Huge trades happen on draft day 2.
3 Trades that involved players
Chicago Tampa Bay
Corey Perry (UFA) 2024 7RD (CHI)
Chicago New York I
J.Bailey Future Considerations
2026 2RD (NYI)
Analysis: we will cover both of the Hawks trades together as they continue to get better and use their cap space to their advantage. Now in the first trade, they acquire Josh Bailey from the Islanders as well as their 2nd round pick in the 2026 draft in exchange for nothing in future considerations. Now for NYI this was a smart move given the fact that Bailey was basically a healthy scratch late last year and in the playoffs, and entering the final year of his deal at $5 Million dollars, they could do a lot with that cap space, so moving him was smart and it opens the door for them to do more this offseason and although they had to pay the Hawks a 2nd round pick to take him on, I still think it was a smart move for NYI.
Now for the Hawks they were able to get a 2nd round pick which made this deal worthwhile for them and gives them asset for down the road, while Bailey won’t be on the Hawks for a while, as just after they acquired him it was announced that he would be bought out and after playing over 1000 games in the Isles organization, Bailey will now be looking for his first new team in his career, while the cap penalty for Chicago is $2.6 Million for this year and $1.16 Million for next year and with the amount of cap space they have that isn’t a problem for them, so the Islanders are able to move Bailey’s $5 Million dollars off their books, Bailey will go to free agency and try to find a place where he can play, and the Hawks get a 2nd round pick for buying out Bailey, that is a solid deal in my eyes for all three parties involved and I hope Bailey finds a nice new home as number 42 on the End to End Hockey’s trade bait list is now gone.
As for the other deal, the Tampa Bay Lightning acquired a 2024 7th Round pick from the Hawks in exchange for the signing rights to Corey Perry. Now for the Lightning side of things, Perry was never going to re-up with the Bolts as even though he has played well there, his cap hit would be too much for the Bolts to pay, so with that and knowing they weren’t going to be able to sign him, they move his signing rights to Chicago and are able to get a 7th round draft pick in return, so even though it will most likely be a top end 7th round pick and it isn’t a overly great pick to get, at least the Lightning are able to come away with something for a player they weren’t going to have back. As for the Hawks they are able to pick up the signing rights to another solid veteran before free agency starts. Now Perry is coming off a solid season and if he is able to come to terms on a extension with the Hawks I would definitely think he would be a middle six forward with Chicago and may be able to get ample playing time, and there is some speculation he will sign a deal that is similar to the win Foligno signed, so that will definitely be interesting but this is another solid top 9 veteran who if the Hawks can keep around will be someone who can use his experience on the team and maybe be flipped at the deadline, so I think this was a great move for both the Bolts and Hawks.
Detroit Edmonton
Kailer Yamamoto Future Considerations
Klim Kostin (RFA)
Analysis: the Red Wings are able to benefit from the Oilers tight cap situation as the Oilers wing up moving two former 2017 1RD picks in Kostin and Yamamoto to the Red Wings in exchange for future considerations or nothing. Now for Edmonton there was a lot of speculation that Yamamoto was going to be moved at some point this offseason, as he is a solid middle six forward with good potential but has always been really inconsistent and with him making a $3.1 Million dollar cap hit, the Oilers felt they could get someone cheaper to fill his role on the team and they are able to get some more cap space they should be able to use to improve the teams middle six and D-Corp, meanwhile I am surprised Kostin was moved, as he is a pending RFA and was a extremely good bottom six forward in Edmonton after they acquired him and I think the Oilers thought his cap was going to be too high for them, so they wind up moving him in this deal too and they will probably look for some cheaper forwards on the market to replace guys like these, meanwhile the Wings already had a solid forward group and they are able to add to it here, now I see Kostin resigning with the Wings and taking a solid checking role on the team on either the 3rd or 4th line and I think he could be a extremely productive six forward for Detroit, while Yamamoto I think should be able to slot in the Wings middle six and maybe with a bit more of a opportunity then he got last year Yamamoto can become a bit more consistent and show his scoring ability like he did a few years ago, so in my eyes this is a full blown win for Detroit, as I think these two are good players and although the Oilers get cap space, I do think this hurts their bottom six, while the Red Wings add two more key guys, a bottom six player in Kostin and a middle six forward in Yamamoto, and I do wonder what the acquisition means for guys like Zadina or Kubalik who I could see now being bumped out of the top 9, but definitely a interesting move for both sides and I would love to hear your thoughts on the deal.
