LAS VEGAS — The entire picks have been made and all 32 NHL groups have launched model new prospects to their fan bases after the 2024 NHL Draft. Now that the occasion is full, it is time to problem our letter grades for every draft class.
As everyone knows, these courses will take years to actually see how profitable or unsuccessful groups had been this weekend. So do not take a look at these letter grades because the final phrase. They will evolve over time. However we will take the knowledge we now have now and the projections we have made for this draft to judge what groups have performed.
In a number of extra years, we’ll re-evaluate the place these courses stand, however for now, right here is how all 32 groups did on the 2024 NHL Draft.
NHL DRAFT GRADES
Anaheim Geese
Grade: A
First rounders:
- Beckett Sennecke, RW
- Stian Solberg, D
Day 2 Picks:
- Lucas Pettersson, C
- Maxim Masse, RW
- Ethan Procsyzyn, C
- Tarin Smith, D
- Alexandre Blais, LW
- Austin Burnevik, RW
- Darels Uljanskis, D
Evaluation: The Geese shocked everybody together with their high decide by taking Beckett Sennecke with the No. 3 decide, however they had been one of many high selecting groups finest positioned to take the swing on that great upside. Additionally they landed a throw-back, bodily defenseman to convey some stability to their again finish in Stian Solberg. On Day 2, Anaheim landed three extra gamers off of FloHockey’s High 100 in Lucas Pettersson, Maxim Masse and Ethan Procyszyn. I additionally actually preferred the Tarin Smith and Austin Burnevik picks as each had been productive gamers of their junior seasons. Anaheim’s system is actually loaded proper now and doubtless one in every of, if not the most effective within the NHL presently. The Geese’ long-term outlook is brighter.
Boston Bruins
Grade: C+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Elliott Gorenewold, D
- Jonathan Morello, C
- Loke Johansson, D
Evaluation: It is arduous to get a excessive grade with 4 picks and just one within the high 100. I believe Dean Letourneau is an intriguing prospect with excessive upside, however an extended growth timeline forward of him. Boston saved going with larger gamers together with Jonathan Morello, who was No. 95 on FloHockey’s High 100. They obtained him at 154. I believe he is simply scratching the floor. Boston’s prospect pool continues to be fairly shallow, however Letourneau provides some actual pleasure if he can hit the highest of his projection.
Buffalo Sabres
Grade: B+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Adam Kleber, D
- Brodie Ziemer, RW
- Luke Osburn, D
- Simon-Pier Brunet, D
- Patrick Geary, D
- Vasily Zelenov, RW
- Ryerson Leenders, G
Evaluation: The Sabres had been capable of commerce down and nonetheless get an affect prospect in Konsta Helenius, who ought to match nicely with what they’re constructing. Additionally they obtained a giant right-shot defenseman in a system that may be very left-shot heavy, so Adam Kleber will assist them fill a necessity. He was No. 33 on FloHockey’s High 100. Brodie Ziemer is one other private favourite as he is a high-character participant who performs the fitting manner. Luke Osburn had a big-time season within the USHL and proved his NHL high quality, whereas re-entry Patrick Geary was a high shutdown defenseman for Michigan State. I additionally actually preferred the decide of Ryerson Leenders so late within the draft as a result of he is an athletic goalie with some room to develop.
Calgary Flames
Grade: A-
First rounders:
- Zayne Parekh, D
- Matvei Gridin, RW
Day 2 Picks:
- Andrew Basha, LW
- Jacob Battaglia, RW
- Henry Mews, D
- Kirill Zarubin, G
- Trevor Hoskin, RW
- Luke Misa, C
- Eric Jamieson, D
Evaluation: The Flames wager larger on talent on this draft and I actually like that. Parekh is a dynamic offensive defenseman who had huge manufacturing within the OHL and received a Memorial Cup. Matvei Gridin was the highest scorer within the USHL. Andrew Basha, Jacob Battaglia, Henry Mews and Luke Misa had been all in FloHockey’s High 100 and all convey that talent factor that Calgary goes to wish long run. Additionally they added dimension to go together with that talent. Upside for this class is sort of excessive.
