2024 NHL draft live updates: 7
ESPN staff Ryan S. Clark Neil Paine Kristen Shilton Ryan Clark Rachel Doerrie Greg Wyshynski
The draft is now complete. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
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14. Buffalo Sabres

Konsta Helenius, C

Team: Jukurit (FINLAND) | Rank: 12

DOB: 05/11/06 | Ht: 5-10.75 | Wt: 180 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 51 | G: 14 | A: 22 | P: 36

Scouting notes: Helenius is excellent defensively, and his play is immediately projectable to the NHL. Offensively, he is effective, not flashy. He retrieves pucks, enters the zone with possession, creates space with effective body positioning and relies on his elite hockey sense to make sound decisions offensively. The combination of his competitiveness, hockey sense and puck management make him a highly effective and reliable player in all three zones.

He lacks dynamic attributes that other players in the draft class possess, but he makes up for that his in his ability to be the engine of his line. He consistently drives play and showed flashes of offensive creativity, but Helenius does not have a standout offensive attribute. He's a well-rounded, length-of-the-ice player who will be impactful on both sides of the puck at the NHL level. Scouts see some Mikael Backlund in him, which is high praise for the young Finn.

A second-line center/top penalty killer who can drive play at even strength is something every contender needs. That is Helenius. If his offense develops, there's a chance he fits the mold of a Joel Eriksson Ek or Elias Lindholm type of player. -- Doerrie

Team fit: The Sabres traded down this week, acquiring the Devils' No. 42 overall pick in their flip-flop with the Sharks. Helenius is a solid two-way center who joins a depth chart that includes Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens, Peyton Krebs, Matthew Savoie, Jiri Kulich and Noah Ostlund.

Obviously, some of them could shift to the wing, but the bottom line is that the Sabres have a ton of talent on the way up front, to go along with the foundational defensemen in Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power. -- Wyshynski

15. Detroit Red Wings

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW

Team: Mora (SWEDEN-2) | Rank: 19

DOB: 10/05/05 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 198 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 41 | G: 8 | A: 10 | P: 18

Scouting notes: The Norwegian forward is one of the most well-rounded players in the draft. The blend of grit, skill and in-tight scoring ability has scouts believing he is a Swiss Army knife at the NHL level. There is belief that he could be the best two-way forward in the draft not named Celebrini.

Defensively, he may be the best forward in the draft. He is consistently in the right positions, makes excellent reads in defensive transition and reads off his teammates well to support the puck. His ability to retrieve pucks, win puck battles and position his body in ways that make it nearly impossible to knock him off the puck will only improve has he physically matures and adds strength. He's unafraid to deliver a board-shaking body check to shift momentum, but does not put himself out of position to do so. He separates opponents from the puck, drives forward and uses his powerful frame to cut to the middle or the net. If there is a weakness in his defensive game, I have yet to find it.

The drawback with Brandsegg-Nygard is that he isn't dynamic. His ceiling isn't as high as other players, but his floor is higher than nearly every forward outside of the top five. There is little doubt he will be a middle-six power forward who will be deployed to shut down opponent's best players and finish offensive opportunities in tight. As one scout put it, "He isn't the guy you build around, but certainly the type of player that every contender wants in the middle of their lineup." -- Doerrie

Team fit: What's this? The Red Wings went into Europe and drafted a player?

In all seriousness, Brandsegg-Nygard was thought to be a player who could have gone in this range, so it wasn't like the Red Wings reached.

Detroit has used two of its most recent first-round picks to get centers. It's just that Brandsegg-Nygard gives it another potential top-six winger. And given how the Wings are currently set up with their forward depth, Brandsegg-Nygard has a good chance to break onto the scene in the near future. -- Clark

16. St. Louis Blues

Adam Jiricek, D

Team: Plzen (CZECHIA) | Rank: 17

DOB: 06/28/06 | Ht: 6-2.5 | Wt: 182 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 19 | G: 0 | A: 1 | P: 1

Scouting notes: The 6-2, right-handed defenseman has been on scouting radars for years, allowing for his game to be put under the microscope. He's competitive, makes good puck decisions and activates in the play.

Losing nearly a full season of development during the most crucial years makes for a more difficult evaluation and model projection. Jiricek's numbers are very volatile, and the draft year sample is not large enough for a confident projection. The tools to be an impactful defenseman are there, with good reads, aggressive defensive posture, strong puck retrieval skills and physicality. He needs the skating, which obviously took a developmental hit when he tore an ACL, to improve by a step and half or two to take advantage of his other skills. His stride lacks the explosive and aggressive attributes to complement the rest of his game and will hinder his ability to utilize other skills if he can't keep pace.