9 pick for pick deals
Detroit Nashville
23 2RD (47th) 23 2RD (43rd)
23 5RD (147th)
Analysis: Preds trade up 4 spots and give a 5th round pick to Detroit.
Philadelphia Chicago
23 2RD (51st) 2024 2RD (LA)
23 6RD (167th)
Analysis: Flyers acquired the 51st overall pick from Chicago for the Kings 2nd rounder in 2024 and a 6th round pick in this draft.
San Jose Carolina
23 3RD (71st) 23 3RD (94th)
23 4RD (100th)
Analysis: San Jose moves up 23 picks in the 3rd round and gives Carolina a 4th for trading with them.
Dallas Nashville
23 3RD (79th) 2024 3RD (DAL)
2024 6RD (DAL)
Analysis: the Stars are able to acquire a 3rd pick and trade up with the Predators and in exchange Nashville gets the Stars 3rd and 6th round pick in 2024.
Pittsburgh New York R
23 3RD (91st) 23 3RD (90th)
2024 7RD (NYR)
Analysis: the Rangers move up one spot and swap picks with Pittsburgh, and the Pens get a 2024 7RD pick in return.
Nashville Tampa Bay
2024 4RD (CHI) 23 4RD (115th)
Analysis: Nashville gives the Lightning the 115 pick in this years draft in exchange for the Hawks 4th round pick in 2024.
Washington San Jose
23 7RD (206th) 2025 7RD (WAS)
Analysis: Washington acquires the 206th pick in the 23 draft from San Jose in exchange for their 7th round pick in 2025.
Nashville New Jersey
23 7RD (218th) 2024 7RD (NAS)
Analysis: Nashville acquires the 218th pick in the 23 draft (which is David Poille’s last trade as GM of Nashville) from New Jersey in exchange for their 7th round pick in 2024.
Columbus Vegas
23 7RD (224th) 2024 7RD (COLU)
Analysis: Columbus acquires the 224th pick in the 23 draft (which was the final pick) from Vegas in exchange for their 7th round pick in 2024.
Round 2 of the draft:
33 (ANA)
Player: Nico Myatovic
Team: Seattle, WHL
Stats: 30-30-60 in 68 GP
Position: LW
Size: 6’3 180
Quick Analysis: solid skater who has nice size and is relentless with the puck and should be a solid middle six forward for the Ducks.
34 (COLU)
Player: Gavin Brindley
Team: UNIV Michigan, NCAA
Stats: 12-26-38 in 41 GP
Position: Center
Size: 5’8 168
Quick Analysis: Brindley is quick and is quite dangerous especially on the rush and should be a good 2nd or 3rd line Center at the NHL level for Columbus.
35 (CHI)
Player: Adam Gajan
Team: Green Bay, USHL
Stats: .917 SV% and 2.57 GAA in 34 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’3 180
Quick Analysis: really athletic goalie who plays in the butterfly style and should be a fringe starter at the NHL level.
36 (SJ)
Player: Kasper Halttunen
Team: HIFK, Liiga
Stats: 0-1-1 in 27 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’3 215
Quick Analysis: Halttunen has good size and a pretty good shot and should be able to challenge for a middle six role at the NHL level.
37 (TB via MON and COL)
Player: Ethan Gauthier
Team: Sherbrooke, QMJHL
Stats: 30-39-69 in 66 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’3 183
Quick Analysis: Gauthier has good vision and playmaking abilities and isn’t worried about playing physically and should be a solid middle six forward at the NHL level.