Carolina Hurricanes
Grade: B+
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Dominik Badinka, D
- Nikita Artamonov, LW
- Noel Franson D
- Alexander Siryatsky, D
- Oskar Vuollet, LW
- Justin Poirier, RW
- Timur Kol, D
- Roman Shokhrin, D
- Fyodor Avramov, LW
- Andrey Krutov, LW
Evaluation: The kings of the trade-back, Carolina picked up a ton of expertise later within the draft as they so typically do. Regardless of selecting solely on Day 2, Carolina added worth with their picks. I had a first-round grade on Nikita Artamonov, itemizing him at No. 21, and so they obtained him at 50. Dominik Badinka, Justin Poirier, and Timur Kol had been additionally on FloHockey’s High 100, increased than the Hurricanes obtained them. Exterior of Poirier, I am undecided there is a dynamic factor to the category, which leads me to imagine Carolina added numerous position gamers, however you want position gamers on a roster, too. Carolina continues to search out worth late, which is a credit score to their scouts and their course of.
Chicago Blackhawks
Grade: A
First rounders:
- Artyom Levshunov, D
- Sacha Boisvert, C
- Marek Vanacker, LW
Day 2 Picks:
- John Mustard, C
- AJ Spellacy, RW
- Jack Pridham, RW
- Joel Svensson, C
- Ty Henry, D
Evaluation: Chicago obtained very aggressive, including three first-round picks to their prospect system by way of a collection of trades. They obtained their No. 1 defenseman of the long run in Artyom Levshunov, which is the important thing piece of this draft. He was No. 2 on my board as nicely. Sacha Boisvert suits a necessity the staff has with getting a much bigger middle with two-way expertise and scoring potential. Whereas I believe Chicago reached for Marek Vanacker, that was a participant they actually preferred and he could not have been round within the second spherical based mostly on what I had heard. In the meantime, Chicago landed one of many higher skaters within the draft with John Mustard, who can actually rating. All 4 of their high picks had been on the FloHockey High 100.
Colorado Avalanche
Grade: C+
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Ilya Nabokov, G
- Will Zellers, LW
- Jake Fisher, C
- Louka Cloutier, G
- Ivan Yunin, G
- Maximilian Curran, C
- Tory Pitner, D
- Christian Humphreys, C
- Nikita Prishchepov, C
Evaluation: The Avs traded again a number of instances and added some picks. Ilya Nabokov had a ton of success this 12 months and is on the older facet. Will Zellers and Max Curran had been each on my High 100 after which Christian Humphreys was No. 71 on the checklist and Colorado obtained him with their final decide, which I assumed was a pleasant wager on offensive upside. To me, there simply wasn’t a lot high finish added with the category as it’s, however Nabokov is an particularly intriguing participant regardless that he is a bit older and is under common in dimension by NHL goalie requirements.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Grade: A-
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Charlie Elick, D
- Evan Gardner, G
- Luca Marrelli, D
- Tanner Henricks, D
- Luke Ashton, D
Evaluation: Getting a future long-term top-six middle in Lindstrom who might actually add a dynamic to the ahead group in Columbus, particularly with Adam Fantilli. Additionally they obtained good worth on day 2 with Charlie Elick, who I had as a first-round decide in my High 100. Luca Marelli was additionally on the High 100 checklist. The Evan Gardner decide shocked me, however I had heard some late buzz on him. In the meantime, Tanner Henricks is a giant physique who will want much more growth time, however was a worthwhile decide late within the draft. The identical goes for BCHL product Luke Ashton, who is available in at 6-foot-7. Dimension was actually a giant precedence right here, besides for his or her goalie oddly sufficient, and Columbus added some braun.
