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NHL Entry Draft: Full First Round Mock Draft, Third Edition

By Matt Duscharme

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as fans look over a railing with various NHL team banners before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as fans look over a railing with various NHL team banners before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 12, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate in the stands after defeating the San Jose Sharks in game six of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Marcus Davidsson is a talented two-way center who could play a fourth line role until he’s ready to jump up in the lineup. He’s projected to be a top six center but since the Sens already have <a rel=. C. Djugardens (SHL). Marcus Davidsson. 31. player. 91

Henri Jokiharju. 30. player. 92. When you’re on the small side and projected to still be a top four defenseman, you know you have some skills. And Henri Jokiharju has them in spades, he’s like another top defenseman the Penguins have in <a rel=. D. Portland (WHL)

29. player. 95. Standing at 6 foot 4 and weighing over 200 pounds, Kristian Vesalainen could very well see time in the NHL next season. He has the skills and is projected to be a top-six winger. Now if he isn’t ready next season he will be in 2018-19 which is also great since the Rangers need a lot of help on the wing.. RW. Frolunda (SHL). Kristian Vesalainen

99. Since the Blues took a forward with their first pick, I have them selecting a defenseman with their second pick which was acquired from Washington in the Kevin Shattenkirk deal. Urho Vaakanainen is sound defensively and has tremendous speed. He’s projected to be a top-six defenseman which will help the Blues since they have a few guys that will be moved or retiring by the time he’s ready, for instance, <a rel=. D. JYP (Liiga). Urho Vaakanainen. 28. player

Matthew Strome. 27. player. 99. With the Blues first pick in the draft, I have them selecting two-way playmaker Matthew Strome. This selection will help the team on the left side big time. He already possesses the size to play in the NHL which means he could very well see some action next season before being sent back down, that’s if he doesn’t stay though.. LW. Hamilton (OHL)

Jake Oettinger is already huge for his age plus he has tremendous athleticism making him a solid goaltender. His overall projection is a starter but he’ll need a few years before he gets there. And by the time he’s ready, <a rel=. G. Boston Univ. (NCAA). Jake Oettinger. 26. player. 151

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