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1. Edmonton Oilers
Player: Nail Yakupov
Position/2011-12 Team: RW / Sarnia
Notes: The Oilers take the best offensive player in the draft. Yakupov plays in the dirty areas of the ice. - Bob McKenzie
Notable First Overall Picks: Steven Stamkos (TAM, 2008), Sidney Crosby (PIT, 2005), Alexander Ovechkin (WAS, 2004)
2. Columbus Blue Jackets
Player: Ryan Murray
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Everett
Notes: He's NHL ready and will play with the Blue Jackets next season. - Pierre McGuire
Notable Second Overall Picks: Drew Doughty (LAK, 2008), Evgeni Malkin (PIT, 2004), Eric Staal (CAR, 2003)
3. Montreal Canadiens
Player: Alex Galchenyuk
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Sarnia
Notes: The right pick for Montreal. Not the fastest skater, but he can make plays and gives the Habs the size they need. - Pierre McGuire
Notable Third Overall Picks: Jonathan Toews (CHI, 2006), Jay Bouwmeester (FLA, 2002), Marian Gaborik (MIN, 2000)
4. New York Islanders
Player: Griffin Reinhart
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Edmonton
Notes: A big shot and good hockey sense. Could stand to use his large frame to better use. - Bob McKenzie
Notable Fourth Overall Picks: Evander Kane (ATL, 2009), Alex Pietrangelo (STL, 2008), Nicklas Backstrom (WAS, 2006)
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
Player: Morgan Rielly
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Moose Jaw
Notes: A very good offensive defensiveman who can skate and move the puck. - Bob McKenzie
Notable Fifth Overall Picks: Carey Price (MON, 2005), Thomas Vanek (BUF, 2003), Mikko Koivu (MIN, 2001)
6. Anaheim Ducks
Player: Hampus Lindholm
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Rogle Jr
Notes: His conditioning is off the charts, and I think could be the steal of the draft. - Pierre McGuire
Notable Sixth Overall Picks: Oliver Ekman-Larsson (PHX, 2009), Sam Gagner (EDM, 2007), Scott Hartnell (NSH, 2000)
7. Minnesota Wild
Player: Mathew Dumba
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Red Deer
Notes: Has amazing agility on his skates. A captain in waiting that sometimes tries to do too much on the ice. A great hitter. - Bob McKenzie
Notable Seventh Overall Picks: Jeff Skinner (CAR, 2010), Ryan Suter (NSH, 2003), Joffrey Lupul (2002, ANA)
8. Pittsburgh Penguins (via Carolina)
Player: Derrick Pouliot
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Portland
Notes: The best transitional defenceman in the draft. A skilled offensive defenseman. - Bob McKenzie
Notable Eighth Overall Picks: Mikkel Boedker (PHX, 2008), Brayden Coburn (ATL, 2003) Pierre-Marc Bouchard (MIN, 2002)
9. Winnipeg Jets
Player: Jacob Trouba
Position/2011-12 Team: D / USNTDP
Notes: Has a bomb from the blueline. A physical player with a bit of a mean streak. - Bob McKenzie
Notable Ninth Overall Picks: Logan Couture (SJS, 2007), Dion Phaneuf (CGY, 2003) Tuomo Ruutu (CHI, 2001)
10. Tampa Bay Lightning
Player: Slater Koekkoek
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Peterborough
Notes: A good all-around defenceman who is a fierce competitor. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 10th Overall Picks: Magnus Paajarvi (EDM, 2009), Cody Hodgson (VAN, 2008), Andrei Kostitsyn (MON, 2003)
11. Washington Capitals (via Colorado)
Player: Filip Forsberg
Position/2011-12 Team: LW / Leksand
Notes: A strong physical two-way player - Bob McKenzie
Notable 11th Overall Picks: Anze Kopitar (LAK, 2005), Jeff Carter (PHI, 2003) Keith Ballard (BUF, 2002)
12. Buffalo Sabres
Player: Mikhail Grigorenko
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Quebec
Notes: Brings much needed size down the middle for Buffalo. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 12th Overall Picks: Tyler Myers (BUF, 2008), Ryan McDonagh (MON, 2007), Marc Staal (NYR, 2005)
13. Dallas Stars
Player: Radek Faksa
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Kitchener
Notes: Some scouts see him as a Bobby Holik type player. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 13th Overall Picks: Dustin Brown (LAK, 2003), Alexander Semin (WSH, 2002), Ales Hemsky (EDM, 2001)
14. Buffalo Sabres (via Calgary)
Player: Zemgus Girgensons
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Dubuque
Notes: Plays a similar style to Dustin Brown - Bob McKenzie
Notable 14th Overall Picks: Kevin Shattenkirk (Col, 2007), Michael Grabner (VAN, 2006), Brent Seabrook (CHI, 2003)
15. Ottawa Senators
Player: Cody Ceci
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Ottawa
Notes: Has a big shot, but needs to be more physical. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 15th Overall Picks: Erik Karlsson (OTT, 2008), Alexander Radulov (NSH, 2004), Robert Nilsson (NYI, 2003)
16. Washington Capitals