Dallas Stars
Grade: C+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Niilopekka Muhonen, D
- Williams Samuelsson, C
Evaluation: With solely three picks made within the draft, the Stars obtained a very good energy ahead in Emil Hemming. With the opposite picks coming within the fifth and seventh rounds, there wasn’t going to be numerous affect to be made on the prospect pool. One factor has change into clear within the final a number of years although, relating to the draft, the Stars can actually maximize the worth of their picks. Hemming turns into one of many higher prospects of their system, which makes this draft impactful sufficient.
Detroit Pink Wings
Grade: B-
First rounders:
- Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW
Day 2 Picks:
- Max Plante, LW/RW
- Ondrej Becher, C
- Landon Miller, G
- John Whipple, D
- Charlie Forslund, LW
- Austin Baker, LW
- Fisher Scott, D
Evaluation: The Pink Wings actually have a sort relating to high draft picks. They could give slightly away on the top-end talent entrance to get a participant that has a piece ethic off the puck and performs a really aggressive model of hockey. That stated, there have been a few swings later within the draft together with Max Plante, who I didn’t anticipate to go within the second spherical, however he’s a really heady playmaker. Becher is an older prospect who appears to be a late bloomer and will have some high-end offensive potential. All three of these gamers had been on FloHockey’s High 100. Detroit added one other massive goalie in Landon Miller and obtained some hard-nosed gamers in John Whipple and Austin Baker from the NTDP. I do not know that Detroit made a serious affect on their prospect pool right here, however they obtained good expertise in a wide range of positions.
Edmonton Oilers
Grade: C
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Eemil Vinni, G
- Connor Clattenburg, LW
- Albin Sundin, D
- Dalyn Wakely, C
- Will Nicholl, C
- Bauer Berry, D
Evaluation: The Oilers obtained aggressive to get again into the primary spherical to take Sam O’Reilly. They would not have been capable of get that participant with out it and I do not begrudge a staff for being aggressive for gamers they worth. Eemil Vinni was one of many high goalies accessible within the draft. Edmonton additionally emphasised dimension on this class with each decide being over 6-foot ending with Bauer Berry, who’s a throwback bodily defenseman who actually got here into his personal this 12 months within the USHL.
Florida Panthers
Grade: C+
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Linus Eriksson, C
- Matvei Shravin, D
- Simon Zether, C
- Stepan Gorbunov, C
- Hunter St. Martin, LW
- Denis Gabdrakhmanov, G
Evaluation: With no first-rounders, the Panthers could not make an enormous splash, however I assumed they’d an efficient draft. That massive silver trophy they’ve carried across the final week in all probability makes it simpler to dwell with a reasonable draft. Linus Eriksson is a stable participant who has good hockey sense and performs arduous. Matvei Shuravin is a higher-upside defenseman who has some intriguing professional traits, whereas Simon Zether is a giant middle who performed numerous professional hockey this 12 months.
Los Angeles Kings
Grade: B-
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Carter George, G
- Jared Woolley, D
- James Reeder, RW
Evaluation: Liam Greentree is an thrilling prospect, but in addition can go away you wanting extra generally. That stated, his hockey sense and talent are excessive finish, which is a simple factor to wager on. He is additionally obtained dimension to face up to the Pacific Division grind. The Kings additionally added a goaltender with a U18 gold medal and wonderful method regardless of his dimension drawback relative to his friends. Jared Woolley is an enormous defenseman who was a part of London’s OHL championship staff and James Reeder is an undersized, however aggressive ahead who produced at a excessive clip within the USHL this 12 months. Greentree is the large prize, whereas the Kings added across the edges extra with the remainder of their class.
