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Savoie played center and wing and put up 90 points this season (the seventh-most in the WHL) while showcasing his high-end speed, agility, shot, and motor. Red Wingsĭetroit adds a gifted forward to a prospect pool already headlined by Simon Edvinsson and Sebastian Cossa. If Gauthier's gone and the Sens don’t trade this selection for immediate help, they'll gamble on the USNTDP's captain and top goal-scorer and hope McGroarty improves as a skater at the University of Michigan. But reaches happen in the top 10 and Ottawa's been known to diverge from public opinion, as with last year's Tyler Boucher pick. SenatorsĬhoosing McGroarty here is a reach: He's widely considered a mid-to-late first-round prospect. The 6-foot-3 blue-liner has good enough mobility for his size and oozes offensive upside, making him a fitting long-term replacement for Seth Jones (who got Columbus this pick). They should be ecstatic it's Jiricek, though.

This draft seems to have a consensus top six, so the Blue Jackets will likely take whichever one falls into their lap. Blue Jackets (via Blackhawks)ĭavid Jiricek, D, HC Plzen (Czech Extraliga)

Gauthier has the makings of an elite modern-day power forward, which would make him an instant fan favorite in the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia may be tempted to take Jiricek here, but Gauthier is more likely to make an NHL impact sooner, and this Flyers management group doesn't exactly exude patience. FlyersĬutter Gauthier, C/LW, USNTDP U-18 Icon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty Expect Nemec to munch minutes in the NHL as Seattle builds around him and Matty Beniers. He's smart, mobile, cool under pressure, and heated up in the Extraliga playoffs (five goals and 17 points in 19 games) before shining alongside Slafkovsky at the men's worlds. Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovak Extraliga)ĭavid Jiricek merits consideration, but the Kraken ultimately decide Nemec is the top defenseman they prefer. Arizona needs a dynamic talent like him, though he's bound for the University of Minnesota first. Wright's more polished and is better defensively, but Cooley executes creative plays at high speed and has the upside to become this draft's leading scorer. CoyotesĬooley is no consolation prize: Some observers cite his niftiness with the puck to argue he's worthy of the No.

The fact he put up a mere 10 points in Liiga won't stop New Jersey from seeking to unleash him next to Nico Hischier or Jack Hughes.

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He's 6-foot-4 and physically ready for the NHL grind, plus he's a standout shooter and offensive initiator. Devilsīetween the Winter Olympics and the world championships, Slafkovsky scored 10 goals and 16 points in 15 games against strong men's competition - and was named tournament MVP in Beijing. Wright and Nick Suzuki would form a potent one-two punch at center as the Habs rebuild. But while Wright isn't overly flashy, he possesses tremendous smarts and a work ethic that'll help his game translate to the pros. Many believe Juraj Slafkovsky deserves this spot.

Scouts soured a bit on Wright after an underwhelming draft year he scored fewer goals the season he turned 18 than he did the season he turned 16. Without further ado, here's our first-round mock. Also of note, we anticipate zero goalies will be taken in Round 1 for the first time since 2018.