2017 NHL mock draft: Canucks pick Pettersson in full first-round mock
26. Chicago Blackhawks
Maxime Comtois. 26. player. 94. Comtois is the typical low-floor, low-ceiling type of player. He seems like a lock to make the NHL in one role or another, but the Blackhawks might have to be fine with getting a bottom-six grinder with a strong two-way game here, rather than an exciting offensive contributor. Then again, Comtois has nice offensive potential as well.. Left Wing. Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL
27. St. Louis Blues (from WSH)
After landing a potential steal in Vesalainen earlier in the first round, the Blues select a D-man with limited upside but good NHL potential. Joseph is a hard worker who can defend and move the puck, which is enough to move into the first round as a strong two-way player.. Defence. Charlottetown Islanders, QMJHL. Pierre-Olivier Joseph. 27. player. 99
28. Ottawa Senators
player. 91. Did anyone expect the Senators to be the Canadian team that makes it to the Conference Finals? If you said yes, you’re probably lying. Ottawa just goes with who they think is the best player available — Isaac Ratcliffe. A lanky winger with a laser for a shot.. Left Wing. Guelph Storm, OHL. Isaac Ratcliffe. 28
29. Dallas Stars (from ANA)
Joni Ikonen. 29. player. 119. The Stars go double-Finnish in the first round, as they make Joni Ikonen their second selection of the draft. Ikonen has incredible offensive potential thanks to excellent hockey IQ and outstanding puck skills. With their two picks, Dallas could be one of the big winners of this round. Full profile: <a href=. Centre. Frolunda HC U20, SuperElit
30. Nashville Predators
Jason Robertson. 30. player. 151. Playing in the Stanley Cup finals comes with a price tag one we head into the draft. But the Predators probably don’t give a damn. They cap off a fantastic season with a solid first-round draft pick in Jason Robertson. The goal-scoring winger has some work to do, but it could well pay off for the Preds in the future. Full profile: <a href=. Left Wing. Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL
31. Pittsburgh Penguins
Max Gildon. 31. player. 92. Don’t ask me why, but I like Max Gildon a lot for Pittsburgh with the final pick of the first round. The American two-way defender had a slow start into the year but really turned it around and now looks like a prospect with second-pairing upside again. The Gildon are in no rush to bring their 2017 draft picks in, so they don’t mind taking Gildon with their only pick in the top two rounds of the draft. Full profile: <a href=. Defence. US U-18, NTDP
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Scouts, media and fans have started to establish at least something close to a consensus about this draft. But this mock proved once again how wide-open it still is.
In every range, teams will have to pick one of at least 10 players that could justifiably be selected when they are on the clock. So, be excited!
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