Minnesota Wild
Grade: A
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Ryder Ritchie, LW
- Aron Kiviharju, D
- Sebastian Soini, D
- Chase Wutzke, G
- Stevie Leskovar, D
Evaluation: Buying and selling as much as get Zeev Buium was a serious win for the Wild’s prospect system. I believe he has the prospect to be a star within the NHL and him lasting to 12 was one of many greatest first-round surprises. Ryder Ritchie, Aron Kiviharju and Sebastian Soini had been all on FloHockey’s High 100 as nicely. Ritchie has some electrical hand expertise and Kiviharju got here into this 12 months as a first-round candidate earlier than damage price him his season. There’s nonetheless upside to get from there. I believe the Wild made some affect additions to their prospect pool with their earlier picks.
Montreal Canadiens
Grade: A+
First rounders:
- Ivan Demidov, LW
- Michael Hage, C
Day 2 Picks:
- Aatos Koivu, C
- Logan Sawyer, C
- Owen Protz
- Tyler Thorpe, RW
- Mikus Vecvanags, G
- Ben Merrill, C
- Makar Khanin, RW
- Rasmus Bergqvist, D
Evaluation: What a few days for the Habs. They get Ivan Demidov and Michael Hage, massively growing their talent of their system up entrance. Each gamers are confirmed scorers who I believe have top-six upside. Getting Demidov at 5 needed to be a reduction. In the meantime, Aatos Koivu is the feel-good story, however he is additionally a very good participant. The Habs made 10 complete picks on this draft, however their grade was secured after the primary spherical. They could not have requested for a greater haul than what they obtained with the place they had been selecting.
Nashville Predators
Grade: B
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Teddy Stiga, RW
- Viggo Gustafsson, D
- Miguel Marques, RW
- Hiroki Gojsic, RW
- Jakub Milota, G
- Viktor Norringer, LW
- Erik Pahlsson, C
Evaluation: The Preds have been eager to get extra expert and positively obtained that with Yegor Surin. Teddy Stiga was a pleasant begin to Day 2 as nicely and Miguel Marques is one other participant that flashes some higher-end talent, too. Their final decide, Erik Pahlsson was a favourite sleeper of mine as a result of he is actually come on the final two seasons. Jakub Milota is one other stable goalie so as to add to their system. They made their system higher with this draft.
New Jersey Devils
Grade: B-
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Mikhail Yegorov, G
- Kasper Pikkarainen, RW
- Herman Traff, RW
- Max Graham, C
- Veeti Louhivaara, G
- Matyas Melovsky, C
Evaluation: The Devils had reportedly had designs on buying and selling their high decide, however touchdown Anton Silayev as late as they did made that decide extra precious. They obtained a participant that matches nicely with what they’re constructing, getting a giant shutdown man to go together with their elite offensive defensemen together with younger Luke Hughes and Simon Nemec. In the meantime, Jersey landed my No. 1 goalie within the draft in Mikhail Yegorov who has numerous upside even when he did not have an excellent draft season. The Devils mainly went with dimension the entire draft. There wasn’t one participant they picked below 6-foot-2. Contemplating a few of their greatest stars are undersized, they should add some heaviness and completed that.
New York Islanders
Grade: B+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Jesse Pulkkinen, D
- Kamil Bednarik, C
- Dmitry Gamzin, G
- Marcus Gidlof, G
- Xavier Veilleux, D
Evaluation: The Islanders took an opportunity on the elite objective scorer on this draft in Cole Eiserman, whose worth dropped over the course of the 12 months in NHL circles. I nonetheless like betting on objectives, although. In the meantime, they obtained one of many extra intriguing re-entry gamers in Jesse Pulkkinen who has a giant body and a few underrated talent. Kamil Bednarik and Marcus Gidlof had been additionally on the FloHockey High 100 with Eiserman and Pulkkinen, too. Drafting two goaltenders within the draft, a 12 months that was considered weaker on the place, was an fascinating selection, however I am positive they did not assume Gidlof can be accessible the place they obtained him. All in all, the Islanders added some high-end items to their prospect system.
