Hey all! Welcome to another instalment of Arctic Ice Hockey's annual NHL Mock Draft.
Over the next thirty days, we will attempt to telepathically channel the minds of NHL General Managers as they complete their final rankings in preparation for the 2013 NHL Draft being held June 30, 2012 in Newark, NJ.
Without further adieu, we present our loyal readers with the sixteenth overall pick of Arctic Ice Hockey's 2013 Mock Draft.
Darcy Reiger: With the sixteenth overall selection in this years draft, the Buffalo Sabres' are pleased to select…
Rankings: CSS (8 NA), ISS (18), TSN (21), Hockey Prospectus (31)
The Skinny: After taking a defenceman with their first pick, the Buffalo Sabres should be looking at a forward with their second pick — acquired as part of the Jason Pommonville trade. With Gauthier they will get a steady, competent player with offensive upside.
"Gauthier experienced an up-and-down campaign. He showed significant flashes, but also lapsed offensively for long stretches. He measures at 6'5", 214 pounds, has some offensive talent, and shows advanced play for his age. He is an above-average skater, well above-average for a player his size, as he has a real easiness to his stride. He exerts little effort in his pushoffs, and he picks up speed very well. He is very agile, given his size."
AIH Draft Board
Pick | Team | Player | Pos | Nationality | Amateur Club |
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1 | Colorado Avalanche | Seth Jones | D | USA | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
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Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
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Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
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Tappara (SM-liiga) |
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Ottawa 67’s (OHL) |
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Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) |
7 | Edmonton Oilers | |
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Brynas (Elitserien) |
8 | Buffalo Sabres | |
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Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL) |
9 | New Jersey Devils | |
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London Knights (OHL) |
10 | Dallas Stars | |
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Chelyabinsk 2 (MHL) |
11 | Philadelphia Flyers | |
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TPS (SM-liiga) |
12 | Phoenix Coyotes | |
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Val d’Or Forreaurs (QMJHL) |
13 | Winnipeg Jets | |
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Windsor Spitfires (OHL) |
14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
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London Knights (OHL) |
15 | New York Islanders | |
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Djurgaden (Allsvenskan) |
16 | Buffalo Sabres | |
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Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) |
Community Draft Board
Pick | Team | Player | Pos | Nationality | Amateur Club |
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1 | Colorado Avalanche | Seth Jones | D | USA | Portland Winterhawks (WHL) |
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Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
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Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL) |
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Tappara (SM-liiga) |
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Chelyabinsk 2 (MHL) |
6 | Calgary Flames | |
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Ottawa 67’s (OHL) |
7 | Edmonton Oilers | |
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Sault Ste. Marie Grehyounds (OHL) |
8 | Buffalo Sabres | |
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Brynas (Elitserien) |
9 | New Jersey Devils | |
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Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) |
10 | Dallas Stars | |
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London Kinghts (OHL) |
11 | Philadelphia Flyers | |
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TPS (SM-liiga) |
12 | Phoenix Coyotes | |
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London Knights (OHL) |
13 | Winnipeg Jets | |
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Val d’Or Forreurs (QMJHL) |
14 | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
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Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL) |
15 | New York Islanders | |
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London Knights (OHL) |
Option | Votes |
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Frederik Gauthier | 11 |
Mirco Mueller | 2 |
Alexander Wennberg | 18 |
Valentin Zykov | 7 |
Other (please specify in the comments section) | 6 |