He has a longer runway to develop because he's inexperienced and lost nearly a year of development to his injury. There is a real chance he becomes a second-pairing defenseman and an outside shot at the top pair. -- Doerrie

Team fit: The Blues really needed to add some talent to their defense prospects -- they hadn't drafted a defenseman in the first round since Jordan Schmaltz in 2012 -- and Jiricek is a terrific choice. He gained great experience playing in the Czech league, and as a right-shot defenseman he's a valuable commodity.

Jiricek might not have the ceiling of his brother, David, who went sixth overall to the Blue Jackets in 2022, but he's certainly got some upside. -- Wyshynski

17. Washington Capitals

Terik Parascak, RW

Team: Prince George (WHL) | Rank: 30

DOB: 05/28/06 | Ht: 5-11.5 | Wt: 173 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 68 | G: 43 | A: 62 | P: 105

Scouting notes: His production is reminiscent of a player who should be selected in top half of the first round. His skating, like Jason Robertson's in 2017, worries scouts. He doesn't have the physical package of Robertson, but his production is much better. Parascak has all the capabilities to be a dual threat at the NHL level if his skating improves.

Parascak's instincts on and off the puck are high-end. He understands defensive schemes and how to penetrate them, but his skating holds him back from driving play. This is evident in transition, where he lacks the pace to attack the middle and relies on his instincts to find open space and arrive at the perfect time. When he gets the puck in space, he's terrifying. His catch and release shot, one-timer and ability to shoot opposite his momentum make him challenging for goalies to stop.

A team taking Parascak is getting a player with an elite hockey sense and many shots in his arsenal. If he can add strength and more power to his skating, there is a real chance he's a top-six, difference-maker in the NHL. He's unlikely to be a true play driver, but a complementary player who can ignite a power play. -- Doerrie

Team fit: Using their first-round picks to select top-six forwards they believe can provide a sense of offensive consistency going forward has been the plan for the Caps the past few years. The decision to take Parascak fits within that dynamic. Parascak was one of a few forwards who could have been picked at this spot.

When the time comes, he'll be the latest prospect to come through a farm system that has watched its AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears, win Calder Cups while continuing to send the organization's homegrown talents to the NHL. -- Clark

18. Chicago Blackhawks

Sacha Boisvert, C

Team: Muskegon (USHL) | Rank: 24

DOB: 03/17/06 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 176 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 61 | G: 36 | A: 32 | P: 68

Scouting notes: Boisvert can really shoot the puck, and regardless of where he receives it, he is a threat. He gets pucks through layers with accuracy and has excellent hands to finish plays at the net front. There is reason to believe his deceptive release will transfer to the NHL level, but if it does not, his ability to finish plays in tight will surely make him worthy of attention.

Without the puck, Boisvert is still impactful. He tracks back well, disrupts transition play and delivers hard hits to separate players from the puck. There's a noticeable edge to his game that will only improve as he gets stronger. His skating posture is off balance, and he lacks the explosiveness required to create more space offensively. An improved skating stride with more power and better ability to read defensive coverage will allow Boisvert to take advantage of his NHL-ready shot and two-way game. -- Doerrie

Team fit: The assumption was that the Blackhawks would go with a forward here after taking Levshunov at second overall. Boisvert offers a great contrast to the way Connor Bedard plays at center -- a two-way game with some physicality. He aspires to be an Evgeni Malkin-like player in the NHL. Not a bad gamble for the Blackhawks to take, considering they already have their Sidney Crosby. -- Wyshynski

19. Vegas Golden Knights

Trevor Connelly, LW

Team: Tri-City (USHL) | Rank: 15

DOB: 02/28/06 | Ht: 6-0.25 | Wt: 156 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 52 | G: 31 | A: 47 | P: 78

Scouting notes: On talent and talent alone, the model projects him to be a top-six forward with a fair chance at a top-line role. There are only a few players with better offensive attributes than Connelly, and they will go in the top 10. He leaves a lot to be desired defensively but should get a healthy dose of development at Providence College. He is unlikely to be a two-way player, and that's not his style. His style is flash, dash and pizzazz -- a player with a true wow factor.

Connelly has a lot of maturing to do on and off the ice. The selfish major and misconduct at the under-18 championship kick-started the collapse against Canada in the gold medal game. Quite a few teams have designated him as "do not draft" due the information revealed in a story from The Athletic. As one NHL head scout put it, "top-10 talent, bottom-10 character. Can't do it."

The definition of high-risk, high-reward for all the wrong reasons. -- Doerrie

Team fit: There's a possibility that the Golden Knights have reached the point that they could start to incorporate prospects as they continue to challenge for the Stanley Cup. It's possible that drafting Connolly could work out one of two ways for the Golden Knights. He could be a player who works his way into the lineup as a productive winger on a team-friendly deal to help offset some of their salary cap issues. Or he could be used in a potential trade to help the Golden Knights get a player they covet.