New York Rangers
Grade: C+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Raoul Boilard, C
- Nathan Aspinall, LW
- Rico Gredig, LW
Evaluation: The Rangers lacked the picks to make a big effect on their prospect pool, however I completely beloved their first spherical decide of EJ Emery, one in every of my favorites on this class. They will not want him for a bit and so they can let him develop into his sport extra. Emery was the one High 100 participant they drafted, however I do know Raoul Boilard had been well-liked within the scouting neighborhood amongst QMJHL prospects, placing up good numbers in his first QMJHL season. He actually popped this season. Nathan Aspinall, in the meantime is a much bigger mission however he has an enormous body and confirmed improved scoring contact this season.
Ottawa Senators
Grade: B-
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Gabriel Eliasson, D
- Lucas Ellinas, LW
- Javon Moore, LW
- Blake Montgomery, LW
- Eerik Wallenius, D
Evaluation: The Senators could have a brand new regime, however they went closely to dimension of their draft. Carter Yakemchuk is the jewel of the category together with his elite-level talent from the again finish and he ought to be a big-time prospect for them. In the meantime, I assumed Gabriel Eliasson went a bit too early as I’ve hockey sense considerations, however he is so massive and skates particularly nicely for a much bigger participant. He was on my High 100, too. After that, Ottawa discovered some longer-term prospects in Javon Moore and Blake Montgomery within the fourth spherical. I believe each gamers have proven some very intriguing instruments and can in all probability take fairly some time to matriculate. The shortest participant of their draft class was Lucas Ellinas, who’s 6-foot-2.
Philadelphia Flyers
Grade: C+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Jack Berglund, C
- Spencer Gill, D
- Heikki Ruohonen, C
- Noah Powell, RW
- Ilya Pautov, RW
- Austin Moline, D
Evaluation: The Flyers added an additional draft decide and nonetheless obtained Jett Luchanko, who they actually preferred and clearly priortized. I can perceive if Flyers followers aren’t as anamored with that, however Luchanko has been on the rise and sure wouldn’t have been on the board for much longer. That was not an enormous attain. Jack Berglund is a burly middle who I believe has some good energy ahead instruments to his sport, however continues to be studying them a bit. All 4 of the Flyers high picks had been on FloHockey’s High 100 together with Heikki Ruohonen, who I believe is simply determining how good he will be. In the meantime, Noah Powell was on a goal-scoring tear within the USHL this season, which brings numerous intrigue. I do not know that the Flyers pushed their prospect system loads additional ahead with this group, however there’s some clear expertise there.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Grade: C+
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Harrison Brunicke, D
- Tanner Howe, LW
- Chase Pietila, D
- Joona Vaisanen, D
- Mac Swanson, C
- Finn Harding, D
Evaluation: No first-round picks all the time hurts a grade a bit and that is the case right here. That stated, the Penguins did land 4 gamers off of my High 100 with Harrison Brunicke, Tanner Howe, Joona Vaisanen and Mac Swanson. Additionally they picked up the late-blooming Chase Pietila out of Michigan Tech, and I believe that one might pay dividends later. Given the shortage of draft capital, I believe the Penguins did fairly nicely even when they could not actually land an particularly high-impact prospect given the vary they had been selecting in. Brunicke is the one that actually fascinates me, as a result of I believe he is solely simply beginning to put all of it collectively.
San Jose Sharks
Grade: A+
First rounders:
- Macklin Celebrini, C
- Sam Dickinson, D
Day 2 Picks:
- Igor Chernyshov, LW
- Leo Sahlin Wallenius, D
- Carson Wetsch, RW
- Christian Kirsch, G
- Colton Roberts, D
- Nate Misskey, D
- Yaroslav Korostelyov, G
Evaluation: Whereas touchdown Macklin Celebrini was the straightforward half and made this a transparent A draft, they saved it rolling the remainder of the best way. They obtained one other top-tier prospect in Sam Dickinson after buying and selling up, then obtained one other participant I had a first-round grade on to begin the second spherical with Chernyshov. Leo Sahlin Wallenius was additionally on my High 100, as was Carson Wetsch, and I believe each of these gamers have a mode of sport that may get them to and maintain them within the NHL for a very long time. So this appears like a home-run draft for Mike Grier and his workers on that. In complete, the Sharks picked up six gamers off of my High 100. Additionally they obtained a high-compete, athletic goalie in Christian Kirsch, who’s coming to North America subsequent season. I assumed the Sharks did a heck of a job.
