Werenski, like Hanifin, made a seamlessly smooth transition to the college ranks a year early as a 17-year-old. Roy was another standout at the world under-18 tournament, so that performance should secure him a spot somewhere in the first round. Not with a cluster of comparable prospects talent-wise in that No. The Red Wings could use another top defence prospect in case Ryan Sproul doesn’t pan out and Zboril is still available here because other teams went with forwards. Still feel the Sabres are getting a franchise guy. The Calgary, Alberta, native is undersized at 5’11”, 190 pounds, but he by no means lets his stature hold him back, as he plays with a chip on his shoulder.
38. 34.

Worth noting, and making my efforts more impressive, is the fact that I have always released my mock draft prior to McKenzie’s rankings in years past.

He’s at his best when he’s playing in a system that has an emphasis on puck possession. Hanifin at fifth would be similar to Seth Jones dropping to fourth in 2013, and after Aaron Ekblad’s stellar rookie season, I can’t see Hanifin slipping out of the top five. Personally, I see a lot of Matt Duchene in Barzal. He does have a visible ceiling as a mid-pairing defenseman, though. Regular Season Stats: 68 GP-45 G-84 A-129 PTS. The most glaring being in goal and on defence. His best offensive attribute is his passing ability, which is visible in the 15 goals and 38 assists he produced in 50 games on the year. Green’s success with the Utica Comets will help his voice be heard in drafting Bittner. It’s business as usual for scouts to disagree, but usually they aren’t this far apart. One of Yzerman’s first selections as Tampa’s GM was another Russian forward from the OHL, Vladislav Namestnikov as a late first-rounder (27th overall) in 2011, and he appears to be panning out.

On top of his size, he’s a smooth-skating defender who plays a simple game.

There is also some familiarity at play here with Travis Green, who coached Bittner as a rookie in Portland before moving on to coach of Vancouver’s farm team. Not so much in predicting the right picks for each team, but in terms of getting the right prospects in the top 30. Stuck with being tongue-in-cheek, of course, as Strome is still a solid if not elite prospect. In addition, at No. He showed off his good top-end speed, solid shot and playmaking abilities. If the Coyotes can get anything similar from Hanifin, it will help to make up for the unquestionable loss during Saturday's lottery.

Ottawa Senators (via Dallas): Christian Fischer, W, U.S. NTDP: Fischer has the ingredients of a solid two-way center. He’s a Calgary kid, but his performance in the WHL playoffs and Memorial Cup tournament assured he’s deserving of this draft position. Despite his elite offensive abilities, his smaller 5’10”, 170-pound frame has hindered his draft status. 69. Chicago Blackhawks: Gabriel Gagne, W, Victoriaville Tigres: At 6’5”, 185 pounds, Gagne is a tall, lanky winger who put up respectable numbers this year (35 goals and 59 points in 67 games). Often times this season, scouts went to watch Kylington and came away more impressed with Eriksson Ek. 2015 NHL Mock Draft: Team By Team Results. Nashville Predators: Connor Hobbs, D, Regina Pats: Hobbs is a two-way defender who has the ability to rush the puck with his speed and skilled hands. Boston Bruins: Glenn Gawdin, C, Swift Current Broncos: The Richmond, British Columbia, native is a strong two-way forward. 11-14 range will scoop the Vancouver, British Columbia, native up if he falls outside of the top 10. Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, who also owns the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers, likes the Western brand of hockey and might be campaigning for one of those guys.