38 (ARI)
Player: Michael Hrabal
Team: Omaha, USHL
Stats: .908 SV% and 2.86 GAA in 31 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’7 215
Quick Analysis: massive goalie who is pretty athletic and can play well between the posts and should be a starter in the NHL.
39 (BUF via PHI)
Player: Anton Wahlberg
Team: Malmö, SHL
Stats: 2-2-4 in 17 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’3 192
Quick Analysis: Whalberg is really good at extending plays and is a solid two way forward who should be a 2nd or 3rd line Center at the NHL level.
40 (WAS)
Player: Andrew Cristall
Team: Kelowna, WHL
Stats: 39-56-95 in 54 GP
Position: LW
Size: 5’10 175
Quick Analysis: Cristall is a solid playmaker who can put up points with the best of them and although he is on the smaller side is also lethal on the power play and should be a solid top 6 forward in the NHL.
41 (DET)
Player: Trey Augustine
Team: USNTDP, USHL
Stats: .928 SV% and a 2.34 GAA in 14 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’1 190
Quick Analysis: Augustine is one of the top goalie prospects who really does well at tracking the puck and also plays a bit higher in his crease and should be a starter at the NHL level eventually.
42 (DET via ST.L)
Player: Andrew Gibson
Team: Sault Ste. Marie, OHL
Stats: 7-14-21 in 45 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’3 202
Quick Analysis: Gibson is a really good RD who should eventually be a good top 4 defender for the Wings and he has some good shot blocking abilities and has a good physical game and should be able to do well in Detroit.
43 (NAS via DET and VAN)
Player: Felix Nilsson
Team: Rogle BK, SHL
Stats: 0-0-0 in 18 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’1 187
Quick Analysis: Nilsson has exceptional plamaking and puck handling abilities and make smart decisions with the puck and I think eventually should be a solid middle six forward for Nashville.
44 (CHI via OTT)
Player: Roman Kantersov
Team: Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk, MHL
Stats: 27-27-54 in 45 GP
Position: RW
Size: 5’9 176
Quick Analysis: Kantersov is a pretty safe pick for the Hawks as he projects to be a solid middle six forward, I think he could be a solid two way forward with some offensive upside and I think eventually he could turn out well for Chicago.
45 (BUF)
Player: Maxim Strbak
Team: Sioux Falls, USHL
Stats: 5-13-18 in 46 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’1 198
Quick Analysis: Strbak seems like he will be a good two way defensemen and should be able to help out a bit on the offensive side too, and he also moves well and should at least be a 2nd pair player at the NHL level.
46 (NAS via PIT)
Player: Kalan Lind
Team: Red Deer, WHL
Stats: 16-28-44 in 43 GP
Position: LW
Size: 6’1 158
Quick Analysis: Lind looks like he will be a solid two way player, may not put up the best amount of points, but will definitely be a player who is hard to play against and makes opponents mad, and looks like he will be at least a 3rd line forward at the NHL level.
47 (DET via NAS)
Player: Brady Cleveland
Team: US National U18 Team, NTDP
Stats: 0-6-6 in 55 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’5 210
Quick Analysis: Cleveland needs to work more at his offensive game which could help him round out into a good player, but at the moment his defensive presence as well as his pure physicality are some of his strengths and I could see him be a solid middle six forward.
48 (CAL)
Player: Étienne Morin
Team: Moncton, QMJHL
Stats: 21-51-72 in 67 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’0 180
Quick Analysis: Morin looks like he will be a pretty good two way defender at the NHL level, as he is alright on the defensive end but is a pretty good skater who could be a player on the power play, and I think for Calgary this is a solid pick and in time Morin should be a solid top 4 defensemen.
49 (NYI)
Player: Danny Nelson
Team: US National U18 team, NTDP
Stats: 21-26-47 in 62 GP
Position: FOR
Size: 6’3 212
Quick Analysis: Nelson moves around the ice quite well for a bigger player and is also stellar in the Center ice position, can also block shots if necessary and I think in the Islanders organization, he should eventually be at least a 3rd line Center.
