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Edmonton Oilers, Michael Sifeldeen, NHL, NHL Entry Draft, Prospects

Hedge Your Bets on Benson

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I’m typing this article up on a combination of an iPad Air 2 + Apple Magic Keyboard 2. It’s replacing my very-powerful-yet-very-old-and-temperamental Macbook Pro that I picked up sometime in 2010. It’s a great computer and all, but more often than not it’s a headache to use, it doesn’t show up for me every day, and basically I just needed something new, different, more reliable. Maybe the iPad doesn’t have the same kind of raw computing power as my old Mac, but it is also without the old, buggy software and backlog of files slowing it down every time I need to count on it.

Which is, of course, an absolutely perfect metaphor for who we’re going to be talking about today: Tyler Benson. I’m going all in here, and I’m predicting that Tyler Benson is going to grow into the perfect left wing replacement for Taylor Hall. It might not be this season or the next, but wait and see. By his early 20s, Benson is going to be an absolute force in the NHL, and he’ll be tearing it up on the left side in a very Hall-like fashion, but (hopefully) without all the other bullshit getting in the way of otherwise remarkable performances.

BACKGROUND

The Edmonton Oilers picked up a really interesting player in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft in Tyler Benson. He’s an Edmonton boy, and a minor celebrity coming out of the South Side Athletic Club following his just absurd numbers put up in AAA with the Lions Bantam team. Touted by some analysts in the early 2010s to be the “Next One” out of Western Canada, how did such a shining prospect fall into the Oilers’ laps 32nd overall in the 2nd round?

In a word: injuries.

The kid was an absolute monster in AAA. Like, as in, “numbers no one had ever seen before.” He scored 146 points (57G, 89A) in 33 (33!) games in 2013 for the SSAC Lions. Can you just imagine for a second what scoring almost 4 1/2 points per game must feel like? Absurd. And according to an Edmonton-based /r/hockey redditor familiar with his junior league play, Benson’s bantam coach — in an apparent show of mercy and good sportsmanship (but mostly mercy) — would often bench him for much of the 3rd periods of his games when the scores just got out of hand. So really, his point totals should’ve been even higher than the already-terrifying numbers he put up playing only 2/3 of his normal shifts.

But last winter, after being drafted first overall into the WHL for the 2014-15 season and putting up a very good showing (62GP-14G-26A-40TP), his 2015-16 campaign was cut short to only 30 games when he had to have surgery to remove a cyst from his back. In a stroke of horribly bad fortune, Tyler then developed a groin/lower core issue called osteitis pubis, which is a disorder that kids get from working out too much and too hard.

BEYOND BOXCARS

Boxcars are good and all, but with the absence of advanced stats in the minor leagues, how does Benson really “play the game” outside of putting up just a whacky amount of points, and why do I think he’ll be a perfect Taylor Hall replacement if he gets back and keeps his health?

Steve Kournianos has this to say about the Vancouver Giants captain:

“He is a nightmare to defend because he is as physically punishing with the puck as he is without it… Benson is very shifty with tremendous balance, meaning he can continue to move if he gets hit at the same time he decides to change direction. Possessing the kind of vision and IQ he owns makes it no surprise the CHL came close to giving him “exceptional” status to play a full season as a 15 year old (cut short by a knee injury).”

He’s not a small guy at 6′ and 200lbs, and if his scouting reports are to be believed, he’s steady and stable with and without the puck, and can be a real force at both ends of the ice. He’s sure-footed, and the word “complete” gets used time and time again when referring to the guy. Say what you want about Taylor Hall, but to my eyes and ears, we were never seeing or hearing those things said about him. Hall simply isn’t a defensively-minded forward, and despite his elite foot speed, almost every game he was over-skating pucks and slipping on the ice at inopportune times. Flame away in the comments section, guys, but I’m just sayin’…

SUMMARY

Chiarelli says Benson’s hockey sense is “through the roof”, and the reports out of orientation camp in Jasper this year have him looking and feeling healthy. The Oilers organization has a real gem with former Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater David Pelletier as their skating coach, and I have no doubt that he and the other coaches in the system will be working closely with Benson to ensure that he maintains his health in a sustainable way.

