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6 by Anaheim Ducks) -- Every team could use a smart, steady defenseman, and Lindholm fit the bill here for the Sharks.

Minnesota Wild: John Klingberg (Mikael Granlund) Two seasons later, he has done nothing to surrender that designation, often drawing comparisons to his compatriots Erik Karlsson and Victor Hedman. The Athletic 2019 NHL Re-Draft. 6 pick) 3. 93 by Edmonton Oilers) -- The Bruins opted for the defenseman who finished sixth at the position in the NHL in 2018-19 with 60 points (17 goals, 43 assists) for the Blackhawks. Jack Dugan was selected as an overager in the draft after leading the USHS-Prep league in scoring. He has registered an astounding 27 goals and 26 assists in 33 games for the Flint Firebirds, and what's equally important is how he's producing. Korpisalo has put up good numbers in five NHL seasons, going 60-43-14 with a 2.80 GAA and .908 save percentage, and has been outstanding for the injury-riddled Blue Jackets this season (19-12-5, 2.60 GAA, .911 save percentage).

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Following up two of the best drafts in recent history, the 2017 NHL Draft was expected to be below-average both in terms of the top talent available and depth. 217 Selections Table; Round 1 NHL Scoring Stats NHL Goalie Stats; Overall Team Player Nat. 1.04 Austin Ekeler, RB2 Los Angeles Chargers. He hasnt shown it at the NHL level, but his booming shot makes him a goal threat. In 2019-20, he played on an awful Red Wings team and didnt see much time with the likes of Dylan Larkin or Anthony Mantha. Although he isn't flashy (193 points in 502 games), Lindholm has been the most consistent defenseman for Anaheim since entering the NHL in 2013-14, and he leads players from the 2012 draft with a plus-75 rating. With plenty of hindsight, lets see how the draft would pan out today. Hampus Lindholm, D, San Jose Sharks (No. With more experience in the league and better players around him, he will be a star. Theres a lot of skill and drive in his game but if he cant figure out how to put it all together soon, he will slide down this list. Tyler Madden was a revelation in 2019-20 with Northeastern. What makes the Russian so deadly is his ability to beat you in a multitude of ways. He isnt afraid to drive for the net and he has the size and skill to get there. -- Shawn P. Roarke, Senior Director of Editorial, 4.

Wilson's 167 even-strength points (65 goals, 102 assists) rank seventh in the 2012 class. 3 by Montreal Canadiens) -- The forward has had a rough go in the past 10-plus months, getting traded twice and scoring 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists) in 59 games with Pittsburgh (45 games) and Minnesota (14) this season, but I couldn't ignore what he has done in his career compared to other players from this draft. -- Nick Cotsonika, columnist, 21. There was a lot to like about Power at the time. He is a fluid skater, so he generates a lot of offense on the rush and he is effective on the powerplay. 8, 2021 at 9:27 p.m. He's also been durable throughout his career, ranking fifth in the 2012 class with 496 games. Morgan Frost has calmed down a bit after rising sharply in his two post-draft seasons with the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds, but he still projects as a top-six offensive talent in the NHL. Before Pelech was injured, the Islanders were 25-10-3 and fifth in the NHL at 2.61 goals-against per game. Passing by Robert Thomas has been so nice this season pic.twitter.com/opXFCNhAY3, Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) January 24, 2021. He had a decent rookie season in the NHL, scoring 20 points in 56 games, but struggled to keep up with the increased pace of the league. Twice a Stanley Cup winner with Pittsburgh, he's as resilient as they come, rebounding from shoulder surgery twice, an operation for thyroid cancer and even a bout of the mumps. 202 by Tampa Bay Lightning) -- Having nabbed Dumba with the 11th pick, the Capitals didn't hesitate to pick Gusev and add even more offensive depth to their already talented group of forwards. Redrafting the 2019 NHL draft. There's still a lot for him to figure out in order to become even an NHL defenseman, let alone an impactful one, but credit has to be given here.

