NHL Entry Draft 2011
Complete Results
- 1 Edmonton Oilers - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
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HF Comments: A dynamic playmaking center, Nugent-Hopkins should nicely complement the Oilers bevvy of talented young wingers.
- 2 Colorado Avalanche - Gabriel Landeskog
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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HF Comments: Siemens is a tough two-way defenseman with top-four potential.
Pick Comments: (from STL)
- 12 Carolina Hurricanes - Ryan Murphy
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HF Comments: A mobile puck-moving defenseman, Murphy has brilliant abilities with the puck in the offensive zone.
- 13 Calgary Flames - Sven Baertschi
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HF Comments: Baertschi brings much needed offensive pedigree to a Calgary system that has been lacking in recent years.
- 14 Dallas Stars - Jamie Oleksiak
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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
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HF Comments: Miller is a talented hark-working forward headed to the University of North Dakota for 2011-12.
- 16 Buffalo Sabres - Joel Armia
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HF Comments: Armia brings size and dynamic scoring ability to the Buffalo Sabres.
- 17 Montreal Canadiens - Nathan Beaulieu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)