The irony here is that, had Tyler been fully healthy for his last season in the W, there’s no chance the Oilers get to pick him up at #32. The same Draft Analyst article by Kournianos has him being compared with the likes of Auston Matthews with regard to his on-the-spot corrections and his ability to create offense in ostensibly impossible situations, for Christ’s sake. I, for one, am right chuffed on Tyler Benson, and I look forward to having this article cited about four years from now when he’s considered an elite NHL winger and I get to say “I told you so!”

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Defenceman in the 2016 Draft

The 2016 NHL Draft will not receive the same attention from the media as the 2015 version, that being said, there’s still a lot to be excited about.

As it stands right now, there looks to be a higher talent level when it comes to defenceman. Headlined by Jakob Chychrun, the list of 2016 defenceman is quite extensive and features more than just two way defenders like we saw in the first round of the 2015 draft. Beyond Chychrun, you will see names like Chad Krys, Charlie McAvoy, Sean Day, Jake Bean, and Dante Fabbro as guys who will likely rise and inhabit a top 20 spot. Aside from those more highly touted prospects, this is also the year we see Max Lajoie, Luke Green, Olli Juolevi, Kale Clague, and Victor Mete being selected. Whether or not they’re first round selections remains to be seen, but I do believe it’s possible that we see a draft with ten defenceman being selected in round one.

Here’s a brief synopsis of what to expect from the potential first round defenceman:

Jakob Chychrun – LD – Sarnia Sting: Expect Jakob to build on what was an impressive rookie campaign. After recording 33 points and playing more minutes as the season progressed, it’s clear that the 6’2 blue liner is ready to take over the blue line in Sarnia and dominate the OHL. He does have top pairing NHL potential, as well as NHL ready size so don’t be surprised if he puts up 50 points and is relied upon as the top shutdown guy.

Chad Krys – LD – USNTDP: The 5’11 blue liner is coming off a very strong offensive season. Being in the American system, Krys jumped around to five different teams as the season unwound, but never dropped below 0.70 ppg. If Krys wants to stay in the conversation as a top 5 talent, he needs to show a commitment to playing strong in his own end, as well as continue to be dominant in the offensive zone. Expect him to be a point per game guy at each level he plays at this season.

Charlie McAvoy – RD – Boston University: As one of my favourite players in this upcoming draft, it’s hard for me to find a flaw in his game. He could always get quicker and more agile, but as it stands now, the BU commit has shown both a strong defensive zone presence as well as the ability to control offensive zone play. As he takes the next step, I’d hope to see him bring his level up to the point that he’s a top four defender at the NCAA level.

Sean Day – LD – Mississauga Steelheads: Opinions differ a ton when it comes to the 229 pound defenceman. According to some opposing players Day is soft and his skating is the only reason he’s in the O. Others believe he brings a fairly well rounded game and has shown hints of dominance. If he’s going to be in the conversation for a top 10 spot come next July, Day has to commit to controlling his own end. If he can prove to be a reliable defender, the offensive side comes naturally to him. Going into the 2016 season, he’s my biggest wildcard.

Jake Bean – LD – Calgary Hitmen: After going undrafted in the WHL Bantam Draft, the Hitmen listed a potential top 20 NHL draft pick (further proving why I believe the WHL draft should be changed, but I digress), without knowing that he would progress this much. Jake had a good rookie campaign, proving he can be relied upon in both the offensive zone and defensive zone. Bean chipped in 39 points in 51 games and will look to build off that. He’s a skilled two way defender, and we’ll see if he can play at a similar level as Travis Sanheim did in his draft year.