Whatever path the Golden Knights take, it'll come with the win-at-all costs mentality that's continued to define them. -- Clark

20. New York Islanders

Cole Eiserman, LW

Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) | Rank: 9

DOB: 08/29/06 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 195 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 49 | G: 49 | A: 27 | P: 76

Scouting notes: Eiserman is considered the best pure scorer in the draft, though opinions about him vary widely.

His impressive goal totals with the national team development program are hard to ignore, yet he often leaves scouts wanting more. With the best shot in the draft, his projection suggests he could score 35 to 40 goals per season if he reaches his ceiling. As a young player in the draft, he has more runway to improve his decision-making and develop a well-rounded offensive game. While habits can be fixed and skating will continue to improve, scoring instincts and the ability to catch and release the puck from awkward positions are innate, and Eiserman excels in both areas.

There are times he tries to do too much with the puck, leading to turnovers and forced shots -- habits that can frustrate scouts and coaches. Despite this, his potential as a 40-goal scorer is undeniable if developed with patience. The model is confident he will produce at the NHL level in a top-six role. Eiserman has the talent to be an even-strength scorer, power-play asset and most importantly, a difference-maker. -- Doerrie

Team fit: Leave it to Lou Lamoriello to punch consensus in the face. Cole Eiserman is one of the best goal-scorers in the draft, whose stock had fallen due to criticisms of his defensive game. The Islanders certainly needed an infusion of high-end offensive talent in their prospect pool. Eiserman is the embodiment of the "you can't teach offense" mindset. -- Wyshynski

21. Montreal Canadiens

Michael Hage, C

Team: Chicago (USHL) | Rank: 18

DOB: 04/14/06 | Ht: 6-0.5 | Wt: 187 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 54 | G: 33 | A: 42 | P: 75

Scouting notes: A big, right-handed center who is a dual threat in the offensive zone and showed one of the most promising development curves of the season? Check. Check. Check. A dynamic transitioner of the puck, Hage is a cerebral player who picks apart defensive schemes in transition with ease. He gets the puck off the wall to the dangerous areas of the ice better than most players in the draft.

The deceptiveness of his shot and the array of shots in his arsenal makes him equally dangerous with and without the puck. He can pull the puck and fire it through defenders as easily as he receives the puck and releases in a single motion. A heady player, Hage understands how to manipulate defenders and open up shooting lanes. If he can add a step to his pace, he will be able to take advantage of the compromising positions he puts defenders in.

There are many parts of Hage's game that scouts love outside of his physical gifts. He wins puck battles, gets to the net front and makes his teammates better. He will develop hard skill by improving his ability to take contact and use it to his advantage. The details of his game are a strong point. He supports the puck well, and his ability to impact the game will only improve as his skating takes a step. The model sees him as a middle-six player with an outside chance at hitting his second-line ceiling. -- Doerrie

Team fit: After taking Demidov at No. 5, the Canadiens used their second first-round pick to take another forward in Hage. The expectation with Hage is that he could give them a two-way center for the future.

Hypothetically speaking, the Canadiens might not be in any rush, as they're set up with Nick Suzuki and Alex Newhook down the middle for at least three more years. Hage will spend next season playing at the University of Michigan which has recently developed a number of centers such as Matty Beniers, Thomas Bordeleau and Brendan Brisson, among others. -- Clark

22. Nashville Predators

Yegor Surin, C

Team: Yaroslavl Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.) | Rank: 44

DOB: 08/01/06 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 192 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 43 | G: 23 | A: 30 | P: 53

Team fit: Barry Trotz goes forward first again, after selecting Matthew Wood at No. 15 last season. Yegor Surin's stock reportedly shot up after participating in agent Dan Milstein's camp in Fort Lauderdale during the Stanley Cup Final.

He certainly fits the Predators' identity under Trotz and head coach Andrew Brunette of compete level up front. -- Wyshynski

23. Anaheim Ducks

Stian Solberg, D

Team: Valerenga (NORWAY) | Rank: 36

DOB: 12/29/05 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 194 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 42 | G: 5 | A: 10 | P: 15

Team fit: Solberg gives the Ducks another defensemen for the future in a farm system in which blueliners are in excess. They already have Jackson LaCombe, Pavel Mintyukov and Olen Zellweger, plus Tristan Luneau. But they also have a pair of defenseman older than 32 in Cam Fowler and Radko Gudas.

In short order, the Ducks could potentially have five homegrown defensemen, or they could look to move one of them in the future if it can help them swing a deal to address another area of the roster. -- Clark

24. Utah Hockey Club

Cole Beaudoin, C

Team: Barrie (OHL) | Rank: 32

DOB: 04/24/06 | Ht: 6-2 | Wt: 209 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 67 | G: 28 | A: 34 | P: 62

Scouting notes: Combine an elite motor, good two-way play and a healthy dose of compete, Cole Beaudoin is simply a gamer. If I were giving each draft-eligible a superlative or vibe, Beaudoin's would be "gamer." The model is lower on him than this ranking, but the belief that he should become a bottom-six player that checks well, kills penalties and bring energy to the lineup.

