{"id":127848,"date":"2022-04-14T15:07:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T19:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?page_id=127848"},"modified":"2022-04-14T15:07:50","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T19:07:50","slug":"2017-nhl-entry-draft-hq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2017-nhl-entry-draft-hq\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 NHL Entry Draft HQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to your 2017 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters right here at Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects. We have you covered with everything you will need to be ready for the big event, going down this year on June 23rd and 24th in Chicago, Illinois at the United Centre, home of the Chicago Blackhawks.<\/p>\n

Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2017 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow Max Marko<\/a> and myself on Twitter<\/a>, and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical draft profiles and scouting reports! Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects bring it to you. Make us your new headquarters for everything \u201c2017 NHL Entry Draft\u201d!<\/p>\n

2017 NHL Entry Draft General Information and Preview<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Draft Grades<\/h3>\n

2017 Draft Grades Part 1<\/a>
\n2017 Draft Grades Part 2<\/a>
\nDraft Grades Part 3<\/a>
\nDraft Grades Part 4<\/a><\/p>\n

2017 NHL Entry Draft Final Rankings<\/h3>\n

Top 10<\/h4>\n

#1 Nolan Patrick, Centre, Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL<\/a>
\n#2 Nico Hischier, Centre, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#3 Gabriel Vilardi, Centre\/Right Wing, Windsor Spitfires, OHL<\/a>
\n#4 Casey Mittelstadt, Centre, Green Bay Gamblers, USHL<\/a>
\n#5\u00a0Miro Heiskanen, Defence, HIFK, SM-Liiga<\/a>
\n#6 Cody Glass, Centre, Portland Winterhawks, WHL<\/a>
\n#7 Cale Makar, Defence, Brooks Bandits, AJHL<\/a>
\n#8 Owen Tippett, Right Wing, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL<\/a>
\n#9 Timothy Liljegren, Defence, Rogle IK, SHL<\/a>
\n#10 Elias Pettersson, Centre\/Right Wing, Timra IK, Hockey\u00a0Allsvenskan<\/a><\/p>\n

11-20<\/h4>\n

#11 Michael Rasmussen, Centre, Tri-City Americans, WHL<\/a>
\n#12 Martin Necas, Centre, HC Kometa Brno, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#13 Eeli Tolvanen, Left Wing\/Right Wing, Sioux City Musketeers, USHL<\/a>
\n#14 Nick Suzuki, Centre\/Right Wing, Owen Sound Attack, OHL<\/a>
\n#15 Lias Andersson, Centre, HV71, SHL<\/a>
\n#16 Kristian Vesalainen, Right Wing, Frolunda, SHL<\/a>
\n#17 Klim Kostin, Right Wing, Dynamo Moskava, KHL<\/a>
\n#18 Juuso Valimaki, Defence, Tri-City Americans, WHL<\/a>
\n#19 Callan Foote, Defence, Kelowna Rockets, WHL<\/a>
\n#20 Robert Thomas, Centre, London Knights, OHL<\/a><\/p>\n

21-30<\/h4>\n

#21 Ryan Poehling, Centre, St. Cloud State Huskies, NCAA NCHC<\/a>
\n#22 Isaac Ratcliffe, Left Wing, Guelph Storm, OHL<\/a>
\n#23 Nicolas Hague, Defence, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL<\/a>
\n#24 Kailer Yamamoto, Left Wing, Spokane Chiefs, WHL<\/a>
\n#25 Conor Timmins, Defence, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL<\/a>
\n#26 Erik Brannstrom, Defence, HV 71, SHL<\/a>
\n#27 Josh Norris, Centre, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#28 Filip Chytil, Centre\/Left Wing, HC Ziln, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#29 Jason Robertson, Left Wing, Kingston Frontenacs, OHL<\/a>
\n#30 Maxime Comtois, LW\/RW\/C, Victoriaville Tigres, QMJHL<\/a><\/p>\n

