He's had a seven-game stint across two seasons in the NHL and has combined for 71 points in 121 games in the AHL. For all intents and purposes, those two alone are keeping the farm system afloat, although productive AHL campaigns from defenseman Brennan Menell and playmaking center Mason Shaw add additional support to the foundation. The 2017 second rounder was our ninth-ranked prospect a year ago but sat out the entire 2018-19 season due to concussion symptoms. On the plus side, the logjam should create furious competition to separate the haves and the have-nots. MORE: Florida Panthers retool lineup, should make deep playoff run in 2019-20, 2018-19 rank: 17th Players appearing in 25 games or less, even if combined over two seasons, were eligible. There is, however, a bit of uncertainty with several of their former first-round picks, as both Denis Guryanov (2015) and Riley Tufte (2016) are still a ways away from meeting post-draft expectations. To his credit, the competitive nature of the demanding market he works in hasnt forced him to rush prospects, which may explain why the Leafs AHL affiliate has been so successful in both the standings and developing NHL-ready talent. But of all their prospects, goalie Igor Shestyorkin may be the most intriguing, as hes dominated the KHL for several years and could be earmarked as Henrik Lundqvists long-awaited replacement. 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Landing the No. As if more were needed, defensemenKAndre Miller andNils Lundkvist were drafted 22nd and 28th, respectively, in 2018 and are highly regarded offensive talents from the back end. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. Traded/not signed: Vitalii Abramov (RW, OTT), Jonathan Davidsson (RW, OTT), Veeti Vainio (D). Don't expect the league to pity the Lightning for a dearth of prospects considering the team is overloaded at the NHL level and in the midst of revelry from its second Stanley Cup. MORE: Jets' window to win depends on threeunanswered questions. Meanwhile, defenseman, Noah Dobson, a 2018 draftee, did arrive on Long Island and appeared in 34 games. Of course, Washington boasts a veteran team that leans on its superstars although be on the lookout for the likes of defenseman Alexander Alexeyev, their first pick in 2018 who looks healthy after a knee injury in March. Of course, the bulk of the heavy lifting is being done by excitable forwards Cody Glass and Nick Suzuki, and puck mover Erik Brannstromthe trio of 2017 first rounders that McPhee wouldn't part with at the last trade deadline. Although they lost 2017 first-rounder Robert Thomas to graduation, St. Louis has every reason to be excited about speedster Jordan Kyrou, who notched 43 points in 47 games as an AHL rookie with San Antonio. He's followed at the top of the list by 2019 first-rounder Philip Tomasino, who had 40 goals and 100 points in 62 games with two OHL teams in 2019-20. Key additions: Nils Hoglander (RW),Vasily Podkolzin (RW) But being out of contention yielded trades that brought in high-end youngsters. The summertime trade that sentKasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins provided a reward to the Toronto farm system in 2018 draft pickFilip Hallander, 20, who remains on loan to a team in the Swedish Hockey League. He's a high-energy goal scorer with an explosive first step, good puck-handling skills and a lethal wrist shot. WebNHL Releases Final Prospect Rankings for 2021 NHL Draft Three players from University of Michigan ranked among top six in North America Not only do they own two elite goalie prospects in Ilya Sorokin and Jakub Skarek, but also a collection of young defensemen whose on-ice presence range from the dominant (Dobson)to the offensively gifted (Bode Wilde, Sebastian Aho, Parker Wotherspoon, Mitchell Vande Sompel) to the engulfing (Robin Salo). The strength of the Hawks' farm system lies within the defense, which is led by four blue-chip rearguards acquired with their top two picks in each of the last two drafts. Graduated: Luke Kunin (C/W), Jordan Greenway (C/W) The reason is simple:Its a lot easier to light up a junior hockey league than to do the same against men in the NHL or AHL. Subbanwere acquired via trade. Traded/not signed: Zachary Lauzon (LHD). Mounting injuries or veteran rosters can cause exceptions to this idea, but most of the kids you see called up must have done something right to get approval from both AHL and NHL team management; however, dreadful play in the NHL evena small sample size could count against them. Ranking all 31 NHL prospect pipelines: Kings leapfrog Rangers for No. Last season centers Janne Kuokkanen, Nicolas Roy (traded to Vegas) and Morgan