LIVE 2013 NHL Entry Draft Blog

 This blog will be updated live during the 2013 NHL Entry Draft in Newark, New Jersey. Every selection, trade, or transaction of any kind will be updated instantly as it is announced and posted to this page. Draft-day transactions will be written in italics and highlighted in yellow.) Every draft pick will also be accompanied by a brief description of each prospect, so you can have a better understanding of what your favorite team just added to its system.


       First Round                                                                                                                                                                               
 1. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                           

Nathan MacKinnon – (C) Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL:

An offensive powerhouse. His shot is lethal at all times and has been compared to Steven Stamkos’ shooting ability. His competitiveness is at a very high level and is on display every shift. He has the ability to make plays at max speed. He has a “shoot first” instead of a “pass first” mentality, but that is not to be confused with selfishness or lack of hockey sense.

 2. FLORIDA PANTHERS                                                                                                                  

Aleksander Barkov – (C) Tappara, SM-liiga (Finland):

A first rate playmaker and stickhandler, it seems sometimes that there’s no deke he can’t do and no pass he can’t make. He turns all four of his teammates on the ice into immediate scoring threats. He plays in all situations and is reliable in his own zone. His skating is not top notch, but should not hold him back too much at the NHL level.

 3. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING                                                                                                            

Jonathan Drouin – (LW) Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL:

Excels at almost all aspects of the game. A strong, illusive skater, great passer, and he has incredibly soft, skillful hands. His shot is not too impressive, but he always knows where to be to put himself in prime scoring positions. Manages the puck extremely well in tight spaces. Out of all his outstanding qualities, his hockey sense is by far his greatest asset.

 4. NASHVILLE PREDATORS                                                                                                            

Seth Jones – (D) Portland Winterhawks, WHL:

He has the physical stature and smarts to be a shut-down defenseman in his own zone. His shot is powerful and accurate, and he can pass the puck effectively, too. Skates extraordinarily well for a 6’4”, 200 lbs.+ d-man, and will rush the puck up the ice with ease. All of this accumulates to give him that innate “game-changer” ability.

 5. CAROLINA HURRICANES                                                                                                            

Elias Lindholm – (LW/C) Brynäs, Elitserien (Sweden):

An excellent playmaker with great vision and hands. Brings a tenacious effort at both ends of the rink. He’s strong on the puck, hard to knock off the puck despite his small size. He has a bit of an awkward-looking stride, but he’s still balanced and gets from A to B very quickly. His shot is a little better than average, easily the weakest of his offensive tools.

 6. CALGARY FLAMES                                                                                                                     
Sean Monahan - (C) Ottawa 67's, OHL:
Has size and plays a very responsible two-way game. Very effective at both ends of the ice due to his smarts and determined nature. Has good skill and a good shot, but could work on his skating a bit more. His playmaking vision is exceptional. Great one-on-one stick skills.

 7. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                                   

Darnell Nurse – (D) Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL:

An agile, swift skating defenseman who always keeps an active stick to disrupt opposing offense. He always seems to find ways to get into open passing lanes from the point in the offensive zone. He is a good passer, too, but must learn to make his decisions quicker. Tough as nails.

 8. BUFFALO SABRES                                                                                                                      

Rasmus Ristolainen – (D) TPS, SM-liiga (Finland):

A defenseman who plays with a calmness and maturity beyond his years. Passes the puck very well, and is always strong on his stick to make smart plays to get the puck out of his zone. Reliable defender and will move bodies around in front of his net. Top power play unit potential. Packs a hard, heavy slap shot from the point, one of the best in this year’s class.

New Jersey trades the 9th overall selection to the
Vancouver Canucks for goaltender Cory Schneider

 9. VANCOUVER CANUCKS (acquired from New Jersey in exchange for Cory Schneider)                                                  

Bo Horvat – (C) London Knights, OHL:

There isn’t much he isn’t good at. Always plays a motivated, courageous, smart game. Hits well, creates problems for defenders on the forecheck, and is hard to knock off the puck. Very well-positioned in his own end. Has a good shot and likes to set up in the slot, but gets most goals around the crease. Only issue is he is a below average skating and agility.

 10. DALLAS STARS                                                                                                                        

Valery Nichushkin – (LW) Traktor Chelyabinsk, KHL:

Has every offensive tool in his arsenal. A sniper with speed, size, and great hands. His big body and skill combo allow him to make more plays in tough areas around the net than most kids his age. Has been criticized for not looking for open teammates enough. He has proven himself to be a clutch, game-breaker at the World Juniors and KHL playoffs.

 11. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS                                                                                                            

Samuel Morin – (D) Rimouski Océanic, QMJHL:

6’7” defenseman with offensive upside. In a straight line, his speed is impressive for his size, but his transition footwork and agility need a lot of work. Doesn’t lose many puck battles and effectively boxes men out in front of his net. Good first pass and a hard slap shot, too.

 12. PHOENIX COYOTES                                                                                                                  

Max Domi – (C) London Knights, OHL:

Don’t let his small stature fool you, he is incredibly strong and hard to knock off the puck. His stickhandling skills are first rate and he has a rocket of a wrist shot that can score from anywhere in the offensive zone. The consistency of his focus in his own zone leaves a bit to be desired. Also, between-the-legs sauce. That is all.

Minnesota sends forward Cal Clutterbuck and the 70th pick

to NY Islanders in exchange for forward Nino Niederreiter 

 13. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                       

Josh Morrissey – (D) Prince Albert Raiders, WHL:

A textbook breakout quarterback. Has a great first pass and incredible skating and agility that allows him to rush the puck or get out of trouble. He is capable of running the point on the power play and getting shots through from the blue line. He will step up and deliver big open ice hits, but is rarely physical when defending in his own zone.

 14. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                      

Alexander Wennberg – (C) Djurgårdens, Allsvenskan (Sweden):

An excellent passer and two-way center, Alex has all the tools to make him an effective player on the rush. Sees the ice very well, distributes the puck to his teammates with ease. Has a pretty good release, but does not have a "true scorer's" touch around the net. Skates hunched over and has a short, choppy stride. Makes up for it with rapid, strong leg movement, but could be even faster with some technical refinement to his stride.

 15. NEW YORK ISLANDERS                                                                                                             

Ryan Pulock – (D) Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL:

Possesses an absolute rocket of a shot, maybe the best of this draft class. Makes great decisions on the rush and in every zone. Plays a mature, composed game in his own end, but definitely needs to up his physicality. Can move up the ice quickly, and has outstanding agility.

 16. BUFFALO SABRES (acquired from Minnesota in the Jason Pominville / Matt Hackett trade)                                                          

Nikita Zadorov – (D) London Knights, OHL:

A big body on the back-end who plays mean and is threatening at both ends of the ice. If you come into his territory in his zone, he’ll make you pay. If you leave him unattended at the point on the o-zone, he can make you pay with his cannon of a shot. A very agile skater.

 17. OTTAWA SENATORS                                                                                                                

Curtis Lazar – (C) Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL:

A smart player with many offensive tools. He has an excellent shot, he’s a good passer, and has great acceleration when skating north-south. Effective on special teams. Plays a safe game, and his mistakes (if any) are made from not doing something as opposed to trying to do too much. His statistical production waned early in this past season, but he picked up the pace in the second half.

Detroit trades the 18th overall pick to

San Jose for picks 20 and 58 overall

 18. SAN JOSE SHARKS (acquired from Detroit in trade today for picks 20 and 58 overall)                                                 

Mirco Müller – (D) Everett Silvertips, WHL:

A very fluid and smooth skater, he can effortlessly rush the puck out of his own zone using his size and agility, although his top speed when going north-south could use improvement. Passes very well and is usually well-positioned. Can man the point on the power play and is willing to go into the corners and battle physically to win one-on-one battles.