Seattle Kraken
Grade: B+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Julius Miettinen, C
- Nathan Villeneuve, C
- Alexis Bernier, D
- Kim Saarinen, G
- Ollie Josephson, C
- Clarke Caswell, LW
- Jakub Fibigr, D
Evaluation: The Kraken obtained one in every of my high 5 prospects at No. 8 with Berkly Catton, who brings a dynamic factor that staff sorely lacks. I additionally thought the decide of Julius Miettinen was a stable one at No. 40. What I do discover slightly regarding within the earlier days of the Kraken’s drafting, nonetheless, is the shortage of high-end defensemen of their system. I do not blame them for going for his or her finest participant accessible versus one of many increased finish defensemen after they drafted Catton, however there may be going to have to come back a time sooner or later the place the staff priortizes defensemen of their drafting.
St. Louis Blues
Grade: B
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Colin Ralph, D
- Lukas Fischer, D
- Ondrej Kos, LW
- Adam Jecho, C
- Tomas Mrsic, C
- William McIsaac, D
- Antoine Dorion, C
- Matvei Korotky, C
Evaluation: The Blues went heavy on the blue line to begin, touchdown one of many higher two-way blueliners within the draft in Jiricek. Additionally they took on a giant, athletic defenseman in Colin Ralph, who I believe has an extended growth timeline forward of him. Additionally they picked up Lukas Fischer who has actually come on and has confirmed he could be a arduous defenseman to play in opposition to. The Blues obtained 5 gamers off of my High 100 together with Adam Jecho very late, which I believe was an excellent pickup. He is a much bigger participant that should enhance his skating, however he can rating. St. Louis additionally added fairly a little bit of dimension to their prospect pool.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Grade: C-
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Jan Golicic, D
- Hagen Burrows, RW
- Joona Saarelainen, C
- Kaden Pitre, C
- Joe Connor, LW
- Noah Steen, LW
- Harrison Meneghin, G
Evaluation: Tampa Bay did not have a decide till the fourth spherical, which makes it arduous to materially change their prospect system, which continues to look skinny as they keep of their aggressive window. They did get a participant off of my High 100 in Hagen Burrows, who I believe has numerous potential as a much bigger scoring wing. Joona Saarelainen can also be a typical Lightning decide as a smaller, however hard-working ahead with slightly scoring pop. Kaden Pitre is an fascinating decide as nicely, seeing as he missed most of final season, however appeared promising when wholesome.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Grade: C-
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Victor Johansson, D
- Miroslav Holinka, C
- Alexander Plesovskikh, LW
- Timofei Obvintsev, G
- Matt Lahey, D
- Sam McCue, LW
- Nathan Mayes, D
Evaluation: The Maple Leafs had been capable of commerce again within the draft and took Ben Danford, a participant that matches their more moderen draft profile with a very sturdy displaying within the postseason. Victor Johansson was a little bit of an off-the-board decide and never a participant I’ve had a lot of a ebook on. Timofei Obvintsev had a really mild workload this 12 months, so it was tougher to get a learn on him, however he performed nicely when accessible. The Maple Leafs have put numerous work in on the scouting entrance and so they positively went off the overwhelmed path for his or her picks this 12 months.
