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Ryan Merkley

Ryan Merkley Signs In KHL

August 18, 2023 at 1:08 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 3 Comments

Former San Jose Sharks first-round pick defenseman Ryan Merkley is taking his services overseas at just 23 years old, as the KHL’s Kunlun Red Star has signed him to a one-year contract.

Merkley’s transition to pro hockey has been rocky, to say the least. The Sharks signed him to his entry-level contract just days after the 2018 Draft, but his contract slid for two seasons as he was returned to the OHL’s Guelph Storm for both seasons. Turning pro in 2020, Merkley registered 11 points in 31 games during his first outing with the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda, sticking in the minors throughout and looking to round out his game, which had well-documented defensive concerns.

His production never really took off from there, however, limiting his effectiveness in the area the Sharks hoped he could excel. He did get an extended NHL look in 2021-22, though, playing in 39 games with the Sharks but registering just a goal and six points. That could very well be the only NHL ice he ever sees.

Merkley didn’t make San Jose out of camp last season and was assigned to the minors, where he played out the entire 2022-23 season, posting 22 points in 58 games. In January, the Sharks dealt Merkley to the Colorado Avalanche for another disgruntled prospect, Martin Kaut, who also didn’t register much of an impact in the Sharks organization. After Merkley didn’t gain much of a significant role in Colorado’s system with the Eagles in the AHL, they opted not to qualify him in June and let him become an unrestricted free agent.

With no rumored NHL offers, Merkley heads to the KHL, where he could very well play out his pro career, including some other destinations in Europe. Signing in China, Merkley joins a Kunlun team captained by former NHLer Brandon Yip. He’ll need to show significant strides overseas in order to potentially regain an NHL contract some point down the line.

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Free Agency Notes: Kings, Kurashev, Merkley

June 29, 2023 at 2:38 pm CDT | by Brennan McClain 13 Comments

The Los Angeles Kings have been busy over the last couple of months, shipping out Calvin Petersen and Sean Walker to the Philadelphia Flyers, as well as acquiring and extending Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Winnipeg Jets most recently. After those moves, the Kings have a little over $4.5MM in cap space, with only 15 roster spots filled, according to CapFriendly. Due to the nature of their cap situation, it is more than unlikely that trade deadline acquisition, Joonas Korpisalo, will be retained by the team.

Los Angeles, who currently only has Pheonix Copley under contract to mind the net, will be looking for another goalie to pair with him next season. Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period has shed some light on how exactly the Kings are looking to fill that hole in their lineup, reporting that Los Angeles is looking for a goalie in the $1MM-$1.5MM range. It is unknown at the time if the Kings are planning on using Copley as their main starter next year, but it will be tough to find a goalie better than him at that price.

Many teams still have time to qualify their eventual restricted free agents, so Los Angeles may have some options available to them after that list is more well-known. At the time, in that range of salary, the Kings will likely be looking at goalies such as Alex Stalock or David Rittich, and even a potential bounce-back candidate in Alex Nedeljkovic.

Other notes:

  • Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Chicago reports that the only restricted free agent on the Chicago Blackhawks to receive a qualifying offer will be Philipp Kurashev. This means that Anders Bjork, Austin Wagner, and Caleb Jones will all go to the open market on Saturday. Jones is one of the more surprising players not to receive a qualifying offer, as he was originally brought in from the Edmonton Oilers to play with his brother, Seth Jones. Caleb is not a game-breaking player by any means but did eat just over 19 minutes a night for Chicago this season while also bringing quite the physical presence to their back end. Given that his qualifying offer would have been $1.35MM, and the Blackhawks are not in a cap crunch, it is likely that he will be playing for another team next season.
  • The Colorado Avalanche did not issue a qualifying offer to defenseman Ryan Merkley, as reported by Peter Baugh of The Athletic. Merkley was originally acquired by the Avalanche along with Matthew Nieto from the San Jose Sharks for Martin Kaut and Jacob MacDonald. Coming into the 2018 NHL Draft, Merkley was one of the most talented players in the draft, but questions about his attitude and work ethic led to his slide to 21st overall. Failing to turn a corner in his professional career, Merkley will head to unrestricted free agency this Saturday.