 19. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS (acquired from NY Rangers in the Rick Nash trade)                                                                  

Kerby Rychel – (C) Windsor Spitfires, OHL:

A pure goal-scorer and power forward, he possesses a wicked wrist shot with great accuracy. Excels in aggressive, physical situations and pushes himself to win every puck battle. Great NFP. Plays responsibly in his d-zone. An adequate puck-handler, but do not expect him to dangle past anyone.

 20. DETROIT RED WINGS (acquired from San Jose today in exchange for the 18th overall pick)                                          

Anthony Mantha – (LW) Val d’Or Foreurs, QMJHL:
A strong skater with good speed for someone who is 6’3”. He has a good sense of where to be to score and the timing necessary to set-up teammates for scoring chances. Excellent shot that allows him to score from anywhere. And I mean an excellent shot. Only 50 goal scorer in this draft class. Plays painfully soft in some games.

 21. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS                                                                                                          

Frédérik Gauthier – (C) Rimouski Océanic, QMJHL:

Impresses everyone with his two-way game. Defensive instincts are incredible for someone his age. Improved his speed during the 2012-13 season, but still has a lot to work to do with his footspeed and lateral movement. Shows tons of promise on the offensive side of the puck, though he’s still raw. Sometimes criticized for not using his size to his advantage enough.

 22. CALGARY FLAMES (acquired from St. Louis in exchange for Jay Bouwmeester)                                                                          

Émile Poirier – (LW) Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL:

Playmaking winger with great vision and passing ability. Improved his overall game a lot in 2012-13. Worked hard to improve his awkward stride, adding more speed to his game. Accelerates well and explodes out of a stationary position. Makes great moves in tight spaces. Backchecks hard. His positioning in his own end is inconsistent and likely needs tutoring. 

 23. WASHINGTON CAPITALS                                                                                                          

Andre Burakowsky – (LW) Malmö Redhawks, Allsvenskan (Sweden):

An elite skater. Puts defenders on their heels with his explosive speed. His stickhandling is top-notch, too, and he can pull off moves at his high speed. Will drive hard to the net and go battle in the corners, but can get pushed around once he’s there. Has good vision and gives hard, crisp passes, but sometimes opts for the extra move for himself rather than distribute the puck.

 24. VANCOUVER CANUCKS                                                                                                            

Hunter Shinkaruk – (LW) Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL:

A player with a lot of offensive smarts and a competitive attitude. Has great hands and makes good plays in tight areas. He skates very well, and will backcheck hard on every shift. Great leader and will never quit. Plays with an edge, but his size prevents him from being a physical force.

 25. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS                                                                                                           

Michael McCarron – (RW) USNTDP, USHL:

6’5” kid brings offense and a defensive-minded game to go with his physical presence. Very effective net-front presence. Backchecks with a purpose. Good speed considering his size, but predictably lacks agility. Turns very wide and slowly. The consistency of his effort has been questioned.

 26. ANAHEIM DUCKS                                                                                                                     

Shea Theodore – (D) Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL:

Impressive agility that cannot go unnoticed. His skating is definitely the hallmark of his game. Passes well. Plays with tons of energy and he has shown the willingness to learn and correct mistakes immediately. Needs to improve his physical play and add muscle if he wants to be efficient at the pro level. Currently lacks the strength to do well against stronger opponents in the corners.

 27. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                      

Marko Daňo – (RW) Slovan Bratislava, KHL:

Strong bodied and smart in all three zones, a solid combo. Takes a while to get up to top speed, but is very fast once he gets there. Good on his edges. Battles physically all over the ice with opponents of all body types, and creates offensive opportunities as a result. Strong, accurate shot.

 28. CALGARY FLAMES (acquired from Pittsburgh in the Jarome Iginla trade)                                                              

Morgan Klimchuk – (C/LW) Regina Pats, WHL:

Sniping is the name of Morgan Klimchuk’s game. He’s threatening from anywhere in the offensive zone and will pick corners with his lethal shot if given time and space. Can pass very well, too. Good sauce, a very valuable asset. He skates well in a straight line, but his agility needs improvement. Competes every shift.

 29. DALLAS STARS (acquired from Boston in the Jaromir Jagr trade)                                                                       

Jason Dickinson – (C/LW) Guelph Storm, OHL:

Has leadership “intangibles” to go along with his gritty, physical, and smart game. Crashes hard to net and blocks shots. Has a high hockey IQ for all three zones. Puck-handling skills are top notch, but he needs to learn to get more mustard on his shots. Could become an extremely dangerous player if he continues to develop at his current pace. Soooo much upside.

 30. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                          

Ryan Hartman – (RW) Plymouth Whalers, OHL:

A very physical player who has some skill to his game. The most noticeable and valuable asset to his game is his compete level. Ryan plays every shift to win and never takes a game off. Not afraid to knock bodies around, and can play a bit of an agitator’s role if he sees fit. He is capable of being an impact player at the pro level, but his scoring upside is still unknown.

         Second Round                                                                                                                                                                       
 31. FLORIDA PANTHERS                                                                                                                

Ian McCoshen – (D) Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL:

Utilizes hitting for its primary function: not to punish, but to separate your opponent from the puck. Difficult to beat one-on-one. Effectively runs a power play with crisp passing and a heavy shot from the point. A strong skater with speed (forwards or backwards) who’s hard to knock off the puck, but his pivots and transition edgework must improve. Reliable in his own end.

 32. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                          

Chris Bigras – (D) Owen Sound Attack, OHL:

Rock-solid defender who is very affluent in the fundamentals of playing in his own zone. Thinks the game well and processes the ebbs and flows of the game quickly. His shot isn’t very impressive, but he makes sharp exit passes from his own zone and on regroups. Needs to get more physical in front of his own net and improve his speed. Still has great edgework and lateral movement.

 33. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING                                                                                                           

Adam Erne – (LW/RW) Québec Remparts, QMJHL:

Plays a game much bigger than his 6’1” frame. Will dish out powerful hits and win puck battles along the boards against much bigger opponents. Great offensive arsenal, including a strong, quick release, great handles, creativity, and natural offensive instincts. Has slow footwork and will look to improve his positioning in his own end.

 34. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS (acquired from Nashville in exchange for Andrei Kostitsyn)                                               

Jacob de la Rose – (LW) Leksands, Allsvenskan (Sweden):

Combines physicality with skill. Impressive on the forecheck and loves to disrupt opponents’ attack with solid defensive play. Often relied on late in games and on the PK. Explosive acceleration and quick feet. Doesn’t seem to score as much as he should considering his skills.

Carolina trades the 35th overall pick and

Jamie McBain to Buffalo for Andrej Sekera

 35. BUFFALO SABRES (acquired from Carolina today in a Jamie McBain / Andrej Sekera trade)                                          

J.T. Compher – (C) USNTDP, USHL:

His game is defined by his endless effort on both ends of the ice. Will forecheck hard and backchecks like a demon. Has a good wrist shot, too. Positions himself well in the d-zone. Far from physically mature, but adding size and muscle will only help his game.

 36. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS (acquired from Calgary in the Mike Cammalleri / Rene Bourque trade)                                   

Zach Fucale – (G) Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL:

A smart goalie whose athleticism and determination allow him to keep him team in any game. He is always on his angle and covers the open area of the net extremely well for a 5’11” netminder playing in a world where bigger goalies are all the rage. Very mature and stays calm in net.

 37. LOS ANGELES KINGS (acquired from Edmonton today in a pick swap)                                                               

Valentin Zykov – (RW) Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL:

A competitive offensive talent that has great awareness and a knack for getting to open areas to score. He plays extremely well along the boards and handles the puck well in traffic. His speed is acceptable, but his agility could use improvement. Quick-release wrist shot is lethal.

 38. BUFFALO SABRES                                                                                                                    

Connor Hurley – (LW/C) Edina Hornets, High School (MN):

Pass-first playmaker with tons of speed, agility, and balance. Explosive first few steps. Lacks muscle, but he’s also the youngest player available in this draft. You can tell he’s always thinking several steps ahead of the play, whether he’s in the offensive zone or d-zone. Has a good wrist shot but seems reluctant to use it.