A big, strong player who may be most effective on the wing at the NHL level, Beaudoin reads the play well, gets into traffic, wins nearly every puck battle and grinds opponents down. There is no OHL player who enjoys going into the corner with him -- and more than a few came out worse for wear. He's got the strength and desire to be an impactful physical player in the NHL. If his skating continues to improve, there is reason to believe he has a higher ceiling than current projections indicate. Utah will need a more patient approach with him, but added pace could see him jump into a third-line role as a player coaches trust implicitly. -- Doerrie

Team fit: GM Bill Armstrong had a treasure trove of draft picks and decided to dip into them swap with Colorado, sending the 38th, 71st and the Rangers' 2025 second-rounder to the Avalanche. That's because it was widely expected that the Bruins were going to select Beaudoin with the next selection.

Utah gets a strong center who plays with physical tenacity, a puck-swarming forward that fits in well on the UHC depth chart. -- Wyshynski

25. Boston Bruins

Dean Letourneau, C

Team: St. Andrews College (HIGH-ON) | Rank: 34

DOB: 02/21/06 | Ht: 6-6 | Wt: 210 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 56 | G: 61 | A: 66 | P: 127

Team fit: Letourneau gives the Bruins extreme size down the middle. The fact he scored more than 60 goals and 127 points proves there is offensive upside, too.

He'll attend Boston College starting in 2025, so the Bruins can keep a close eye on his development. Perhaps the most fascinating part is that the Bruins are hoping to strike it rich with Letourneau given they've only had four draft picks since 2018 who have reached the NHL. -- Clark

26. Los Angeles Kings

Liam Greentree, RW

Team: Windsor (OHL) | Rank: 16

DOB: 01/01/06 | Ht: 6-2.25 | Wt: 207 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 64 | G: 36 | A: 54 | P: 90

Scouting notes: Greentree has many attributes that scouts love -- he plays in the middle of the ice, sees the ice very well, is an adept playmaker and a throwback build in the style of a power forward. He ranks highly across the board from his physical game to his hockey sense to his high-end playmaking. He lacks in the most important, yet most easily improvable, area: skating. Were Greentree an average or slightly above average skater, he likely would've been a top-10 pick because he's that good in the other areas of his game.

Greentree was effectively a one-man show on a rebuilding Windsor team. His production is likely 20% better on a team that doesn't finish near the bottom of the OHL standings. Not only is he a quality offensive driver, but he is also reliable defensively. He gets himself in good positions, wins puck battles and routinely outmuscles opponents all over the ice. He's fun to watch because you wonder how he is as effective as he is with his skating deficiencies.

Scouts and executives have expressed an admiration for his game. His puckhandling, vision and shot make him a problem to deal with in the offensive zone. There are a lot of tools to work with and wouldn't be the first prospect to improve his skating after being drafted. The problem with Greentree's skating is that it is enough of a concern in today's league that if it doesn't improve, he may not be able to keep up. Functionally big and skilled power wingers are hard to find nowadays, and Greentree is exactly that. If he does add a step or two to his game, there's a good chance he's a top-six point producer at the NHL level. -- Doerrie

Team fit: The Kings picked up this pick when Montreal traded up to No. 21 to select center Michael Hage. Greentree was captain of the Windsor Spitfires, and has a big body and a smart offensive game.

He joins a group of young forwards with the Kings that includes burgeoning star Quinton Byfield, Alex Laferriere and hopefully Alex Turcotte, who hasn't developed as quickly as the others. Most importantly, Liam Greentree wore No. 66 in the OHL and would automatically become our favorite player if he had the audacity of wearing Mario Lemieux's sacred digits in the NHL. -- Wyshynski

27. Chicago Blackhawks

Marek Vanacker, LW

Team: Brantford (OHL) | Rank: HM

DOB: 04/12/06 | Ht: 6-0.5 | Wt: 174 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 68 | G: 36 | A: 46 | P: 82

Team fit: It simply wasn't enough to draft Levshunov and Boisvert in the first round. Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson traded up to get the 27th pick to take Mark Vanacker, a decision that adds to what they believe is a bright future.

Vanacker gives the Blackhawks a winger they could potentially see at the NHL level in a few years. While their rebuild starts and ends with Bedard, getting Vanacker means the Blackhawks have used seven first-round picks to draft forwards since 2020. -- Clark

28. Calgary Flames

Matvei Gridin, RW

Team: Muskegon (USHL) | Rank: HM

DOB: 03/01/06 | Ht: 6-1.25 | Wt: 182 | Shot: L

2023-24 stats: GP: 60 | G: 38 | A: 45 | P: 83

Team fit: The Flames acquired this pick in the Elias Lindholm trade with the Canucks. Lose a forward, gain a forward. Gridin led the USHL in points with 83 in 60 games, giving the rebuilding-and-or-retooling Flames another strong offensive winger.

