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Florida Panthers 2012 draft review
Photo: The Panthers took a minor risk when they selected defenseman Michael Matheson 23rd overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. Matheson is committed to Boston College for the 2012-13 season. (Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)
After two consecutive years with a combined 23 selections, the Florida Panthers took a deep breath, sat back in their chairs, and relaxed a bit at the 2012 NHL Draft. With the top-rated group of prospects in the league, the Panthers looked to add the best value pieces with their five picks, and opted to exercise their option to relinquish their 2012 second-round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers instead of next year's second-rounder (a legacy from the Kris Versteeg trade in 2011). The Panthers managed to select some intriguing players, including first-rounder Michael Matheson, and added a lot of blistering speed to their already overflowing pool of talented prospects.
Phoenix Coyotes 2012 draft review
Photo: Selected 27th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, winger Henrik Samuelsson is the son of former NHL defenseman and Phoenix assistant coach Ulf Samuelsson. (Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)
Advancing to the Western Conference Finals in the 2012 NHL playoffs, the Phoenix Coyotes entered the 2012 NHL Draft with their lowest first-round pick since 2003.
Los Angeles Kings 2012 draft review
Photo: The Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings added quality to their organizational depth with top pick Tanner Pearson of the Barrie Colts (courtesy of Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)
The Los Angeles Kings were light on picks after investing heavily into the roster that won them a Stanley Cup this past season. Still, they managed to snag some versatile forwards at the 2012 NHL Draft, as well as some intriguing talent on the blue line, almost all of which flew under the radar.
Winnipeg Jets 2012 draft review
Photo: The Jets added to their stable of young defensive prospects when they selected Jacob Trouba ninth overall in the 2012 NHL Draft. (Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)
The Winnipeg Jets stuck with their established drafting trends in 2012, staying in North America and looking for size, strength, and strong character. They added a stud defenseman from the US National Development Team with their first rounder, and some additional size and sandpaper to their forward group in the later rounds. The search for additional goalie depth took them to unfamiliar territory however, with a fifth rounder from the NAHL and a seventh rounder from the OJHL.
Anaheim Ducks 2012 draft review
Photo: The Anaheim Ducks pulled one of the early surprises at the 2012 NHL Draft with the selection of Swedish defender, Hampus Lindholm (courtesy of Ken McKenna/HF)
The Anaheim Ducks entered the 2012 NHL Draft in the enviable position of having an excellent second-half record, offensive talent at each level of their organization and an outstanding draft position, selecting sixth in each of the first two rounds.
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