 39. PHOENIX COYOTES                                                                                                                  

Laurent Dauphin – (C) Chicoutimi Saguenéens, QMJHL:

Has a strong skill set to go with his above average hockey sense. Shoots hard and accurate. He’s very agile, but his top speed is nothing too great. Always willing to go hard to the net. He’s never shy on effort, but he still needs to improve his d-zone positioning.

 40. DALLAS STARS                                                                                                                        

Remi Elie – (LW) London Knights, OHL:

Plays the game in a “pro-style” according to many scouts, meaning his game is defined by his head and his willingness to go into dirty areas. Shows great playmaking sense, and often appears to see one play ahead. Always makes “safe” plays. Plays with an edge and always competes. Has a very powerful wrist shot and one-timer.

Toronto receives Dave Bolland from Chicago for

picks 51, 117, and a 4th round pick in 2014

 41. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS                                                                                                            

Robert Hägg – (D) MODO, Elitserien (Sweden):

Two-way defenseman with great mobility. Uses his high-end acceleration to either lead or join the rush. His physical game is inconsistent. Some games he’ll body everyone up while others he’s very passive. Generally, he plays a good defensive game. Powerful slapper. Needs to learn to play with more confidence.

 42. NEW JERSEY DEVILS                                                                                                               

Steve Santini – (D) – USNTDP, USHL:

A strong, fluent skater who plays a very pronounced physical game. Reads the play well, helping him play an effective shut-down game. Great gap control. Has a strong slap shot from the point. Passes well, but Santini himself admits he’d like to improve his vision.

 43. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                       

Nicolas Petan – (C) Portland Winterhawks, WHL:

Displays great hands in traffic and is a danger to score at all times. Possesses a good shot, which can become a great shot if given time and space. Great speed in his hands and in his feet. He plays with determination and is always hungry for the puck in the offensive zone.

 44. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS                                                                                                           

Tristan Jarry – (G) Edmonton Oil Kings, WHL:

A mentally strong goalie with decent size and athleticism. Has some of the best lateral movement in the WHL, and can recover quickly. Isn’t incredibly flexible and becomes fatigued a little sooner than preferable. Shows good rebound control. Covers the bottom of the net well.

 45. ANAHEIM DUCKS (acquired from NY Islanders in in exchange for Lubomir Visnovsky)                                                                

Nick Sørensen – (RW) Québec Remparts, QMJHL:

A speedy skillster who can burn defenders with his stride or a deke in the blink of an eye. He plays responsibly in his own end, and uses his speed to his advantage on the backcheck. Doesn’t play very physical. Sometimes he gets caught watching the play develop instead of reacting to it.

 46. MINNESOTA WILD                                                                                                                   

Gustav Olofsson – (D) Green Bay Gamblers, USHL:

Smart defender with size. Sound positioning in his own zone. Always has his stick in passing lanes and good at deflecting shots. Strong forward stride, and has excellent mobility in all directions. Has little skill to his name, but is still a strong passer. Not much of a shooter.

 47. ST. LOUIS BLUES (acquired from Ottawa in exchange for Ben Bishop)                                                                                       

Tommy Vannelli – (D) USNTDP, USHL:

Assertive, offensive defenseman with great speed in both his forwards and backwards skating. Engages opponents physically in his own zone. His skating and long reach make him hard to beat one-on-one, but his overall defensive game needs work. Passes and protects the puck well. Needs time to develop and add some much needed muscle.

 48. DETROIT RED WINGS                                                                                                               

Zach Nastasiuk – (C/RW) Owen Sound Attack, OHL:

High compete level to go with excellent hockey sense. Has a full complement of hard and accurate shots. Goes to the corners, in fact, many scouts are impressed by his work on the cycle, but he isn’t a big hitter. Needs to spend a lot of time working on his skating and agility.

 49. SAN JOSE SHARKS (acquired from NY Rangers in exchange for Ryane Clowe)                                                                           

Gabryel Paquin-Boudreau – (LW/RW) Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL:

Has good speed, agility, acceleration, and he handles the puck very well while at top speed. Pushes the pace every game. His high-end offensive skills allow him to make creative plays in the o-zone. Shows the willingness to play physical, but needs to get stronger. Defensive game needs tutoring.

 50. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                      

Dillon Heatherington – (D) Swift Current Broncos, WHL:

Has a large frame and uses his long reach well. Rarely beat one-on-one. Exceptional puck-moving skills. As far as offensive production is concerned, goal-scoring isn’t his forte, but he can set up teammates well on the rush or in the offensive zone. Has a strong stride and good mobility for a player his size, too.

 51. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                           

Carl Dahlström – (D) Linköpings J20, SuperElit (Sweden):

Tall defender with a cerebral approach to the game. Reads the play in front of him very well, and often makes quick, safe decisions. Has good puck handling skills and a strong first pass. Calm under pressure. Is still adjusting his coordination to his body in some aspects. Will take time to develop.

 52. BUFFALO SABRES (acquired from St. Louis in exchange for Jordan Leopold)                                                                             

Justin Bailey – (RW) Kitchener Rangers, OHL:

He’s a player who loves to score more than anyone else, but is always conscious of his defensive responsibilities. Has a wicked shot and tries to use his high-end skill to dance around defenders. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Knows how to use his 6’3”, 185lbs body to protect the puck. Most scouts want to see him throw his weight around more in the dirty areas.

 53. WASHINGTON CAPITALS                                                                                                          

Madison Bowey – (D) Kelowna Rockets, WHL:

He’s agile like a cat and has great wheels when skating north-south. Needs to improve his play in his own zone and his hockey sense in both zones is questionable. Possesses a heavy slap shot from the point. Can be expected to log power play minutes the NHL someday.

 54. DALLAS STARS (acquired from Vancouver in exchange for Derek Roy)                                                                                        

Philippe Desrosiers – (G) Rimouski Océanic, QMJHL:

A very athletic netminder with solid rebound control and absorbs almost all pucks that hit him above the waist. Has a lightning-fast glove and handles the puck behind his net very well. Took great strides in improving his footspeed in 2012-13, but it still needs work. Reads and anticipates the play very well and positions himself accordingly.

 55. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS                                                                                                           

Artturi Lehkonen – (RW) KalPa, SM-liiga (Finland):

A skater with great speed and a strong stride. Backchecks with frequency and competes hard enough to show penalty killing possibility at the NHL level. Has a nose for finding the soft, scoring areas in the offensive zone. Has a shoot-first mentality, but is capable of dishing a good pass, too.

 56. EDMONTON OILERS (acquired from Anaheim in exchange for Andrew Cogliano)                                                                       

Marc-Olivier Roy – (RW) Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL:

Smart, all-situations player who works his tail off every night. Has the skill to beat defenders one-on-two and is hungry in front of the net, too. Despite not having much muscle, he’ll battle along the wall. Has a Hemi engine for speed, which he uses perfectly on the rush and the backcheck. Quick release and an accurate shot, but it isn’t the most overpowering.

 57. ST. LOUIS BLUES                                                                                                                     

William Carrier – (LW) Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, QMJHL:

Does not have any outstanding features, but has developed to have no real weakness in his game. He plays very smart at both ends of the ice, has good skill, and while he’s a good north-south skater, he could work on his agility. Over the course of the 2012-13 season, Carrier has proved he can play more aggressive and physical than critics once perceived.

 58. DETROIT RED WINGS (acquired from San Jose today in exchange for the 18th overall pick, which came from Pittsburgh in exchange 
for Douglas Murray)                                                                                                                                 

Tyler Bertuzzi – (LW) Guelph Storm, OHL:

Pesky agitator who takes great pleasure in getting deep beneath his opponents’ skin. Hits hard and is very effective on the forecheck. Adding muscle mass would help his game even more. Prone to taking stupid penalties. A smooth skater with above average acceleration, and he can turn on a dime. Decent skill set, but no “wow” factor to his offensive game.

