16. 
- Zemgus Girgensons
San Jose fans appear to want Wilson to take a forward with this years first rounder and the hard-working Latvian is a perfect fit on the Sharks roster. Plays a gritty game, and brings all the intangibles, Girgenson's is a coaches dream.
17. 
- Olli Maatta
With superstar-in-the-making Yakupov selected with the first pick overall Columbus turns to nhl factory London Knights for its second first rounder. Maatta brings a steady, reliable game to the blueline as one of the safer picks in this years draft.
18. 
- Tomas Hertl
With arguably the best defensive prospect cupboard in the league Phoenix takes the big Czech centre who outplayed the higher ranked Faksa during this years WJC. Great hands, great frame and a solid two-way game Hertl could be a steal at this point in the draft.
19. 
- Tom Wilson
Tantalized by size, and already with a deep core of defenders Florida selects Tom Wilson from the Plymouth Whalers. Wilson could end up a Lucic type player or a 4th line goon but like it or not Tallon has a history of drafting big bodies.
20. 
- Matt Finn
I consider Matt Finn the defense version of Jordan Eberle in that neither have any distinguishable physical skills (skating, size, shot, etc.) that would imply they will have successful nhl careers. Yet both have unmatched hockey sense that allows them to succeed despite their physical deficiencies. Craig Button is in love with the guy and I think he could be a great fit on Dallas's blueline.
21. 
- Malcolm Subban
While fans of every team don't want them picking a goalie in the first round I really feel like the talent level begins to drop off with skaters around this pick. As a result the potential for getting a franchise goalie type to compete with Scott Wedgewood may be the Devil's best move.
22. 
- Derrick Pouliot
With a young talent laden roster, and solid offensive prospect depth Boston looks to Portland to select the slick puck-mover in Derrick Pouliot. He'll be given the time he needs to properly mature in Boston and could solidify the first PP pairing with Dougie Hamilton years down the road.
23. 
- Ludvig Bystrom
Already playing a regular shift in the Eliteserien Bystrom plays an incredibly mature game for a player his age. Reliable defensively, not afraid to get dirty and play the body and possessing an underrated offensive game Bystrom could solidify an already impressive Blackhawk core for the foreseeable future.
24. 
- Teuvo Terravainen
Who else but Detroit grabs the slightly undersized, highly skilled forward from Finland. Terravainen has shown incredible offensive flair while playing against players his own age and could really increase his draft stock at this years U-18 championships.
25. 
- Stefan Matteau
Trading away Zack Kassian Buffalo quickly rectifies the problem by taking the power forward out of the USNT-DP. Slated to play in the QMJHL under his father next year, Matteau brings a mean streak matched by few in this years draft class. Will have to learn to control his play a little more as he has already suffered multiple suspensions this year.
26. 
- Colton Sissons
Hard-working, good shot, goes to dirty areas while possessing tremendous leadership abilities Sissons could look great playing beside anyone of Schenn, Couturier or Giroux in the future.
27. 
- Dalton Thrower
Vancouver gets its next Kevin Bieksa in this pick out of Saskatoon. Thrower is a heart and soul defenseman willing to do whatever it takes to make his team win. Showing off a solid offensive game this year, while still willing to drop the mitts with anyone if he was 6'3 would likely have been a top 10 pick.
28. 
- Martin Frk
With an injury history, consistency issues and major concerns about his skating Frk is definitely a gamble at this point in the draft. But the potential homerun of this pick has me drooling. Frk plays a power forward game and possesses one of the heaviest shots in this years draft. The thought of Crosby or Malkin feeding him pucks on the PP has me thinking of the upside here rather than the tremendous risk.
29. 
- Phil Di Giuseppe
The rangers are loaded with young depth at every position and can afford to choose the BPA at this spot. Playing for Michigan in the NCAA Di Giuseppe put up 26 points in 40 games and came close to making team Canada's WJC team as a draft eligible player. Could be a very underrated player come draft day and will likely be given the time to properly develop in the Ranger's system.
30. 
- Jordan Schmaltz
With the final pick in this years draft, the Blues take USHL defenseman Jordan Schmaltz out of Green Bay. Schmaltz is a good sized, solid skating, offensive defensman who some feel has stagnated a little in his development this year. Others feel he has simply focused more on improving the defensive side of his game. Either way he makes for an intriguing size/skill package at the end of the first round.
- Mikhail Grigorenko
- Ryan Murray
- Matt Dumba
- Alex Galchenyuk
- Filip Forsberg
- Jacob Trouba
- Radek Faksa
- Morgan Rielly
- Griffin Reinhart
- Cody Ceci
- Pontus Aberg
- Slater Koekkoek
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