Geekieand big winger Julien Gauthier,joined Necas, Beanand Saarela as seven of Charlottes top-10 scorers all drafted from 2015 onward. Another first-rounder, 2018's Ty Dellandrea, has top-line center potential, and goalie Jake Oettinger is also rising. A mobile defense has always been a hallmark of Nashvilles prospect pool, and collegians David Farrance (Boston Univ.) MORE: Devils' P.K. They also have three excellent center prospects in Filip Chytil, Lias Andersson and Brett Howden, and Igor Shestyorkin is one of Europe's top young goalies. Oliver Wahlstrom had 10 goals in 45 AHL games in 2019-20 and has a high-octane style of play. Urho Vaakanainen, who has a high hockey IQ and makes good decisions. There's a lot to like for the Golden Knights, who reached the Stanley Cup Final in their first season and were among the final four as the No. Additionally, they added a premier playmaking center in Trevor Zegrasthis year and a hard-working scorer in Brayden Tracey via the first round of thisyears draft. Raphael Lavoie has high-end skill and a quick-release shot that make him dangerous. Of course, finishing second inthe draft lotteryand, therefore, getting super-sniper Kaapo Kakko was more luck than the art of scouting. It's just that he's made up for some clunkers from Round 1 with multiple home runs in the later rounds, beginning with center Anthony Cirelli, who was a top player for their AHL affiliate and was on Tampa's postseason roster. He's complemented by fellow blueliner Alexander Romanov, who's 5'11" and 185 pounds and likes to play physically. A big-bodied puck mover and a first-round pick in 2017, Valimaki already appeared in over 25 NHL games, including two in last years playoffs. Graduated: Mason Appleton (LW), Sami Niku (LHD) The only thing the system is lacking is a bonafide No. Traded/not signed: Pavel Koltygin (C), Emil Pettersson (C, ARI), Karel Vejmelka (G). Its a tad unfair to ding an organization that came within one win of a second Stanley Cup this decade and had GM Don Sweeney named the NHLs Executive of the Year. But not having the assets to trade for or draft players remotely capable of being considered heir apparents for Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin paints an ominous picture for their fans. 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NYR | OTT | PHI | PIT | SJ | STL Goaltending has been a problem on the Island for several years, and Russian Ilya Sorokin has nothing left to prove in the KHL. a top-six forward, top-four defenseman or long-term starting goaltender). Sens fans are all too familiar with the process of getting hyped over a prospect and seeing him develop into an NHL star, only to watch himleave the organization over money shortly thereafter. Outside of Tolvanen and likely four-year collegiate puck mover Dante Fabbro, the kids down on the farm won't be challenging for either top-four or top-six roles any time soon. Zadina is the odds-on favorite to beat out his peers for a roster spot and Veleno is the primary target to center Team Canadas top line at the under-20 world juniors. 3. The Pirates have probably a top 5 farm system after such a huge draft and the infusion of so much depth at the deadline. Graduated: None Breakout candidate for 2020-21: Brett Berard The move proved critical, as it allowed the Jets to bolster the top of the prospect pool with Ville Heinola, the purest offenseman the franchise has ever drafted, and his dynamic skating ability and impressive shot power will compliment the skilled wingers with the parent club. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. 1 prospect, the Rangers can also still consider Igor Shesterkin a prospect, and he very well could be a Calder Trophy favorite this year given his brief audition last season. Almost bydefault, Poulin automatically vaults to the top of the prospect depth chart, one which has been thinned in recent years via deadline deals and draft-day hijinks. Graduated: Max Lajoie (LHD), Christian Jaros (RHD), Brady Tkachuk (LW), Colin White (C), Christian Wolanin (LHD) Although the success of the Rangers rebuild is probably a few years from validation, you have to credit GM Jeff Gorton and staff for turning a once-gutted farm system into the leagues premier collection of young talent. Some of the top NCAA performers also belong tothe organization, as Providence winger Jack Dugan was the school's second-highest scoring freshman with 39 points and free-agent defenseman Jimmy Schuldt was a Hobey Baker finalist. Jump to a team: New captain. 