50 (SEA via WIN and WAS)
Player: Carson Rehkopf
Team: Kitchener, OHL
Stats: 30-29-59 in 68 GP
Position: LW
Size: 6’3 195
Quick Analysis: Rehkopf looks like he will be a pretty good goal scorer in the NHL, as he has shown he can put up points and he could be a solid power play contributor and his skating allows him to make plays while entering the zone, and he should be a solid middle six forward in the future.
51 (PHI via CHI and TB)
Player: Carson Bjarnsson
Team: Brandon, WHL
Stats: .900 SV% and a 3.08 GAA in 47 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’3 190
Quick Analysis: has some more developing to do and may need some more work, but had a pretty good glove and he reacts well and is able to go side to side, and I think he should be a tandem goalie at the NHL level.
52 (SEA)
Player: Oscar Fisker Mølgaard
Team: HV71, SHL
Stats: 4-3-7 in 41 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’0 166
Quick Analysis: Mølgaard is a solid forward who has some elite level skating abilities, could also help on both sides of special teams and is a really fast and exciting player to watch, and he looks like he could be a solid middle six forward in the NHL.
53 (MIN)
Player: Rasmus Kumpulainen
Team: Pelicans U20, U20 SM-Sarja
Stats: 11-23-34 in 41 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’3 190
Quick Analysis: Kumpulainen has a uncanny ability to create plays off of the rush, and is a good bet front presence on the power play, and has a stellar hockey IQ and should be a solid Center long term for Minnesota in the middle six.
54 (LA)
Player: Jakub Dvorak
Team: Bili Tygri Liberec, Czechia
Stats: 0-2-2 in 24 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’5 210
Quick Analysis: Dvorak is a big body player who moves around well, can also help on the PK and has some great compete levels, may need some time to develop but should eventually be a good 2nd pair defensemen.
55 (CHI via NYR)
Player: Martin Misiak
Team: MHC Nove Zamky, Slovak Extraliga
Stats: 1-9-10 in 29 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’2 200
Quick Analysis: Misiak may not be the best pick out there, but he is a solid forward who should round out well as he has a pretty good defensive game and is really good skating as well as his speed and I could see him be a solid 3rd line forward for the Hawks eventually.
56 (EDM)
Player: Beau Akey
Team: Barrie, OHL
Stats: 11-36-47 in 66 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’0 175
Quick Analysis: Akey is a really good defensemen, has some excellent skating abilities and is fast and has the ability to lead the rush, and in time he should be able to be a top 4 defender at the NHL level with Edmonton.
57 (SEA via TOR)
Player: Lukas Dragicevic
Team: Tri-City, WHL
Stats: 15-60-75 in 68 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’1 194
Quick Analysis: Dragicevic is a solid offensive defensemen who likes to play up other ice and should be a solid offensive defensemen and is also elusive, defensive game could use work but should be a solid top 4 defender.
58 (NJ)
Player: Lenin Hämeenaho
Team: Ässät, Liiga
Stats: 9-12-21 in 51 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’1 185
Quick Analysis: Hämeenaho seems like he will be a solid offensive producer eventually at the NHL level, also has good hands and can protect the puck well, seems like he could be a solid 3rd line forward for the Devils.
59 (ANA via COL)
Player: Carey Terrance
Team: Erie, OHL
Stats: 10-14-24 in 62 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’0 178
Quick Analysis: Terrance has a pretty good vision in the offensive zone while also had good puck handling abilities and looks to be more of a goal scorer than playmaker, should be a solid middle six option long term for Anaheim.
60 (ANA via BOS)
Player: Damian Clara
Team: BIK Karlskoga, AllSvenSkan
Stats: .936 SV% and a 2.50 GAA in 2 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’6 214
Quick Analysis: Clara has the ability to use his size to his advantage, he also seems to have really good positioning and does well to cover up the bottom of the net and I think could eventually be a 1B at the NHL level.
