Arctic Ice Hockey’s 2013 NHL Mock Draft: Pick #12

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

Don Maloney: With the twelfth overall selection in this years draft, the Phoenix Coyotes‘ are pleased to select…

Rankings: CSS (10 NA), ISS (24), TSN (22), Hockey Prospectus (16)

The Skinny: Anthony Mantha is a blend of size and scoring, lighting up the QMJHL for 50 goals this past year. Though a project, Mantha has the tools necessary to be successful in the NHL.

Hockey Prospectus:

"Mantha made significant strides over the last year, aided by his late birthdate, which gave him an extra year of development. He is a well above-average skater for a big man. He picks up speed quickly, with a certain smoothness in his skating technique. That skating ability, combined with his 6'4" frame, makes him an intriguing physical package. He does possess some skill, but he is more of a good thinker than a fancy puck handler."

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