Another Russian player who was spotlighted at the Dan Milstein camp during the Stanley Cup Final, he has a big frame for an agile skater. He's University of Michigan-bound, and the Flames will gladly wait for his skills to sharpen in the NCAA. -- Wyshynski

29. Dallas Stars

Emil Hemming, RW

Team: TPS (FINLAND) | Rank: 25

DOB: 06/27/06 | Ht: 6-0.75 | Wt: 201 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 40 | G: 7 | A: 4 | P: 11

Scouting notes: Hemming is a fun topic of discussion among scouts. He's considered to have a very high floor and lower offensive ceiling. The model sees him fitting in quite well as a third-line forward who can contribute offensively. Hemming is one of the few players who the model predicts he has more than an 80% chance of playing 200 NHL games with less than a 10% chance of becoming a star -- true "safe" vibes.

He's a strong two-way player with a quality release that borders on being a separating skill. He can shoot off both legs, off balance and in many catch-and-release positions. He's a threat to score from distance, gets pucks through defenders and can score when he drives the net. He understands how to use contact to his advantage, wins puck battles, is in excellent spots off the puck and never cheats defensively. Those hard skills should easily translate into a bottom-six role, and he's likely ready for the AHL next season.

Offensively, there have been flashes of good puck distribution and hockey sense. However, he is reliant on his shooting ability and two-way play. If he can add a step to his skating, there is legitimate upside as a power forward who contributes 40 to 50 points per season, playing on a top penalty-killing unit and secondary power-play unit. The ceiling isn't as high as that of other players, but he is far more likely to play meaningful games. -- Doerrie

Team fit: No matter who the Stars selected at No. 29, the pick was going to be met with the expectation that they would be the latest success story in Dallas' prospect pipeline. So the fact they took Emil Hemming only adds to the belief that he could be the next prospect who might be able to contribute quickly.

He had 11 goals and 18 points in 13 games while playing against under-20 competition in Finland, while scoring seven goals and 11 points in 40 points against older competition in Liiga, the highest level of hockey in the nation. -- Clark

30. New York Rangers

EJ Emery, D

Team: USA U-18 (NTDP) | Rank: 28

DOB: 03/30/06 | Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 185 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 53 | G: 0 | A: 11 | P: 11

Scouting notes: Emery has the makings of an impactful defenseman who can anchor a second pairing. Emery is a perfect complementary piece to an elite offensive defenseman who needs a reliable partner to augment their game.

Emery is a top transition defenseman, whose one-on-one defensive play stands out. He maintains excellent posture, effectively uses his stick to guide opponents, takes away passes and pokes pucks off opponent's sticks. In transition, he maintains good gap control, doesn't allow attackers to beat him to the outside and forces them to relinquish the puck. When the game needs a calming presence, the opponent's best players kept off the scoresheet and a quality defensive play, Emery is that player. From that perspective, he is a coach's dream. His defensive development this season has me believing he will continue to improve and likely become one of the best defenders in the draft class.

Offensively, there is not a lot there. That isn't Emery's calling card. That is likely why the model doesn't project him to be more than a second-pairing defenseman. He makes simple breakout passes and doesn't get caught up ice. While that is generally concerning, as a lack of offense at the junior level leads to a less confident statistical projection, his ability to defend in all three zones, skate well and win physical battles should make him a top-four defenseman in the NHL. -- Doerrie

Team fit: There was a sense ahead of the draft that if the Rangers kept this pick, they were going defense. They selected a solid one here.

Emery is a right-handed shot who skates well and has a strong physical game without chasing hits. He projects to be a top-four defenseman. It's not difficult to see Emery as a protégé for Rangers standout K'Andre Miller at the NHL level, and a part of that blue line with younger Rangers like Miller and Braden Schneider. -- Wyshynski

31. Toronto Maple Leafs

Ben Danford, D

Team: Oshawa (OHL) | Rank: HM

DOB: 02/06/06 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 188 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 64 | G: 1 | A: 32 | P: 33

Team fit: Trading down created questions about what the Leafs would do with the second-to-last pick of the first round. They answered by drafting defenseman Danford.

He provides them with a player who could help strengthen the blue line in the Leafs' farm system. As a team pushing for titles, the Leafs are up against the salary cap each year, so having a player who can help in the near future on an entry-level deal is a boost. -- Clark

32. Edmonton Oilers

Sam O'Reilly, RW

Team: London (OHL) | Rank: HM

DOB: 03/30/06 | Ht: 6-1 | Wt: 178 | Shot: R

2023-24 stats: GP: 68 | G: 20 | A: 36 | P: 56

Team fit: The Oilers acquired this pick from the Flyers, who acquired it from the Panthers in the Claude Giroux trade, so it's good to see Edmonton finally take something that belonged to Florida.