 59. WINNIPEG JETS (compensatory pick)                                                                                                                                  

Eric Comrie – (G) Tri-City Americans, WHL:

A well-rounded goalie with his glove-hand probably being his strongest asset. Positions himself well and has exceptional reflexes. Like most young goalies, needs to work on mentally responding to giving up a goal or two. Had his 2012-13 season in Tri-City ended abruptly by a hip injury that required surgery.

 60. BOSTON BRUINS                                                                                                                      

Linus Arnesson – (D) Djurgårdens, Allsvenskan (Sweden):

Plays a mistake-free defensive defenseman’s game. Plays tough, and strong skating ability and agility allows him to cover a wide radius. Has little to no offensive upside, though he has shown strong breakout passing on a game-to-game basis.

 61. WASHINGTON CAPITALS                                                                                                                           

Zach Sanford – (LW) Middlesex Islanders, EJHL:

Does a lot of things well, but nothing great. He shows upside in all of these areas, though. Always in proper position in every zones. His stride is a little awkward and could add some acceleration, but his footwork is solid. Good backhander and potent slap shot from the slot. Is unafraid of the dirty areas and can make plays with the puck at his full speed and in traffic.

         Third Round                                                                                                                                                                           
 62. PHOENIX COYOTES (acquired from San Jose in exchange for Raffi Torres, which came from NY Rangers in the Ryane Clowe deal)     

Yan-Pavel Laplante – (LW) P.E.I. Rocket, QMJHL:

Forechecking demon with great speed. Plays with an elite energy level. Not great puck-handling skills, if he beats a defender it will be with his speed, not with moves. Good shot, but seems unconfident. Irritates opponents with his style of play mixed with some true “agitator instinct”.

 63. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                          

Spencer Martin – (G) Mississauga Steelheads, OHL:

Sharp reflexes, flexibility, and athleticism are the hallmarks of Martin’s game. Moves well laterally and can go post-to-post very quickly. He works well in traffic and will always be square to the puck for the first save. Tends to over-commit sometimes and find himself out of position on broken plays. Needs to improve his rebound control.

 64. NASHVILLE PREDATORS (acquired from Tampa Bay in the Anders Lindback trade)                                                    

Jonathan-Ismael Diaby – (D) Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL:

Big d-man with no shortage of effort. Hits hard and is willing to sacrifice his body for teammates. Clears the crease with ease at the junior level. Has good speed, but needs to spend time working on his footwork and transition game. Doesn’t always read the play well.

 65. NEW YORK RANGERS (acquired from Nashville in exchange for NY Rangers' 3rd round pick in 2012)                                

Adam Tambellini – (LW) Surray Eagles, BCHL:

Soft hands allow him to make nice one-touch, quick releases to his heavy shot. Has a healthy patience with the puck in the o-zone. His skating technique is good, but more leg strength would help his acceleration and balance. Tends to get lazy in his own zone or grow disinterested in engaging in the dirty areas. Dominated the offensive game in the BCHL.

 66. CAROLINA HURRICANES                                                                                                          

Brett Pesce – (D) University of New Hampshire, NCAA:

A blueliner with incredible poise when handling the puck. He is capable of both rushing the puck and making a crisp first pass. Always plays a calm, cool and collected game, but will likely mature into using his 6’3” frame in the physical game with more frequency. Off-ice workaholic.

 67. CALGARY FLAMES                                                                                                                   
Keegan Kanzig – (D) Victoria Royals, WHL:
Gigantic wingspan helps him get stick-on-puck, take away passing lanes, and shut down attackers. Takes a while to get up to top speed. Doesn't have an explosive first step. His pivots are slow and his transition footwork is nothing to be envious of. Often beat by speed in transition. Has a powerful point shot and is a good passer, but struggles under duress from forecheckers.

 68. DALLAS STARS (acquired from Edmonton in exchange for Mark Fistric)                                                                

Niklas Hansson – (D) Rögle, Elitserien (Sweden):

Defenseman with lots of skill who makes his living on the rush. Passes well, and is an agile skater. Slippery and calm under pressure. Has a knack for finding passing lanes, and then threads the needle. He needs to get stronger and he doesn’t like contact. Sometimes caught flat-footed in his own end. Great on the man advantage, but his shot velocity needs to improve.

 69. BUFFALO SABRES                                                                                                                    

Nick Baptiste – (RW) Sudbury Wolves, OHL:

A very fast north-south skater with a strong stride, but could improve his agility. Shows willingness to engage physically and works well down low and along the wall. Plays in all situations. His shot strength an accuracy are good, not great, but his quick trigger fools goalies.

 70. NEW YORK ISLANDERS (acquired from Minnesota today, which came from New Jersey in the Marek Zidlicky trade)                
Eamon McAdam – (G) Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL

 71. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS (acquired from Dallas in the Erik Cole / Michael Ryder trade)                                            
Connor Crisp – (LW) Erie Otters, OHL

 72. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS                                                                                                            
Tyrell Goulbourne – (LW) Kelowna Rockets, WHL

 73. NEW JERSEY DEVILS                                                                                                               

Ryan Kujawinski – (C) Kingston Frontenacs, OHL:

Smart, skilled centerman with some size and speed. Plays a responsible defensive game in addition to being an offensive threat. Has a shoot-first mentality. Is never short on effort, but is at his best when playing “mean”. Some worry about his scoring ability at the NHL level.

 74. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                           

John Hayden – (C/RW) USNTDP, USHL:

Big body who plays a tough game. Blocks shots, wins battles along the walls and in the corners, crashes hard to the net and can serve as a strong screen. Works very hard on and off the ice. His hands are much better than most grinders, and it helps his offensive production a lot, though he has a bad habit of missing the net. Gets caught “puck watching” in his own zone at times.

 75. NEW YORK RANGERS (acquired from NY Rangers in the Rick Nash trade)                                                           

Pavel Buchnevich – (LW/C) Severstal Cherepovets, KHL:

Causes problems for defenders one-on-one and along the wall. Fearless forechecker with soft hands. Loves to use the defense a screen and release a heavy wrist shot. Skating is top notch. Quick feet and great acceleration. Defensive game needs lots of coaching. Off-ice work ethic non-existant.

 76. NEW YORK ISLANDERS                                                                                                             
Taylor Cammarata – (C) Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL

 77. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (Ok, PIT got it from DAL in the Brenden Morrow deal, who got it from PHI in exchange for Nicklas      
Grossman, who got it from MIN in exchange for Darroll Powe)                                                                                       

Jake Guentzel – (C) Sioux City Musketeers, USHL:

Cerebral playmaker with a high hockey IQ and quick snap shot. Masks his intentions from defenders and will then strike at a moment’s notice. Agile skater with excellent lateral movement. Summons a more gritty game when he has to, but at 155 lbs., he gets knocked around. Defensively, his positioning isn’t always perfect, but he’ll always give 100%.

 78. OTTAWA SENATORS                                                                                                                

Marcus Högberg – (G) Linköpings J20, SuperElit (Sweden):

Technically sound butterfly goalie. Uses his technique and quick legs to eliminate most scoring chances down low. Shows tons of poise and does not appear intimidated by big games. Doesn’t absorb the puck all the time and has trouble controlling rebounds. Often beat high.