2018-19 rank: 15th Players who appeared in 26 or more NHL regular-season games last season are not eligible, nor are players with at least 50 career NHL contests. Additionally, none of the key offseason roster changes involved prospects going the other way, as trades for defensemen Matt Niskanen and Justin Braun, plus getting signing rights for center Kevin Hayes, cost only a handful of picks. The Habs also acquired cerebral playmaker Nick Suzuki from Vegas in the Max Pacioretty deal;hell battle fellow 2017 first-rounder Ryan Poehling to make the big club out of camp. Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Tobias Bjornfot, Kale Clague, Mikey Anderson, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. On the bright side, the Oilers AHL farm team in Bakersfield had its best season since moving from Oklahoma City in 2015. Key additions: Brett Leason (RW), Connor McMichael (C),Bobby Nardella (LHD, UDFA), Joe Snively (LW) Age There is a large pool ofplayers who can qualify as prospects, so to simplify the list we eliminated any player who is no longer eligible for the Calder Trophy from a playing age standpoint, which according to the league is essentially 25 and under before training camp in September. Simply put, the Stars seem to have several first-round picks who either struggle to produce or are no longer with the organization or both. Key additions: Joe Duszak (RHD),Ilya Mikheyev (RW, UDFA), Nick Robertson(RW) Key additions: Ville Heinola (LHD) There always are disagreements, and teams have a history of going against consensus opinions to draft a player they obviously value more than others. Defense always has been a Kings' hallmark, and both Kale Clague and Mikey Anderson have just scratched the surface of their top-pairing potential. I've broken down prospects for each club into three categories, noted in parentheses in the team prospect rankings: A prospects have a high likelihood of becoming NHL high-impact players (i.e. And keep your fingers crossed for a clean bill of health for right-handed defenseman Conor Timmins to make an impact. Forward Ryan Donato lit the league up during his brief call-up and should be a Calder Trophy candidate this year, and they have three excellent two-way center prospects in Trent Frederic, Jack Studnicka and Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson. Another way to look at it is how the organization tends to keep AHL development to a maximum of two or three years. 1 netminder Jonathan Quick. Subban. Its no secret that the Blues find a way to make the draft work for themand theres no reason to see that trend stopping any time soon. The presence of Jack Eichel on the NHL level for the Sabres could soon be augmented by the arrival of Dylan Cozens, a 19-year-old center who's produced 169 points over 119 games in his past two WHL seasons. Kyrou earned a 16-game promotion to the Blues earlylast season, which was not the case for fellow winger Klim Kostin, whose second year in the minors was inconsistent but still finished seventh in scoring (24 points in 66 games). Want more? The Stars also left a lot of talent on the table to take two-way center Ty Dellandrea with the 14th pick in this year's draft. Much like Calgary, however, the Sharks were rewarded with fantastic post-draft seasons from several later-round picks, such as winger Ivan Chekhovich (third in QMJHL scoring), Joachim Blichfeld(WHL scoring champion and Player of the Year) and Sasha Chmelevski (second in OHL playoff scoring). When it comes to the future, it's the Connor McMichael era. Traded/not signed: None. Traded/not signed: Zach Fisher (RW), D'Artagnan Joly (RW). The Blackhawks' season was the hockey equivalent of a cold shower, as they missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. 5. There's alsoa string of the best young defensemen the European elite leagues have to offer in Nils Lundkvist, Yegor Rykovand Tarmo Reunanen, the latter bouncing back from multiple injuries to lead all under-21 rearguards in scoring in Finlands SM-Liiga. Graduated: Miro Heiskanen (LHD), Roope Hintz (LW) Joining him high on the defense depth chart is an equally-excitable puck rusher and cerebral playmaker in Scott Perunovich, who will run Minnesota-Duluths power play as they look for a third straight NCAA championship. Down the road, watch for wingerDominik Bokk. Still, the cupboard is far from bare, as newly-acquired power winger Brady Tkachuk headlines a balanced depth chart with multiple early-round picks. Whether he's anxious about a mock draft board, sweating the progress of a would-be superstar or pondering swapping for an established player at the expense of his future, it's a challenging occupation. The forward ranks, however, are critically thin, partly because of the traditional practice of loading up the AHL squad with older veterans. Latvian goalie Elvis Merzlikins has been one of Europes top young netminders, and the loss of Sergei Bobrovsky helped the Jackets convince him to sign and challenge for a roster opening. 