Player: Thomas Wilson
Position/2011-12 Team: RW / Plymouth
Notes: One of the best hitters in the Draft, questions about his offensive upside. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 16th Overall Picks: Nick Leddy (MIN, 2009), Steve Bernier (SJS, 2003), R.J. Umberger (VAN, 2001)
17. San Jose Sharks
Player: Tomas Hertl
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Slavia Praha
Notes: A big player with great hands, but his skating needs work - Pierre McGuire
Notable 17th Overall Picks: Jake Gardiner (ANA, 2008), Martin Hanzal (PHX, 2005), Zach Parise (NJD, 2003)
18. Chicago Blackhawks
Player: Teuvo Teravainen
Position/2011-12 Team: LW / Jokerit
Notes: One of the best skilled forwards in the draft, but physically immature. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 18th Overall Picks: Chris Stewart (COL, 2006), Eric Fehr (WAS, 2003), Brooks Orpik (PIT, 2000)
19. Tampa Bay Lightning (via Detroit)
Player: Andrei Vasilevski
Position/2011-12 Team: G / Ufa Tolpar
Notes: Highly skilled, but has been pulled in big games. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 19th Overall Picks: Chris Kreider (NYR, 2009), Luca Sbisa (PHI, 2008), Ryan Getzlaf (ANA, 2003)
20. Philadelphia Flyers
Player: Scott Laughton
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Oshawa
Notes: A shot blocking and defensive minded player. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 20th Overall Picks: Michael Del Zotto (NYR, 2008), Travis Zajac (NJD, 2004), Brent Burns (MIN, 2003)
21. Calgary Flames (via Buffalo via Nashville)
Player: Mark Jankowski
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Stanstead
Notes: A long term project that took the road less traveled. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 21st Overall Picks: Tuukka Rask (TOR, 2005), Wojtek Wolski (COL, 2004), Anton Volchenkov (OTT, 2000)
22. Pittsburgh Penguins
Player: Olli Maatta
Position/2011-12 Team: D / London
Notes: A player that understands both sides of the game. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 22nd Overall Picks: Jordan Eberle (EDM, 2008), Max Pacioretty (MON, 2007), Claude Giroux (PHI, 2006)
23. Florida Panthers
Player: Michael Matheson
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Dubuque
Notes: A tremendous skater who took off in the second half of the season. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 23rd Overall Picks: Semyon Varlamov (WAS, 2006), Andrej Meszaros (OTT, 2004), Ryan Kesler (VAN, 2003)
24. Boston Bruins
Player: Malcolm Subban
Position/2011-12 Team: G / Belleville
Notes: Only started playing goat at 12, a physical specimen. – Pierre McGuire
Notable 24th Overall Picks: T.J. Oshie (STL, 2005), Mike Richards (PHI, 2003), Alex Steen (TOR, 2002)
25. St. Louis Blues
Player: Jordan Schmaltz
Position/2011-12 Team: D / Green Bay
Notes: A skilled offensive defenseman who is a few years away. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 25th Picks: Andrew Cogliano (EDM, 2005), Cam Ward (CAR, 2002), Steve Ott (DAL, 2000)
26. Vancouver Canucks
Player: Brendan Gaunce
Position/2011-12 Team: C / Belleville
Notes: A big strong two-way centre. Questions about his offensive upside. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 26th Picks: David Perron (STL, 2007), Cory Schneider (VAN, 2004), Brian Boyle (LAK, 2003)
27. Phoenix Coyotes
Player: Henrik Samuelsson
Position/2011-12 Team: RW / Edmonton
Notes: Like his father Ulf, he's big strong and ornery. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 27th Picks: John Carlson (WAS, 2008), Jeff Schultz (WAS, 2004), Jeff Woywitka (PHI, 2001)
28. New York Rangers
Player: Brady Skeji
Position/2011-12 Team: D / USNTDP
Notes: Great skating ability, with some offensive potential. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 28th Picks: Matt Niskanen (DAL, 2005), Corey Perry (ANA, 2003), Justin Williams (PHI, 2000)
29. New Jersey Devils
Player: Stefan Matteau
Position/2011-12 Team: C / USNTDP
Notes: Plays a lot like his dad. The most penalty minutes of any first round draft prospect. - Bob McKenzie
Notable 29th Picks: Steve Downie (PHI, 2005), Mike Green (WAS, 2004), Niklas Kronwall (DET, 2000)
30. Los Angeles Kings
Player: Tanner Pearson
Position/2011-12 Team: LW / Barrie
Notes:A quick release with good ability on the forecheck. - Pierre McGuire
Notable 30th Picks: Simon Despres (PIT, 2009), Jim Slater (ATL, 2002), David Steckel (LAK, 2001)
Oh, the irony 
TOLD YOU!!!
Fuck, this is crazy, but in the end he's an elite goalie prospect, and it's the most important position on the team. Gave a good interview, the club has no pressing needs in the system... hard to fault PC and the crew on this one.
Welcome to Beantown, Subban!
That just sounds so crazy.
I told you guys we were going to trade Staal to Carolina.
