NHL Entry Draft: Full Second Round Mock Draft and Analysis, Number Two.
NHL Entry Draft: With the NHL Playoffs Almost Underway We Re-Do the Second Round of the Entry Draft, Just Who Falls Where in This Second Installment You’ll Have to Read to Find Out!
The NHL Entry Draft is just three months away which gives everyone a bunch of time to speculate on who their favorite team is going to select in the first round, but this time we’re doing the second round. With this year not being as deep as the years of yesterday, there are still some top notch guys available.
In this second round mock draft, I’m keeping the same order as the first round, and adjusting teams to their respective slots that they achieved through trade. There was a total of nine deals made that affected teams in the second round. Toronto and Carolina each got three picks in this second round with Buffalo and Montreal gaining an additional pick.
Next is the full rundown of all the deals that happened where teams gained an additional second round selection.
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ALL TRADE INFO COURTESY of Wikipedia, ALL DEALS COURTESY of TSN, Sportsnet and Wikipedia.
Now, let’s dive into the mock draft and see who lands where! I will have more draft’s coming for you very soon, with a full seven rounder coming after the playoffs.
Jonas Rondbjerg. 31. player. 105. In the first round, we had the Ducks taking LW/RW Kristian Vesalainen, in this second round we have the Ducks picking right winger Jonas Rondbjerg. These two will complement each other and by a solid duo for the Ducks.. RW. Vaxjo Lakers HC J-20 (SuperElit)
94. We had Chicago select Jaret Anderson-Dolan in the first round to help the center depth of the club. Now in the second round, we have them picking Antoine Crete-Belize, a solid defenseman from the QMJHL who will help these guys big time on the backend.. D. Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL). Antoine Crete-Belzile. 30. player
With Montreal’s second pick in the second round, we have them selecting defenseman Tyler Inamoto from the USDP. In the first round, they selected LW Eeli Tolvanen, the depth of Inamoto and Dylan Samberg, their first pick in the second round brings a lot of depth to the club’s defense.. D. U.S. National U-18 Team (USDP). Tyler Inamoto. 29. player. 152
C. Swift Current (WHL). Tyler Steenbergen. 27. player. 91. In the first round, we had Ottawa selecting center Alexei Lipanov, in the second round we have them selecting another center. This time Tyler Steenbergen who is fresh off a 90 point season in the WHL, and what’s better than one solid center prospect? Two because by the time they’re ready, the Sens will need them.
C. London (OHL). Robert Thomas. 25. player. 109. Robert Thomas is a solid center who just had a season in which he posted a point per game. And with the Hurricanes third pick in the second round, we have them selecting Thomas to help first round selection, Lias Andersson.
David Farrance. 24. player. 99. With the Blues only pick in the second round we have them covering the back end with David Farrance who has been tremendous this year in the USDP. In the first round we had them selecting Grant Mismash to help the front, now with Farrance helping the back, St. Louis is in a good position.. D. U.S. National U-18 Team (USDP)
109. After his first season in North America, Maxim Zhukov has proven that he is a top prospect when it comes to the goalies. And with Carolina’s second pick in the second round, we have them covering another piece of the ice with a goaltending selection.. G. Green Bay (USHL). Maxim Zhukov. 23. player
G. Lincoln (USHL). Cayden Primeau. 21. player. 12. After a solid season in the USHL, Cayden Primeau is making a case as to why he’s the best goalie in the draft. And with Buffalo’s second pick in the second round we have them selecting the solid sized goaltender because when you look at the Sabres prospect pool, they are definitely weak in net.