 79. DETROIT RED WINGS                                                                                                               
Mattias Janmark-Nylén – (C/LW) AIK, Elitserien (Sweden) 

 80. NEW YORK RANGERS                                                                                                               

Anthony Duclair – (LW) Québec Remparts, QMJHL:

Crazy good speed and dangles, accelerates with the best of them. A very shifty skater and stickhandler. High offensive acumen, but needs to simplify his decision making at times. Will sometimes poke at pucks instead of taking the extra stride or taking the hit to make the play

 81. MINNESOTA WILD (acquired from San Jose in exchange for James Sheppard)                                                         
Kurtis Gabriel – (RW) Owen Sound Attack, OHL

 82. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS                                                                                                          

Carter Verhaeghe – (C) Niagara IceDogs, OHL:

Quick, two-way presence with a nose for the net. Increased his leg strength over the season, and thus increased his explosiveness to go with his established outside speed. Proficient face-off man and is reliable in his own end. Sometimes he’s tentative to go into battles deep in the o-zone. Scouts cannot seem to agree on the quickness of his release and his natural scoring ability. 

 83. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                                 

Bogdan Yakimov – (C) Reaktor Nezhnekamsk, MHL (Russia):

A big, strong centerman who is difficult to separate from the puck. Fantastic hands. Above average agility, even for someone his size, but would benefit from more north-south speed. Great in the face-off circle. Heavy shot, quick release. Tends to fumble the puck or lose track of the play when at top speed or when the game’s tempo picks up.

 84. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                      

Jimmy Lodge – (C) Saginaw Spirit, OHL:

This past season, he matured into a player who will engage himself physically and go into the corners, putting to rest his reputation as a softie. Will be a project in terms of development, but he’s already a talented playmaker with a lethal wrist shot, and shows the willingness to put in all the work necessary to become the best player he can. Needs to improve d-zone positioning.

 85. VANCOUVER CANUCKS                                                                                                            

Cole Cassels – (C) Oshawa Generals, OHL:

Two-way centerman who’s excellent in the face-off circle. Shows great playmaking sense and passing ability, and he’s always well-positioned in his own end. Not very big or strong, but will battle along the boards. Lacks a quick first step, and his top gear is average at best.

 86. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS                                                                                                           

Sven Andrighetto – (RW) Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL:

Undrafted in 2011 and 2012, he’s undersized but works tirelessly on and off the ice. Plays a responsible two-way game, a concern going in to previous drafts. Has soft hands and a quick release. Has good playmaking sense and does a good job of selling defenders he wants to make one play, and then completes another. Skates hunched over, but still has speed and great agility.

 87. ANAHEIM DUCKS                                                                                                                     

Keaton Thompson – (D) USNTDP, USHL:

A defenseman with tons of confidence with the puck. Perhaps overconfidence. He can make exceptional passes out of his zone, but is prone to a big gaffe every now and then. Plays physical and projects as an all-situations d-man at the pro level. “His good play to bad play ratio is about seven or eight to one. I’ll take that,” said TSN analyst and DraftCentre scout Craig Button.

 88. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                                

Anton Slepyshev – (LW) Ufa, KHL:

Shows spectacular puck control in traffic, and has demonstrated the ability to weave in, out, and past defenders. Good finish. Strong, smooth skater. He does not like to play in the dirty areas or engage in very physical play, but he still demonstrates a high compete level.

 89. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                    
Oliver Bjorkstrand – (RW) Portland Winterhawks, WHL:
Great arsenal of wrist, snap, and one-time shots. Smooth skater, not incredibly fast, but can change gears quickly, allowing him to be slippery on the rush. Willing to join in when the game gets physical, but doesn’t thrive under those circumstances. Great along the boards, but escapes using his hands, not by using his body.

 90. BOSTON BRUINS                                                                                                                      

Peter Cehlárik – (LW) Luleå, Elitserien (Sweden):

Isn’t a very good skater. His stride is sloppy, and he isn’t fast at all. However, he shows good footwork. Has great playmaking instincts and knows how to use his big frame to his advantage. Hard to knock off the puck or beat in a puck battle (when he feels like it). Prone to streaks of soft play. Can be trusted to bury loose pucks and other prime scoring opportunities.

 91. WINNIPEG JETS (acquired from Chicago in exchange for Johnny Oduya)                                                               

J.C. Lipon – (RW) Kamloops Blazers, WHL:

Undrafted in 2011 and 2012, Lipon thrived in an increased role in Kamloops this season. Has plenty of speed to make him an effective player on the rush, and has shown the hockey IQ to be a playmaker and get himself into scoring areas. Though he has a physical edge to his game, he struggled in a bottom-six role for Canada at the World Juniors.

         Fourth Round                                                                                                                                                                         
 92. FLORIDA PANTHERS                                                                                                                

Evan Cowlie – (G) Wichita Falls Wildcats, NAHL:

He positions himself incredibly well and displays great athleticism. He stays very calm and cool in net, and rarely overreacts by lunging or flopping around when unnecessary. He needs to improve his glove hand positioning, and can over-commit to shooters on breakaways/shootouts.

 93. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                          

Mason Geertsen – (D) Vancouver Giants, WHL:

Big, strong d-man with a mean streak. Effectively rubs out opponents along the wall, but throws heavy open-ice hits, too. Defensive zone positioning and gap control need a lot of work, though. ADD in his end, at times. Not particularly fast, but doesn’t trip up in the transition game.

 94. EDMONTON OILERS (acquired from STL today, who got it from TB in the BJ Crombeen trade)                                     

Jackson Houck – (RW) Vancouver Giants, WHL:

A physical forward with offensive upside. Often forces turnovers as a result of his strong, solid bodychecks. Can stickhandle in a phone booth and has a knack for getting shots off in tight spaces. Usually makes smart passes, but needs to make his decisions quicker. Could use some more muscle, but he’s already hard to knock off the puck.

 95. NASHVILLE PREDATORS                                                                                                          
Felix Girard – (C) Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL

 96. EDMONTON OIILERS (acquired from LA today, who got it from CAR in the Anthony Stewart / Kevin Westgarth trade)              
Kyle Platzer – (C) London Knights, OHL

 97. FLORIDA PANTHERS (acquired in a trade with Calgary for the rights to Corban Knight)                                              

Michael Downing – (D) Dubuque Fighting Saints, USHL:

Physical player with a long reach that helps him frequently get stick-on-puck. A smooth, strong skater, but gets into trouble against agile, shifty opponents. His hockey sense outside of his own end is non-existent, and he’s guilty of making poor decisions with the puck sometimes. Does possess a heavy shot, though.

 98. FLORIDA PANTHERS (acquired from Edmonton in exchange for Jarred Smithson)                                                                  

Matt Buckles – (C) St. Michael’s Buzzers, OJHL:

Always committed to hard work and making the right play. Most of the scoring chances he creates come from his relentlessness in puck battles. His puck-handling skills are below average.

 99. NASHVILLE PREDATORS (acquired from Buffalo in the Paul Gaustad trade)                                                        

Juuse Saros – (G) HPK U20, Jr.-A SM-liiga (Finland):

Best asset is his compete level. He battles on pucks until he freezes it or it ends up behind him. So quick, not just post-to-post, but also up and down, and he won’t be thrown out of position by his quick movements, either. Typical Finnish tendy, takes away the entire bottom of the net. Short, so he can get picked apart up high by natural snipers, but he still boasts a strong glove.

 100. NEW JERSEY DEVILS                                                                                                             
Miles Wood – (LW) Noble & Greenough Bulldogs, High School (MA)

 101. DALLAS STARS                                                                                                                      

Nicholas Paul – (LW) Brampton Battalion, OHL:

“Wing who is improving his overall speed and skating to go with his powerful stride. Displays good hands and stick. Excellent stick-handler and strong on the puck. Tough to play against and also can drop 'em. A first year player who shows huge upside.” – Bill Placzek, DraftSite.com

 102. OTTAWA SENATORS (acquired from Tampa Bay in the Ben Bishop / Cory Conacher trade, which came from Philadelphia in the   
Pavel Kubina trade)                                                                                                                                  
Tobias Lindberg – (RW) Djurgårdens J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 103. LOS ANGELES KINGS (Alright, this pick came from PHI in exchange for Simon Gagne, which PHI received from CBJ in the         
Sergei Bobrovsky trade, which came from PHX when they acquired Antoine Vermette)                                                               
Justin Auger – (RW) Guelph Storm, OHL

 104. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                     
Andrew Copp – (C) University of Michigan, NCAA 

 105. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                    

Nick Moutrey – (RW) Saginaw Spirit, OHL:

Rugged power forward whose solid hits and smarts make him strong on the forecheck. Likes to go to the front of the net. Shows soft hands, but still isn’t very skilled. Stride is strong, though he takes a while to get going and lacks agility. Great snapshot and gives crisp passes, but not a true playmaker. Will thrive in a system that preaches puck support.