Dante Fabbro – RD – Penticton Vees: It would be great to see the 6’2 right handed defender jump up to the WHL ranks, but he will spend the next year in Penticton meaning two things. First, there won’t be a ton of mainstream coverage. Secondly, for those who won’t get a look at him, he will likely be talked about as a two way defenceman who is good offensively. He’ll be a bit of a mystery but one thing is certain, the kid is good. He’s solid in almost every aspect, from his skating to passing. He should be able to dominate the BCHL this year.

Max Lajoie – LD – Swift Current Broncos: Lajoie had one hell of a coming out party this year as he posted 40 points in 72 games. It’s rare to see a player put up 40 points as a rookie defenceman, but it’s even more rare to see a guy play a full season without missing a single game. Lajoie looks to be rounding into a solid two way defender, but he will still need a strong outing in 2015-16 to be considered for a first round selection. Development in his case, much like the other defenders in the first round, will be seen if he is relied upon in key situations. I want to see him on the PK, and continue the offensive production we saw last season.

Luke Green – RD – Saint John Sea Dogs: After being selected first overall in the QMJHL draft, Luke Green had a decent rookie season. As an undersized defender, Green showed he’s a fairly strong offensive defender who has decent defensive instincts. The good thing for Luke is that he will be playing on a stacked Saint John team that will allow him to develop next to guys like Thomas Chabot and Jakob Zboril. I’d expect Green to post around 45 points and the Sea Dogs to finish top three in the league.

Olli Juolevi – LD – London Knights : As a player makes the transition from Europe, it’s hard to come up with an accurate prediction of how they may fair in North America. At the same age, Julius Honka posted 0.36 points per game where Juolevi (at the same age and level) recorded 0.65 ppg. Stats say very little about a player, but this is an interesting comparable. It’s a wait and see situation with Olli, but with his skating and puck moving ability, it’s likely he puts up pretty solid offensive totals in London.

Kale Clague – LD – Brandon Wheat Kings: Clague was dominant in his Midget and Bantam AAA years, but struggled with injuries in his rookie season. He’s a great – and I mean great – skater. He has good puck moving ability, and a pretty good shot. His biggest problem is the fact that he plays like he’s 5’10. In my viewings, I rarely saw him engage in body contact, and a few times saw him shy away from contact. This season will be a better test as he is likely to play more than 20 regular season games, and if Provorov ends up in Philly, he will take a larger role on a strong Wheat Kings team.

Victor Mete – LD – London Knights: After a decent rookie season, Mete looks like he will be one of the best offensive defenceman in the league in the coming years. He’s an aggressive, smooth skating defender who battles. I’d expect him to pick up his offensive numbers quite a bit given the fact he’s on a loaded London Knights squad. He’s drawn comparisons to Ryan Murphy which I find intriguing given the fact that Murphy dominated offensively during his draft season.

There are plenty more defenders who are going to be in the conversation come next June. It will be exciting to see who is the Provorov-like riser of this year, but one thing is certain, this will be a year where many teams walk away with a top four defenceman who they will be able to ride over the next 10-15 years.

Brennen York, Edmonton Oilers, NHL, NHL Entry Draft, Prospects

Oilers First Round

Well, the 30th pick has been made and the first round has come to a conclusion. The Oilers made noise on the draft floor moving picks 16 (Barzal) and pick 33 to the New York Islanders in exchange for Griffin Reinhart. Many have criticized this move, but it will prove to be a valuable addition to the Oilers roster. Not only does Reinhart bring a strong defensive presence, he also brings the experience factor the Oilers lack. Yes, I know he’s 21, so “experience” isn’t exactly a trait that would pop into your head immediately, but if you take a glimpse at his track record you will be more than impressed.

Aside from that trade, the Oilers clearly won the day as they walked away with the greatest prospect to come along in the past 30 years. McDavid means a new era for the Oilers. His unprecedented speed and puck skills will take the NHL, as well as the Oilers, on to a new level. If the Oilers walk away with zero picks throughout the remainder of the draft and still acquire an A+ rating given the caliber of player they left with.