After the draft, the consensus was that the Canucks stretched a bit to pick the Swede at fifth overall the talent was there, but he needed to put weight on in order to play at the next level. On the flip side, some are looking fairly shortsighted. I liked the pick at the time but mentioned that there were a few players I might have taken otherwise.

After an injury-ridden past couple of seasons, Cody Glass will try to gain some momentum this season. Hes got skill in his game but hes more effective when he uses his body to win and hold onto the puck. After a surprise two-game emergency spell in the NHL in February, Liam Foudy returned to the OHL with a swagger to his game. Two years later, it looks as though they came out of Sandins defence partner with Team Sweden burst onto the scene in his third year in the SHL. 2023 Future Considerations Hockey Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 pick) Trevor Zegras, C (No. The 2018 NHL Draft is not too far in the rearview but already there are some general managers and scouting teams that are looking like geniuses. Just like Kravtsov, Marchenko has begun the 2020-21 campaign at the top of his game. But it's rough to look at some of the players Detroit could have had instead, and even isolating for goaltenders, the Red Wings would have been much better off selecting Jesper Wallstedt. His desire to play in his home country no doubt had an effect on his draft stock, which is why he made such a jump in this redraft. He is a terrific playmaker he ranked 10th in assists-per-60 last season and his tireless work ethic makes him difficult to play against. Cole Caufield came onto the scene from the University of Wisconsin with a bang. Because as they told us, after the elite Nolan Patrick, it was to be one of the worst years ever. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Chris Tierney, C, Vancouver Canucks (No. When Egor Zamula came to the WHL in 2017-18, he was swiftly put on waivers by the Regina Pats to make room for another import player. However, he hasnt shown he has the toolset of a true powerplay anchor, which limits his upside. He is every bit as good a skater as Makar and his zone entry and exit numbers are also elite. Speaking of size, Nic Hague is a six-foot-six, 214-pound, puck-moving defenseman. Nobody's fears will be fully assuaged until he does it at the pro level, but he's so far mitigated some doubt. Matt Murray, G, Pittsburgh Penguins (No. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. He is tied for eighth among defensemen from the 2012 draft with 33 goals and ninth with 126 points. 22 by Pittsburgh Penguins) -- I was attracted to the Finn's size, on his way to filling out to 206 pounds on his 6-foot-2 frame. WebWith the 2019-20 NHL season on pause due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, NHL.com will reimagine one NHL Draft each week. This season, the lack of talent around him in Flint has forced him into a more involved role. Connor Hellebuyck, G, Anaheim Ducks (No. Erik Gustafsson, D, Boston Bruins (No. -- Adam Kimelman, deputy managing editor, 5. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, Edmonton Oilers (originally selected No. Learning from his mistakes in the NHL will be the difference between Bouchard becoming a top defenseman and a power-play specialist. Dylan Samberg spent three years as a crucial part of the University of Minnesota-Duluths blueline as they won two NCAA championships. More importantly, he plays with pace and tenacity, must-haves in today's game. He leads the 2012 class in goals (166), points (353), power-play goals (45) and shots on goal (1,346), and his 100 power-play points are second to Alex Galchenyuk's 106. Clearly, they needed a defenseman who could contribute offensively, and adding Gostisbehere would have done that. Matt Boldy, LW (No. Alex Formenton possesses incredible speed which allows him to cause havoc at all ends of the ice. The top-two prospects in the draft, Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier, were projected to be second-line centers at best. pic.twitter.com/GXAVfDpIpt, Tim and Sid (@timandsid) January 29, 2021. Possessing a big frame, he can drive his way to the net with ease.