61 (DAL)
Player: Tristan Bertucci
Team: Flint, OHL
Stats: 11-39-50 in 63 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’2 175
Quick Analysis: Bertucci is a solid defensive defensemen who brings a calm game and is very good with decision making in his own zone, looks to be more defensive and less offensive but should be a solid top 4 defender.
62 (CAR)
Player: Felix Unger Sörum
Team: Leksands IF, SHL
Stats: 0-0-0 in 7 GP
Position: RW
Size : 5’11 170
Quick Analysis: Sörum is a solid playmaking forward who also has a wicked shot in his back pocket, had a really good showing at the World Juniors and also had very good puck handling skills, and he should be a middle six forward at the NHL level.
63 (FLO)
Player: Gracyn Sawchyn
Team: Seattle, WHL
Stats: 18-40-58 in 58 GP
Position: C
Size: 5’11 155
Quick Analysis: could be a solid playmaker at the NHL level, is very hard to hit and has really good puck skill and if he can round out some things, he should be a solid middle six forward for Florida at the NHL level.
64 (MIN via VGK and BUF)
Player: Riley Heidt
Team: Prince George, WHL
Stats: 25-72-97 in 68 GP
Position: FOR
Size: 5’11 180
Quick Analysis: for Heidt, his skill is quite amazing, more of a passer then a shooter but picks his spot and play very fast and it seems like he should be a solid middle six forward at the NHL level.
Round 3 of the draft:
65 (ANA)
Player: Coulson Pitre
Team: Flint, OHL
Stats: 25-35-60 in 59 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’1 170
Quick Analysis: solid offensive right winger who should probably develop into a good middle six forward.
66 (COLU)
Player: William Whitelaw
Team: Youngstown, USHL
Stats: 36-25-61 on 62 GP
Position: RW
Size: 5’9 175
Quick Analysis: solid right winger who could easily be a solid goal scorer in the NHL and should be a solid bottoms six forward.
67 (CHI)
Player: Nick Lardis
Team: Hamilton, OHL
Stats: 37-28-65 on 69 GP
Position: RW
Size: 5’11 168
Quick Analysis: solid player who should also develop as a solid middle six goal scorer at the NHL level and is a steal in round 3.
68 (NAS via SJ)
Player: Jesse Kiiskinen
Team: Pelicans, Liiga
Stats: 0-1-1 in 7 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’0 190
Quick Analysis: another Right Winger taken early in round 3, Kiiskinen should be able to develop as a solid middle six forward for the Preds.
69 (MON)
Player: Jacob Fowler
Team: Youngstown, USHL
Stats: .921 SV% and a 2.27 GAA in 40 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’1 215
Quick Analysis: a great pick here by Montreal who could use another goalies in the system, Fowler had a fantastic past year and I think he could eventually be a IA goalie in the NHL.
70 (ARI)
Player: Jonathan Castagna
Team: St. Andrews, CAHS
Stats: 29-43-72 in 50 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’2 195
Quick Analysis: another player drafted by the Coyotes who is a more bigger player, Castagna still needs time to develop but should be able to be a solid 2nd or 3rd line Center at the NHL level.
71 (SJ via CAR and PHI)
Player: Brandon Svoboda
Team: Youngstown, USHL
Stats: 16-10-26 in 59 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’3 209
Quick Analysis: another solid player taken from the USHL, Svoboda looks like he will develop into a good checking Center and I think should eventually be a good 3rd line Center in San Jose.
72 (ARI via WAS)
Player: Noel Nordh
Team: Brynäs IF, SHL
Stats: 1-0-1 in 10 GP
Position: RW,LW
Size: 6’2 200
Quick Analysis: another forward who is over 6’0 for the Coyotes, but Nordh looks like a solid player who may be able to use his size at the NHL level and should be a good middle six forward.
73 (DET)
Player: Noah Dower-Nilsson
Team: Forlunda HC, SHL
Stats: 0-0-0 in 3 GP
Position: LW
Size: 6’0 185
Quick Analysis: Dower Nilsson has been drafted by the team who took his brother a couple of years ago in Detroit, and Dower Nillson looks like he should eventually develop as maybe a solid 3rd line forward for the Wings at the NHL.
