Arctic Ice Hockey’s 2013 NHL Mock Draft: Pick #10

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 tenth overall pick of Arctic Ice Hockey's 2013 Mock Draft.

Jim Nill: With the tenth overall selection in this years draft, the Dallas Stars are pleased to select…

Rankings: CSS (2 EUR), ISS (4), TSN (5), Hockey Prospectus (4)

The Skinny: With new management in place deep in the heart of Texas, the Dallas Stars will be looking to revamp their line-up by making some calculated splashes this offseason. With a player of Nichushkin’s talent still on the board, Dallas will have a hard time passing him up.

Hockey Prospectus:

"Nichushkin is an impressive power forward who has a ton of natural gifts. He could be a potential star, if not an elite power winger in the NHL. His best skill is his skating ability, as he is a true plus-plus skater that defensemen need to respect when he's barreling down the wing. If a gap gets too tight, Nichushkin will likely be behind the defender in no time. He is also a strong, 6'4'' pillar who loves to drive to the net."

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