However, he has shown improvement at the pro level and he is too talented not to make the NHL. He also didnt stand out in either of the past World Junior Championships. The Flyers, who drafted Ivan Provorov in this spot did not strike out, but having the talent of Barzal would have been huge for the Flyers. Jack Hughes stays with the New Jersey Devils (New Jersey Devils) Jack Hughes Its close, but After a promising rookie season, Andrei Svechnikov truly announced himself to the league in 2019-20 and fashionably so. Top NHL Prospects & Top 15 Rankings) Graviteh 64.6K subscribers Join Subscribe 29K

Despite being just 19, he has established himself as Lulea's starting goaltender in the Swedish Elite League, posting a .918 save percentage for the top team in the league. He's ninth overall in the 2012 class in power-play points (51; six goals, 45 assists) and would've given the Blues some depth scoring on the blue line. -- Amalie Benjamin, staff writer, 22. Alexander Khovanov was one of the best players at the 2020 World Juniors and with the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL. Original Pick: Ryan Murray Where he was originally picked: 5th Round, 130th overall Notes: Hellebuyck took the step from good to great for Winnipeg in the 2019-20 season and was the runaway Vezina winner for the season.

In the NHL, he has continued to produce at an impressive rate and has shown he can run a powerplay. If he ends up having a better career than Makar, it will be from shutting down the games stars in big games. He is most effective from mid-range, with a lethal wrist shot. He projects somewhere between where his NHL numbers are and his 34 points in 50 AHL games puts him. Published: Oct. 12, 2020 at 3:33 p.m.

He would look quite nice in Rangers colors in this class. Time will tell if he can learn to defend at the pro level. Still thinking about this Alexandre Texier goal , It needs a nickname. The Arizona Coyotes went into the 2018 NHL draft with one pick in the first round. Hellebuyck made the biggest jump of the goalies, moving all the way up from the fifth round (No. And the Flames, who finished 24th in the NHL in scoring in 2011-12 (199 goals; 2.43 per game), were ripe for an injection of offense. 110 by Detroit Red Wings) -- Although I considered two defensemen here (Brady Skjei, Esa Lindell), Athanasiou was the pick because of his potentially dynamic skill set. In his first season in the AHL, he displayed all the qualities that made him a top-10 pick, but still looked like he could use another season to work on his play in his own zone. In the past four seasons, he had 264 points in 229 games (1.15 per game).
83. 1 one week into the season? He then exploded the next year and was one of the best players in the league and for Team Canada as they won gold at the World Juniors. Hintz is a great Boucher, who felt he needed a change of scenery, left college hockey to sign with the Ottawa Senators and has since been loaned to the Ottawa 67's of the Ontario Hockey League, where he is working his way back from an injury. By the time he comes over to play in North America, he will likely have grown into his six-foot-three frame and will be capable of playing in a top-six role in the NHL. Well, the 2019 draft now has 3 all-stars - Zion, Ja, Garland - while the 2018 still only has 2. Do you have a sports website? WebWill always be one of my favorite drafts. Standing at six-foot-three, his reach allows him to break up play with his stick in Zdeno Chara-like fashion. With Hughes taken third, the Canucks get the next best thing in Adam Boqvist. Conor McGregor shows up? 130 by Winnipeg Jets) -- With John Gibson five seasons from becoming their No. Re-drafting top-10 picks from 2010-19 NHL drafts: A decade of do-overs, Tiger still hopeful after opening 74 at Masters, Pitcher rips 'cheater' Tatis after Padres star's HR, Garcia to media on PGA-LIV questions: 'Stop it', Fins' Hill says he'll walk away from NFL after '25, UCLA's Jaquez into draft after 'amazing journey', CT governor, Houston mayor bicker after Final 4, Dept. If there's one thing NHL scouts hate, it's re-drafts.

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In the year he spent in Grand Rapids, he often shot from too far away from the net, showing a lack of confidence. After that plenty of solid role guys and maybe a few still have more upside. Josh Norris had a fantastic first season in the pros, winning the AHL Rookie of the Year Award and finishing as the only rookie who scored over a point per game. 30 by Los Angeles Kings) -- Why overthink this? The defining aspects of Romanovs game are his patience and four-way skating ability, which allow him to be a calm presence in his own end, finishing his checks with ease and transiting the puck well up the ice. Created By: iangaw.

