Hintz is a great Hughes, Seider and Zegras have all emerged as legitimate NHL stars who are foundational parts of their respective clubs futures. Although other players may give him a run for his money, Hughes has a very good chance to be the best player from this draft after being the first overall pick in 2019. 4. Dylan Cozens, C (No. 7 pick) 5. Zegras is probably the most fun player to watch in hockey, and maybe would have kept the looming Chicago Blackhawks rebuild from happening. 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. 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. -- Rob Reese, fantasy editor, 23. He met all the expectations of him: he carried the puck exceptionally well out of his own zone and evaded opposing defenders with his quick footwork. -- Shawn P. Roarke, Senior Director of Editorial, 4. He has the motor and the puck skills, but hes also got the smarts to know what to do with the puck and how to get it when he doesnt have it. Couple years out now, how would a redo of the 2019 draft go? 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. His foot speed is below average, so hes going to have to improve in that regard or learn to use his reach and frame more efficiently when defending. Web2019 NHL Entry Draft. Three and a half years on, it still might not be a deep class, but three players selected after Patrick and Hischier have emerged as potential franchise talents. I'd still probably go with Barrett at #4. 03 Montreal Canadiens: Filip Forsberg Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports 3 / 30 Position: Center On raw tools, he looked every part of a first-round pick. Brooklyn Nets reveal 2023-24 City Edition jerseys, The top 10 tennis players in the world right now, EA Sports FC unveils logo, vision for new post-FIFA game, 7 top young players who will be summer transfer targets, LIVE Transfer Talk: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man Utd keep tabs on Mac Allister, Why OL Reign has the NWSL's best defense: A tactical explainer, Team owners' feud with NASCAR gives fans excuse to tune out -- again, SCI gives girls state championship teams one more shot at title. He plays a hyperactive, improvisational style that feels like watching a basketball randomizer. 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). -- William Douglas, staff writer, Video: FLA@STL: Parayko blasts puck past Driedger, 13. Thirty NHL.com staffers, using the draft order and class from 2012, and selected in random order, have answered those questions. Despite this, the Finnish centremans upside is certainly higher than once anticipated. 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. The 2019 NHL Draft Class is super deep, and its looking like a lot of players are going to be top end guys soon. Eric Brannstrom plays in the mould of his Swedish predecessors. The rest of the pack, however, did need some shuffling. 2018 NHL Redraft Top Five Selections #1 Buffalo Sabres Andrei Svechnikov (Actual 2018 #1 Pick Rasmus Dahlin) Right away, people may be pretty surprised by this selection, but hear me out. While he doesnt possess the speed of Connor McDavid, or the goal-scoring ability of John Tavares, he does everything well and should end up being a useful middle-six forward in the NHL. Oliver Wahlstrom had an underwhelming post-draft season at Boston College and this year in the AHL. Moderators: Doctor MJ, trex_8063, PaulieWal, Quotatious, Clyde Frazier, penbeast0, Post#1 by parsnips33 Wed Feb 2, 2022 8:56 pm, Post#2 by Doctor MJ Wed Feb 2, 2022 9:21 pm, Post#3 by LewisnotMiller Thu Feb 3, 2022 12:11 am, Post#4 by Fundamentals21 Thu Feb 3, 2022 12:15 am, Post#5 by dennythedino Thu Feb 3, 2022 3:57 am, Post#6 by Dr Positivity Fri Feb 4, 2022 6:43 am, Post#7 by Doctor MJ Fri Feb 4, 2022 6:55 am, Post#8 by BuddyBuckets Fri Feb 4, 2022 7:03 am, Post#9 by LewisnotMiller Fri Feb 4, 2022 11:19 am, Post#10 by shakes0 Fri Feb 4, 2022 2:48 pm, Post#11 by eminence Fri Feb 4, 2022 3:51 pm. 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 The 2017 draft produced some stars, but many of them came from outside the top 10 picks He impressed many in his first season in which he was the youngest player in the league with flashes of brilliance, but struggled with consistency. 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). Possessing a big frame, he can drive his way to the net with ease. With Hughes taken third, the Canucks get the next best thing in Adam Boqvist. Still thinking about this Alexandre Texier goal , It needs a nickname. Re-Drafting the 2019 NHL Draft! Nick Suzuki was projected as a 200-foot workhorse guy with a bit of skill but has since shown significantly more offensive ability. That came in 2019, when Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson was named MVP in his second season with the Baltimore Ravens. And while he is surrounded by some solid players, he is clearly the engine that makes the Windsor Spitfires go. After that plenty of solid role guys and maybe a few still have more upside. With two standout NHL campaigns and an excellent playoff to his name, Elias Pettersson has already established himself as a bonafide star in the league. Subscribe to Stathead Hockey: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Hockey Reference Database. 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Those struggles continued this season and he spent time in the AHL. His average skating and one-dimensional game have been exposed and the high-end puck skills are yet to shine through. -- John Kreiser, managing editor, 12.
Despite having the fourth-most games played out of this class, the upside of the players above him is higher. In his own zone, he is efficient at breaking up play with an active stick. 4: Bowen Byram. 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). He hasnt shown it at the NHL level, but his booming shot makes him a goal threat. 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. However, his feet let him down, and that's becoming an increasingly important part of goaltending as movement within the crease is needed to counter modern offense.
