2013 NHL Entry Draft Prospects
A group for all 2013 NHL Entry Draft prospect profiles and other prospect related posts at ILWT.
An Updated ILWT Readership's Top 10 for 2013 Draft
Last week, I asked all of you readers to give me your top ten prospects for the 2013 NHL Draft once again. These are the results of all of your top tens, which reveals some kind of consensus as far as who will go where in the top ten.
Axel Blomqvist: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Axel Blomqvist is an 18 year old Swede who was born in Osby, Sweden. Blomqvist is a left handed shooter who is on the larger side for forwards. Blomqvist stands 6 foot 5 inches while weighing in at 194 lbs.
Erik Bradford: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
With the 160th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, should the Devils select Erik Bradford? He is a strong defensive forward who is reliable allover the ice - especially the penalty kill and the face-off circle.
Tyler Kelleher: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Tyler Kelleher is a small winger who put up big numbers with the United Stated National Team Developmental Program for two seasons. He wasn't ranked by CSS or other services, but this profile explains why he shouldn't be ignored late in the draft.
J-S Dea: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Jean-Sebastien Dea is a forward who, after being passed over in the 2012 draft, has made a lot of noise in the QMJHL. With his stock now risen, could he be someone the Devils grab in the late rounds of the draft?
Parker Reno: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
This week kicks off the last few prospect profiles for the 2013 NHL Draft. They'll focus on prospects projected to go late in the draft, if at all. This first one is for Edina High defenseman and RPI commit Parker Reno.
Tyler Motte: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Tyler Motte: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
J.C. Lipon: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
J.C. Lipon has been passed over in the draft in 2011 and 2012, but it looks like 2013 could be his year. Is New Jersey the right spot for the tough 19-year-old center?
SBN NHL Mock Draft '13: NJ Picks Shinkaruk at #9
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.
Little Consensus Among Mock Drafts for NJ Pick
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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.
Laurent Dauphin: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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.
Pavel Buchnevich: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Pavel Buchnevich is an extremely skilled prospect that has shown both incredible talent and a lack of drive. This profile will take a look at whether his talent outweighs the risk that would come with taking the streaky winger.
Marko Dano: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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!
Max Domi: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
This profile looks at Max Domi - a great player with an interesting story coming into the 2013 Draft. While he is expected to go earlier than the Devils' 2nd round pick, he is a player worth looking into.
Morgan Klimchuk: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 Draft Prospect Profile
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.
Shea Theodore: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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 Hartman: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Ryan Hartman was one of the two draft eligible skaters at the 2013 WJC in Ufa, Russia in January. This profile looks at his style of play and what he could bring to the team that drafts him in June.
Ryan Pulock: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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?
Connor Clifton: 2013 Draft Prospect Profile
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.
Anthony Mantha: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Anthony Mantha is a potential first round draft pick for the New Jersey Devils. This profile looks at the positives and negatives to his game.
Rasmus Ristolainen 2013 NHL Draft Prospect 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: 2013 Draft Prospect Profile
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.
Valeri Nichushkin 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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: 2013 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
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.