31-40<\/h4>\n

#31 Shane Bowers, Centre, Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL<\/a>
\n#32 Kole Lind, Right Wing, Kelowna Rockets, WHL<\/a>
\n#33 Marcus Davidsson, Centre, Djugardens, SHL<\/a>
\n#34 Alexei Lipanov, Centre,\u00a0Dynamo Balashikha, VHL<\/a>
\n#35 Urho Vaakanainen, Defence, JYP, SM-Liiga<\/a>
\n#36 Jake Oettinger, Goaltender, Boston University Terriers, NCAA Hockey East<\/a>
\n#37 Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Centre, Spokane Chiefs, WHL<\/a>
\n#38 Henri Jokiharju, Defence, Portland Winterhawks, WHL<\/a>
\n#39 Michael DiPietro, Goaltender, Windsor Spitfires, OHL<\/a>
\n#40 Grant Mismash,, Centre\/Left Wing, US NTDP, USHL<\/a><\/p>\n

41-50<\/h4>\n

#41 Robin Salo, Defence, Vaasan Sport, SM Liiga<\/a>
\n#42 Joni Ikonen, Centre, Frolunda, SHL<\/a>
\n#43 Matthew Strome, Left Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL<\/a>
\n#44 Jesper Boqvist, Centre\/Left Wing, Bryans IF, SHL<\/a>
\n#45 Morgan Frost, Centre, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL<\/a>
\n#46 Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Defence, Charlottetown Islanders, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#47 Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Goaltender, HPK, U20 SM-Liiga<\/a>
\n#48 Nikita Popugaev, Left Wing, Prince George Cougars, WHL<\/a>
\n#49 Max Gildon, Defence, U.S. NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#50 Aleksi Heponiemi, Centre, Swift Current Broncos, WHL<\/a><\/p>\n

51-60<\/h4>\n

#51 Scott Reedy, Centre, U.S. NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#52 Ivan Lodnia, Centre\/Right Wing, Erie Otters, OHL<\/a>
\n#53 Luke Martin, Defence, University of Michigan Wolverines, NCAA Big Ten<\/a>
\n#54 Sasha Chmelevski, Centre, Ottawa 67s, OHL<\/a>
\n#55 Ian Mitchell, Defence, Spruce Grove Saints, AJHL<\/a>
\n#56 Antoine Morand, Centre, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#57 Keith Petruzzelli, Goaltender, Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL<\/a>
\n#58 Alex Formenton, Left Wing, London Knights, OHL<\/a>
\n#59 Jake Leschyshyn, Centre, Regina Pats, WHL<\/a>
\n#60 Stelio Mattheos, Centre, Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL<\/a><\/p>\n

61-70<\/h4>\n

#61 David Farrance, Defence, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#62 Adam Ruzicka, Centre, Sarnia Sting, OHL<\/a>
\n#63 Mason Shaw, Centre\/Right Wing, Medicine Hat Tigers, WHL<\/a>
\n#64 Jarret Tyszka, Defence, Seattle Thunderbirds, WHL<\/a>
\n#65 Mackenzie Entwistle, Right Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL<\/a>
\n#66 Ostap Safin, Centre, Sparta Praha, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#67 Josh Brook, Defence, Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL<\/a>
\n#68 Jonah Gadjovich, Left Wing, Owen Sound Attack, OHL<\/a>
\n#69 Morgan Geekie, Centre, Tri-City Americans, WHL<\/a>
\n#70 Cale Fleury, Defence, Kootenay Ice, WHL<\/a><\/p>\n

71-80<\/h4>\n

#71 Santeri Virtanen, Centre\/Left Wing, TPS U-20, Jr. A SM-Liiga<\/a>
\n#72 Markus Phillips, D, Owen Sound Attack, OHL<\/a>
\n#73 Evan Barratt, Centre\/Left Wing, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#74 Filip Westerlund, Defence, Frolunda, SHL<\/a>
\n#75 Jack Studnicka, Centre, Oshawa Generals, OHL<\/a>
\n#76 Lukas Elvenes, Left Wing, Rogle BK, SHL<\/a>
\n#77 Dmitry Samorukov, Defence, Guelph Storm, OHL<\/a>
\n#78 Dylan Samberg, Defence, Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL<\/a>
\n#79 Nate Schnarr, Centre, Guelph Storm, OHL<\/a>
\n#80 Stuart Skinner, Goaltender, Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL<\/a><\/p>\n

