8. Seattle Kraken: Zeev Buium, LHD, University of Denver
9. Calgary Flames: Tij Iginla, C/LW, Kelowna Rockets
10. New Jersey Devils: Beckett Sennecke, RW, Oshawa Generals
11. Buffalo Sabres: Carter Yakemchuk, RHD, Calgary Hitmen The Sabres should probably trade this pick, but if they don’t I like the idea of them, with the depth of their pool and organization at both forward and defense, taking a big swing at No. 11 on a high-upside-but-also-flawed player like a Yakemchuk or a Cole Eiserman. Catton and Helenius, especially the former, should be in the conversation here, but they look a lot like what the Sabres already have. They’re in a position to try to find something different where the risks of a Yakemchuk or an Eiserman may not hurt them in ways others with a premium asset could if they don’t develop in some important areas. They can afford to shelter Yakemchuk behind the quartet of Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson, and Bowen Byram while he works through things, too. 12. Philadelphia Flyers: Berkly Catton, C, Spokane Chiefs
13. Minnesota Wild: Konsta Helenius, C, HIFK
14. San Jose Sharks (via Pittsburgh Penguins): Cole Eiserman, LW, U.S. NTDP
15. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW, Mora IK
16. St. Louis Blues: Stian Solberg, LHD, Valerenga
I don’t think the USHL’s scoring leader can last long on Day 2, the Sabres (as mentioned) can afford to take some swings with their pool being where it is, and they’ve got a history of drafting Russians. He makes a lot of sense for them.
tootnine
Would be painful to have Sennecke go one pick ahead.
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1. San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University
2. Chicago Blackhawks: Artyom Levshunov, RHD, Michigan State University
3. Anaheim Ducks: Anton Silayev, LHD, Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
4. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ivan Demidov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg
5. Montreal Canadiens: Cayden Lindstrom, C, Medicine Hat Tigers
6. Utah HC: Sam Dickinson, LHD, London Knights
7. Ottawa Senators: Zayne Parekh, RHD, Saginaw Spirit
8. Seattle Kraken: Zeev Buium, LHD, University of Denver
9. Calgary Flames: Tij Iginla, C/LW, Kelowna Rockets
10. New Jersey Devils: Beckett Sennecke, RW, Oshawa Generals
11. Buffalo Sabres: Carter Yakemchuk, RHD, Calgary Hitmen
The Sabres should probably trade this pick, but if they don’t I like the idea of them, with the depth of their pool and organization at both forward and defense, taking a big swing at No. 11 on a high-upside-but-also-flawed player like a Yakemchuk or a Cole Eiserman. Catton and Helenius, especially the former, should be in the conversation here, but they look a lot like what the Sabres already have. They’re in a position to try to find something different where the risks of a Yakemchuk or an Eiserman may not hurt them in ways others with a premium asset could if they don’t develop in some important areas. They can afford to shelter Yakemchuk behind the quartet of Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Mattias Samuelsson, and Bowen Byram while he works through things, too.
12. Philadelphia Flyers: Berkly Catton, C, Spokane Chiefs
13. Minnesota Wild: Konsta Helenius, C, HIFK
14. San Jose Sharks (via Pittsburgh Penguins): Cole Eiserman, LW, U.S. NTDP
15. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW, Mora IK
16. St. Louis Blues: Stian Solberg, LHD, Valerenga
43rd. Buffalo Sabres: Matvei Gridin, RW, Muskegon Lumberjacks
I don’t think the USHL’s scoring leader can last long on Day 2, the Sabres (as mentioned) can afford to take some swings with their pool being where it is, and they’ve got a history of drafting Russians. He makes a lot of sense for them.
Would be painful to have Sennecke go one pick ahead.