Edmonton was willing to mortgage a first-rounder in either 2025 or 2026 for O'Reilly, who earned his stripes as a tremendous defender but had 56 points in 68 games for the London Knights last season. And that's really the key here: O'Reilly went through the Hunter brothers system in London, meaning he's prepped to be an NHL player.

Edmonton CEO Jeff Jackson, running the hockey operations show now that Ken Holland parted ways, has always been a fan of London GM Mark Hunter. Suppose we'll find out how big that fandom is now that the Oilers need a general manager. Stay tuned. -- Wyshynski

Round 2

33. San Jose Sharks: Igor Chernyshov, LW, Dynamo Moscow (RUSSIA)

34. Carolina Hurricanes: Dominik Badinka, D, Malmo (SWEDEN)

35. Anaheim Ducks: Lucas Pettersson, C, Modo Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

36. Columbus Blue Jackets: Charlie Elick, D, Brandon (WHL)

37. Winnipeg Jets: Alfons Freij, D, Vaxjo Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

38. Colorado Avalanche: Ilya Nabokov, G, Magnitogorsk (RUSSIA)

39. Ottawa Senators: Gabriel Eliasson, D, HV71 Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

40. Seattle Kraken: Julius Miettinen, C, Everett (WHL)

41. Calgary Flames: Andrew Basha, LW, Medicine Hat (WHL)

42. Buffalo Sabres: Adam Kleber, D, Lincoln (USHL)

43. Washington Capitals: Cole Hutson, D, USNTDP (USHL)

44. Pittsburgh Penguins: Harrison Brunicke, D, Kamloops (WHL)

45. Minnesota Wild: Ryder Ritchie, RW, Prince Albert (WHL)

46. Pittsburgh Penguins: Tanner Howe, LW, Regina (WHL)

47. Detroit Red Wings: Max Plante, LW, USNTDP (USHL)

48. St. Louis Blues: Colin Ralph, D, Shattuck-St. Mary's (HIGH-MN)

49. New Jersey Devils: Mikhail Yegorov, G, Omaha (USHL)

50. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Artamonov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod (RUSSIA)