After a 35 point increase from last season, Noel Hoefenmayer is making a case as a top prospect in regards to defenseman. And Boston loves to build from the back out, and with their only pick in the first round, we had them selecting center Michael Rasmussen. Now we have them covering the back with Hoefenmayer.. D. Ottawa (OHL). Noel Hoefenmayer. 20. player. 70
Regina (WHL). Nick Henry. 19. player. 151. Like Boston, Nashville is another team that loves to build from the back out which is why in the first round they had selected Pierre-Olivier Joseph. Now in the second round, we have them covering the front of the ice with Nick Henry who is fresh off an 81 point season in the WHL.. RW
Jake Oettinger. 18. player. 85. With New Jersey’s second pick in the second round, we have them selecting goaltender Jake Oettinger from the USDP. He’s a very talented goaltender which is something the Devils need badly.. G. U.S. National U-18 Team (USDP)
16. player. 152. With Montreal’s first pick in the second round, we have them selecting Dylan Samberg, a defenseman fresh out of high school who has tons of talent. With Tyler Inamoto the Canadiens are in a solid position defensively.. D. Hermantown High (USHS). Dylan Samberg
Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL). Antoine Morand. 15. player. 23. In the first round, Tampa Bay selected Cal Foote to help them on the backend, now to help them up front they need a solid center and that person is Antoine Morand.. C
D. HV71 (SHL). Erik Brannstrom. 14. player. 109. With the selections of Lias Andersson, Maxim Zhukov, and Robert Thomas, the selection of Erik Brannstrom is very key. The Hurricanes have now selected someone to help on every part of the ice. And after a very solid season in the Swedish Elite League with HV71, Brannstrom could very well make his jump to North America next season.
106. The Islanders selected high-scoring winger Kailer Yamamoto in the first round, so who should they pick up to help complement him and the rest of the team? Center Evan Barratt who has been tremendous for the USDP.. C. U.S. National U-18 Team (USDP). Evan Barratt. 13. player
Markus Phillips. 12. player. 68. With <a rel=. D. Owen Sound (OHL)
Medicine Hat (WHL). Mason Shaw. 11. player. 67. After a 94 point season in the WHL, Mason Shaw is poised to have an even better one next season. With the Kings selecting Ryan Poehling out of the NCAA they could use another top-tier center since they’re lacking in that position when it comes to prospects.. C
The Jets needed some defensive help when it comes to prospects and they got it in the first round with the selection of Miro Heiskanen. Now in the second round, they get to stock their forward core even more with the selection of Morgan Frost.. C. Sault Ste. Marie (OHL). Morgan Frost. 10. player. 30
player. 87. In the first round, we had Nick Suzuki being picked to help give Florida a solid four centers in their lineup. The selection of Marcus Davidsson doesn’t just give the Panthers a backup plan but also gives them a player who can jump on the wings.. C/W. Djurgardens IF (SHL). Marcus Davidsson. 9
12. Joni Ikonen is a solid center with a lot of talent, but he’s already committed to Frolunda in the Swedish Elite League for next season. This is good cause it gives him time to grow even more while first round selection Cody Glass makes an impact.. C/RW. Frolunda HC J-20 (SuperElit). Joni Ikonen. 8. player
119. With Dallas’ first pick we had them filling a much-needed hole with the selection of top defenseman Timothy Liljegren. Now another thing the team needs is another center, so we have them selecting Morgan Geekie from Tri-City in the WHL who just had himself a solid 90 point season.. C/RW. Tri-City (WHL). Morgan Geekie. 6. player
5. player. 104. Jason Robertson is an excellent player and has tremendous speed, with Vancouver’s first pick being Martin Necas, someone who will replace <a rel=. LW. Kingston (OHL). Jason Robertson
Henri Jokiharju. 3. player. 85. After a very solid first season in North America and the selection of Gabe Vilardi in the first round, the Devils could use their second round pick to take Henri Jokiharju. He has the potential to step into the lineup next season but he could be sent back down to Portland for another year.. D. Portland (WHL)
Kelowna (WHL). Kole Lind. 2. player. 103. Kole Lind had a standout season with Kelowna this year. And with the selection of Nico Hischier in the first round these two would form a dynamic duo on the second line for Colorado, could you imagine <a rel=. RW
Next: NHL Entry Draft: First Round Mock Number Two.
121. Michael Dipietro is easily the most talented goalie in the entire draft. And with Arizona needing a goaltending prospect since they only have <a rel=. C. Sarnia (OHL). Michael Dipietro. 1. player
Now all of these teams were randomized as I stated from the first round mock, but if these picks were to play out like this, I strongly believe these are the best choices per team. I will have a NEW first round mock for you soon!