Although he didnt impress in his first NHL stint, he was paired with poor players and has produced very well at the AHL and SHL levels. Jack Hughes, C (No. Hes an above-average skater with a and feasts in and around the net. His average skating and one-dimensional game have been exposed and the high-end puck skills are yet to shine through. Should be a useful NHLer. He has 26 points in 24 games for Michigan and scored a hat-trick in the World Juniors opener against the Czechia. Created By: LeafsFan4Ever34. Hes known for his shot, but hes getting good at the thing all good goalscorers do use their shot as a decoy to make passes. Luke could skate the puck up the ice incredibly well, but he had difficulties penetrating the middle area of the offensive zone either himself or with passes. 150 by New Jersey Devils) -- After three consecutive playoff appearances capped by a trip to the 2012 Western Conference Final, Phoenix chose to invest in some future offensive depth. 3 pick) 11. Not a year has gone by in the 58-year history of the NHL Entry Draft without there being players that greatly exceed or fail to meet expectations. 17 by San Jose Sharks) -- After taking Mark Scheifele with the seventh pick of the 2011 NHL Draft, Winnipeg continued stacking up at center by selecting Hertl. He hasnt looked out of place in the NHL despite lackluster production, and its a matter of time before those numbers start to heat up. Andersen was selected in the seventh round (No. But what we are seeing is not exactly a lessening of ability as much as it is a shift in priorities. Most historical data provided by Dan Diamond and Associates. Robert Thomas has done well in-depth roles so far in the NHL but is poised to make a jump this season. If anything, Othmann would now move up a couple of slots in a redraft. We gave them a do-over for the decade, re-drafting top-10 selections from 2010 to 2019. Alexander Kerfoot, C, Phoenix Coyotes (No. 03 Montreal Canadiens: Filip Forsberg Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports 3 / 30 Position: Center

Standing at 6'2", he already had size and strength that his brothers will never match, but his ability to produce offense was nowhere near what they showed at the same age. -- Tim Campbell, staff writer, 29. The big defenseman (6-foot-6, 230 pounds) is third in the 2012 class in rating (plus-56), seventh in blocked shots (643) and 13th in hits (516). The Czech is a player who creates offense from static positions in the opponents zone, driving to the net and finding an open teammate or beating the goalie with a quick release.

1 job. Patrick has started his pro career slow out of the gate, but the player that went second overall is still there. 49 overall. Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. A handful of players barely saw competition action altogether. They don't have a crystal ball, and there always will be misses. Concerns about his decision-making have eroded over time and it looks as his offensive ability which made him a first-round pick was underestimated. Predicting the fates of teenagers eligible for the NHL entry draft is an exercise in futility. In the offensive zone, he is one of the most dangerous players in the league, with an incredibly powerful and accurate release all the more impressive considering how lanky is. His shot is effective and he is an elite playmaker, but he is not a great skater. After two solid seasons as a teenager with Karpat of the Liiga, Rasmus Kupari endured a tough first season in North America. 15 pick) 8. Still, the size, skill and hockey sense are there and should carry him to the NHL, albeit perhaps in a lesser role than once projected. Concerns about his attitude and effort level are still present, however, there were limited instances of frustration or laziness. With the 2019-20 NHL season on pause due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, NHL.com will reimagine one NHL Draft each week. 14 of his 19 assists have been primary assists, too so its not as if he is a passenger. He can skate and has good hands, but his small stature may hold him back from being more than a secondary scorer. Development takes a long time, and that's especially true for goaltenders. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He looked good in the playoffs, making smarter decisions and keeping the high-scoring Penguins at bay. Alex Texier, the French phenom, is relentless on the forecheck and has been an effective player at the NHL level. When the Habs took Jesperi Kotkaniemi with the third overall pick in 2018, it was considered by many to be a stretch in order to fill organizational needs. He was a runner-up for the Vezina in 2017-18, when he was 44-11-9 with a 2.36 GAA and .924 save percentage, and certainly is in contention to win it this season with a 31-21-5 record, a 2.57 GAA and a .922 save percentage. Newhook has excelled at elevating the play of others around him, as his career +/- is +17. 2017 Vegas Expansion Draft Simulator.