Utah Hockey Membership
Grade: A
First rounders:
- Tij Iginla, LW
- Cole Beaudoin, C
Day 2 Picks:
- Will Skahan, D
- Tomas Lavoie, D
- Veeti Vaisanen, D
- Gregor Biber, D
- Gabe Smith, C
- Owen Allard, C
- Ales Cech, D
- Vojtech Hradec, C
- Ludvig Lafton, D
Evaluation: Utah had 11 picks within the draft and began off with a bang by taking Tij Iginla. He can be a serious star for that franchise from the second he steps foot on the ice. Cole Beaudoin is a participant that may assist them win, too, together with his gritty two-way type. Additionally they went for an old-school bodily defenseman in Will Skahan on the blue line with their first decide on Day 2. Six gamers from FloHockey’s High 100 ended up being picked together with the primary three picks, Tomas Lavoie, Veeti Vaisanen and Owen Allard. On high of all of this, Utah made a win-now transfer by including Mikhail Sergachev by way of commerce. It was a really, very massive weekend for the NHL’s latest staff.
Vancouver Canucks
Grade: C-
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Melvin Fernstrom, RW
- Riley Patterson, C
- Anthony Romani, RW
- Parker Alcos, D
- Basile Sansonnens, D
Evaluation: The Canucks didn’t decide till 93rd total, however I do just like the Melvin Fernstrom decide. I did not checklist him within the High 100, however he offered some legit scoring pop on the Swedish U20 degree. Anthony Romani is a re-entry who put up main factors this 12 months and will actually be a pleasant worth add within the vary they obtained him. With all of the late picks, there wasn’t a lot they might do to push issues ahead of their prospect system.
Vegas Golden Knights
Grade: B
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Pavel Moysevich, G
- Trent Swick, LW
- Lucas Van Vliet, C
Evaluation: Given the shortage of picks, Vegas obtained fairly a little bit of worth for what they wanted. Tervor Connelly’s on-ice worth at No. 19 will really feel like a win assuming no different off-ice points creep up. Pavel Moysevich was one in every of my high goalies within the draft after placing up massive numbers final season. I additionally thought their seventh-round decide of Lucas Van Vliet was a stable one as he might sooner or later be a lower-lineup contributor. Vegas does not get loads from their prospects exterior of commerce worth often, however they’ve some intriguing items added to the combo now.
Washington Capitals
Grade: B+
First rounders:
Day 2 Picks:
- Cole Hutson, D
- Leon Muggli, D
- Eriks Mateiko, LW
- Nicholas Kempf, G
- Petr Sikora, C
- Miroslav Devil, C
Evaluation: Six of Washington’s eight picks had been FloHockey High 100 gamers together with sixth-rounder Petr Sikora, who I believe could be a workhorse down the lineup. Each Terik Parascak and Cole Hutson considerably improve the talent division if not the dimensions, Leon Muggli is a gifted two-way defenseman who performed professional final 12 months. Then Washington went back-to-back with 6-foot-5 forwards in Ilya Protas and Eriks Mateiko, every of whom I believe have some massive upside to them as nicely. Nick Kempf is a stable goalie prospect who will want a while at school to develop his sport. Miroslav Devil is a complete mission, however with NHL bloodlines and a 6-foot-7 body to construct on, that is a simple wager to make.
Winnipeg Jets
Grade: D
First rounders: None.
Day 2 Picks:
- Alfons Freij, D
- Kevin He, LW
- Markus Loponen, C
- Kieron Walton, C
Evaluation: I assumed this was a considerably off-brand draft for Winnipeg. Alfons Freij was a High 100 prospect for me, however I’ve some considerations about his hockey sense regardless that his skating is excellent. There have been significantly better defensemen on the board, I felt. Kevin He’s a talented participant, however might use extra jam to his sport to make it. Markus Loponen appeared good in Finland’s U20 league, however struggled internationally on the larger occasions. The Kieron Walton decide felt slightly extra just like the Winnipeg Jets we’re accustomed to, and I believe it is a cheap decide, particularly within the vary they obtained him. He is an enormous ahead who had over 40 factors within the OHL who lasted till the sixth spherical. Ultimately, Winnipeg did not have the picks to essentially hit and I simply wasn’t an enormous fan of the picks they made.
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