He also possesses a powerful release, making him a well-rounded threat. The description of his style still fits, but it turns out that the sum of his parts creates a hell of a hockey player. Cole Caufield came onto the scene from the University of Wisconsin with a bang. I think I'd take Herro over Barrett in a redraft. With that being said, FCHockey examined how the 2018 NHL Draft would pan out if it took place today.
Wyatt Johnston was a player I saw as a second-round talent in Julya player who did a lot of things pretty well but had no individual abilities that could boost him into more than a depth role at the NHL level. Redrafting the 2019 NHL Draft. -- Jim Cerny, senior editor, 24.
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. In 2012, the main need for the Blue Jackets was offense, especially with them likely at least having an idea they soon would be trading leading scorer Rick Nash, who was sent to the New York Rangers on July 23, 2012. -- Pat Pickens, staff writer, 26. He doesnt possess game-breaking skill but he does possess the ability to slow the game down and makes all the right plays with the puck on his stick. Conor McGregor shows up? New York Islanders: Evgeny Kuznetsov (Nino Niederreiter) The hits he throws can be felt through the TV screen, and his physicality translates into creating turnovers and establishing a cycle offense. 5 by Toronto Maple Leafs) -- Rielly gets outshined by some of his Maple Leafs teammates, but he's just as important to Toronto's success as elite forwards Auston Matthews, Mitchell Marner and John Tavares. He thinks the game at a high level, using a variety of techniques to get himself out of trouble and towards the net. He has been the most consistent center in the 2012 class and has greatly improved since his first full season in the NHL in 2014-15, establishing himself as one of the top players in San Jose. Conor Timmins is a first-round pick this time around after being selected 32nd overall in 2017. As long as he continues to work on the problems that have followed him his whole career, Merkley has too much talent to not be a first-round selection. Rielly was the third defenseman selected in 2012, but if teams had a chance to do it over, he likely would have been first. Some still are no-brainers today just as they were at the time -- surprise, Connor McDavid still is the No. He has an elusive release and picks corners with ease. He hit his stride as a playmaker after being acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes in a trade from the Blackhawks on June 15, 2016, and is in his third straight season with at least 63 points. Owen Tippett gets knocked on for a lack of effort, which is not atypical for a player with his skillset. Nice feather in the cap. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2023. He has 28 wins, a 2.16 GAA, a .921 save percentage and six shutouts in 48 NHL playoff games, tops in each category in the 2012 draft class. 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. If he can add a better first three steps to his impressive top speed, the 20-year-old can become a forechecking monster capable of complementing any line. His offense has slowed down a bit after turning pro in his draft-year-plus-one season but has been playing tough matchups and killing penalties. Should Jack Hughes have been picked #1? We gave them a do-over for the decade, re-drafting top-10 selections from 2010 to 2019. -- Tom Gulitti, staff writer. 5. Kirby Dach, C (No. 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. With the 2019-20 NHL season on pause due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus, NHL.com will reimagine one NHL Draft each week. The 2019 class will be memorable for years to come. 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
2017 Vegas Expansion Draft Simulator. All Rights Reserved. Teenage goaltenders are incredibly fickle, but Wallstedt has done nothing but prove Minnesota right so far. Alexander Khovanov was one of the best players at the 2020 World Juniors and with the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL. If anything, Othmann would now move up a couple of slots in a redraft.
Standing at six-foot-three, 200 pounds, he is most effective below the hash marks where he can dictate play with his size, shot and vision. Cossa's save percentage in the WHL this season stands at .918, which is still very good but a far cry from the .941 he posted in 19 games behind a dominant team last season. 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. Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. Lets redraft of the top 10 players from the 2019 NHL entry draft: #1. He never stops competing, winning pucks and generating chances for his teammates. 1 pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, and defenseman Ryan Murray, the No. Faksa can chip in offensively, but his most valuable qualities are things difficult to measure yet essential for success.
1 one week into the season? Shayne Gostisbehere, D, Dallas Stars (No. Originally drafted by the New York Islanders at #16, Mat Barzal has been nothing but a star for the Islanders. If he keeps playing with this confidence and works on his skating, he could turn into the top centre the Canadiens picked him to be. After an injury-ridden past couple of seasons, Cody Glass will try to gain some momentum this season. 83 by Pittsburgh Penguins) -- Versatile forward Tomas Hertl was an attractive option here, but the Penguins made sure to get Murray, the player they took two rounds later in reality and who helped them to back-to-back championships in 2016 and 2017. 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. In the year he spent in Grand Rapids, he often shot from too far away from the net, showing a lack of confidence. However, his offensive abilities are otherwise nondescript. 130 by Winnipeg Jets) -- With John Gibson five seasons from becoming their No. The Hobey Baker winner was on track to secure the University of Minnesota-Duluth their third consecutive Division 1 Championship prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. No idea why all these D-men taken near the top are dropping so far. 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. Fifth in voting for the Calder Trophy in 2013-14, Maatta is second in the 2012 class in rating at plus-61. He had eight assists and nine points in seven games, bringing home the gold medal. The Wild needed a goaltender in the organization and probably could not believe their luck when he was available at 20thoverall, prompting their trade up from the No. 2019 redraft. At the World Juniors, he was Russias number one defenseman. Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Montreal Canadiens (No. 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. 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. Projected as a second-line centre, Pettersson could end up being one of the best middle-men in the league very soon. Created By: LeafsFan4Ever34. The 2019 NHL draft made up for a drop in quality from 2018. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [RELATED: 2005 Redraft | 2006 Redraft | 2007 Redraft | 2008 Redraft | 2009 Redraft | 2010 Redraft| 2011 Redraft]. He's one of the best prospects in the league. May 9, 2020. of Ed. With the organization cleaning house and heading in a new direction, Dahlin should help spearhead the new-look Sabres as well as a new era of highly-skilled and smooth-skating defensemen. Who else would drop?