Granted, selecting Mathew Barzal at 16, and one of Bittner, Roy, or Harkins at 33 would have been a memorable haul, but the Oilers chose to address a position which they were shallow on. Reinhart creates depth on the blueline, and for the first time in years, the Oilers can potentially say no to adding another left handed defenceman.

All in all, it was a solid day for the Oil, but it doesn’t end there. Tomorrow is when we’ll see picks and players on the move, possibly Nikita Nikitin on his way out, as well as the chance a goalie is added to the fold. It will be an exciting day, and for once Oiler fans have faith in management.

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2015 NHL Entry Draft: Live Blog

With the 2015 NHL Entry Draft less than half an hour away, we’re here to give you all the latest updates.

There has been quite a bit of action today, particularly out of Boston. The Bruins have traded Dougie Hamilton to Calgary for 3 draft picks and have also traded Milan Lucic to Los Angeles for their first as well as goalie Martin Jones and a prospect. This gives the Bruins picks 13, 14, and 15 in the draft, which they are currently using as trade bait to try and grab Arizona’s pick at 3rd overall. If that deal doesn’t get done, Arizona will make the pick and will likely select Erie Otters centre Dylan Strome.

A number of teams continue trade discussions on available players. With Martin Jones acquired, Boston could look to trade a goalie. Carolina is shopping around Jeff Skinner, but it seems likely that they hold onto him. Chicago needs to make cap space and could trade any one of Patrick Sharp, Bryan Bickell, or Kris Versteeg. As of now, Montreal seems to be the front runner for Sharp.

With Colorado’s addition of Carl Soderberg, it seems like a good bet that Ryan O’Reilly will be dealt, likely for a defenceman. Numerous teams are interested in him.

With LA’s acquisition of Milan Lucic, reports came out that they will likely buyout Mike Richards. We’ll see what happens there.

Nashville re-signed Mike Fisher today and continue to work on a deal for Mike Ribeiro. A couple teams, the Islanders and Canadiens, could look to move down in the draft to gain more picks in the second round.

The Rangers continue to shop Cam Talbot, and ideally they would like a first round pick. Pittsburgh continues to look for forwards. San Jose and Vancouver have had serious discussions regarding Kevin Bieksa, we’ll see if that trade happens. Also, Eddie Lack’s name is still out there as a goaltending option.

St. Louis was rumoured to be in the hunt for a first round pick and could try and trade either T.J. Oshie or David Backes. Toronto continues to shop Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak, and could look to trade their second first round pick.

Note: All times are in Edmonton time. Refresh the page to view the latest updates.

4:49 – There is some talk that Boston may even be willing to trade Tuukka Rask. Unlikely, but that’s what everyone said about a Hamilton trade as well.

4:51 – BREAKING: Ryan O’Reilly close to being traded to the Buffalo Sabres. Details to come.

4:56 – It sounds like Nikita Zadorov could be part of a Ryan O’Reilly trade.

4:58 – It also sounds like Mikhail Grigorenko would be going to Colorado as well as a second round pick. On another note, talks between Vancouver and San Jose about Bieksa seem to have fallen apart. Vancouver wanted 2 second round picks.

5:10 – It’s unlikely at this point that either Lack or Talbot will be traded tonight, it could happen tomorrow.

TRADE: Buffalo has traded Nikita Zadorov, Mikhail Grigorenko, JT Compher, and the 31st overall pick to Colorado in exchange for Ryan O’Reilly and Jamie McGinn.

1. Edmonton Selects F Connor McDavid. The Oilers also debut a new jersey, it looks great.

2. Buffalo Selects F Jack Eichel.

3. Arizona Selects F Dylan Strome.

4. Toronto Selects F Mitch Marner.

5. Carolina Selects D Noah Hanifin.

5:45 – New Jersey and Columbus are discussing a trade. We’ll see if anything comes of it.

