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WHL 2012 draft review
Photo: Edmonton Oil Kings defenseman Griffin Reinhart was the second of six WHL players chosen in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft (courtesy of Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)
While the WHL didn’t get to boast of having the first overall pick at this year's NHL Draft, there was a heavy dose of WHL talent drafted in the first round. Five of the six WHL-bred first round picks were defensemen, and they were snapped up in a hurry. Of those six first round picks this year, five were selected within the top eight selections.
Minnesota high school 2012 draft review
Photo: While not a homegrown product, Pittsburgh Penguins draft choice Ted Blueger of Shattuck St. Mary's was the top Minnesota high school pick at the 2012 NHL Draft (courtesy of Aaron Bell/CHL Images)
While high end talent wasn’t there this season in the NHL Draft from the Minnesota high school ranks, there was certainly a quality of depth to be found. With that in mind, here is a look at the picks coming out of the State of Hockey.
Carolina Hurricanes 2012 draft review
Photo: Daniel Altshuller is one of two goaltenders selected by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2012. (Aaron Bell/CHL Images)
There was no bigger moment at the 2012 NHL Draft than when the host Pittsburgh Penguins dealt Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for a package that included Carolina's eighth overall pick, emerging center Brandon Sutter, and promising defensive prospect Brian Dumoulin.
Philadelphia Flyers 2012 draft review
Photo: Drafted 20th overall in 2012, Scott Laughton has already drawn comparisons to former Flyers captain Mike Richards for his gritty, two-way style of play. (Bill Streicher/Icon SMI)
While the 2012 NHL Draft was far quieter for the Philadelphia Flyers than previous ones, the organization still got the job done. Though no major trades occurred, General Manager Paul Holmgren addressed his prospect pool perfectly. The organization went with the best available in the first round, answered some goaltending concerns in the second, and eventually secured some defensive depth to compete with current prospects.
Ottawa Senators 2012 draft review
Photo: One of the many highly regarded defensemen in the 2012 NHL Draft, Cody Ceci brings a solid puck-moving presence to the Senators back-end. (Ken McKenna/HF)
The Ottawa Senators came into the 2012 NHL Draft looking to add a puck-moving defensemen and some additional long-term talent between the pipes. Ottawa has to be pleased with their haul, coming away with three offensive-minded defensemen, two CHL goaltenders with considerable upside, and a couple of skilled forwards.
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