1 Western Conference seed in 2019-20. Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Tobias Bjornfot, Kale Clague, Mikey Anderson, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. So with all that in mind, I give you early look at the Consolidated Draft Rankings for the 2021 Entry Draft. Graduated: Rasmus Andersson (RHD), Oliver Kylington (LHD),Andrew Mangiapane (LW) Goalie Ilya Samsonov, a first-round pick in 2015, had an inconsistent rookie AHL season but is expected to once again challenge Vitek Vanecek for the lions share of Hersheys netminding duties. As solid as those two prospects are, however, the organization hasnt had a legitimate home-grown No. Young players who produced or had a key role andsucceeded in adults leagues such as Swedens SHL, Finlands SM-Liiga and Russias KHL, helped tip the scales in their favor. Traded/not signed: Jacob Golden (LHD),Ales Stezka (G). The group is expanding, but it still pales in comparison to the collections of young talent being accumulated by the leagues other 30 teams. Hayton went fifth overall in 2018 and didnt disappoint in his post-draft season, averaging 1.67 points a game for the OHLS Sault Ste. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield took a great system and turned it into the class of the league. Eight Kings prospects are in our most recent top 100, as well. This trio represents Buffalo's last three first round picks, so the law of averages says at least two of them should join current Sabre Jack Eichel to form the foundation of what could be one of the league's most potent attacks. Traded/not signed: Petter Hansson (LHD). He's a centerpiece along with defenseman Moritz Seider, who was picked sixth overall in 2019 and spent 49 games in the AHL, posting 22 points. With Sidney Crosby and EvgeniMalkin still leading the way, the Penguins remain among the NHL elite and a perennial Stanley Cup contender. 1 pick in the 2020 draft supercharged a prospect pool that was dealing with some high-profile prospect graduations, including Kaapo Kakko and Adam Fox. There always are disagreements, and teams have a history of going against 1 since Ryan Miller, who they traded nearly a decade ago. The first half of their listed players have impeccable prospect resumes, beginning with shot-stopping machine Spencer Knight, who at 13th overall became the highest goalie taken at the draft in nearly a decade. On top of adding a new No. And unless you're sitting in Julien BriseBois' seat at Tampa Bay Lightning headquarters and planning out your day with the Stanley Cup, you're not where you wantor, depending on the owner, needto be. The Red Wings suffered through an awful season at the NHL level, but it might not be long before the roster is overhauled. Unfortunately for the general public, they tend to keep us in the dark about the inner workings, which is why its up to us to figure out where theprospects stand and how each teams success with player development can be measured. Key additions: Ronnie Attard (RHD), Bobby Brink (RW),Cam York (LHD) And in the net, you ask? Center Henrik Borgstrom leads Florida's crew of playmaking neophytes, and speedy winger Owen Tippett is good enough to make the club out of camp for the second year in a row. The obvious answer may be that fact that the Coyotes dont mind promoting their notable youngsters within one or two years after being drafted, which was the case for Clayton Keller, Jakob Chychrun, and several others. Not to mention he has a high-revving motor in a tough-to-contain 5'7", 162-pound frame. 1 pick in the 2020 draft supercharged a prospect pool that was dealing with some high-profile prospect graduations, including Kaapo Kakko and Adam Fox. Most of their recent draft picks had stellar seasons both in league and international play, with French-born forward Alexandre Texier leading the way after an excellent campaign in the SM-Liiga and difference-making play during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Traded/not signed: None. 5. He's followed at the top of the list by 2019 first-rounder Philip Tomasino, who had 40 goals and 100 points in 62 games with two OHL teams in 2019-20. He's followed by another potentially special talent on the blue line in Finnish export. As odd as the timing was, firing GM Paul Fenton after less than two years seemed like the appropriate course of action even if it had to happen shortly after the draft. Unfortunately, the lengthy undertaking of roster reconstruction played a role in his firing, and Philadelphia failed to make