{"id":26167,"date":"2018-03-27T22:27:19","date_gmt":"2018-03-28T02:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?page_id=26167"},"modified":"2021-01-18T12:16:04","modified_gmt":"2021-01-18T17:16:04","slug":"2018-nhl-entry-draft-headquarters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2018-nhl-entry-draft-headquarters\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2018Welcome to your 2018 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 22nd and 23rd in Dallas, Texas at the American Airlines Center, home of the NHL’s\u00a0Dallas Stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each day, I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2018 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me 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 Hockey and Top Shelf Prospects bring it to you. Make us your new headquarters for everything \u201c2018 NHL Entry Draft\u201d!<\/p>\n

2018 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters<\/h1>\n

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TSP: 2018 NHL Entry Draft General Information and Preview<\/strong><\/h1>\n

2018 NHL Entry Draft Grades<\/h2>\n

2018 NHL Draft Grades Part 1<\/a>
\n2018 NHL Draft Grades Part 2<\/a>
\nNHL Draft Grades Part 3<\/a>
\nNHL Draft Grades Part 4<\/a><\/p>\n

2018 NHL Entry Draft Final Rankings<\/h3>\n

Top 10 Prospects<\/h4>\n

#1 Rasmus Dahlin, Left Defence, Frolunda HC, SHL<\/a>
\n#2 Andrei Svechnikov, Right Wing, Barrie Colts, OHL<\/a>
\n#3\u00a0Quinn Hughes, Left Defence, Michigan Wolverines, NCAA – Big Ten<\/a>
\n#4\u00a0Filip Zadina, Left Wing, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#5\u00a0Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Centre, Assat Pori, SM Liiga<\/a>
\n#6\u00a0Noah Dobson, Right Defence, Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#7\u00a0Oliver Wahlstrom, Right Wing, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#8\u00a0Adam Boqvist, Right Defence, Brynas IF, SHL<\/a>
\n#9\u00a0Evan Bouchard, Right Defence, London Knights, OHL<\/a>
\n#10\u00a0Ty Smith, Left Defence, Spokane Chiefs, WHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks 11-20<\/h4>\n

#11\u00a0Brady Tkachuk, Left Wing, Boston University Terriers, NCAA – Hockey East<\/a>
\n#12\u00a0Joe Veleno, Centre, Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#13 Joel Farabee, Left Wing, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#14 Rasmus Kupari, Centre \/ Right Wing, Karpat, SM Liiga<\/a>
\n#15 Bode Wilde, Right Defence, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#16 Vitali Kravtsov, Right Wing, Traktor Chelyabinsk, KHL<\/a>
\n#17\u00a0Barret Hayton, Centre\/Left Wing, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL<\/a>
\n#18\u00a0Isac Lundestrom, Centre\/Left Wing, Lulea HF, SHL<\/a>
\n#19 Grigori Denisenko, Left Wing, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, KHL\/MHL<\/a>
\n#20 Akil Thomas, Centre\/Right Wing, Niagara IceDogs, OHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks 21-30<\/h4>\n

#21 Jared McIsaac, Left Defence, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#22 Dominik Bokk, Right Wing\/Left Wing, Vaxjo Lakers, SHL<\/a>
\n#23\u00a0Ryan Merkley, Right Defence, Guelph Storm, OHL
\n<\/a>#24\u00a0K’Andre Miller, Left Defence, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#25\u00a0Jacob Olofsson, Centre, Timra IK, SHL<\/a>
\n#26\u00a0Rasmus Sandin, Left Defence, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL<\/a>
\n#27\u00a0Martin Kaut, Right Wing, HC Dynamo Pardubice, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#28\u00a0Serron Noel, Right Wing, Oshawa Generals, OHL<\/a>
\n#29\u00a0Ryan McLeod, Centre, Mississauga Steelheads, OHL<\/a>
\n#30 Jesse Ylonen, Right Wing\/Left Wing, Espoo United, Mestis<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks 31-40<\/h4>\n

#31\u00a0Ty Dellandrea, Centre, Flint Firebirds, OHL<\/a>
\n#32\u00a0Alexander Alexeyev, Left Defence, Red Deer Rebels, WHL<\/a>
\n#33\u00a0Jonatan Berggren, Centre\/Right Wing, Skelleftea AIK, SHL<\/a>
\n#34\u00a0Jay O’Brien, Centre, Thayer Academy, USHS<\/a>
\n#35\u00a0Calen Addison, Left Defence, Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL<\/a>
\n#36\u00a0Jake Wise, Centre, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#37\u00a0Jack McBain, Centre, Toronto Jr. Canadiens, OJHL<\/a>
\n#38\u00a0Mattias Samuelsson, Left Defence, US NTDP, USHL<\/a>
\n#39\u00a0Jonny Tychonick, Left Defence, Penticton Vees, BCHL<\/a>
\n#40\u00a0Nils Lundkvist, Right Defence, Lulea HF, SHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks #41-50<\/h4>\n