 106. NEW YORK ISLANDERS                                                                                                           
Stephon Williams – (G) Minnesota State University-Mankato, NCAA

 107. MINNESOTA WILD                                                                                                                  
Dylan Labbé – (D) Shawinigan Cataractes, QMJHL 

 108. OTTAWA SENATORS                                                                                                              
Ben Harpur – (D) Guelph Storm, OHL

 109. DETROIT RED WINGS                                                                                                             

David Pope – (LW) West Kelowna Warriors, BCHL:

Skilled forward with a lethal shot with a quick release that fools both defenders and goalies. Creeps into slot with perfect timing to catch passes and then fire on goal. Not afraid to get physical, but tossed around like a rag doll. The must become his best friend soon. Awkward, ugly skater who still manages to create decent speed. Undoubtedly a long-term project.

 110. NEW YORK RANGERS                                                                                                             
Ryan Graves – (D) PEI Rocket, QMJHL

 111. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                        
Robin Norell – (RW) Djurgårdens J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 112. NASHVILLE PREDATORS (acquired from Toronto in a trade from 2011)                                                          

Zach Pochiro – (C) Prince George Cougars, WHL:

Brings energy and a high compete level every shift. Accelerates quickly and his top speed is high. Tenacious on the forecheck and blocks shots. Pokecheck is like a cobra: attacks sudden and quick. Mid-level to below average puck skills. Relies on effort to create offense. Adding muscle will help his game. Needs to cut back on frustration/retaliatory penalties.

 113. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                               
Aidan Muir – (LW) Victoria Honda Midget, MWEHL

 114. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                    

Jan Kostalek – (D) Rimouski Océanic, QMJHL:

Plays calm and mature in his zone and is never one to shy away from the physical game. An average puck-handler, he can get the puck from A to B, but isn’t likely impress with an amazing pass or deke. Agility and smooth skating helps his physical game, too. High hockey IQ helps him in all three zones.

 115. VANCOUVER CANUCKS                                                                                                          

Jordan Subban – (D) Belleville Bulls, OHL:

Puts a lot of emphasis on the offensive part of his game. Good quickness and agility that keeps him from being burned in transition. Has a hard shot that he frequently keeps on the ice. Excellent puck-handling skills and good exit pass. Rarely engages opponents physically.

 116. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS                                                                                                         

Martin Reway – (LW/C) Gatineau Olympiques, QMJHL:

Slovakian speedster is hard to knock off the puck despite not having a size advantage on many. Gets aggressive on the forecheck and will never make a soft play on the puck. Never stops moving his feet. Shows pretty good playmaking vision and great passing skills. Good sauce. Plays will perhaps too much passion? Has been suspended and kicked off teams in the past.

 117. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS (acquired from Toronto today for Dave Bolland)                                                                   

Fredrik Bergvik – (G) Frölunda J20, SuperElit (Sweden):

A long-term project who already plays with tons of confidence. Very athletic and appears bigger in goal than he actually is. Good balance and lateral movement. Never gets caught off his angle and doesn’t over-commit. Sometimes doesn’t recognize where threats away from the puck are.

 118. LOS ANGELES KINGS                                                                                                              

Hudson Fasching – (RW) USNTDP, USHL:

Uses his large frame to protect the puck extremely well and gain body position in front of the net. Has a knack for scoring goals around the crease. Strong, quick snap shot. Production is inconsistent and his hands are below average. Explosive acceleration, but average agility.

 119. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS                                                                                                         
Ryan Segalla – (D) Salisbury Crimson Knights, High School (CT)

 120. BOSTON BRUINS                                                                                                                    

Ryan Fitzgerald – (C) Valley Jr. Warriors, EJHL:

Utilized in every situation and his incredible hockey IQ makes his so valuable in every aspect of the game and for setting up teammates. Responsible defensively. Skates well and isn’t afraid to dig around in the dirty areas along the boards. Needs to take time to mature physically.

 121. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                         
Tyler Motte – (C) USNTDP, USHL


           Fifth Round                                                                                                                                                                          
 122. FLORIDA PANTHERS                                                                                                              
Chris Clapperton – (LW) Blainville-Boisbriand Armada, QMJHL

 123. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                        

Will Butcher – (D) USNTDP, USHL:

A very good passer. Threads the needle on exit passes out his zone, and his a good enough skater to carry it on his own, too. Plays motivated and confident. Takes an extra second to evaluate all options, which can be great for a home run ass or get him in trouble with forecheckers. His skill and hockey IQ make him good on the PP. Has average-at-best lateral agility and footwork.

 124. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING                                                                                                                       
Kristers Gudļevskis – (G) HK Riga, MHL (Russia) 

 125. NASHVILLE PREDATORS                                                                                                        

Saku Mäenalanen – (LW) Kärpät, SM-liiga (Finland):

Undrafted in 2012. 6’3” winger shows great speed and agility. Greatly improved his skating mechanics and seems much more comfortable in his body. Aggressive on the forecheck and finishes hits. Shows offensive upside, but most skills are still raw. Still needs to get stronger. 

 126. CAROLINA HURRICANES                                                                                                        
Brent Pederson – (LW) Kitchener Rangers, OHL

 127. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                    
Tucker Poolman – (D) Omaha Lancers, USHL 

 128. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                               
Evan Campbell – (LW) Langley Riverman, BCHL

 129. BUFFALO SABRES                                                                                                                  

Cal Petersen – (G) Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL:

Decent-sized athletic goalie that moves smoothly across the crease, though adding more lower body muscle would help him push off his edges harder. Good rebound control. Isn’t afraid to get aggressive and come out and challenge shooters. Battles hard and works his way into position on broken plays/odd bounces.

 130. BUFFALO SABRES (acquired from FLA in exchange for TJ Brennan, which came from when LA traded for Keaton Ellerby, which    
came from NJ in exchange for Andrei Loktionov)                                                                                                     
Gustav Possler – (RW) MODO J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 131. DALLAS STARS                                                                                                                      

Cole Ully – (LW) Kamloops Blazers, WHL:

Skilled forward with good speed and scoring touch. Can protect the puck and make plays at top speed. Effortlessly finds passing lanes and scoring positions in the offensive zone. Struggles against bigger defenders.

 132. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS                                                                                                                                              
Terrance Amorosa – (D) Holderness Blue Bulls, Prep School (NH)

 133. PHOENIX COYOTES                                                                                                                
Connor Clifton – (D) USNTDP, USHL

 134. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                     
Luke Johnson – (C) Lincoln Stars, USHL

 135. CALGARY FLAMES (acquired from Columbus in exchange for Blake Comeau)                                                       

Eric Roy – (D) Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL:

An offensive defenseman with all the skill in the world, but is dangerously inconsistent shift-to-shift. Soft, crafty hands. Commits more turnovers than Tony Romo. Plays soft defending the rush and in front of his crease. Doesn’t read developing plays well at all. Has worked hard enough to have a strong forward stride, but he still lacks lateral mobility.

 136. NEW YORK ISLANDERS                                                                                                           

Viktor Crus-Rydberg – (C) Linköpings J20, SuperElit (Sweden):

A great playmaker. Makes teammates of any skill level a greater threat in the o-zone. Has scoring touch of his own and a wicked wrister. Plays responsibly in his own end, too. A decent skater who lacks the leg strength to have high-end acceleration. Isn’t overly physical, either.