74 (ST.L)
Player: Quinton Burns
Team: Kingston, OHL
Stats: 2-27-29 on 54 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’1 180
Quick Analysis: the Blues like I have said before could add some more prospects to their blueline and they do it here with Burns, who looks like he could eventually be a good 2nd or 3rd pair defensemen.
75 (VAN)
Player: Hunter Brzustewicz
Team: Kitchener, OHL
Stats: 6-51-57 on 68 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’0 190
Quick Analysis: the Canucks get a steal here as I thought Brzustewicz would’ve gone earlier, but he is a solid potential top 4 defender on the right side who has nice size to him and can produce offensively.
76 (ST.L via OTT and TOR)
Player: Juraj Pekarcik
Team: HK Nitra, Slovak Extraliga
Stats: 0-3-3 in 30 GP
Position: LW
Size: 6’2 183
Quick Analysis: Pekarcik is a solid forward who looks like he could eventually be a solid middle six power forward with the Blues and should do well in the NHL.
77 (VGK via BUF)
Player: Mathieu Cataford
Team: Halifax, QMJHL
Stats: 31-44-75 in 68 GP
Position: C,RW
Size: 5’11 190
Quick Analysis: Cataford looks like a very versatile middle six forward and could be a good steal for the Golden Knights who I think should be able to round out as a solid middle six forward.
78 (LA via PIT)
Player: Koehn Ziemmer
Team: Prince George, WHL
Stats: 41-48-89 in 68 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’0 210
Quick Analysis: Ziemmer is a absolute steal for the Kings, as he is a guy who I thought would be a early second round pick and someone who I think has top 6 potential and I think he is going to be a solid player in LA long term.
79 (DAL via NAS)
Player: Brad Gardiner
Team: Ottawa, OHL
Stats: 19-20-39 in 68 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’1 184
Quick Analysis: the Stars trade up here to grab Gardiner and he looks like he should be a middle six Center long term so this is a good pick for Dallas here.
80 (CAL through SEA,COLU and NJ)
Player: Aydar Suniev
Team: Penticton, BCHL
Stats: 45-45-90 in 50 GP
Position: LW
Size: 6’2 192
Quick Analysis: Suniev is a pretty good pick here for the Flames as I think he could be a solid 3rd line scoring forward at the NHL level and is a good player to add to the Flames prospect pool.
81 (ARI via NYI)
Player: Tanner Ludtke
Team: Lincoln, USHL
Stats: 32-34-66 in 57 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’0 185
Quick Analysis: this looks like a pretty good pick for Arizona, as Ludtke I think could be a solid 3rd line Center if he develops well and I think this was a solid pick for Arizona.
82 (WIN)
Player: Zach Nehring
Team: Shattuck St. Marys, USHS Prep
Stats: 39-46-85 in 54 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’3 182
Quick Analysis: decent pickup here for the Jets, as Winnipeg gets a solid Winger with their 3rd round pick and I think in time could be a solid middle six forward in the NHL.
83 (NAS via TB)
Player: Dylan Mackinnon
Team: Halifax, QMJHL
Stats: 6-17-23 in 61 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’2 190
Quick Analysis: Mackinnon is a solid pickup here for the Preds in round 3, as he looks like a solid defensive defensemen who should be able in my opinion to round out on the 3rd pair in the NHL.
84 (SEA)
Player: Caden Price
Team: Kelowna, WHL
Stats: 5-35-40 in 65 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’1 190
Quick Analysis: sort of like last year where the Kraken took defender Nelson in the 3rd round and was a steal, this is sort of the same as Price probably could’ve gone in round 2 and I think this is a smart pick for Seattle as Price I could see be eventually a solid 2nd pair offensive defensemen.