5:48 – The Devils will make their pick.

6. New Jersey Selects F Pavel Zacha.

7. Philadelphia Selects D Ivan Provorov.

5:57 – Toronto continues to talk to teams about the 24th pick. Jim Matheson is also reporting that Kevin Shattenkirk could be available.

8. Columbus Selects D Zach Werenski.

9. San Jose Selects F Timo Meier.

10. Colorado Selects F Mikko Rantanen.

11. Florida Selects F Lawson Crouse.

12. Dallas Selects F Denis Gurianov.

13. Boston Selects D Jakub Zboril.

14. Boston Selects F Jake DeBrusk.

15. Boston Selects F Zachary Senyshyn.

6:46 – It sounds like the Islanders have made a trade.

6:48 – Edmonton has traded the pick, details to come.

TRADE: Edmonton trades picks 16 and 33 to the New York Islanders in exchange for D Griffin Reinhart.

16. New York Selects F Mathew Barzal.

17. Winnipeg Selects F Kyle Connor.

18. Ottawa Selects D Thomas Chabot.

19. Detroit Selects F Evgeni Svechnikov.

20. Minnesota Selects F Joel Eriksson-Ek

7:22 – Peter Chiarelli having a lengthy conversation with Dean Lombardi…

21. Ottawa Selects F Colin White.

22. Washington Selects G Ilya Samsonov.

23. Vancouver Selects F Brock Boeser.

TRADE: Toronto trades pick 24 to Philadelphia in exchange for picks 29 and 61.

24. Philadelphia Selects F Travis Konecny.

25. Winnipeg Selects F Jack Roslovic.

26. Montreal Selects D Noah Juulsen

27. Anaheim Selects D Jacob Larsson

TRADE: Tampa Bay trades pick 28 to the Islanders in exchange for picks 33 and 72.

28. New York Selects F Anthony Beauvillier.

TRADE: Toronto trades pick 29 to Columbus in exchange for picks 34 and 68.

29. Columbus Selects D Gabriel Carlsson.

TRADE: Anaheim trades Kyle Palmieri to New Jersey in exchange for the 41st pick and a 3rd round pick in 2016.

30. Arizona Selects F Nick Merkley

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Top 100 Rankings

Draft Day is finally here, and if you’re following along at home, take a look at these rankings to see how your team did.

