pure goal scorer, but this 5-7 pepper pot is a very good set-up man and is relentless on the puck.

12. Pavel Dorofeyev, LW, Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)

A late-2000 birthday may have denied this stallion the chance to dominate his draft-age peers on the international stage. No worries there, however, as Dorofeyev is a smart sniper who can control the pace of a shift on his own.

13. Victor Soderstrom, D, Brynas (SHL)

A graceful puck rusher who at the age of 18 plays the position like a poised veteran, Soderstrom proved to be too advanced for the J20 Superelit and eventually earned a regular shift in the SHL.

14. Raphael Lavoie, C/W, Halifax (QMJHL)

The Rodney Dangerfield of this year’s draft, Lavoie doesn’t seem to be getting the respect he deserves. He can play a power game but also has excellent speed for his size and can wire a heavy shot.

15. Alex Newhook, C, Victoria (BCHL)

The stats say the explosive Newhook is the top scorer of his league and few can create open ice as well as he can. Still, his quiet play at several key events and an ongoing struggle against tight-checking teams means he has work to do.

16. Ville Heinola, D, Lukko (SM-Liiga)

An attacking defenseman who never turns down the chance to create an odd-man situation, Heinola has done more than enough to warrant the ice time he receives in one of the world’s top elite leagues. His moves and jukes are reminiscent of 2018 first-overall pick, Rasmus Dahlin.

17. Nils Hoglander, RW, Rogle (SHL)

A smaller player with a big heart, Hoglander’s trickery with the puck and feistiness away from it are perfect for today’s North American game.

18. Moritz Seider, D, Adler Mannheim (DEL)

A punishing two-way force, Seider is back from a midseason injury to help his club reach the conference finals of Germany’s top men’s league.

19. Ryan Suzuki, C, Barrie (OHL)

Quick and decisive, the younger Suzuki (brother Nick is a prospect for the Canadiens) is also an excellent playmaker who carried a thin Colts squad after it was gutted from trades. His 75 points were second among OHL first-year eligibles, and he should be a go-to player for Canada at the under-18’s.

20. Cam York, D, U.S. NTDP 

The key puck mover for Team USA’s lethal attack, York is a high-volume shooter with a blistering wrister. His decision making during breakouts is excellent.

21. Spencer Knight, G, U.S. NTDP

A lot of goalie prospects play with intensity and fire, but it’s been a long time since we’ve seen one as technically superior as Knight who combines an incredible work ethic with outstanding awareness. Go back 10 years and Knight is a lock for the top 10.

22. Connor McMichael, C, London (OHL)

A crafty playmaker who also serves as a finisher because of his hands and shot, McMichael, stood out amongst the Knights’ loaded lineup of scorers. 

23. Ilya Nikolayev, C, Loko Yaroslavl (MHL)

A strong and sturdy 200-foot center who is entrusted with every in-game scenario you can think of, Nikolaev is a dependable penalty killer who also dishes the puck with flair and accuracy.

24. Jakob Pelletier, LW, Moncton (QMJHL)

An emerging favorite in draft circles because of his combination of tenacity and skill, Pelletier plays the game at a feverish pace and can make a difference no matter where the puck is located. He generates chances off the forecheck as good as anyone.

25. Arthur Kaliyev, LW, Hamilton (OHL)

The owner of one of the draft’s best shots put up ridiculous numbers on a thinned-out Hamilton squad. Kaliyev, who was top-10 in OHL in goals (51) and points (102), is borderline perfect from the circles inward but needs to increase the intensity. 

26. Philip Broberg, D, AIK (Allsvenskan)

An impressive combination of speed and power, Broberg thinks offense nearly every time he steps on the ice. He has the size, speed and shot to make a name for himself at higher levels, but his defensive zone-play when things tighten up leaves a lot to be desired.

27. Yegor Spiridonov, C, Stalnye Lisy (MHL)

A 200-foot center with size who can finish, Spiridonov anchored one of the MHL’s top junior lines and is an excellent penalty killer.

28. John Beecher, C, U.S. NTDP 

A powerful two-way center who plays with an edge, Beecher can fly down the wing and intimidate goalies with his devastating wrister. His work on the penalty kill and late-game draws proved invaluable for a team loaded with smaller, playmaking pivots.

29. Phil Thomasino, C/W, Niagara (OHL)

The OHL’s leading producer among first-year eligibles at even strength with 58 points, this roadrunner can make plays while traveling at a high rate of speed. The fact that he’s standing out on a team gunning for a Memorial Cup berth speaks volumes of his worth.

30. Anttoni Honka, D, JYP (SM-Liiga)

A sluggish World Juniors notwithstanding, Honka remains an incredibly agile puck rusher and distributor who can elude pressure in a variety of ways. His dominant play against peers in the Mestis playoffs gives him a boost, and few draft eligibles can quarterback a power play as well as he can.

31. Michal Teply, LW, Liberec (Extraliga)

A cerebral two-way winger who plays a similar style to Matt Boldy, Teply is a hard-shooting finisher and puck-possession wizard thanks to his smart reads and ability to stickhandle his way into manageable situations.

 

This list is way different than the ones I've seen from Bob Mac and Craig Button. 

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1 minute ago, Hairy Kneel said:

OKAY HOW ABOUT THEY PUT 100 BINGO BALLS IN A POPPING MACHINE , EVERYONE GETS THEIR PERCENTAGE OF BALLS, DRAW THE ORDER LIVE ON TV. 

People would start talking about a "heavy ball" theory.

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47 minutes ago, EmilyM said:

Canucks had a 84% chance of picking 9-12th. Canucks pick 10th. Yup, there certainly must be a fix.

And landing 10th was the single most likely %.

 

Does not make me feel better? TBH I am fine with picking 10th this year. I was disappointed the year we dropped out of the top 3 & Winnipeg drafted Laine.

 

There are marginal differences drafting 7th to 12th. There is usually a massive drop after picks 2 or 3.  Who was going to do as well as Matthews and Eichel that year for instance?  Marginal differences on average. There is always a few guys who have the demonstrated skills. But potentially are underrated because they are skinny (Pettersson), small (Brayden Point) or play in an obscure league? And become draft day coup's. Early & later in the draft...

 

I am fine with the lottery concept. I don't like this ''3'' lotteries. There are ways to weight the % so you can have one draw. See it live as it unfolds. 

 

32 minutes ago, SabreFan1 said:

No first overall, but the Sabres have 2 first round picks.  They would have had 3, but they traded one of them for Montour.

I liked that trade for Buffalo.  I also liked it for Anaheim. Who may have 1 or 3 years in the lotto, so why not take a step back?

 

13 minutes ago, janisahockeynut said:

To be honest.....

I am slightly less happier that Chicago got 3rd

than Colorado getting 4th

It is bad enough they get the 4th

 

Did I say that right?

 

MMMM...….ok, I am just not happy!

Haha, love it Jan!

 

 

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