Chicago Blackhawks| Colorado Avalanche| Los Angeles Kings Caleb Jones| Philipp Kurashev| Ryan Merkley

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Avalanche And Sharks Complete Four-Player Trade

January 25, 2023 at 8:27 pm CDT | by Brian La Rose 5 Comments

Ryan Merkley’s trade request has been granted as the Sharks have traded the defenseman to the Avalanche along with winger Matt Nieto in exchange for winger Martin Kaut and defenseman/winger Jacob MacDonald.

Merkley was a first-round pick by San Jose back in 2018 (21st overall) and showed plenty of offensive upside during his junior career in the OHL where he had 269 points in 248 games in four seasons.  However, that hasn’t really translated into much offensive success in the minors as he has just two career goals in the minors, neither of which came this season.  Merkley made his NHL debut in 2021-22, getting into 39 games with the Sharks but he hasn’t had a chance to suit up at the top level this year which resulted in the trade request.  He has 14 assists in 30 games with the Barracuda this season.  He’s in the final year of his entry-level contract with a $863K cap hit and will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Nieto, meanwhile, is no stranger to Colorado as he spent parts of four seasons with them between 2016-17 and 2019-20.  During that stretch, he was a serviceable provider of depth scoring, notching 34 goals and 47 assists in 251 games.  The 30-year-old is producing at a similar clip this season, tallying eight goals and seven assists in 45 games with the Sharks while logging a career-high 15:39 per game.  He won’t see that type of ice time in his second go-round with the Avs but with them in need of reliable options in the bottom six, Nieto should still be called upon to play an important depth role.  He’s also in the final year of his contract with a $850K cap hit and will be eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer.

Kaut was also a first-round pick in the 2018 draft, going 16th overall to the Avalanche.  However, while he impressed in the minors as an 18-year-old and earned an NHL stint at 19, he hasn’t had much success at the top level.  So far, he has played in just 47 career NHL contests, 27 of which have come this season where he has just a goal and two assists to his credit while averaging 9:08 per night.  Kaut has also played in ten AHL games this season where he has five goals and three helpers and is currently in the minors having been sent down last week.  The 23-year-old is also in the final year of his entry-level deal, one that carries an AAV of $863K.  He should get an opportunity to see some regular minutes for San Jose down the stretch in the hopes of him developing into a regular in the bottom six down the road.

MacDonald came up as a defenseman but has logged a lot of action on the wing this season with Colorado searching for bottom-six options as they’ve dealt with injuries all year long.  The 29-year-old has suited up 33 times so far in 2022-23, picking up a pair of assists along with 29 hits.  He has made 74 appearances with the Avs over the last three seasons, comprising the bulk of his NHL action (aside from a two-game stint with Florida in 2018).  MacDonald is in the first year of a two-year, two-way contract that pays the minimum salary in the NHL (a $762,500 AAV) and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2024.  He’s likely to play a similar depth role with the Sharks, filling in at both positions when necessary.

Cap space is limited for the Avalanche and it’s worth noting that they are adding a little less than $100K on their books with this swap.  However, they get a more proven forward in Nieto that should bolster their bottom six and an interesting wild card in Merkley.  If he’s able to develop into a regular defender down the road, this will be a nice pickup for GM Chris MacFarland.  If it doesn’t pan out, all it will cost them is a couple of depth options so it’s a low-risk move that could carry a fair bit of upside as they look to hold onto a playoff spot in the tight Central Division.

Photos courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Colorado Avalanche| San Jose Sharks| Transactions Jacob MacDonald| Martin Kaut| Matt Nieto| Ryan Merkley

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Ryan Merkley Requests Trade From San Jose Sharks

January 3, 2023 at 10:08 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 6 Comments

The San Jose Sharks have made former top prospect Ryan Merkley available, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, after the young defenseman recently requested a trade.