Learning from his mistakes in the NHL will be the difference between Bouchard becoming a top defenseman and a power-play specialist. Jonas Gustavsson (36) and James Reimer (34) split the majority of starts for the Maple Leafs in 2011-12 as they looked for someone to step up and grab the No. DRAFT TEXT-EMBED ROUND 1 The Ducks are going to regret not taking him. There's Joel Embiid, the hardened romantic who's learned to rely on only himself after a long-term relationship went sour. The 6'1" winger is incredibly strong and is an overwhelming physical presence. Per Elite Prospects, that pace of production is the best by an SHL defenseman in his post-draft season since former NHLer Mattias Ohlund put up similar numbers in 1995-96. 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. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. He hasn't come close to the 30 goals he scored in 2015-16 for Montreal any other season, and his play this season is concerning, but that production was too hard to pass up.
Playing on first-placed Lulea, Nils Lundkvist had the most points amongst U20 skaters with 11 goals and 20 assists in 45 games. Time will tell if he can learn to defend at the pro level. You begin to wonder if he struggles without elite linemates like Farabee and Jack Hughes, who he played with on the USNTDP. Find out more. Athanasiou's 84 goals are sixth in the 2012 class (84), but he has played 125 fewer games than any of the players higher on the list. WebWill always be one of my favorite drafts. 7 by Minnesota Wild) -- The Capitals had plenty of talent at forward, so adding a defenseman like Dumba would have been perfect for a still-maturing team. 17 / 30. On the flip side, some are looking fairly shortsighted. Just like Kravtsov, Marchenko has begun the 2020-21 campaign at the top of his game. He also has played 517 games, tops among defensemen and third among all players in the class. However, his production before suffering a season-ending injury was impressive considering the circumstances. Every NHL team has at least a little regret when it comes to drafting. There is absolutely no F-ing way that Seider drops, the wings definitely do not take Cozens over him, this kid has won Defenseman of the Year and Rookie of the Year in the SHL at age 19, and at age 20 was voted Defenseman of the Tournament and named to the first All-Star team in the IIHF Mens World Championships, not to mention that he also The top-two prospects in the draft, Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier, were projected to be second-line centers at best. His ranking here isnt so much a result of him being a disappointment as it is the other players exceeding expectations. Original Pick: Kyle Connor. Previous Entry Draft Next Entry Draft. He spent 2018-19 with the London Knights and caused defenders nightmares, scoring 30 goals and 73 points in 65 games, including a four-goal outing in the playoffs. 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. Wilson's 167 even-strength points (65 goals, 102 assists) rank seventh in the 2012 class. 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. Should be a useful NHLer. Followers 0. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Overall, this draft class presents a wide variety of options to NHL teams. 22 spot.
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With eight goals and 10 points in his first 16 outings, the winger seems to have found his feet. Its close, but Jack Hughes is the best player in the class, and the 2022-23 NHL season proves it. 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.
And while he is surrounded by some solid players, he is clearly the engine that makes the Windsor Spitfires go. After that plenty of solid role guys and maybe a few still have more upside. With two standout NHL campaigns and an excellent playoff to his name, Elias Pettersson has already established himself as a bonafide star in the league. Subscribe to Stathead Hockey: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Hockey Reference Database. '17-'18 APBR Win Projections Champion (1st of 20), Rafael Stone: Rockets 'Coming To End Of First Stage' Of Rebuild, Mavericks Lose Protest Of Game Against Warriors, Lauri Markkanen To Fulfill Finnish Military Requirement This Summer, Dereck Lively II Leaves Duke For 2023 NBA Draft, Jeremy Sochan's Game Is A Minor Protest Against The NBA's Orthodoxy, LSU Vs. Iowa, And The NCAAW's Great Explosion, Asking Price For Taking On Russell Westbrook Decreased Dramatically From Preseason To Deadline, Grayson Allen Ankle Sprain More Severe Than Expected. 
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. However, his feet let him down, and that's becoming an increasingly important part of goaltending as movement within the crease is needed to counter modern offense. 
1 pick by the Edmonton Oilers in 2012, and defenseman Ryan Murray, the No. Faksa can chip in offensively, but his most valuable qualities are things difficult to measure yet essential for success.