51. Philadelphia Flyers: Jack Berglund, C, Farjestad Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

52. Washington Capitals: Leon Muggli, D, Zug (SWISS)

53. San Jose Sharks: Leon Sahlin Wellenius, D, Vaxjo Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

54. New York Islanders: Jesse Pulkkinen, D, JYP (FINLAND)

55. Nashville Predators: Teddy Stiga, C, USNTDP (USHL)

56. St. Louis Blues: Lukas Fischer, D, Sarnia (OHL)

57. Los Angeles Kings: Carter George, G, Owen Sound (OHL)

58. Florida Panthers: Linus Eriksson, C, Djurgarden (SWEDEN)

59. Philadelphia Flyers: Spencer Gill, D, Rimouski (QMJHL)

60. Columbus Blue Jackets: Evan Gardner, G, Saskatoon (WHL)

61. New York Islanders: Kamil Bednarik, C, USNTDP (USHL)

62. Calgary Flames: Jacob Battaglia, RW, Kingston (OHL)

63. Seattle Kraken: Nathan Villeneuve, C, Sudbury (OHL)

64. Edmonton Oilers: Eemil Vinni, G, Jokipojat (FINLAND-2)

65. Utah Hockey Club: Will Skahan, D, USNTDP (USHL)

Round 3

66. Anaheim Ducks: Maxim Masse, RW, Chicoutimi (QMJHL)

67. Chicago Blackhawks: John Mustard, C, Waterloo (USHL)

68. Anaheim Ducks: Ethan Procyszyn, C, North Bay (OHL)

69. Carolina Hurricanes: Noel Fransen, D, Farjestad Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

70. Montreal Canadiens: Aatos Koivu, C, TPS Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

71. Buffalo Sabres: Brodie Ziemer, RW, USNTDP (USHL)

72. Chicago Blackhawks: AJ Spellacy, RW, Windsor (OHL)

73. Seattle Kraken: Alexis Bernier, D, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

74. Calgary Flames: Henry Mews, D, Ottawa (OHL)

75. Washington Capitals: Ilya Protas, LW, Des Moines (USHL)

76. Colorado Avalanche: William Zellers, LW, Shattuck-St. Mary's (HIGH-MN)

77. Nashville Predators: Viggo Gustafsson, D, HV71 Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

78. Montreal Canadiens: Logan Sawyer, C, Brooks (BCHL)

79. Anaheim Ducks: Tarin Smith, D, Everett (WHL)

80. Detroit Red Wings: Ondrej Becher, C, Prince George (WHL)

81. St. Louis Blues: Ondrej Kos, LW, Ilves Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

82. San Jose Sharks: Carson Wetsch, RW, Calgary (WHL)

83. Vegas Golden Knights: Pavel Moysevich, G, SKA St. Petersburg (RUSSIA)

84. Calgary Flames: Kirill Zarubin, G, AKM Tula Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

85. New Jersey Devils: Kasper Pikkarainen, RW, TPS Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

86. Columbus Blue Jackets: Luca Marrelli, D, Oshawa (OHL)

87. Nashville Predators: Miguel Marques, RW, Lethbridge (WHL)

88. Seattle Kraken: Kim Saarinen, G, HPK Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

89. Utah Hockey Club: Tomas Lavoie, D, Cape Breton (QMJHL)

90. Washington Capitals: Eriks Mateiko, LW, Saint John (QMJHL)

91. New Jersey Devils: Herman Traff, RW, HV71 Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

92. Chicago Blackhawks: Jack Pridham, RW, West Kelowna (BCHL)

93. Vancouver Canucks: Melvin Fernstrom, RW, Orebro Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

94. Nashville Predators: Hiroki Gojsic, RW, Kelowna (WHL)

95. St. Louis Blues: Adam Jecho, C, Edmonton (WHL)

96. Utah Hockey Club: Veeti Vaisanen, D, Kookoo (FINLAND)

97. Florida Panthers: Matvei Shuravin, D, CSKA Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

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98. Utah Hockey Club: Gregor Biber, D, Rogel Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

99. Nashville Predators: Jakub Milota, G, Cape Breton (QMJHL)

100. Anaheim Ducks: Alexandre Blais, C, Rimouski (QMJHL)

101. Columbus Blue Jackets: Tanner Henricks, D, Lincoln (USHL)

102. Montreal Canadiens: Owen Protz, D, Brantford (OHL)

103. Utah Hockey Club: Gabe Smith, C, Moncton (QMJHL)

104. Ottawa Senators: Lucas Ellinas, LW, Kitchener (OHL)

105. Seattle Kraken: Oliver Josephson, C, Red Deer (WHL)

106. Calgary Flames: Trevor Hoskin, RW, Cobourg (OJHL)

107. Philadelphia Flyers: Heikki Ruohonen, C, K-Espoo Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

108. Buffalo Sabres: Luke Osborn, D, Youngstown (USHL)

109. Winnipeg Jets: Kevin He, LW, Niagara (OHL)

110. Boston Bruins: Elliott Groenewold, D, Cedar Rapids (USHL)

111. Pittsburgh Penguins: Chase Pietila, D, Michigan Tech (CCHA)

112. Ottawa Senators: Javon Moore, LW, Minnetonka (HIGH-MN)

113. St. Louis Blues: Tomas Mrsic, C, Medicine Hat (WHL)

114. Washington Capitals: Nicholas Kempf, G, USNTDP (USHL)

115. New York Islanders: Dmitry Gamzin, G, Zvezda Moscow (RUSSIA-2)

116. San Jose Sharks: Christian Kirsch, G, Zug Jr. (SWISS-JR.)

117. Ottawa Senators: Blake Montgomery, LW, Lincoln (USHL)

118. Tampa Bay Lightning: Jan Golicic, D, Gatineau (QMJHL)

119. New York Rangers: Raoul Boilard, C, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

120. Toronto Maple Leafs: Victor Johansson, D, Leksand Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

121. Colorado Avalanche: Jake Fisher, C, Fargo (USHL)

122. Minnesota Wild: Aron Kiviharju, D, HIFK (FINLAND)

123. Buffalo Sabres: Simon-Pier Brunet, D, Drummondville (QMJHL)

124. Carolina Hurricanes: Alexander Siyatsky, D, Magnitogorsk Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

125. Vancouver Canucks: Riley Patterson, C, Barrie (OHL)

126. Detroit Red Wings: Landon Miller, G, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

127. Nashville Predators: Viktor Norringer, LW, Frolunda Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

128. Tampa Bay Lightning: Hagen Burrows, RW, Minnetonka (HIGH-MN)

129. Florida Panthers: Simon Zether, C, Rogle (SWEDEN)

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130. Montreal Canadiens: Tyler Thorpe, RW, Vancouver (WHL)