Merkley, 22, is in the final season of his entry-level contract, is still waiver-exempt, and will be a restricted free agent without arbitration rights this summer.

Selected 21st overall in 2018, the OHL star had a brilliant offensive profile but several question marks surrounding his defensive ability and commitment. There were some who believed that Merkley wasn’t willing to “play the right way” in his own end, a problem that has followed him to the professional level.

Curtis Pashelka of the Bay Area News Group points out that Merkley was benched for a part of the San Jose Barracuda game on December 27. The AHL club is where he has spent this entire season, scoring 14 points in 30 games so far.

That follows a 2021-22 campaign that saw Merkley make his NHL debut and play 39 games for the Sharks, averaging a little more than 15 minutes a night. He scored six points, and that’s where his career total sits as he now looks for a fresh start somewhere else.

Make no mistake, Merkley still has some elite playmaking ability from the offensive blueline. The right-shot forward can find passing seams that few others even consider. Unfortunately, many of those lanes are also risky at the professional level, and his play away from the puck still leaves a lot to be desired.

Any acquiring team would need a plan for how to best develop Merkley into an NHL asset, because currently, he is just a fringe player with serious holes in his game. Seravalli does not suggest a price tag for the disgruntled defenseman, but one would have to figure that his value is at an all-time low.

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Jaycob Megna Undergoes Surgery

February 12, 2022 at 2:25 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee 1 Comment

The San Jose Sharks have lost another defenseman to injury, as head coach Bob Boughner told reporters including Corey Masisak of The Athletic that Jaycob Megna underwent surgery to repair a displaced fracture in his foot. Megna will be out four to six weeks following the procedure.

The minor league veteran had actually taken on a ton of responsibility for the Sharks recently, playing 24:37 against the Carolina Hurricanes just before the All-Star break. That was a career-high at the NHL level, a career that includes only 62 appearances to this point. Megna, 29, has been a consistent presence in the AHL for years, stabilizing defense corps for the Norfolk Admirals, San Diego Gulls, Chicago Wolves, and San Jose Barracuda. He’s on a one-year, two-way contract this season that comes with a cap hit of just $750K.

With Erik Karlsson and Nikolai Knyzhov already on injured reserve, the Sharks’ defensive depth is certainly being tested. The team recalled Ryan Merkley from the AHL today, leaving just three other defensemen on NHL contracts in the minor leagues. Merkley is coming up with goaltender Zachary Sawchenko, who was also recalled.

There may be some good news on the horizon though. Curtis Pashelka of Mercury News tweets that Karlsson is a bit ahead of schedule for his return from forearm surgery, though it’s still unclear what exactly that means in terms of game action. When Karlsson had the procedure in late January, the team announced that he would be re-evaluated partway through March.

For Megna, this is brutal timing for a serious injury. Boughner explained that the veteran defenseman was trying to play through it and that it actually occurred when he blocked a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 22–before he logged those heavy minutes on the road trip. For a player that has ground through nearly 400 AHL games and was getting arguably the best opportunity of his career, it’s easy to understand why.

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Trade Deadline Primer: San Jose Sharks

April 5, 2021 at 8:46 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 6 Comments

We are now less than a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and talks are heating up. Where does each team stand and what moves should they be looking to make?  We continue our look around the league with the San Jose Sharks.

Earlier this season, it appeared as if the San Jose Sharks were in for another disappointing year. The club wanted to use the shortened 2020-21 campaign to evaluate their core and the early returns were not encouraging. However, the past few weeks have changed everything. The Sharks are 6-3-1 in their past ten games, including four straight wins. In the meantime, the St. Louis Blues have continued to slump while four of the Sharks’ recent wins have come against the Los Angeles Kings. Suddenly, San Jose finds themselves in contention for a playoff spot in the West Division, just three points back with a game in hand on the fourth-place Arizona Coyotes.