85 (ANA via MIN)
Player: Yegor Sidorov
Team: Saskatoon, WHL
Stats: 40-36-76 in 53 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’0 182
Quick Analysis: Sidorov is a great pick here for the Ducks, as I think if Sidorov is able to develop well in the Ducks system they could eventually have a solid 3rd line winger in him.
86 (BUF via LA)
Player: Gavin McCarthy
Team: Muskegon, USHL
Stats: 8-19-27 in 42 GP
Position: RD
Size: 6’2 186
Quick Analysis: solid pick here for Buffalo as I do think McCarthy as the ability to maybe be a 3rd pair defensemen in the NHL.
87 (PHI via NYR )
Player: Yegor Zavragin
Team: Mamonty Yugry, MHL
Stats: .920 SV% and a 2.49 GAA in 21 GP
Position: G
Size: 6’2 183
Quick Analysis: I think Zavragin is a solid goalie prospect and while it might have been a stretch to take him here, along with Bjarnsson who Philly picked earlier, I think the Flyers are drafting their future in Net.
88 (ARI via EDM)
Player: Vadim Moroz
Team: Dinamo Minsk, KHL
Stats: 5-9-14 in 39 GP
Position: RW
Size: 6’2 185
Quick Analysis: decent pickup here from Arizona who take another player in this draft, and I think that after a few years developing he should be a solid 3rd line forward for them.
89 (VAN via TOR)
Player: Sawyer Mynio
Team: Seattle, WHL
Stats: 5-26-31 in 68 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’1 163
Quick Analysis: Canucks add to the defensive prospect pool with another defender in this draft, as I do think Mynio has a chance to be a solid 3rd pair defensemen.
90 (NYR via PIT and NJ)
Player: Drew Fortescue
Team: US National U18 Team, NTDP
Stats: 1-25-26 in 62 GP
Position: LD
Age: 6’1 176
Quick Analysis: Fortescue is a solid pick for the Rangers as it gives them another defensive prospect and I think in time he could be a good bottom pairing defensemen.
91 (PIT via NYR and COL)
Player: Emil Pieniniemi
Team: Karpat Liiga
Stats: 0-0-0 in 1 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’2 175
Quick Analysis: Pieniniemi is a decent defensive prospect who I think in time could be a decent defensemen in the Pens organization.
92 (BOS)
Player: Christopher Pelosi
Team: Sioux Falls, USHL
Stats: 13-6-19 in 43 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’1 181
Quick Analysis: Pelosi seems to be a solid Center for the Bruins and I do think long term he could be a good defensive 3rd line Center for the Bruins.
93 (CHI via DAL and ARI)
Player: Jiri Felcman
Team: Langnau U20, U20-Elit
Stats: 10-21-31 in 40 GP
Position: C
Size: 6’4 190
Quick Analysis: solid draft selection as I do think Felcman could be a solid bottom six Center long term for the Hawks.
94 (CAR through SJ)
Player: Jayden Perron
Team: Chicago, USHL
Stats: 24-48-72 in 61 GP
Position: RW
Size: 5’9 166
Quick Analysis: Perron is a solid player who I think here is a steal given the fact I had him going in the early part of round 2 and I think after developing he should be a solid middle six winger in the NHL.
95 (PHI via FLO)
Player: Denver Barkey
Team: London, OHL
Stats: 22-37-59 in 61 GP
Position: C
Size: 5’9 155
Quick Analysis: Barkey to me is a good pick for Philly and I think he will be a solid bottom six forward after he finishes developing at the NHL level.
96 (VGK)
Player: Arttu Karki
Team: Tappara U20, U20 SM-Sarja
Stats: 13-26-39 in 36 GP
Position: LD
Size: 6’2 176
Quick Analysis: Kärki I think could be a really good pick here for Vegas as he has good size and scoring potential and I think in time this kid should be a solid 3rd pair defensemen for the Knights.
So that is all of the Analysis I am doing, there were definitely some quality picks in rounds 4 through 7 as well and I think that most of these selections were good and I wish all of the prospects taken the best of luck to hopefully make it to the NHL at some point in their careers.
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