 137. MINNESOTA WILD                                                                                                                  
Carson Soucy – (D) Spruce Grove Saints, AJHL

 138. OTTAWA SENATORS                                                                                                              
Vincent Dunn – (C) Val-d'Or Foreurs, QMJHL

 139. DETROIT RED WINGS                                                                                                             

Mitch Wheaton – (D) Kelowna Rockets, WHL:

Good puck-moving skills, but known for his defensive game. Physically imposing, but doesn’t hit enough in his own corners. His skating is poor, he’s a rare hockey player whose lower body seems weaker than his upper body strength. Has a clunky, heavy-footed stride. Sometimes struggles with his one-on-one positioning. A frequent shot-blocker.

 140. NASHVILLE PREDATORS (acquired from NY Rangers in exchange for a 5th round pick in 2012)                                  

Teemu Kivihalme – (D) Burnsville Blaze, High School (MN):

Just a great skater in every way. You name it: speed, footwork, agility, transitions, he’s got it all. Good stickhandler with playmaking sense, but doesn’t get too fancy. Will jump into the play if he gets the chance. Decent in his own zone, but can get pushed around, rendering any smart positioning he established useless. Extremely thin and lanky. He must bulk up.

 141. SAN JOSE SHARKS                                                                                                                 

Michael Brodzinski – (D) Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL:

Offensive defenseman with a bit of a mean streak. A good, all-directions skater who is pretty good on the rush and difficult for opponents to beat on their rush. Tons of confidence with the puck. Knows when to pinch in the o-zone. Heavy slapper, too, but needs to improve accuracy. Usually defensively strong, but when his offense really gets going, he may abandon positioning.

 142. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS                                                                                                      
Fabrice Herzog – (RW) HC Zug, NLA (Austria)

 143. BUFFALO SABRES (acquired from St. Louis in exchange for Jordan Leopold)                                                                 

Anthony Florentino – (D) South Kent Cardinals, High School (CT):

Strong, smart defender who relishes the physical aspect of the game. Displays some good skating skills, but must improve quickness. Stumbles when he has to turn forwards to defend a quick, outside rush. Powerful slapper, but doesn’t like to jump in the play. “Eagerly [looks] to catch opponents with their head down… hits show impressive timing and power” – McKeen’s Hockey.

 144. WASHINGTON CAPITALS                                                                                                        
Blake Heinrich – (D) Sioux City Musketeers, USHL

 145. VANCOUVER CANUCKS                                                                                                          
Anton Cederholm – (D) Rögle J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 146. LOS ANGELES KINGS (acquired from Montréal in exchange for Davis Drewiske)                                                                     

Patrik Bartošák – (G) Red Deer Rebels, WHL:

After injury derailed his first draft eligible season last year, he responded by winning CHL Goalie of the Year honors. Strong glove hand and reflexes and reaction time. Reads the play well, but also gets caught overcommitting to a play and pays dearly.

 147. ANAHEIM DUCKS                                                                                                                           
Grant Besse – (RW) Omaha Lancers, USHL

 148. LOS ANGELES KINGS                                                                                                              
Jonny Brodzinski – (C) St. Cloud State, NCAA

 149. DALLAS STARS (acquired from Pittsburgh in the Brenden Morrow trade)                                                                                 
Matej Paulovič – (LW) Färjestad J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 150. BOSTON BRUINS                                                                                                                    

Wiley Sherman – (D) Hotchkiss Bearkats, High School (CT):

“Huge stay-at-home defender who basically plays within the confines of his zone. His size allows him to close the gaps, use his stick to clog the lanes and pushes attackers to the outside. Skates well laterally. Needs to play much more aggressively, and his skating must catch up to his growth.” – Bill Placzek, DraftSite.com

 151. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                        

Gage Ausmus – (D) USNTDP, USHL:

Plays a simple, safe, physical game. When he steps outside of that comfort zone, he can become a liability. Calm and poised when moving the puck, which he does quite well. Doesn’t have much hockey sense beyond his own blue line, but demonstrates a hard shot. Not an incredibly fast skater, but moves efficiently in all directions. Good luck getting around him.

           Sixth Round                                                                                                                                                                         

 152. FLORIDA PANTHERS                                                                                                              
Joshua Brown – (D) Oshawa Generals, OHL

 153. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                        
Ben Storm – (D) Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL

 154. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING                                                                                                                       
Henri Ikonen – (LW) Kingston Frontenacs, OHL

 155. NASHVILLE PREDATORS                                                                                                        
Emil Pettersson – (C) Timrå J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 156. CAROLINA HURRICANES                                                                                                         
Tyler Ganly – (D) Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL

 157. CALGARY FLAMES                                                                                                                  
Tim Harrison – (RW) Dexter Prep, High School (MA)

 158. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                               
Ben Betker – (D) Everett Silvertips, WHL

 159. BUFFALO SABRES                                                                                                                  

Sean Malone – (C) USNTDP, USHL:

A very fast skater who blows by opponents. Has the skill and leg strength to make cuts and turns on a dime and remain at full speed. Responsible in his own end, too. Often takes a split second too long to make decisions with the puck. Quick, powerful release to his shot. A brave, fierce forechecker, but gets pushed around in the corners by bigger opponents. 

 160. NEW JERSEY DEVILS                                                                                                              

Myles Bell – (LW/D) Kelowna Rockets, WHL:

Went undrafted as a defenseman in 2011 and 2012, but moved to wing this past season and put up 93 points in 69 games. Has a heavy shot from the point that he’s learned to utilize in the slot and around the net. A good skater and hard hitter, he isn’t afraid to go to the net. Could never really figure out the defensive side of the game when he was a d-man, so moving to forward hasn’t made processing defensive positioning any easier for him.

 161. OTTAWA SENATORS (acquired from Dallas for the rights to Sergei Gonchar)                                                                         
Chris Leblanc – (RW) South Shore Kings, EJHL

 162. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS                                                                                                                                              
Merrick Madsen – (G) Proctor Academy, Prep School (NH)

 163. PHOENIX COYOTES                                                                                                                

Brendan Burke – (G) Portland Winterhawks, WHL:

Plays a positionally sound game between the pipes. Always square to the puck and uses his keep his chest tall to allow his size to protect most of the net when he’s in the butterfly. Not particularly athletic, he can get beat sometimes with sustained pressure.

 164. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (acquired from Winnipeg in exchange for Eric Tangradi)                                                
Dane Birks – (D) Merritt Centennials, BCHL

 165. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                    

Markus Søberg – (RW) Frölunda J20, SuperElit (Sweden):

Sniper who knows how to navigate the offensive zone. Slyly slides into areas to get off his lethal shot. Impressive speed and acceleration. Has quick hands and can burn defenders one-on-one, but his hands aren’t exactly “soft.” Has the lumberjack, “chopping wood” bad habit. Shot-first mentality, sometimes to a fault. Doesn’t show good vision or instincts for setting up teammates.

 166. NEW YORK ISLANDERS                                                                                                           
Alan Quine – (C) Belleville Bulls, OHL

 167. MINNESOTA WILD                                                                                                                  

Avery Peterson – (C) Grand Rapids Thunder Hawks, High School (MN):

A very intelligent hockey player with and without the puck. Is always positioned right where he should be in all three zones. Isn’t overly skilled, but will find “clever” ways to beat defenders. Displays good playmaking sense and a hard, accurate shot. Has below average agility and isn’t quick coming of a stationary position, but has a high top speed. Intensity might be an issue.

 168. OTTAWA SENATORS                                                                                                              

Quentin Shore – (C) University of Denver, NCAA:

Plays a defined two-way game. Strong defensively, and battles hard to win one-on-one battle in the corners. He possesses a “clutch gene” and seems to always score in big games.