With that said, some recent luck is not going to change the Sharks’ plans for the season. The team is not going to give up major assets for short-term help just on the off-chance that they can sneak into the playoffs where the West’s daunting top three teams await. The core is still in the process of proving themselves and San Jose likely wants to see if they have the pieces in place to be a playoff team once again, knowing that rentals will not put themselves over the top this season. This does not mean that the Sharks will sit back at the deadline though; the club has some fringe pieces on expiring contracts that they could look to deal away and there are some needs beyond this season that they may discover a chance to address. In short, San Jose is unlikely to stand pat, but don’t expect them to sell off anything more than rental pieces or to acquire any major rental help of their own.

Record

17-16-4, .514, T-5th in East Division

Deadline Status

Light Seller/Opportunistic Buyer

Deadline Cap Space

$2.41MM in full-season space ($10.74MM at the deadline), 0/3 retention slots used, 48/50 contracts used per CapFriendly

Upcoming Draft Picks

2021: SJS 1st, SJS 3rd, SJS 4th, SJS 5th, SJS 6th, SJS 7th
2022: SJS 1st, SJS 2nd, SJS 3rd, SJS 4th, SJS 6th, MIN 7th

Trade Chips

In terms of rentals, the Sharks do not have much to offer other buyers. However, for that same reason they will probably not hesitate to move any of their expiring contracts if there is interest. None of the Sharks’ impending UFA’s are anything more than depth pieces, in San Jose or elsewhere. The Sharks’ ability to retain salary if need be could result in some better trade returns, but there isn’t much to get excited about.

Among the rental group, veteran goaltender Devan Dubnyk is likely their most valuable trade chip, if only because he is one of a small number of available net minders with postseason experience. The Sharks’ plan to combine Dubnyk and Martin Jones and hope one will rediscover their starter status has not really worked out. Jones has improved marginally this year, but Dubnyk has been a bust. The 34-year-old has an .898 save percentage and 3.18 GAA thus far, resulting in just three wins on the year. Dubnyk will not command much of a return unless the scarcity of goalies creates a bidding war. There are certainly those in San Jose who would like to see Jones traded, but that move won’t happen at the deadline, if it ever happens at all.

Up front, Patrick Marleau is the biggest name, but not likely to be the most valuable. Sure, Marleau brings more experience and leadership than most in the game, but he did not work out as a rental for the Pittsburgh Penguins last year and that was even after finding decent success with the Sharks pre-trade. The 41-year-old has been a non-factor this season with just six points 37 games and may not even have any suitors. Making the playoffs one last time with the Sharks would probably mean more than another go-round as a rental for the respected veteran. The real name to watch among San Jose’s expiring forwards is Marcus Sorensen. Although his production has been poor this season, Sorenson is a good two-way forward and notched 17 goals and 30 points just two years ago. Contenders looking for fourth line options could do worse than Sorenson. Matthew Nieto and Kurtis Gabriel are other bottom-six forwards who could have value, but Nieto is currently injured and Gabriel has become a well-liked locker room presence for the Sharks this year, so neither is a lock to leave.

Others to Watch For: D Fredrik Claesson ($700K, UFA), F Fredrik Handemark ($925K, UFA), F Stefan Noesen ($925K, UFA), F Antti Suomela ($700K, UFA), D Nick DeSimone ($700K, Group 6 UFA)