His numbers are even better in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (2.44 GAA, .919 save percentage in 23 starts). Since being signed by the Flyers out of rookie camp in 2018, he has rapidly established himself as one of the most intriguing prospects in the NHL. 4 pick) 6. He has had a disappointing season with 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 55 games between the Red Wings (46 games) and Oilers (nine), but he was coming off an NHL career-high 30-goal season. 2-Kaapo Kakko. 11 by Washington Capitals) -- Although there were a lot of quality goalies available, Columbus had traded for Sergei Bobrovsky a few hours before the start of the 2012 draft to have him share the net with Steve Mason. I think I'd take Herro over Barrett in a redraft. 2019 NHL Entry Draft Round 1 Round Num. Drafted By Player Drafted From 1 1 New Jersey Jack Hughes U.S. National Development Team [USHL] 1 2 NY Rangers Kaapo Kakko TPS Turku [SM-liiga] 1 3 Chicago Kirby Dach Saskatoon Blades [WHL] 24 more rows He shot up prospect rankings after an incredible season in the AHL as an 18-year-old and has continued to develop this season, splitting time between the minors and the NHL. Well, so much for that. Already displaying the energetic and direct approach that made him such an attractive prospect ahead of the draft, the Senators are without a doubt happy with their selection of Brady Tkachuk two years ago. So let's see how things stand based on our less fallible hindsight vision from 2010 to 2019, and what we've learned from the past decade of NHL drafting. Hockey-Reference utilizes Official NHL data for current NHL seasons. His ranking here isnt so much a result of him being a disappointment as it is the other players exceeding expectations. Josh Anderson, RW, Florida Panthers (No. Eight years later, it was a different story with five goalies selected in the top 10 of NHL.com's 2012 redraft. In that span, Teravainen's points-per-game average of 0.88 is the best among players drafted in 2012, and his 144 assists are 56 more than the next-closest forward in the 2012 class (Chris Tierney, 88). If he can round out his game and start to make the simple plays more consistently, he may end up higher on this list.

Hes got a great shot and is effective from the flank on the powerplay, but he lands behind Thomas, Suzuki and Patrick because hes lacking defensively. From 2019 NHL Redraft Created By: CJets Published: Jun. 60 by New Jersey Devils) -- The Blues were the stingiest defensive team in the NHL during the 2011-12 season (155 goals-against; 1.89 per game) but lacked the offensive punch to advance past the Western Conference Semifinals. He is just as good as a setup man or a finisher. -- Brian Compton, deputy managing editor, 16. After dominating the WHL for the past three seasons, it looks very likely Ty Smith will play in the NHL when the 2020-21 campaign begins. WHA hat tricks courtesy Scott Surgent. But given the fog of war hanging over the draft class last July, there is a whole lot to be gleaned from the run of games these players have partaken in over the past six months. Johnston could still very well top out as a bottom-six forward, but he is a relatively safe bet to reach that floor and his upside maybe stretches into second-line range. A particularly divisive prospect, some cite Alexander Romanovs exceptional performances at the past two World Juniors as reasons to have him higher on the list, whereas others cite his average numbers in the KHL to have him lower. 17 Winnipeg Jets: Roope Hintz. 9. According to his coach Ralph Krueger, he became more patient throughout the 2019-20 season and he is still in the infancy of his career. Although he isnt particularly strong defensively, he literally never stops moving and can close gaps effortlessly with elite four-way skating ability. Despite having the fourth-most games played out of this class, the upside of the players above him is higher. Prior to the draft, Othmann was largely a complementary player to superior linemates, allowing him to be a cog in the system and find his way into scoring positions off the puck until someone found him in the slot or backdoor. Moving to a weak Calgary Hitmen team hurt his draft stock and he was not selected. Just as expected when he was drafted, Kirill Marchenko signed a three-year contract extension with SKA St. Petersburg in December 2019 which will see him stay in Russia until 2022. -- Dan Rosen, senior writer, 15. 4, the choice here for me became a tough one between Andersen and Murray. In direct contrast to Addison, Jacob Bernard-Dockers game is much more focused on his end. Atlanta Thrashers: Ryan Johansen (Alexander Burmistrov) Radek Faksa, C, New York Rangers (No. At the time, I saw Jesper Wallstedt as an exception to the rule. Jason Robertson is a player who has dominated production-wise at all levels in his career. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. But unfortunately for those scouts, that's also what makes re-drafts fun exercises. Pearson ranks fourth in the 2012 draft class in goals (108) and sixth in points (215). I've Grigori Denisenkos transition to the KHL hasnt been as smooth as many anticipated 2019-20 was his first full season in the pros but he has dominated at multiple age levels internationally. He was one of the best offensive defensemen in the NHL, tying John Carlson in points per 60. He's still a quality prospect with a good foundation for his game and plenty of time to work on the rest.

