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Buffalo Sabres 2012 draft review
Photo: Center Mikhail Grigorenko was one of two centers the Sabres selected in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft. (Aaron Bell/CHL Images)
The Buffalo Sabres entered the 2012 NHL Draft with four of the top 50 picks for the first time since 1998. Sabres brass knew they needed to get bigger and add more depth up the middle and addressed that by selecting five centers, including two in the first round. General Manager Darcy Regier had a clear plan in this draft, which was executed to near perfection.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2012 draft review
Photo: Widely regarded as a potential first-round pick, Matt Finn slipped to the second round where the Maple Leafs were happy to select him with the 35th overall pick. (Aaron Bell/CHL Images)
The Toronto Maple Leafs went into the 2012 NHL Draft with six selections, including the fifth overall. While General Manager Brian Burke did little to surprise with his selections, there was some big news at the conclusion of the draft.
Boston Bruins 2012 draft review
Photo: Selected 24th overall, Malcolm Subban was the second goaltender taken in the first round of the 2012 NHL Draft. (Aaron Bell/CHL Images)
Selecting 24th overall, the Boston Bruins were in some unfamiliar territory at the 2012 NHL Draft, having picked among the top 10 in the previous two years. However, despite their lower slot, the Bruins still managed to draft a potential franchise player when they selected goaltender Malcolm Subban.
Colorado Avalanche 2012 draft review
Photo: Winger Troy Bourke is one of five forwards the Colorado Avalanche selected at the 2012 NHL Draft. (Aaron Bell/CHL Images)
As predicted in the Colorado Avalanche's draft preview, general manager Greg Sherman and director of amateur scouting Rick Pracey targeted scoring forwards in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, selecting two left wingers and three pivots with their five selections.
New York Rangers 2012 draft review
Photo: Cristoval "Boo" Nieves was one of only four players drafted by the New York Rangers in 2012. (Ian Altenbaugh/HF)
The successful rebuild of the New York Rangers has been based on the identity of speed, grittiness, and character. Eleven of the roster players have developed in the system, and the Rangers are not afraid to promote young players at any time of the year. Although the point of having a system through which prospects develop is to graduate them to the NHL roster, sustained success can leave a system needing replenishment.
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