Team Needs

1) Term Forward – Even if the Sharks don’t venture into true “buyer” territory, they still need to keep their eyes open for possible forward additions for next season – or more accurately, for the Expansion Draft. San Jose is in a tough situation when it comes to meeting the exposure requirements of the impending draft. Currently, they have just five forwards who meet the games played and term criteria and all five will almost certainly be protected: Logan Couture, Evander Kane, Timo Meier, Tomas Hertl, and Kevin Labanc. They have zero forwards who can meet the exposure requirements simply by playing more games this season. This means that the Sharks must add two forward before the draft, either by re-signing or acquisition. Their extension candidates, who would qualify by only signing on for another year, include Sorenson, Marleau, and Nieto – any of whom could be traded and none of whom appear to be part of the Sharks’ future – and Dylan Gambrell and Rudolfs Balcers, who would seemingly be competing for the seventh and final protection spot. As a result, it seems more likely than not that San Jose will need to make an addition before June and they may as well add some additional help before the deadline, especially if the likes of Sorenson, Marleau, or Nieto head out of town. The Sharks could honestly use another long-term top-six forward, especially with the futures of Kane and Hertl in doubt, if they do decide to take a bigger swing at the deadline.

2) Goaltender – If the Sharks do trade Dubnyk, they won’t have much choice but to add another goaltender. The club likes young keepers Alexei Melnichuk and Josef Korenar, but the duo’s AHL numbers show that they are not ready for NHL backup duty this year and probably not next year either. San Jose could look for a cheaper rental to replace Dubnyk or they could look for a goalie with term or an impending free agent that would warrant an extension. The Sharks have previously been linked to the Florida Panthers’ Chris Driedger.

3) Prospect Defensemen – If the Sharks are not successful in landing valuable draft picks in exchange for their rentals, they should target defensive prospects. While San Jose has some nice young defensemen at the NHL level, the pipeline is all but bare behind polarizing Ryan Merkley. The team desperately needs to add bodies on the blue line, especially with an aging core in the NHL and the potential to lose a roster defenseman in the Expansion Draft.

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Ryan Merkley Traded To London Knights

September 27, 2019 at 8:48 am CDT | by Gavin Lee 9 Comments

After rumors swirled for weeks about where San Jose Sharks prospect Ryan Merkley would play hockey in 2019-20, we finally have an answer. The Peterborough Petes have traded Merkley to the London Knights in the OHL in exchange for a 2024 conditional second or third round pick, and a 2022 third round pick. This is the second time Merkley has been traded in junior hockey, while a reputation for being a tough player to coach has followed him everywhere.

Selected 21st overall in 2018, there are few defensive prospects in the world with as much playmaking skill as Merkley. His ability to create room for himself on the blueline and then find an open teammate through traffic is almost unmatched, and he can use his elusiveness to skate the puck out of trouble in his own end. That play in the defensive zone has been questioned because of a troubling work ethic, but there’s absolutely no doubt that Merkley has all the skill required to be an NHL defenseman.

That’s exactly what the Sharks saw in him and why they already signed Merkley to his entry-level contract last summer. Even with all of the frustration he may have caused coaching staffs over the years, he still has the talent to do almost anything he wants on the ice at the junior level. That’s why it is so surprising to see the incredibly small return that the Knights had to give up. NHL first-round picks don’t get traded for conditional mid-round picks, instead usually grabbing a huge package that would include several top selections.

Still, for Merkley the Knights may be the best place for him right now. The London organization is one of the most stable in the OHL and an NHL breeding ground that has dealt with their fair share of projects over the years. Hopefully the 19-year old will be able to right the ship and fulfill his promise as an elite offensive defenseman. After a solid showing in San Jose training camp, his contract will slide forward again as he plays his final year of junior.

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Ryan Merkley Traded In OHL

December 14, 2018 at 5:01 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee 10 Comments

When the San Jose Sharks strode up to the podium at June’s NHL Entry Draft, there was plenty of talent left on the board. They had the 21st pick of the draft, and big names that had been talked about for months like K’Andre Miller, Joe Veleno and Dominik Bokk were still available. They could have even taken Isac Lundestrom, one of the few players from the draft who has already made his NHL debut. Instead, the Sharks threw caution to the wind and selected one of the most polarizing figures in the entire field, Ryan Merkley.