What looks more and more likely, however, is that he will become an effective 2C.

Peyton Krebs, C (No. An ACL injury that required surgery saw Juuso Vlimki sit out all of last season, but he showed no signs of injury on loan in Liiga at the start of this season.

His shot and skating dont stand out, but they are NHL quality.

This season will prove as a breakout year for many and a chance for some to solidify their spot on a roster. -- Pete Jensen, senior fantasy editor, 9. Should he continue this fine play, he will no doubt be recalled to the NHL when the season starts. by Rasmus Sandin was the best defenseman at this years World Juniors and looks to be one step away from becoming an NHL regular. -- Pat Pickens, staff writer, 26. With the College Football Playoff loss behind them, what's next for Sonny Dykes and TCU football? 2023 Future Considerations Hockey Inc. All Rights Reserved. : No wholesale bans of trans athletes, Zalatoris, Na withdraw on first day of Masters, Tracking Tiger: Woods wraps first round at 2-over. 2019 redraft. DRAFT. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Rielly leads defensemen from the 2012 draft with 216 assists and 270 points. He is an elite skater who is incredibly poised with the puck on his stick.

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-- Barry Rubinstein, manager, assignments, 27. Capable of playing in any scenario, Lindholm has been a workhorse on the penalty kill -- he leads Anaheim in total shorthanded ice time during his career at 1,062:01 -- and his plus-759 shot attempts differential nearly doubles the next best for the Ducks (Ryan Getzlaf, plus-381). Hopefully, 2020-21 will prove to be a transition season for the Finnish centremen, because the skillset is all there. Goalies were not exactly flying off the board at the 2012 NHL Draft. With just 19 goals in two seasons, Thomas could benefit from shooting the puck more. Carolina Hurricanes: Jeff Skinner (Jeff Skinner) The 2019 NHL Draft Class is super deep, and its looking like a lot of players are going to be top end guys soon. Noteworthy is that forwardNail Yakupov, taken with the No. He is already physically mature and relies on his size and straight-line skating ability on the large European ice surface to get out of trouble. Drafts-> NHL -> Entry -> 2019 This is the list of players selected in the 2019 NHL Entry draft. I'm pretty OK with having gotten this one wrong given the lack of information at my disposal, and full credit goes to the Stars for having done their homework to get this pick right, at least as it appears now. Tampa Bay Lightning: Mark Stone (Brett Connolly) Conor Timmins is a first-round pick this time around after being selected 32nd overall in 2017. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. NHL 2023. His physical game and skating ability arent nearly at the level that his playmaking is at, which has resulted in his progression stagnating. See All. The Swede doesnt have the ceiling of the defenders above him on this list, but he is certainly more NHL ready than some. While Scott Perunovich lacks the physicality to be an all-situations guy, he is one of the most offensively-gifted defenders not playing in the NHL. Note: Original picks are in parentheses. Beniers or Eklund could still end up the top player in this class when all is said and done, but I have to concede that Power has, for now, clearly separated himself from the pack. The Colorado Avalanche have tried to fix their goalie issues in past seasons with duct tape, trading high picks for veterans. I've chosen nine prospects of note in order to assess their progress and re-grade their teams' selections. 86 by St. Louis Blues) -- The Sabres finished the 2011-12 season 17th in the NHL in scoring (211 goals; 2.57 per game) and 13th in defense (223 goals-against; 2.72 per game). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. He has since comfortably been the best player from the class so far. Even with two years of hindsight, its still a mystery how Smith slipped to 17th.