#41\u00a0Jett Woo, Right Defence, Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL<\/a>
\n#42 Liam Foudy, Centre\/Left Wing, London Knights, OHL<\/a>
\n#43 David Gustafsson, Centre, HV 71, SHL<\/a>
\n#44 Allan McShane, Centre, Oshawa Generals, OHL<\/a>
\n#45 Benoit-Olivier Groulx, Centre\/Left Wing, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#46 Adam Ginning, Left Defence, Linkoping HC, SHL<\/a>
\n#47 Nicolas Beaudin, Left Defence, Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#48 Cam Hillis, Centre, Guelph Storm, OHL<\/a>
\n#49 Filip Hallander, Centre\/Left Wing, Timra IK, Allsvenskan<\/a>
\n#50 Jacob Bernard-Docker, Right Defence, Okotoks Oilers, AJHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks #51-60<\/h4>\n

#51 Sampo Ranta, Left Wing\/Right Wing, Sioux Falls Stampede, USHL<\/a>
\n#52\u00a0Alexander Khovanov, Centre, Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#53\u00a0Sean Durzi, Right Defence, Owen Sound Attack, OHL<\/a>
\n#54 Jakub Lauko, Centre\/Left Wing,\u00a0Pirati Chomutov, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#55 Blake McLaughlin, Centre\/Left Wing, Chicago Steel, USHL<\/a>
\n#56 Jack Drury, Centre, Waterloo Black Hawks, USHL<\/a>
\n#57 Philipp Kurashev, Centre, Quebec Remparts, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#58 Cole Fonstad, Left Wing\/Centre, Prince Albert Raiders, WHL<\/a>
\n#59\u00a0Kevin Bahl, Left Defence, Ottawa 67s, OHL<\/a>
\n#60\u00a0Filip Johansson, Right Defence, Leksands IF, Allsvenskan<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks #61-70<\/h4>\n

#61\u00a0Jakub Skarek, Goaltender,\u00a0HC Dukla Jihlava, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#62\u00a0Aidan Dudas, Centre, Owen Sound Attack, OHL<\/a>
\n#63\u00a0Scott Perunovich, Left Defence, Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, NCAA – NCHC<\/a>
\n#64\u00a0Bulat Shafigullin, Left\/Right Wing,\u00a0Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, KHL<\/a>
\n#65\u00a0Olivier Rodrigue, Goaltender, Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#66\u00a0Adam Mascherin, Left Wing, Kitchener Rangers, OHL<\/a>
\n#67\u00a0Kirill Marchenko, Right\/Left Wing,\u00a0Mamonty Yugry, MHL<\/a>
\n#68\u00a0Milos Roman, Centre, Vancouver Giants, WHL<\/a>
\n#69\u00a0Niklas Nordgren, Left Wing\/Right Wing, HIFK, SM-Liiga<\/a>
\n#70 Stanislav Demin, Left Defence,\u00a0Wenatchee Wild, BCHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks #71-80<\/h4>\n

#71 Alexis Gravel, Goaltender, Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#72 Ty Emberson, Right Defence, US National Team Development Program, USHL<\/a>
\n#73 Jon Gruden, Left Wing, US National Team Development Program, USHL<\/a>
\n#74\u00a0Xavier Bernard, Right Defence,\u00a0Drummondville Voltigeurs, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#75 Nando Eggenberger, Left Wing, Davos, NLA<\/a>
\n#76 Anderson MacDonald, Left Wing, Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL<\/a>
\n#77 Riley Sutter, Right Wing, Everett Silvertips, WHL<\/a>
\n#78\u00a0Blade Jenkins, Left Wing\/Centre, Saginaw Spirit, OHL<\/a>
\n#79 Oskar Back, Centre\/Right Wing, Farjestad BK, SHL<\/a>
\n#80 Xavier Bouchard, Right Defence, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks #81-90<\/h4>\n

