It's like a Mach piece
The NHL has two mock-drafts posted, you can read them here and here.
Thought I'd post this up as it's always worth a look to see what the so-called experts are predicting for the upcoming draft.
Here are Brad Holland and Adam Kimelman's competing top 10s:
| Team | Holland | Kimelan |
| New York Islanders | Tavares | Hedman |
| Tampa Bay | Duchene | Tavares |
| Colorado | Hedman | Duchene |
| Atlanta | Kane | Kane |
| Los Angeles | Schenn | Svensson-Paajarvi |
| Phoenix | Cowen | Kulikov |
| Toronto | Kassian | Schenn |
| Dallas | Paajarvi-Svensson | Kassian |
| Ottawa | Moore | Cowen |
| Edmonton | Glennie | Ashton |
Unfortunately neither Holland nor Kimleman weigh in as to just how deep this draft might be, though it's safe to presume the Leafs final draft spot, less one position, is where the talent really drops off. That is, if the Leafs move up to third, the media will assure that this is really a two player draft.
Hmm. Two guys who can hit, fight and score. I want both.
ReplyDeleteBTW, most of what I've read has Tavares, Hedman and Duchene in a class of their own and another drop off after the 7th pick or so.