BK201's 2012 first round mock draft

[BK201]

here's a first round mock draft:

1) Edmonton Oilers: Nail Yakupov
2) Columbus Blue Jackets: Alexander Galchenyuk
3) Montreal Canadiens : Mikhail Grigorenko
4) New york islanders : Filip Forsberg
5) Toronto maple leafs : Ryan Murray
6) Anahiem Ducks: Cody Ceci
7) minnesota wild : Teuvo Teravainen
8) Carolina hurricanes : Radek Faksa
9) Winnipeg Jets: Mathew Dumba
10) Tampa bay lighning : Jacob Trouba
11) Washington Capitals from Colarado Avalanche : Griffin Reinhart
12) Buffalo Sabres : Benden Gaunce
13) Dallas stars : Morgan Reiley
14) Calgary Flames : Sabatien Collberg
15) Ottawa Senators : Derrick Pouliot
16)Washington Capitals : Thomas Hertl
17) Florida Panthers : Pontus Adberg
18) L A kings : Olli Maata
19) San Jose Sharks : Slater Koekkoek
20) Phoenix Cyotes : Zemgus Girgensons
21) Chicago Blackhawks : Dalton thrower
22) New jersey devils : forfiet pic
23) Detroit Red wings : Hampus lindholm
24) Boston Bruins : Colton Sissons
25) Philedelphia Flyers : Andrei Vislevski
26) Nashville predators : Brady Skjei
27) Pittsburgh Penguins : Mathew Finn
28) St louis Blues : Ludvik Bystrom
29) New york Rangers : Martin Frk
30) vancouver Canucks : Phillip Di Giuseppe

just wondering what others think, thanks

[Auzzie19]

I fine with the Leafs pick Murray-Gardiner elite #1 pairing.

[DuckJet]

Do not need Ceci. Ducks need a physical stay at home defender. If he can play offense too, that's a bonus.

Any one of Dumba, Trouba, or Reinhart would've been better there.

[Darcy Regier]

Originally Posted by DuckJet

Do not need Ceci. Ducks need a physical stay at home defender. If he can play offense too, that's a bonus.

Any one of Dumba, Trouba, or Reinhart would've been better there.

I wouldn't be suprised if Ceci becomes better than any of those guys you mentoned

[tbcwpg]

Jets would pick Trouba or Reinhart over Dumba, I would think.

[DuckJet]

Originally Posted by 1972

I wouldn't be suprised if Ceci becomes better than any of those guys you mentoned

Still. He's not BPA. Ceci is like a Fowler type guy with poorer skating, weaker hands, and pretty much the same defensive ability. I've watched him like 6 times. I was expecting to be blown away by his defense. Not even a little bit. He got burned WAY more often than he actually cut chances off. Even if he becomes better than Trouba, Reinhart, and Dumba overall....I mean I wouldn't be all that shocked either...kid has upside...but the guys I listed are what Anaheim needs NOW.

Like everyone says we need the OFD's because Schultz might not sign. Schultz as a third OFD was already a surplus...though I'd rather give up Vatanen...it's still too much. Our blueline is too soft, and Ceci won't do anything to make that better.

[FlareKnight]

Would like the Leafs to leave this first round with a forward, but I agree that Murray is fine if all those guys go 1-4.

[squidz*]

I know everyone likes "Minnesota picks the Finnish guy" but I don't see them reaching for Teuvo. We're already getting way too small on the front end. Unless Teravainen is actually over 6' I can't see the Wild taking him at 7. That's doubly true when they have basically their pick of defensemen.

[BK201]

Originally Posted by squidz

I know everyone likes "Minnesota picks the Finnish guy" but I don't see them reaching for Teuvo. We're already getting way too small on the front end. Unless Teravainen is actually over 6' I can't see the Wild taking him at 7. That's doubly true when they have basically their pick of defensemen.

That's a good point. I don't know what you mean by the wild picking the Finnish kid but I felt he brings a lot of high end skill and feel the wild would be in a good position to gamble on a Hugh skilled forward.

I think they have a lot of good forwards but just not that high end skill IMO he may bring to the table. That's not to say your wrong just my thought process I wouldn't be surprised if they took a defensemen.

Originally Posted by DuckJet

Still. He's not BPA. Ceci is like a Fowler type guy with poorer skating, weaker hands, and pretty much the same defensive ability. I've watched him like 6 times. I was expecting to be blown away by his defense. Not even a little bit. He got burned WAY more often than he actually cut chances off. Even if he becomes better than Trouba, Reinhart, and Dumba overall....I mean I wouldn't be all that shocked either...kid has upside...but the guys I listed are what Anaheim needs NOW.

Like everyone says we need the OFD's because Schultz might not sign. Schultz as a third OFD was already a surplus...though I'd rather give up Vatanen...it's still too much. Our blueline is too soft, and Ceci won't do anything to make that better.

Hmmm I see a lot of people have trouba down I think either is a good pic tbh. Iwill admit when I decided the pic I knew ducks need some good defenders but not what style of game.

[DuckJet]

For sure they need more grit, strength, and defensive responsibility. Trouba's got a decent offensive game as well.

[giza]

Looks a little forward heavy in top 10 (especially top 5). I think Forsberg will fall more. I like who you have the Hawks drafting-----I'd be real happy with that guy in the mix.

[DeflatedFootball7]

Flyers don't need a goalie right now. Hovinen is considered NHL ready by many and we just signed Heeter. Not to mention Bobrovsky still has another year on his ELC.