#81 Jan Jenik, Centre\/Left Wing, Benatky nad Jizerou, Czech Extraliga<\/a>
\n#82 Alec Regula, Right Defence, London Knights, OHL<\/a>
\n#83\u00a0Lukas Dostal, Goaltender, Slavia Trebic, Czech 2nd Division<\/a>
\n#84\u00a0Nico Gross, Defence, Oshawa Generals, OHL<\/a>
\n#85\u00a0Matej Pekar, Centre, Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL<\/a>
\n#86\u00a0Pavel Gogolev, Right Wing, Peterborough Petes, OHL<\/a>
\n#87\u00a0Semyon Der-Arguchintsev, Centre, Peterborough Petes, OHL<\/a>
\n#88\u00a0Ryan O\u2019Reilly, Right Wing, Madison Capitols, USHL<\/a>
\n#89\u00a0Giovanni Vallati, Left Defence, Kitchener Rangers, OHL<\/a>
\n#90\u00a0Gabriel Fortier, Centre, Baie-Comeau Drakkar, QMJHL\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospect Ranks #91-100<\/h4>\n

#91 Martin Fehervary, Left Defence,\u00a0IK Oskarshamn, Allsvenskan<\/a>
\n#92\u00a0Brandon Saigeon, Centre\/Left Wing, Hamilton Bulldogs, OHL<\/a>
\n#93 Alexander Romanov, Left Defence, Krasnaya Armiya Moskva, MHL<\/a>
\n#94 Tyler Madden, Centre, Tri-City Storm, USHL<\/a>
\n#95\u00a0Ivan Morozov, Centre,\u00a0Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk, KHL<\/a>
\n#96 Filip Kral, Left Defence, Spokane Chiefs, WHL<\/a>
\n#97 Axel Andersson, Right Defence,\u00a0Djurg\u00e5rdens IF, J20<\/a>
\n#98 Kody Clark, Right Wing, Ottawa 67s, OHL<\/a>
\n#99 Curtis Hall, Centre, Youngstown Phantoms, USHL<\/a>
\n#100 Luka Burzan, Centre, Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL<\/a><\/p>\n

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Two-Round Mock NHL Draft<\/h3>\n

2018 NHL Mock Draft – Lottery Edition<\/a>
\n2018 NHL Mock Part 2, First Round, Playoff Teams<\/a>
\nSecond Round Part 1<\/a>
\nSecond Round Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

General Draft Articles<\/h3>\n

NHL Draft Combine Heights and Weights<\/a>
\nStrong Links and the NHL Draft Value Chart<\/a> by Chace McCallum
\n2018 NHL Draft Lottery Odds<\/a> by Armand Klisivitch
\n2018 NHL Draft Lottery Information, Start Time, Odds, Prospect Info<\/a><\/p>\n

Ottawa Senators need Rasmus Dahlin more than most<\/a> by\u00a0James Reeve
\nWhat Winning the Draft Lottery would mean for the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> by Colton Osmond
\nThe Future of the Chicago Blackhawks Begins at the 2018 NHL Draft<\/a> by Bryan Oakley
\nChicago Blackhawks Draft Targets Part Two<\/a> by Bryan Oakley
\nChicago Blackhawks Draft Targets Part Three<\/a> by Bryan Oakley
\nBlackhawks Draft Targets Part Four<\/a> by Bryan Oakley
\nGoalie Targets for the Blackhawks<\/a> by Bryan Oakley
\nChicago Blackhawks Draft Part 6<\/a> by Bryan Oakley
\nDetroit Red Wings Defence Targets<\/a> by Daniel Mount
\nMontreal Canadiens Draft Preview<\/a> by Colton Osmond
\nMontreal Canadiens Draft Spectacular Podcast<\/a> by Connor LaPalme
\nK’Andre Miller a worthy gamble for the Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> by Ted Brown
\nJonatan Berggren, a Speedy Winger for the Flyers<\/a> by Ted Brown<\/p>\n

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2018 Memorial Cup<\/a> by Bryan Thiel
\nWHL Doubles Down in 2018 Memorial Cup<\/a> by Samantha Meese
\nOne-on-One Interview with 2018 Draft Prospect Akil Thomas<\/a>
\nOn The PowerPlay: NHL Draft Lottery Preview Podcast<\/a>
\nOHL Prospect Power Rankings<\/a> by Bryan Thiel<\/p>\n

In-Depth Team Needs Series<\/h3>\n

Atlantic Division Draft Needs<\/a>\u00a0by Colton Osmond
\nMetro Division Draft Needs<\/a>\u00a0by Brian Donnelly
\nCentral Division Draft Needs<\/a>\u00a0by Colton Osmond
\nPacific Division Draft Needs<\/a>\u00a0by Colton Osmond<\/p>\n

2018 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

2018 NHL Entry Draft November 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

Early Look, 2017 Summer Rankings for the 2018 NHL Draft<\/h3>\n

Early Look at the Top 15 for the 2018 NHL Draft<\/a><\/p>\n

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Other NHL Prospect Information<\/h3>\n

The 2017 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2017-18 Top Shelf Prospects Series<\/a><\/p>\n

2018 College Free Agents Series<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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