Merkley was one of the youngest players eligible for the 2018 draft, and didn’t turn 18 until nearly two months after his selection. That youth, combined with some much publicized attitude issues scared away several teams. Once considered a potential top-5 or top-10 pick, he very well could have fallen out of the first round entirely if the Sharks hadn’t snapped him up in the later part of the round. Playing for the Guelph Storm, Merkley recorded 55 and 67 point seasons in his first two years in junior, easily showing off his skill from the blue line as one of the most exceptional passers in the league. This year he is off to an even better start, recording 39 points in 28 games for the Storm.

Those 28 games are all he’ll play for Guelph this year though, as today the team traded Merkley to the Peterborough Petes in exchange for Pavel Gogolev and a package of five draft picks (three of which are conditional). It’s not often you see a team that is in a playoff chase trade away arguably their best player, but the Storm must have felt it was the right time to cash in on their star defenseman. The Petes meanwhile will add a top talent as they try to compete in the OHL’s Eastern Conference with the likes of Ottawa and Sudbury.

Merkley was noticeably absent from the World Junior selection camp roster, but that likely has more to do with his age and the high level of competition than anything else. Unless he surprises everyone and makes the Sharks roster out of camp next year, you can be he’ll be among those competing to play in next year’s tournament. In fact, he very well could be the star puck-mover on that team, given how dominant he projects to be in the OHL next season.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images

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San Jose Sharks Sign Ryan Merkley, Alex True

July 18, 2018 at 1:12 pm CDT | by Gavin Lee Leave a Comment

The San Jose Sharks have made quick work of their negotiations with first-round pick Ryan Merkley, today signing him to a three-year entry-level contract. Not to be outdone, undrafted forward Alex True who spent last season with the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL, has also signed his three-year entry-level deal.

Merkley is one of the most interesting prospects from the most recent draft, as reports had surfaced that he was on some teams’ “do not draft” lists but still went 21st-overall to the Sharks. The dynamic defenseman has been labelled with attitude problems and a lack of effort for the past few seasons but remained one of the most talented players available. The San Jose front office felt differently after meeting him in person during the scouting combine, and GM Doug Wilson had this to say about him in today’s press release:

Ryan was one of the most talented players at his position in this year’s draft and we were very excited to add him to our organization. We were impressed with the way he handled himself as the youngest player at our summer development camp and feel that he has a whole new level he has yet to tap into. Ryan has the potential to be a difference maker at the NHL level and we are looking forward to watching his development this season.

There’s no doubt that Merkley should make an impact at the professional level. His offensive instincts are arguably the best out of any defense prospect in the 2018 draft, and he possesses an elite playmaking ability. He can take advantage of almost any situation while on the powerplay, and should only continue to improve in his own end if he’s willing to put in the work. That was the question many had with him as the draft approached, and now San Jose is starting to find out the answer after getting him into the hands of their coaching and development staff. If everything breaks right for the 17-year old, he could have a long NHL career ahead of him. For now he’ll return to the OHL where he has a chance to lead all defensemen in scoring.

For True, it is almost the opposite story. A 6’5″ center out of Denmark, the 21-year old True went undrafted despite his stint in the WHL with the Seattle Thunderbirds and experience on the international stage. He appeared three times for his country at the World Juniors, including captaining the squad in 2017. In 68 games for the Barracuda last season while playing on a minor league contract, True recorded 15 goals—good for second on the team—and 28 points. His hard work has finally earned him an NHL contract, and could eventually get him to the next level. He’ll be expected to suit up for the Barracuda again next season, but the Sharks have a real prospect in True if he can continue to develop as a power forward in the minor leagues and take another step forward offensively.