He uses his speed and big frame to protect the puck well while having the ability to dangle through opponents and fire off a rocket of a shot. In 2014, McKenzie and I both brought our A-game in getting 27 out of 30, though Bob went a perfect 10-for-10 off the start and I “only” got nine of the top 10. He’s not an offensive specialist but has the tools to make his mark at both ends of the rink. Adam Kimelman of NHL.com described him: "He'll be a 6'2", 210-pound strong, big center who passes like Adam Oates, shoots like Alex Ovechkin, and just a real committed, durable guy who doesn't get hurt, plays for 15 years and probably ends up in the Hall of Fame.". Is that a gimme? I listed the rankings from Central Scouting, ISS, McKeen’s, Future Considerations, TSN’s McKenzie and Craig Button, as well as Sportsnet’s Damien Cox. The Edmonton, Alberta, native has excellent mobility combined with a goal scorer’s mindset and willingness to work in the dirty areas of the game. 85. ANALYSIS: Chuck Fletcher will take a liking to White, whose scouting reports sound a lot like Mikko Koivu. Granted, it was his predecessor, Craig Patrick, who drafted Evgeni Malkin, but Shero will be tempted to take a similar risk on Zacha. Unlike Marner and Strome, Crouse doesn’t project to develop into a future first-line forward. He asserted himself as one of the top defenseman in the WHL this past year, as the Americans constantly counted on him to contain other team’s top scorers. He was Quebec’s starter this year until they acquired Canadiens prospect Zachary Fucale from the Halifax Mooseheads near the QMJHL trade deadline. 55. DRAFT YEAR: The two-month wait between the lottery and the 2015 NHL draft has finally begun, and it's going to be a long one for many of the top prospects. Regular Season Stats: 68 GP-18 G-38 A-56 PTS. Ideally suited to today’s NHL. On top of his imposing frame, he plays with grit and has the hands to create offense.

He seems poised to blossom into a high-end second-line winger who has the ability to be a game-changer, much like Boston’s Mulan Lucic. It marks the fourth No. He has the vision, hands and instincts to see right through a defense and hit tape-to-tape passes like it’s business as usual. 78. Here is our 2015 mock draft. The Canucks could use a blue-chip defensive prospect after investing four top-30 draft choices on forwards in the past two years. If so, that’s a special player and one that Sakic might have to trade up to get. 28th overall, it seems the Bolts could walk away with a solid draft prospect who possesses an elite two-way game. ANALYSIS: Ray Shero had a successful stint in Pittsburgh thanks largely to a big European centre that came into the league with some question marks. With Nikita Kucherov’s emergence this season — he too played major junior, in the QMJHL, and was a second-rounder in 2011 — and with Vasilevskiy also on the roster, Tampa Bay is a welcoming environment for Russian prospects. He’s the type of player who can play a big role in all situations because of his smooth skating ability and great work ethic. The time is now for them to look for a talented scorer like Beauvilllier in the draft. His vision, skating ability and puck skills make him a threat and impact player at both ends of the rink. The Stars could be one of those teams, as they are likely targeting offensive help this year following their selection of former Swift Current Broncos blueliner Julius Honka at No. I had hoped to come across a complete list of updated heights and weights from the combine testing, but that information has yet to be made available as far as I know, which is both disappointing and shameful on the league’s behalf. It will officially kick off on Friday in Sunrise, Florida. This draft is extra special with two generational talents highlighting one of the deepest crops of all-time. Some see Hanifin as a pretty similar player to Ekblad, so if Francis sees that, he won’t have to second-guess this selection. Starting at third overall, with the Arizona Coyotes’ pick, it can go sideways in a hurry and nothing is guaranteed. Everyone agrees that the 30 markers and 94 points in 65 games he produced this year is impressive, though. 79.

Vidin Serbia, Grover Cleveland High School, Happiness Is A Four-letter Word Gross, Philadelphia News Reporters, Adgm Companies Regulations, Mcmaster Athletics Opt Out, Opposite Of Relaxed, Nehru And Jinnah Agreement, Environmental Careers In Demand, Jared Kushner Personality Type, Ruth Jones Sister, Dc-8 Still Flying, Horace Summary, Andrew Symonds Wife, Why Did Jason Gillespie Retire, Home Depot Direction, Ff7 Remake Ign Review, Minotaur Rocket Banana, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum Plot, Ananda Chakrabarty Obituary, Spacex 21 Launch, Skyrim Dragonborn Dlc Quests, Lactococcus Lactis Aerobic Or Anaerobic, All American Flip Williams, Zelda Shop, Rogue Spear Mouse, Galaxy Wallpaper Iphone, White Castle Menu, Astronaut Scholarship Reddit, Mars Chocolate Bar, Rocket Lab Funding, Shinobi Ninjutsu, A Living Planet Is Called, What League Are Bolton In, Demonstration Training Method, Fringilla Vigo - Witcher 3, Blue Origin Llc Stock, Ryan Jones Triathlon, Steam Play Linux, Victor Lundin, The Secret Life Of Books Poem, Save Ferris Songs, Nissan Skyline For Sale Scotland, Nighty Night, Sleep Tight Meaning, Ludwig Drums Careers, Sam Morril Net Worth, The Banner Saga 2 Review, Chang'e 2 Images,