The SB Nation network of hockey blogs have come together to put a mock draft together for the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. With the ninth overall pick, we've selected Hunter Shinkaruk for the New Jersey Devils.
As the 2013 NHL Entry Draft comes closer, more mock drafts are coming out. I review the 32 latest ones per DC Pro Sports Report's list and determine that there really isn't a consensus player for the Devils at #9, but the pick was usually a forward.
Peter Cehlarik is a Slovakian winger who has been playing in Sweden and rapidly improving his draft stock the past year. Could he make it as high as the Devils pick in the second round?
Artturi Lehkonen had a great season with KalPa and was named the 2012-13 Rookie of the Year in the SM-Liiga. In this profile, learn how this offensive winger performed, what others praise him for, and what concern may drag him down to the 2nd round.
Center Laurent Dauphin had a good rookie season with Chicoutimi and attracted more attention with a strong showing at the World U-18s. In this profile, learn how much praise his skills has received - and what one issue may keep him in the 2nd round.
Marko Dano is a feisty Slovak forward who has a solid two-way game and good skating and passing skills. Could he be a fit for the Devils in the second round of the Draft?
Justin Bailey is big and has big potential to be a talented winger at the next level. In this prospect profile, read praise for his shot and most of his skating, learn he's still got a ways to go as a player, and realize a Metroid connection.
Eric Comrie is a 17 year old canadian goaltender from Edmonton, Alberta. He weighs in at 170 lbs and stands six feet tall. The 2012-13 season was his second season playing in the WHL and he has been very consist for the Tri-City Americans.
Spencer Martin is one of the top North American goaltenders coming into the 2013 NHL Draft. This profile looks at the positives and negatives to Martin's game along with what he could bring to the Devils if he is chosen with the 39th overall pick.
Jacob De La Rose is a fast-skating, physical player from the SEL-2. He could be an effective power forward in the NHL but does have some questions about his offensive ability. Could he be the right pick for the Devils in Round Two?
Curtis Lazar is a solid two way forward who is currently playing for the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL and will likely go in the second round in the upcoming NHL draft!
Morgan Klimchuk is a forward for the Regina Pats who projects to go in the late first or early second round. He's a talented forward who could be a good pick for the Devils if he's available at number 39.
Anthony Duclair may not be big and he wasn't as productive in his second season with the Quebec Remparts after his first. He's got speed and a good shot among other skills to make him an offensive winger that could go in the 2nd round of the draft.
For those looking forward to the draft, this post will continue to look at the possible draft selection for the New Jersey Devils in the 2013 draft that is taking place in Newark.I look at a WHL prospect similar to Mike Green.
Ryan Pulock is a defenseman with a monster shot and good awareness/playmaking skills on the ice. Is he the type of defender that the Devils might be willing to go after instead of a forward for their offensively-challenged system?
Matawan, New Jersey native, Quinnipiac commit, and USNTDP defenseman Connor Clifton is expected to be a later round pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Find out more about the highest ranked NJ player in this profile.
Rasmus Ristolainen is a Finnish defensive prospect who projects to possibly be one of the better players left on the board for the Devils at #9 in the 2013 entry draft. He has good size and skills, but should the Devils use their pick on a d-man?
Hunter Shinkaruk is the second highest ranked prospect to come out of the WHL. In this profile, much is made of his skating, his hands, his offensive skills, and his lack of size - almost all of which would make him a great pick at ninth overall.
This post will look at the top European draft prospect as ranked by the CSS: Valeri Nichushkin. This Russian prospect has some professional experience in the KHL as well as a stellar international resume.
Darnell Nurse comes from a family of athletes and is the second highest ranked defenseman in the draft. This profile looks at how Nurse has improved his game recently and thoughts on what he could bring to an NHL team.
Elias Lindholm is the highest ranked Swedish prospect for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and appears to be a lock for the top ten. This prospect profile goes into how productive he was for Brynas and touches on his strengths as a forward.
A few readers at In Lou We Trust provided their top ten rankings for the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. In summing them up, it appears that there's a consensus group for the top ten but plenty of variation within where players can go.
An in depth look at a possible 2013 first round draft pick for the New Jersey Devils.
The 2013 NHL Draft lottery took place this evening. The New Jersey Devils will pick ninth in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft as the Avalanche won the lottery. This is an open post for fans to discuss the lottery and name their top 10 prospects for a futu
In the final prospect update of the season, Stefan Matteau was released from his team in the QMJHL, the Albany season comes to an end, and I look at the top prospects from the 2012-2013 season.
The update this week looks at the many prospects eliminated from the playoffs along with the end of the Albany season approaching.