 169. DETROIT RED WINGS                                                                                                             

Marc McNulty – (D) Prince George Cougars, WHL:

A big, strong body that becomes a wrecking ball, but he’s a little too selective with when he decides to play physical. A good stickhandler for someone his size and has decent puck-moving ability. Gives the puck away like it’s for charity. Long reach helps him a lot in his own end, but he struggles reading the play at times and gets caught flat-footed on the rush.

 170. NEW YORK RANGERS                                                                                                           
Mackenzie Skapski – (G) Kootenay Ice

 171. NASHVILLE PREDATORS (acquired from San Jose in exchange for Scott Hannan)                                                 
Tommy Veilleux – (LW) Victoriaville Tigres

 172. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS                                                                                                        
Antoine Bibeau – (G) PEI Rocket

 173. ST. LOUIS BLUES                                                                                                                   
Santeri Saari – (D) Jokerit J20, Jr. SM-liiga (Finland)

 174. WASHINGTON CAPITALS                                                                                                        
Brian Pinho – (D) St. John's Prep Eagles, Prep School (MA)

 175. VANCOUVER CANUCKS                                                                                                          
Mike Williamson – (D) Spruce Grove Saints, AJHL

 176. MONTRÉAL CANADIENS                                                                                                         

Jérémy Grégoire – (C/RW) Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL:

Has all the heart and passion in the world. Effective on the forecheck, finishes hits, and creates scoring chances for himself and others with his physicality. A smooth skater with a pretty stride, but can’t seem to find any separation speed. Reliable on the PK. Makes his decisions quickly, and they’re usually safe, smart plays. He must struggle to pay his bills, because he lacks skills.

 177. ANAHEIM DUCKS                                                                                                                   
Miro Aaltonen – (C) Espoo Blues, SM-liiga (Finland)

 178. LOS ANGELES KINGS                                                                                                              
Zachary Leslie – (D) Guelph Storm, OHL

 179. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS                                                                                                         

Blaine Byron – (C) Smiths Falls Bears, CCHL:

Super-skilled centerman with skill. Has great offensive instincts to go with his skill. Finds passing lanes to set-up teammates. Needs to add muscle and improve his defensive effort. His skating is ugly and a mechanical mess, but he’s deceptively fast. Did I mention his skill?

 180. BOSTON BRUINS                                                                                                                    
Anton Blidh – (LW) Frölunda J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 181. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                         
Anthony Louis – (C) USNTDP, USHL


           Seventh Round                                                                                                                                                                    

 182. DALLAS STARS (acquired from Florida in exchange for a 7th round pick in 2012)                                                     
Aleksi Mäkelä – (D) Ilves, SM-liiga (Finland)

 183. COLORADO AVALANCHE                                                                                                        
Wilhelm Westlund – (D) Färjestad J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 184. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING                                                                                                                       
Saku Salminen – (G) Jokerit, SM-liiga (Finland)

 185. NASHVILLE PREDATORS                                                                                                        
Wade Murphy – (RW) Penticton Vees, BCHL

 186. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING (acquired from Carolina in the Adam Hall / Marc-Andre Bergeron trade)                                           

Joël Vermin – (RW) Bern, NLA (Austria)

 187. CALGARY FLAMES                                                                                                                  

Rushan Rafikov – (D) Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, MHL (Russia):

Stay-at-home defenseman with great puck-moving ability. This guy knows how to play in his own end. Very lanky right now; even though he needs to add muscle, he’ll still engage opponents physically. Average speed, moves well laterally, covering a lot of space. Not a lot of scoring potential.

 188. EDMONTON OILERS                                                                                                               

Greg Chase – (C) Calgary Hitmen, WHL:

Plays with tons of energy and passion, but tends to be out-muscled in the corners. He doesn’t have much flash to his game, but has great vision on the ice and distributes the puck to his teammates well. His shot is fine, but has room for improvement. Needs to improve d-zone positioning.

 189. BUFFALO SABRES                                                                                                                  

Eric Locke – (C) Saginaw Spirit, OHL

 190. WINNIPEG JETS (acquired from New Jersey in exchange for Alexei Ponikarovsky)                                                                    
Brendan Kichton – (D) Spokane Chiefs, WHL

 191. LOS ANGELES KINGS (acquired from Dallas for a 7th round pick in 2012)                                                                             
Dominik Kulabik – (LW) Sudbury Wolves, OHL

 192. PHILADELPHIA FLYERS                                                                                                                                              
David Drake – (D) Des Moines Buccaneers, USHL

 193. PHOENIX COYOTES                                                                                                                
Jedd Soleway – (C) Penticton Vees, BCHL

 194. WINNIPEG JETS                                                                                                                     
Markus Karlström – (D) AIK J18, J18 Allsvenskan (Sweden)

 195. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS                                                                                                    
Peter Quenneville – (C/RW) Dubuque Fighting Saints

 196. NEW YORK ISLANDERS                                                                                                           

Kyle Burroughs – (D) Regina Pats, WHL:

Puck-moving d-man with great vision coming out of his own end on the breakout and in the offensive end. Great PP quarterback. Trusted with tons of minutes on a nightly basis down the stretch for Regina. Lacks size, but has a stocky frame and decent strength. Engages physically. Has a clean, long stride, but his short legs mean he can’t reach great speeds.

 197. MINNESOTA WILD                                                                                                                  
Nolan De Jong – (D) Victoria Royals, WHL

 198. CALGARY FLAMES (acquired from Chicago in exchange for Henrik Karlsson, who got it from Ottawa in exchange for Rob               
Klinkhammer)                                                                                                                                       
John Gilmour – (D) Providence College, NCAA

 199. DETROIT RED WINGS                                                                                                             
Hampus Melén – (D) Tingsryds AIF J18, J18 Elit (Sweden)

 200. MINNESOTA WILD (acquired from NY Rangers in the Erik Christensen / Casey Wellman trade)                                           

Alexandre Bélanger – (G) Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL:

“Agile netminder who made his debut this year in the QMJHL, as a workhorse for the Huskies. Displays decent rebound control, athleticism and quickness.” – Bill Placzek, DraftSite.com

 201. SAN JOSE SHARKS                                                                                                                 

Jacob Jackson – (C) Tartan Titans, High School (MN)

 202. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS                                                                                                        

Andreas Johnson – (LW) Frölunda J20, SuperElit (Sweden)

 203. ST. LOUIS BLUES                                                                                                                   
Janne Juvonen – (G) Lahti Pelicans J20, Jr. SM-liiga (Finland)

 204. WASHINGTON CAPITALS                                                                                                        

Tyler Lewington – (D) Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL:

Shut-down d-man who loves to make opponents uncomfortable. He’ll drop the gloves, and often draws retaliation penalties. Battles along the wall and clears the crease like a bigger man. Passes well and is calm when the puck is on his stick. Shot is average at best. Sluggish skater.

 205. VANCOUVER CANUCKS                                                                                                          
Miles Liberati – (D) London Knights

 206. FLORIDA PANTHERS                                                                                                              
Mackenzie Weegar – (D) Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL

 207. SAN JOSE SHARKS (acquired from Colorado in the Jamie McGinn trade, which came from Anaheim in the Kyle Cumisky trade)    
Emil Galimov – (LW) Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, KHL

 208. NEW JERSEY DEVILS                                                                                                             
Anthony Brodeur – (G) Shattuck's St. Mary's Prep, High School (MN)

 209. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS                                                                                                         

Troy Josephs – (LW) St. Michael’s Buzzers, OJHL:

Works hard and plays responsibly in all three zones. Plays with an edge, which you like to see, but can sometimes take an untimely penalty. Undrafted in 2012, Josephs has worked tirelessly to improve his speed and stickhandling, and it shows. Still needs to bulk up and improve skills.

 210. BOSTON BRUINS                                                                                                                    
Mitchell Dempsey – (LW) Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL

 211. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS                                                                                                         

Robin Press – (D) Södertälje, Allsvenskan (Sweden)