2011 NHL Draft Results – Round 1

Talent Score:	Prob. of Success:	Position:	Height:	Weight:	Team:
9.0	B	C	6-0	164 lbs.	Edmonton Oilers

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

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8.5	B	LW	6-1	207 lbs.	Colorado Avalanche

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.

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8.5	B	C	6-1	171 lbs.	Florida Panthers

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

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8.0	B	D	6-3	197 lbs.	New Jersey Devils

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.

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8.0	B	C	6-1	183 lbs.	New York Islanders

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

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7.5	B	C	6-2	192 lbs.	Ottawa Senators

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

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7.5	C	C	6-3	184 lbs.	Winnipeg Jets

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

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8.0	C	C	6-4	191 lbs.	Philadelphia Flyers

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)

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9.0	C	D	6-5	199 lbs.	Boston Bruins

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)

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7.5	B	D	6-1	168 lbs.	Minnesota Wild

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

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7.0	D	D	6-3	200 lbs.	Colorado Avalanche

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

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7.5	C	D	5-11	176 lbs.	Carolina Hurricanes

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

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8.0	C	LW	5-11	190 lbs.	Vancouver Canucks

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

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7.5	C	D	6-7	243 lbs.	Dallas Stars

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

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7.0	B	RW	6-1	198 lbs.	New York Rangers

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

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7.0	C	RW	6-3	187 lbs.	Winnipeg Jets

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

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8.0	C	D	6-3	191 lbs.	Montreal Canadiens

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

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7.0	C	RW	6-2	215 lbs.	Chicago Blackhawks

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

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7.5	C	D	6-3	201 lbs.	Edmonton Oilers

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)

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7.0	B	D	6-3	185 lbs.	Arizona Coyotes

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.

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7.0	C	RW	6-1	205 lbs.	Anaheim Ducks

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)

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6.0	D	RW	6-2	205 lbs.	Pittsburgh Penguins

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

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7.5	B	D	6-1	204 lbs.	Boston Bruins

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.

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7.0	B	LW	6-0	190 lbs.	Ottawa Senators

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)

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7.0	C	D	6-1	195 lbs.	Toronto Maple Leafs

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

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7.0	C	C	6-0	200 lbs.	Montreal Canadiens

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

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7.5	C	C	6-0	166 lbs.	Tampa Bay Lightning

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.

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7.0	D	C	6-1	181 lbs.	St. Louis Blues

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)

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7.0	C	RW	6-3	186 lbs.	New York Rangers

 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.

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7.5	C	RW	6-0	191 lbs.	Anaheim Ducks

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