I like it if we can get Parise on July 1st. Imagine a 1st line with Parise and Crosby and a 2nd with Malkin and Neal. LAWDY, LAWDY.
Jordan was one of my favorite players, but it's not fair to ask him to sweat it out on the 3rd line in his prime. Totally understand his rejecting the contract. I wish him the best in Raleigh.
Saw we also traded Micahlik. Didn't like that but we are pretty D-man heaving in the farm. Weird that we didn't take a forward.
I like it if we can get Parise on July 1st. Imagine a 1st line with Parise and Crosby and a 2nd with Malkin and Neal. LAWDY, LAWDY.
Jordan was one of my favorite players, but it's not fair to ask him to sweat it out on the 3rd line in his prime. Totally understand his rejecting the contract. I wish him the best in Raleigh.
Saw we also traded Micahlik. Didn't like that but we are pretty D-man heaving in the farm. Weird that we didn't take a forward.
Based on what Parise and management have said, it doesn't sound like he'll be moving anywhere. Media are really playing up his relationship with Cros, so the rumors will be there until pen is put to paper - guess we'll see what happens.
Jordan Staal is going to be PPG next year, grab him in your hockey pools if he starts to slide, boys!
On an unrelated note, I'm a little more stoked about the Subban pick then I was earlier. Kid gave a couple great interviews, and I'm loving this picture
Also, all this Keith Yandle talk is pretty interesting - I wish I would hear a little more about Boston's interest. Don't think PC is involved, cost is probably too steep, but he'd be a huge add for any team.
Jordan Staal is going to be PPG next year, grab him in your hockey pools if he starts to slide, boys!
On an unrelated note, I'm a little more stoked about the Subban pick then I was earlier. Kid gave a couple great interviews, and I'm loving this picture
Also, all this Keith Yandle talk is pretty interesting - I wish I would hear a little more about Boston's interest. Don't think PC is involved, cost is probably too steep, but he'd be a huge add for any team.
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We pick Collberg @ #33.
Sebastien can play in multiple offensive situations and contribute in different ways. He's very versatile and is comfortable in a straight ahead skill game or one that is heavier with more physical play. He is a very good skater who can beat defenders 1-1 because he has a change of pace as well as having a desire to get offensive opportunities. He plays in traffic and maintains a focus despite knowing that he may be entering the danger zone. He has a very good focus offensively and is tenacious with the puck and he has the knack for getting the puck 'settled down' and in position to make a good shot. Despite not being a big player, he battles in traffic and along boards and doesn't defer or take an easier path. He has good awareness and sense and can make plays and while he likes to shoot, he's not one dimensional. He's a reliable player in the sense that you know you will get his best efforts despite what the challenges or obstacles may be.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Collberg
Nice pick!
Sebastien can play in multiple offensive situations and contribute in different ways. He's very versatile and is comfortable in a straight ahead skill game or one that is heavier with more physical play. He is a very good skater who can beat defenders 1-1 because he has a change of pace as well as having a desire to get offensive opportunities. He plays in traffic and maintains a focus despite knowing that he may be entering the danger zone. He has a very good focus offensively and is tenacious with the puck and he has the knack for getting the puck 'settled down' and in position to make a good shot. Despite not being a big player, he battles in traffic and along boards and doesn't defer or take an easier path. He has good awareness and sense and can make plays and while he likes to shoot, he's not one dimensional. He's a reliable player in the sense that you know you will get his best efforts despite what the challenges or obstacles may be.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_Collberg
Nice pick!
another good pick #51 Dalton Thrower
Dalton is a player who can make his presence felt, literally and figuratively. He's a competitor who will deliver big hits and can be a deterrent to opposing forwards thinking they can move about untouched. He is not hesitant to fight if challenged or if necessary. His game is not limited to rough and tough play though. He has very good offensive skills, with a good shot that he can score with and he makes good plays with the puck. His skating base is solid but to take his game successfully to the NHL level, an improvement in his quickness and agility would prove to be beneficial. His skating base is good and there is no evidence that he can't improve his skating.. He plays a lot of minutes in the game and in all situations and he understands what is required in those situations and how to manage his play given large demands. He has a hunger to his game and gets himself invested in whatever challenges may be presented and he is not a 'shrinking violet' when those challenges are serious.
2011-12 Stats: 66 GP, 18 G, 54 PTS
Dalton is a player who can make his presence felt, literally and figuratively. He's a competitor who will deliver big hits and can be a deterrent to opposing forwards thinking they can move about untouched. He is not hesitant to fight if challenged or if necessary. His game is not limited to rough and tough play though. He has very good offensive skills, with a good shot that he can score with and he makes good plays with the puck. His skating base is solid but to take his game successfully to the NHL level, an improvement in his quickness and agility would prove to be beneficial. His skating base is good and there is no evidence that he can't improve his skating.. He plays a lot of minutes in the game and in all situations and he understands what is required in those situations and how to manage his play given large demands. He has a hunger to his game and gets himself invested in whatever challenges may be presented and he is not a 'shrinking violet' when those challenges are serious.
2011-12 Stats: 66 GP, 18 G, 54 PTS