With the 2011-2012 playoffs having ended, here we take a look at the next big event in the NHL, the draft. The Los Angeles Kings are currently on top of the hockey world and now 29 other franchises are looking to emulate their success.
Have a look below at what could potentially unfold on June 22 and what we think of the picks.
Edmonton Oilers: Nail Yakupov - Rw – Team needs: Defencemen, Goaltending - Yakupov is a blue chip forward from the Sarnia Sting with the potential to be the face of the franchise. Edmonton already has a trio of elite young forwards but Yakupov will be too good to pass up. Columbus Blue Jackets: Mikhail Grigorenko - C – Team needs: High upside talent – After an abysmal year, Columbus is in full-fledged rebuilding mode and will be looking to add a player with high upside. Grigorenko has the potential to be a two-way 90 point scorer,...
Have a look below at what could potentially unfold on June 22 and what we think of the picks.
Edmonton Oilers: Nail Yakupov - Rw – Team needs: Defencemen, Goaltending - Yakupov is a blue chip forward from the Sarnia Sting with the potential to be the face of the franchise. Edmonton already has a trio of elite young forwards but Yakupov will be too good to pass up. Columbus Blue Jackets: Mikhail Grigorenko - C – Team needs: High upside talent – After an abysmal year, Columbus is in full-fledged rebuilding mode and will be looking to add a player with high upside. Grigorenko has the potential to be a two-way 90 point scorer,...
- 6/17/2012
- by John Tang
- We Got This Covered
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