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NHL Entry Draft 2011

Complete Results

1 Edmonton Oilers - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

HF Comments: A dynamic playmaking center, Nugent-Hopkins should nicely complement the Oilers bevvy of talented young wingers.

2 Colorado Avalanche - Gabriel Landeskog

HF Comments: Of all of the 2011 prospects, Landeskog is probably the most NHL ready. He should also make for a nice fit alongside one of the many talented centers in the Avalanche organization.

3 Florida Panthers - Jonathan Huberdeau

HF Comments: Huberdeau is the type of elite cornerstone talent the Panthers will be able to build their team around in the coming years.

4 New Jersey Devils - Adam Larsson

HF Comments: At fourth overall, Larsson is the highest drafted defenseman by the Devils since Scott Niedermayer. The calm Swede should provide a steadying presence on the Devils blue line for years to come.

5 New York Islanders - Ryan Strome

HF Comments: One of the fastest skaters in the 2011 draft, Strome brings a dynamic offensive presence to the Islanders.

6 Ottawa Senators - Mika Zibanejad

HF Comments: The physically gifted center brings a combination of good hockey sense, strong skating, and smart puck-distribution to the Senators organization.

7 Winnipeg Jets - Mark Scheifele

HF Comments: Scheifele has the size, skating, and natural hockey ability to be an effective NHL forward. To what capacity however remains unknown.

8 Philadelphia Flyers - Sean Couturier

HF Comments: In a shock to most at the draft, Sean Couturier dropped to eighth where the re-tooling Flyers were more than happy to scoop him up. Couturier projects as a top-six impact forward.
Pick Comments: (from CBJ)

9 Boston Bruins - Doug Hamilton

HF Comments: Hamilton brings the rare combination of size, mobility, and strong two-way play a the Bruins that has long sought a mobile puck-moving defenseman.
Pick Comments: (from TOR)

10 Minnesota Wild - Jonas Brodin

HF Comments: A steady two-way defenseman, Brodin should fit well into the up-tempo style of team Wild management is trying to create.

11 Colorado Avalanche - Duncan Siemens

HF Comments: Siemens is a tough two-way defenseman with top-four potential.
Pick Comments: (from STL)

12 Carolina Hurricanes - Ryan Murphy

HF Comments: A mobile puck-moving defenseman, Murphy has brilliant abilities with the puck in the offensive zone.

13 Calgary Flames - Sven Baertschi

HF Comments: Baertschi brings much needed offensive pedigree to a Calgary system that has been lacking in recent years.

14 Dallas Stars - Jamie Oleksiak

HF Comments: At 6'7 and 240 pounds, Oleksiak has nearly unmatchable size but is also a mobile defenseman who can move the puck up ice.

15 New York Rangers - Jonathan Miller

HF Comments: Miller is a talented hark-working forward headed to the University of North Dakota for 2011-12.

16 Buffalo Sabres - Joel Armia

HF Comments: Armia brings size and dynamic scoring ability to the Buffalo Sabres.

17 Montreal Canadiens - Nathan Beaulieu

HF Comments: Beaulieu brings a strong offensive game to the blue line and could down the road run the powerplay for the Canadiens.

18 Chicago Blackhawks - Mark McNeill

HF Comments: McNeill is a strong two-way player could down the road develop into a solid second-line center for the Blackhawks.

19 Edmonton Oilers - Oscar Klefbom

HF Comments: Already playing in the SEL, Klefbom is a strong two-way defenseman who should down the road bring a steadying top-four presence to the Oilers lineup.
Pick Comments: (from LAK)

20 Phoenix Coyotes - Connor Murphy

HF Comments: A surprise pick in the first round, Murphy will could bring a dynamic presence to the Coyotes blue line. He first however must prove he has overcome past problems with injuries.

21 Ottawa Senators - Stefan Noesen

HF Comments: In Noesen the Senators get a high-energy two-way forward who possesses a high hockey IQ. He is also known to be a clutch player, able to elevate his game in high pressure situations.
Pick Comments: (from NAS)

22 Toronto Maple Leafs - Tyler Biggs

HF Comments: Biggs is a prototypical Brian Burke prospect with good size, soft hands, and a truculent demeanor.
Pick Comments: (from ANH)

23 Pittsburgh Penguins - Joe Morrow

HF Comments: Morrow possesses all off the traits the Penguins look for in defensemen, he is a strong skater, good at moving the puck, and not afraid to engage physically.

24 Ottawa Senators - Matt Puempel

HF Comments: A talented two-way winger, Puempel is a dangerous with the puck and not afraid to play in high-traffic areas of the ice.
Pick Comments: (from DET)

25 Toronto Maple Leafs - Stuart Percy

HF Comments: Percy is a smart, puck-moving defenseman who plays with lots of poise at both ends of the ice.
Pick Comments: (from PHI)

26 Chicago Blackhawks - Phillip Danault

HF Comments: Danault brings lots of energy and grit to the Blackhawks organization and could develop into a complementary top-six forward.
Pick Comments: (from WAS)

27 Tampa Bay Lightning - Vladislav Namestnikov

HF Comments: Namestnikov brings a lot of offensive skill to the Lightning organization but is also a strong forechecker, not afraid to engage physically and battle for the puck.

28 Minnesota Wild - Zack Phillips

HF Comments: Phillips brings some goal-scoring ability to a Wild organization lacking in offense. He also has strong vision and creates lots of offense down low.
Pick Comments: (from SJ)

29 Vancouver Canucks - Nicklas Jensen

HF Comments: Jensen brings a nice blend of size, skill, and two-way play to the Vancouver Canucks organization. He does need to play more physically though in order to maximize his abilities.

30 Anaheim Ducks - Rickard Rakell

HF Comments: Rakell is a high-energy forward who is a strong forechecker, has good offensive instincts, and is very consistent.
Pick Comments: (from TOR)