81-90<\/h4>\n

#81 Eemeli Rasanen, Defence, Kingston Frontenacs, OHL<\/a>
\n#82 Nick Henry, Right Wing, Regina Pats, WHL<\/a>
\n#83 Artem Minulin, Defence, Swift Current Broncos, WHL<\/a>
\n#84 Ian Scott, Goalie, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL <\/a>
\n#85 Mikey Anderson, Defence, Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL<\/a>
\n#86 Maxim Zhukov, Goaltender, Green Bay Gamblers, USHL<\/a>
\n#87 Zach Gallant, Centre, Peterborough Petes, OHL<\/a>
\n#88 Mario Ferraro, Defence, Des Moines Buccaneers, USHL<\/a>
\n#89 Cameron Crotty, Defence, Brookville Braves, CCHL<\/a>
\n#90\u00a0D\u2019Artagnan Joly, Right Wing, Baie-Comeau Drakkar<\/a><\/p>\n

91-100<\/h4>\n

#91 Lane Zablocki, Centre\/Right Wing, Red Deer Rebels, WHL<\/a>
\n#92 Fabian Zetterlund, Right Wing, Farjestad BK, SHL<\/a>
\n#93 Ben Mirageas, Defence, Chicago Steel, USHL<\/a>
\n#94 Kyle Olson, Centre\/Right Wing, Tri-City Americans, WHL<\/a>
\n#95 Jacob Paquette, Defence, Kingston Frontenacs, OHL<\/a>
\n#96 Kevin Hancock, Centre\/Left Winger, Owen Sound Attack<\/a>
\n#97 Ben Gleason, Defence, Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL<\/a>
\n#98 Tommy Miller, Defence, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#99 Kirill Maksimov, Left Wing, Niagara Ice Dogs, OHL<\/a>
\n#100 Noel Hoefenmayer, Defence, Ottawa 67s, OHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Honourable Mention – Alexandre Texier, Centre, Grenoble, French League<\/a>
\nHonourable Mention – Eetu Luostarinen, Centre, Kalpa, SM-Liiga<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2017 NHL Entry Draft Mock Draft<\/h3>\n

Part One: The Lottery Picks<\/a>
\nPart Two: Picks 16-31<\/a>
\nSecond Round Picks 32-46<\/a>
\nSecond Round Picks 47-62<\/a><\/p>\n

First Round Mock Draft<\/a> by Max Marko<\/p>\n

Team Draft Needs (By Division)<\/h3>\n

Atlantic Division<\/a>\u00a0by Jack Thompson
\nMetropolitan Division<\/a> by Jack Thompson
\nCentral Division<\/a> by Jack Thompson
\nPacific Division<\/a> by Jack Thompson<\/p>\n

General Articles<\/h3>\n

2017 NHL Entry Draft Combine Heights and Weights<\/a>
\nNHL Central Scouting Releases Their Final 2017 NHL Draft Rankings<\/a> by Max Marko
\nEvaluating the Top Defencemen Available in the 2017 NHL Draft<\/a> by Max Marko
\nErik Brannstrom is Underrated and Deserves More Attention<\/a> by Max Marko
\nFringe First Rounders in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft Class<\/a> by Max Marko
\nAn Early look at 2018, A draft led by Defencemen<\/a> by Max Marko
\nNew Jersey Devils Win NHL Draft Lottery<\/a> by Catherine Dore
\nDraft Lottery Condemns Avalanche to 4th Overall, What Next?<\/a> by Connor Dobos
\nToronto Maple Leafs Draft Options<\/a>\u00a0by Russell Graham
\nCalgary Flames Draft Preview<\/a> by David Elisio
\nCanucks Draft Preview<\/a> by Pearce Fraser
\nMontreal Canadiens Draft Preview<\/a> by Connor LaPalme<\/p>\n

2017 Memorial Cup Preview<\/a><\/p>\n

2017 NHL Entry Draft February Rankings and Scouting Reports<\/h3>\n

The Top Five<\/a>
\n#6-10\u00a0Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#11-15 Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#16-20 Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#21-25 Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#26-31 Rankings and Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

2017 NHL Entry Draft November Rankings and Reports<\/h3>\n

The Top Five<\/a>
\n#6-10\u00a0Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#11-15 Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#16-20 Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#21-25 Rankings and Reports<\/a>
\n#26-31 Rankings and Reports<\/a><\/p>\n

Summer Rankings<\/h3>\n

Early Look at the Top 15 for the 2017 NHL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2016 NHL Draft Headquarters<\/h3>\n

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