1. Connor McDavid – C – Erie Otters (OHL) – 6’1 / 189 lbs

2. Jack Eichel – C – Boston University (NCAA) – 6’2 / 194 lbs

3. Noah Hanifin – LD – Boston College (NCAA) – 6’2 / 205 lbs

4. Mitchell Marner – C/RW – London Knights (OHL) – 5’11 / 165 lbs

5. Ivan Provorov – LD – Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) – 6’0 / 200 lbs

6. Dylan Strome – C – Erie Otters (OHL) – 6’3 185 lbs

7. Mikko Rantanen – C/LW – TPS (Liiga) – 6’4 / 209 lbs

8. Zach Werenski – LD – University of Michigan (NCAA) – 6’2 / 214 lbs

9. Mathew Barzal – C – Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) – 6’0 / 180 lbs

10. Pavel Zacha – C/LW – Sarnia Sting (OHL) – 6’3 / 214 lbs

11. Lawson Crouse – LW – Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) – 6’3 / 211 lbs

12. Timo Meier – RW – Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) – 6’1 / 209 lbs

13. Kyle Connor – C – Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) – 6’1 / 182 lbs

14. Travis Konecny – C – Ottawa 67’s (OHL) – 5’10 / 176 lbs

15. Denis Guryanov – LW – Ladia Togliatti (MHL) – 6’2 / 192 lbs

16. Colin White – C/RW – U.S National U18 Team (USDP) – 6’0 / 182 lbs

17. Evgeni Svechnikov – C/RW – Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL) 6’3 / 205 lbs

18. Nick Merkley – C/RW – Kelowna Rockets (WHL) – 5’10 / 178 lbs

19. Jakub Zboril – LD – Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) – 6’2 / 185 lbs

20. Jansen Harkins – C – Prince George Cougars (WHL) – 6’1 / 181 lbs

21. Joel Eriksson Ek – C – Farjestad (SHL) – 6’1 / 185 lbs

22. Jacob Larsson – LD – Frolunda (SHL) – 6’2 / 180 lbs

23. Jeremy Roy – RD – Sherbrooke Phoenix (QMJHL) – 6’0 / 183 lbs

24. Ilya Samsonov – G – Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk (MHL) – 6’3 / 201 lbs

25. Thomas Chabot – LD – Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) – 6’2 / 179 lbs

26. Jack Roslovic – C/RW – US National U-18 Team (USDP) – 6’1 / 183 lbs

27. Paul Bittner – LW – Portland Winterhawks (WHL) – 6’4 / 194 lbs

28. Jeremy Bracco – RW – U.S National U18 Team (USDP) – 5’9 / 172 lbs

29. Noah Juulsen – RD – Everett Silvertips (WHL) – 6’1 / 176 lbs

30. Oliver Kylington – LD – Farjestad (SHL) – 6’0 / 174 lbs

31. Jake Debrusk – C/LW – Swift Current Broncos (WHL) – 6’0 / 176 lbs

32. Brock Boeser – RW – Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) – 6’1 / 183

33. Daniel Sprong – RW – Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL) – 6’0 / 192 lbs

34. Gabriel Carlsson – LD – Linkoping J20 (SuperElit) – 6’4 / 183 lbs

35. Brandon Carlo – RD – Tri City Americans (WHL) – 6’5 / 185 lbs

36. Mackenzie Blackwood – G – Barrie Colts – 6’4 / 216 lbs

37. Anthony Beauvillier – C – Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) – 5’10 / 176 lbs

38. Jonas Siegenthaler – LD – ZSC Lions (NLA) – 6’3 / 220 lbs

39. Christian Fischer – C/RW – U.S National U-18 Team (USDP) – 6’1 / 212 lbs

40. Vince Dunn – LD – Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL) – 6’0 / 187 lbs

41. Nicolas Meloche – RD – Baie Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL) – 6’3 / 205 lbs

42. Filip Chlapik – C – Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL) – 6’1 / 196 lbs

43. Julius Nattinen – C – JYP (Liiga) – 6’2 / 194 lbs

44. Daniel Vladar – G – HC Kladno (Czezch U20) – 6’5 / 185 lbs

45. Zach Senyshyn – RW – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) – 6’1 / 194 lbs

46. Tom Novak – C – Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL) – 6’0 / 181 lbs

47. Nicolas Roy – C – Chicoutimi Sagueneens (QMJHL) – 6’4 / 198 lbs

48. Mitchell Stephens – C – Saginaw Spirit (OHL) – 6’0 / 187 lbs

49. Travis Dermott – LD – Erie Otters (OHL) – 5’11 / 196 lbs

50. Dennis Yan – LW – Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) – 6’1 / 187 lbs

51. Yakov Trenin – LW – Gatineau Olympiques – 6’2 / 194 lbs

52. Filip Ahl – LW – HV71 J20 (SuperElit) – 6’4 / 214 lbs

53. Rasmus Andersson – RD – Barrie Colts (OHL) – 6’0 / 210 lbs

54. Robin Kovacs – LW/RW – AIK (Allsvenskan) – 6’0 / 172 lbs

55. Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson – C – Omaha Lancers (USHL) – 6’1 / 190 lbs