131. San Jose Sharks: Colton Roberts, D, Vancouver (WHL)

132. Colorado Avalanche: Louka Cloutier, G, Chicago (USHL)

133. Carolina Hurricanes: Oskar Vuollet, LW, Skelleftea Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

134. Montreal Canadiens: Mius Vecvanags, G, HS Riga (LATVIA)

135. Utah Hockey Club: Owen Allard, C, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

136. Ottawa Senators: Eerik Wallenius, HPK Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

137. Colorado Avalanche: Ivan Yunin, G, Omsk Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

138. Chicago Blackhawks: Joel Svensson, C, Vaxjo Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

139. New Jersey Devils: Max Graham, C, Kelowna (WHL)

140. Minnesota Wild: Sebastian Soini, D, Ilves Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

141. Seattle Kraken: Clarke Caswell, LW, Swift Current (WHL)

142. Minnesota Wild: Chase Wutzke, G, Red Deer (WHL)

143. San Jose Sharks: Nate Misskey, D, Victoria (WHL)

144. Detroit Red Wings: John Whipple, D, USNTDP (USHL)

145. St. Louis Blues: William McIsaac, D, Spokane (WHL)

146. New Jersey Devils: Veeti Louhivaara, G, JYP Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

147. New York Islanders: Marcus Gidlof, G, Leksand Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

148. Philadelphia Flyers: Noah Powell, RW, Dubuque (USHL)

149. Tampa Bay Lightning: Joona Saarelainen, C, Kalpa Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

150. Calgary Flames: Luke Misa, C, Mississauga (OHL)

151. Toronto Maple Leafs: Miroslav Holinka, C, Trinec Jr. (CZECHIA-JR.)

152. Toronto Maple Leafs: Alexander Plesovskikh, LW, Khanty-Mansiysk Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

153. Utah Hockey Club: Ales Cech, D, Mlada Boleslav (CZECHIA)

154. Boston Bruins: Jonathan Morello, C, St. Michaels (OJHL)

155. Winnipeg Jets: Markus Loponen, C, Karpat Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

156. Carolina Hurricanes: Justin Poirier, RW, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

157. Toronto Maple Leafs: Timofei Obvintsev, G, CSKA Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

158. Dallas Stars: Niilopekka Muhonen, D, Kalpa Jr. (FINLAND-JR.)

159. New York Rangers: Nathan Aspinall, LW, Flint (OHL)

160. Edmonton Oilers: Connor Clattenburg, LW, Flint (OHL)

161. Colorado Avalanche: Maxmilian Curran, C, Tri-City (WHL)

Round 6

162. Vancouver Canucks: Anthony Romani, RW, North Bay (OHL)

163. Chicago Blackhawks: Ty Henry, D, Erie (OHL)

164. Los Angeles Kings: Jared Woolley, D, London (OHL)

165. Columbus Blue Jackets: Luke Ashton, D, Langley (BCHL)

166. Montreal Canadiens: Ben Merrill, C, St. Sebastian's School (HIGH-MA)

167. Utah Hockey Club: Vojtech Hradec, C, Mlada Boleslav (CZECHIA)

168. Carolina Hurricanes: Timur Kol, D, Omsk Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

169. Florida Panthers: Stepan Gorbunov, C, Chelyabinsk Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

170. Calgary Flames: Hunter Laing, C, Prince George (WHL)

171. New Jersey Devils: Matyas Melovsky, C, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

172. Buffalo Sabres: Patrick Geary, D, Michigan State (BIG10)

173. Philadelphia Flyers: Ilya Pautov, RW, CSKA Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

174. Minnesota Wild: Stevie Leskovar, D, Mississauga (OHL)

175. Pittsburgh Penguins: Joona Vaisanen, D, Dubuque (USHL)

176. Detroit Red Wings: Charlie Forslund, LW, Falu IF (SWEDEN-3)

177. Calgary Flames: Eric Jamieson, D, Everett (WHL)

178. Washington Capitals: Petr Sikora, C, Trinec Jr. (CZECHIA-JR.)

179. New York Islanders: Xavier Veilleux, D, Muskegon (USHL)

180. Vegas Golden Knights: Trent Swick, LW, Kitchener (OHL)

181. Tampa Bay Lightning: Kaden Pitre, C, Flint (OHL)

182. Anaheim Ducks: Austin Burnevik, RW, Madison (USHL)

183. Edmonton Oilers: Albin Sundin, D, Frolunda Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

184. Carolina Hurricanes: Roman Shokhrin, D, Loko-76 Yaroslavl (RUSSIA-JR.)

185. Colorado Avalanche: Tory Pitner, D, Youngstown (USHL)

186. Boston Bruins: Loke Johansson, D, AIK Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

187. Winnipeg Jets: Kieron Walton, C, Sudbury (OHL)

188. Carolina Hurricanes: Fyodor Avramov, LW, Stupino Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)

189. Vancouver Canucks: Parker Alcos, D, Edmonton (WHL)

190. Utah Hockey Club: Ludvig Lafton, D, Farjestad Jr. (SWEDEN-JR.)

191. New York Rangers: Rico Gredig, LW, Davos (SWISS)

192. Edmonton Oilers: Dalyn Wakely, C, North Bay (OHL)

193. Florida Panthers: Hunter St. Martin, LW, Medicine Hat (WHL)

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