#21 - Buffalo Sabres (From NYI) - Jeremy Roy (D)
With Buffalo's 2nd first-round pick it would make sense to grab a d-man after nabbing up Jack Eichel with #2, so I have them taking French defenseman Jeremy Roy. Roy notched 43 PTS in 46 GMS while wearing the "A" for the QMJHL's Sherbrooke Phoenix. He also put up 4 PTS in 7 GMS while a member of Canada's U18 Junior team. As a player Roy is a swift-skating, puck-moving, jaw-dropping defenseman that can quarterback a PP, or make that golden breakout pass. His awareness of where everyone else is on the ice is amazing, his hockey IQ speaks volumes. For the Sabres Roy could develop into a #2/3 offensive defenseman with great hockey instincts. Roy could definitely go higher than 21, so the Sabres would be lucky to have him land on their laps.
#22 - Washington Capitals - Denis Guryanov (LW/RW)
The Washington Capitals love drafting Europeans, most prominently Russians. The Russian winger put up 25 PTS in 23 GMS with Ladia Togliatta of Russia's 'MHL', their second-tier league. He's already committed to play for their KHL team next season, so the Russian risk factor always comes into play. The 'Caps don't seem to mind that risk, so Guryanov is a solid pick up. He has extremely high upside that comes around with that risk. He drives hard to the net with a solid wrist shot and soft hands, as his combination of skill & size make him a solid player. Many teams don't want to take that risk, so he should be available at #22 for Washington, unless a team believes in his upside.
#23 - Vancouver Canucks - Daniel Sprong (RW)
Onto the Vancouver Canucks. With the 23rd pick in the draft, we here at UWNHL have them taking Dutch-born winger Daniel Sprong. Sprong moved to Canada when he was just a wee little munchkin, and has perfected his hockey game since. He put up 88 PTS in 68 GMS with the QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders. Of those points he had 39G and 49A. He possesses a dangerous skill set, everything a big time goal scorer needs. He's fast, can pass the puck, and handles it with utmost care. He works as hard as he can to be a responsible player on all 200 ft of the ice, and also has that high compete level scouts love. The Canucks are lacking in play-finishing wingers, and if the Dutch/Canadian sniper is still up there, the 'Nucks would love to grab him.
#24 - Toronto Maple Leafs (From NSH) - Anthony Beauvillier (C)
Toronto has a pair of first round picks, and we have now reached their second. At #24 on this list, we have the blue&white taking French center Anthony Beauvillier. Beauvillier is a prolific point getter, notching 94 PTS in 67 GMS with the QMJHL's Shawinigan Cataractes. Why isn't he projected higher if he puts up all these points? His small stature at 5"10 & 176lbs is a reason teams may decide to shy away. Toronto's new management core loves guys like these, and will happily take Beauvillier with #24. What aspects stand out from his game? It is obviously relevant at this point Beauvillier is a point-getting center. He has a very high hockey IQ, and is a very talented playmaking center as well. He makes up for his small size with his quick hands, quick footspeed, ability to get off quick passes, every aspect of this guys game is done quickly. As a supporter of the Leafs, I'd be happy to land Beauvillier with the 24th pick.
#25 - Winnipeg Jets (From BUF, From STL) - Jansen Harkins (C)
Winnipeg owns the rights to the 25th pick after acquiring it from Buffalo, who had previously acquired it from St. Louis. Complicated sequence (not really). Anyways, back to the pick Jansen Harkins, son of Todd Harkins, tallied 79 PTS in 70 GMS whilst wearing the "A" for the WHL's Prince George Cougars. Harkins is a solid two-way centerman that possesses solid leadership qualities. He can play on the PP, PK, you name it. He makes smart plays in all 3 zones, thus looking like a solid shutdown center option that contributes offensively. He tries to play the role of 'hard to play against' as one of his leadership qualities. Harkins could easily go before this, so the Jets owuld love to nab a center of his quality with their second pick in the draft.
Thanks for reading folks, only one more post to go! Also, one more Cup Final game to go in my opinion, as I had the Hawks beating the Lightning in 6 in my prediction. Looks like I could be spot on, we'll have to see. Anyways, thanks for reading, and leave comments & opinions below.
Cheers,
~UWNHL TEAM
The Washington Capitals love drafting Europeans, most prominently Russians. The Russian winger put up 25 PTS in 23 GMS with Ladia Togliatta of Russia's 'MHL', their second-tier league. He's already committed to play for their KHL team next season, so the Russian risk factor always comes into play. The 'Caps don't seem to mind that risk, so Guryanov is a solid pick up. He has extremely high upside that comes around with that risk. He drives hard to the net with a solid wrist shot and soft hands, as his combination of skill & size make him a solid player. Many teams don't want to take that risk, so he should be available at #22 for Washington, unless a team believes in his upside.
#23 - Vancouver Canucks - Daniel Sprong (RW)
Onto the Vancouver Canucks. With the 23rd pick in the draft, we here at UWNHL have them taking Dutch-born winger Daniel Sprong. Sprong moved to Canada when he was just a wee little munchkin, and has perfected his hockey game since. He put up 88 PTS in 68 GMS with the QMJHL's Charlottetown Islanders. Of those points he had 39G and 49A. He possesses a dangerous skill set, everything a big time goal scorer needs. He's fast, can pass the puck, and handles it with utmost care. He works as hard as he can to be a responsible player on all 200 ft of the ice, and also has that high compete level scouts love. The Canucks are lacking in play-finishing wingers, and if the Dutch/Canadian sniper is still up there, the 'Nucks would love to grab him.
#24 - Toronto Maple Leafs (From NSH) - Anthony Beauvillier (C)
Toronto has a pair of first round picks, and we have now reached their second. At #24 on this list, we have the blue&white taking French center Anthony Beauvillier. Beauvillier is a prolific point getter, notching 94 PTS in 67 GMS with the QMJHL's Shawinigan Cataractes. Why isn't he projected higher if he puts up all these points? His small stature at 5"10 & 176lbs is a reason teams may decide to shy away. Toronto's new management core loves guys like these, and will happily take Beauvillier with #24. What aspects stand out from his game? It is obviously relevant at this point Beauvillier is a point-getting center. He has a very high hockey IQ, and is a very talented playmaking center as well. He makes up for his small size with his quick hands, quick footspeed, ability to get off quick passes, every aspect of this guys game is done quickly. As a supporter of the Leafs, I'd be happy to land Beauvillier with the 24th pick.
#25 - Winnipeg Jets (From BUF, From STL) - Jansen Harkins (C)
Winnipeg owns the rights to the 25th pick after acquiring it from Buffalo, who had previously acquired it from St. Louis. Complicated sequence (not really). Anyways, back to the pick Jansen Harkins, son of Todd Harkins, tallied 79 PTS in 70 GMS whilst wearing the "A" for the WHL's Prince George Cougars. Harkins is a solid two-way centerman that possesses solid leadership qualities. He can play on the PP, PK, you name it. He makes smart plays in all 3 zones, thus looking like a solid shutdown center option that contributes offensively. He tries to play the role of 'hard to play against' as one of his leadership qualities. Harkins could easily go before this, so the Jets owuld love to nab a center of his quality with their second pick in the draft.
Thanks for reading folks, only one more post to go! Also, one more Cup Final game to go in my opinion, as I had the Hawks beating the Lightning in 6 in my prediction. Looks like I could be spot on, we'll have to see. Anyways, thanks for reading, and leave comments & opinions below.
Cheers,
~UWNHL TEAM
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