56. Parker Wotherspoon – LD – Tri City Americans (WHL) – 6’0 / 172 lbs

57. Nikita Korostelev – RW – Sarnia Sting (OHL) – 6’1 / 196 lbs

58. Mitchell Vande Sompel – LD – Oshawa Generals (OHL) – 5’10 / 183 lbs

59. Matthew Spencer – RD – Peterborough Petes (OHL) – 6’2 / 203 lbs

60. Erik Cernak – RD – HC Kosice (Slovakia) – 6’3 / 203 lbs

61. Alexander Dergachyov – C – SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL) – 6’4 / 201 lbs

62. Adam Musil – C – Red Deer Rebels (WHL) – 6’3 / 205 lbs

63. Ryan Gropp – LW – Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) – 6’2 / 190 lbs

64. Jordan Greenway – LW – U.S National U-18 Team (USDP) – 6’5 / 223 lbs

65. Christian Jaros – RD – Luela J20 (SuperElit) – 6’3 / 205 lbs

66. Blake Speers – RW – Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) – 5’11 / 185 lbs

67. Matej Tomek – G – Topeka RoadRunners (NAHL) – 6’3 / 181 lbs

68. Austin Wagner – C/LW – Regina Pats (WHL) – 6’1 / 181 lbs

69. Graham Knott – LW – Niagara Ice Dogs – 6’3 / 192 lbs

70. Gabriel Gagne – C/RW – Victoriaville Tigres (QMJHL) – 6’5 / 187 lbs

71. Callum Booth – Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) – 6’3 / 198 lbs

72. David Cotton – C – Cushing Academy (USHS) – 6’2 / 201 lbs

73. Kevin Stenlund – C – HV71 J20 (SuperElit) – 6’3 / 205 lbs

74. Roope Hintz – C/LW – Ilves (Liiga) – 6’2 / 185 lbs

75. Guillaume Briesbois – LD – Acadie Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) – 6’2 / 176 lbs

76. Samuel Montembeault – G – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL) – 6’3 / 174 lbs

77. Fredrik Forsberg – C/RW – Leksand J20 (SuperElit) – 6’0 / 174 lbs

78. Ryan Pilon – LD – Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) – 6’2 / 207 lbs

79. Dennis Gilbert – LD – Chicago Steel (USHL) – 6’2 / 201 lbs

80. Michael Spacek – C – HC Dynamo Pardubice (Czech) – 5’11 / 187 lbs

81. Jeremy Lauzon – RD – Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL) – 6’2 / 194 lbs

82. Vladislav Gavrikov – Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL) – 6’2 / 194 lbs

83. Brendan Guhle – LD – Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) – 6’2 / 185 lbs

84. Sebastian Aho – LW – Karpat (Liiga) – 5’11 / 176 lbs

85. Will Borgen – RD – Omaha Lancers (USHL) – 6’2 / 179 lbs

86. Brendan Warren – LW – U.S. National U-18 Team (USDP) – 6’0 / 192 lbs

87. Erik Foley – LW – Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL) – 5’11 / 185

88. Rodrigo Abols – C – HK Riga (MHL) – 6’3 / 179 lbs

89. Dmytro Timashov – LW – Quebec Remparts (QMJHL) – 5’10 / 187 lbs

90. Jens Looke – LW/RW – Brynas (SHL) – 6’0 / 185 lbs

91. Conor Garland – RW – Moncton Wildcats – 5’8 / 129 lbs

92. Ales Stezka – G – Bill Tygri Liberec U20 (Czech U20) – 6’3 / 179 lbs

93. AJ Greer – LW – Boston University (NCAA) – 6’2 / 205 lbs

94. Anthony Cirelli – C – Oshawa Generals – 6’0 / 165 lbs

95. Denis Malgin – C – ZSC (NLA) – 5’9 / 176 lbs

96. Ethan Bear – RD – Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) – 5’11 / 201 lbs

97. Adam Marsh – LW – Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) – 6’0 / 161 lbs

98. Andrew Mangiapane – C/LW – Barrie Colts (OHL) – 5’10 / 161 lbs

99. Brad Morrison – C – Prince George Cougars (WHL) – 5’11 / 161 lbs

100. Caleb Jones – LD – U.S National U-18 Team (USDP) – 6’0 / 194 lbs