the playoffs for the third time in five years in 2019. Additionally, there is a significant amount of speed up front, beginning with Jesper Boqvist, 2016 first rounder Mike McLeodand AHL-proven winger Brandon Gignac, who was one of the top scorers on a thin Binghamton squad. On the blue line, Jett Woo has 112 points in his past two junior seasons and has a physical edge too. Behind them, 20-year-old wingerOliver Wahlstrom had 10 goals in 45 AHL games in 2019-20 and has a high-octane style of play. Jets fans probably aren't used to seeing their prospect pool ranked so low. A big man at 6'1", 207 pounds, Tippett played seven games and scored an NHL goal in 2019-20. while Denisenko is an elite skater and puck-handler. Down the middle, the Jets could use an infusion of top-end talent, although Finlands Santeri Virtanen and Swedens David Gustafsson, a pair of mature European two-way pivots, need to continue upwards in their development. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? And defenseman Olli Juolevi continues to possess top-pairing potential even though a back injury will keep him on the sidelines for a few months. It's not official yet. Greer (LW) Behind them, 20-year-old winger. When is the right time to admit GM Joe Sakic knows what he's doing? Im going to begin by pointing readers to a few useful resources. He'll be a No. Typically a losing franchiseinjects youth into the lineup for more than only a handful of games, but for whatever reason, the Oilers continued to ice a veteran roster even after the playoffs were a forgone conclusion. Honorable Mentions: Carl Grundstrom, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Tyler Madden, Kale Clague, Here are the top ten prospects in the Kings farm system post-draft. At a time when prospects are generally afforded a longer leash to develop, neither has moved the needle enough to validate their draft position, let alone to earn a top-6 or top-9 role with Dallas. However, the strength of the organizations depth lies within the forward ranks, and with a dash of Finnish flavor to boot. Norris is done at the University of Michigan and could be a surprise roster addition out of training camp. A forgettable season doesn't appear to be over anytime soon, as several remaining uncertainties require closure, specifically the one surrounding Erik Karlsson's future. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen spent 2019-20 in the ECHL and AHL and had three shutouts in 15 wins with a 2.53 goals-against average. Graduated: Jonas Siegenthaler (LHD) Still, there are several key pieces still in place, with flashy 200-foot center Barret Hayton at the top of the list. MORE:Phil Kessel excited to begin next phase in Arizona: 'I think it's going to be great', 2018-19 rank: 21st For starters, Columbus'best prospect is a 24-year-old goalie who appears to be quite happy playing in Switzerland (wouldn't you?). NHL free agency: Recapping what all seven Canadian teams did this offseason, 2018-19 rank: 1st Now Holland added two potential franchise players in winger Filip Zadina and center Joe Veleno, plus roadrunner Jonatan Berggren. Top Five Prospects: Evan Barratt, Nicolas Beaudin, Colton Dach, Drew Commesso, NHLLukas Reichel Key Graduates/Subtractions: Brandon Hagel, Philipp C prospects showcase the upside to make the NHL, but either need more development time or are more likely to fill out depth roles. No team has stockpiled prospects in as great a number as the Kings. The Flames would have been higher on the list were it not for the NHL arrivals of several long-term prospects, so they're in rebuilding mode when it comes to the pipeline. He'll be a top-line NHL player when he peaks. But gambles in each of the last two drafts, coupled with the rapid promotion of 2014 and 2015 draftees, have sprung a few leaks in the good ole prospect pool. With all that said, and without further ado, heres a look at my final 160 rankings for the 2021 NHL Draft. 1. William Eklund, C/W, Djurgrdens IF (SHL) 2. Owen Power, LHD, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 3. Matthew Beniers, C/W, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 4. Dylan Guenther, C/W, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) 5. Luke Hughes, LHD, USNTDP Juniors (USHL) 6. Not having a first-round pick for four years doesn't do much for an organization's pipeline, so it's no surprise the Penguins are in a difficult place. There are plenty of others too, but we don't want to scare you. Alex Barre-Boulet has lit up the AHL with 61 goals and 124 points in two seasons after five years in the QMJHL. Pinelli, captain of the Kitchener Rangers ranks tied for 11th in OHL scoring with 64 points (30-34=64) in 40 games. The Blue Jackets traded away a pair of their future pieces to the Ottawa Senators when they acquiredMatt Duchene in Feb. 2019, and then they saw a handful of other rising players at the top of the pipeline make the transition to the parent club. Two-way blueliners Alexander Carrier and Frederic Allard have nothing left to prove in the minors after consecutive impressive AHL seasons with Milwaukee; theyllbattleFabbro for the vacancy created by the P.K. Also. Yet still, thefuture is extremely bright. The Oilers took a step backward last season but still own some of the league's better prospects, beginning with dazzling puck magician Kailer Yamamoto, who last year made the squad out of camp and is expected to do the same in October. Buoyed by one of the best all-around defensemen in all of junior hockey, Noah Dobson, the Isles cupboard is stocked with one of the better defense corps of any team which is in concert with the smothering style of their NHL group. The title run had a significant Swedish aroma to it, as puck mover Tim Liljegren and forwards Andreas Johnsson, Carl Grundstrom, Pierre Engvall and Dmytro Timashov each played critical roles in the Marlies' first ever league crown. Those traits also belong to Ilya Nikolayev, who was the top-line center for Russias U18 squad and saw major minutes in the MHL playoffs. Graduated: J.F. His pass-first acumen would be the perfect compliment to the blistering shot of speedy winger Owen Tippett, the 11th overall pick in 2011. Read through to see where your team ranks, and let us know with a comment or two where you agree or disagree with our suggestions. William Eklund, C/W, Djurgrdens IF (SHL) 2. Future talk regarding the Wild can begin with the long-awaited arrival ofKirill Kaprizov, but it doesn't have to end there. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? In the end, however, whichever concept drives a teams overarching building strategy ultimately is measured by what the players become and how well the team performs with them. But his blend of size, speed and creativity should fit nicely with New Jersey's up-tempo attack. Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Jonathan Toews on next season, Blues winning Cup: 'No part of me that was happy', 2018-19 rank: 11th RW Cole Caufield, No. and Marc Del Gaizo (UMass-Amherst) were two of the better underclassmen in Hockey East. Subban's top five quotes: 'I dont play for New York', 2018-19 rank: 3rd Winger Logan Brown was a 2016 pick, but has also thrived in the AHL with 70 points. 1 goalie prospect, but they do have some intriguing players in Lukas Parik and Jacob Ingham, among a few others who could develop. WebThe Kings 2021 second-round draft pick is on an absolute tear. Swedish wunderkind Adam Boqvist highlights this talented group of defenders for his obvious flair and blistering shot. Each of Buffalos five first-round picks since 2014 are either full-time Sabres or were traded for quality help. Rest easy, Blue Jackets fans. The biggest improvement, however, is on defense, where they have amassed quality puck movers whoactually know how defend. Not far behind is another center, Rasmus Kupari, who tore his left ACL at the World Junior Championship in December. The regime change in Carolina that cost Ron Francis his job as general manager doesn't change the fact that the Hurricanes already owned an arsenal of identifiable blue-chip prospects. The only problem is that its comprised mostly of goalies and defensemen. Of all their prized neophytes, the edge to making Hurricanes out of camp belongs to speedy center Martin Necas, who led all AHL teenagers in scoring and is versatile enough to play wing. Draft rankings intend to predict NHL success, not the actual order on draft day. The Ducks under GM Bob Murray have done exceptionally well at the draft, so they've earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to their prospects, specifically those picked in later rounds. Graduated: None Although Texier is all but locked into a top-nine role with the big club, the Jackets have a handful of other forward prospects, who at a minimum, should be impact players with the AHLs Cleveland Monsters. Graduations and trades Prospects who were good enough to establish themselves as NHL regulars ultimately impact the depth chart in every direction. The Rangers also boast two of the NCAAs top defenders in two-way force KAndre Miller and former Harvard power-play specialist Adam Fox. He's an individual gem but doesn't provide overall depth to a team that'll be needing it once the high-profile NHLers are gone. MORE: Best draft class for every NHL team. 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