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2018 Draft Results By Team

June 23, 2018 at 6:10 pm CDT | by Zach Leach 4 Comments

The 2018 NHL Entry Draft is now complete. Check out how each team did with accruing talent and filling needs with each of their selections this weekend:

Anaheim Ducks

1-23.  F Isac Lundestrom, Lulea (SHL)
2-54. F Benoit-Olivier Groulx, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
3-79. F Blake McLaughlin, Chicago Steel (USHL)
3-84. G Lukas Dostal, HC Kometa Brno (Czech Republic-Jr.)
4-116. F Jack Perbix, Elk River HS (USHS)
5-147. G Roman Durny, Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
6-178. D Hunter Drew, Charlottetown Islanders (QMJHL)

Arizona Coyotes

1-5. F Barrett Hayton, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2-55. D Kevin Bahl, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
3-65. F Jan Jenik, HC Benatky nad Jizerou (Czech Republic-2)
3-73. D Ty Emberson, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
4-114. G Ivan Prosvetov, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
5-142. D Mitchell Callahan, Central Illinois Flying Aces (USHL)
5-145. D Dennis Busby, Flint Firebirds (OHL)
6-158. G David Tendeck, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
7-189. F Liam Kirk, Sheffield Steelers (England)

Boston Bruins

2-57. D Axel Andersson, Djurgardens IF (SuperElit)
3-77.  F Jakub Lauko, Pirati Chomutov (Czech Republic)
4-119. F Curtis Hall, Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
6-181.  D Dustyn McFaul, Pickering Panthers (OJHL)
7-212. F Pavel Shen, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)

Buffalo Sabres

1-1. D Rasmus Dahlin, Frolunda HC (SHL)
2-32. D Mattias Samuelsson, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
4-94. F Matej Pekar, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
4-117. D Linus Lindstrand Kronholm, Malmo Redhawks (SuperElit)
5-125. D Miska Kuukonen, Ilves (Jr.-Liiga)
7-187. D William Worge Kreu, Linkoping (SuperElit)

Calgary Flames

3-105. F Martin Pospisil, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
3-108. F Demetrios Koumontzis, Edina HS (USHS)
4-122. F Milos Roman, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
6-167. F Mathias Emilio Pettersen, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
7-198. F Dmitri Zavgorodny, Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)

Carolina Hurricanes

1-2. F Andrei Svechnikov, Barrie Colts (OHL)
2-42. F Jack Drury, Waterloo Blackhawks (USHL)
4-96. F Luke Henman, Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
4-104. F Lenni Killinen, Espoo Blues (Jr.-Liiga)
6-166. D Jesper Sellgren, MODO (Allsveskan)
7-197. G Jake Kucharski, Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)

Chicago Blackhawks

1-8. D Adam Boqvist, Brynas IF Gavle (SHL)
1-27. D Nicolas Beaudin, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
3-69. F Jake Wise, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
3-74. F Niklas Nordgren, HIFK Helsinki (Jr.-Liiga)
4-120. F Philipp Kurashev, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
5-139. F Mikael Hakkarainen, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
6-162. G Alexis Gravel, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
7-193. F Josiah Slavin, Lincoln Stars (USHL)

Colorado Avalanche

1-16. F Martin Kaut, Dynamo Pardubice (Czech Republic)
3-64. G Justus Annunen, Karpat (Jr.-Liiga)
3-78. F Sampo Ranta, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
4-109. F Tyler Weiss, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-140. F Brandon Saigeon, Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
5-146. D Danila Zhuravlyov, Irbis Kazan (MHL)
6-171. F Nikolai Kovalenko, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (MHL)
7-202. G Shamil Shmakov, Sibirskie Snaipery Novosibirsk (MHL)Read more

Columbus Blue Jackets

1-18. F Liam Foudy, London Knights (OHL)
2-49. F Kirill Marchenko, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)
3-80. F Marcus Karlberg, Leksands IF (SuperElit)
6-159. D Tim Berni, Kusnacht (NLB)
6-173. G Veini Vehviläinen, Karpat (Liiga)
7-204. F Trey Fix-Wolansky, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)

Dallas Stars

1-13. F Ty Dellandrea, Flint Firebirds (OHL)
2-44. F Albin Eriksson, Skelleftea AIK (SuperElit)
3-75. F Oscar Back, Farjestad BK (SuperElit)
4-100. F Adam Mascherin, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
4-106. F Curtis Douglas, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
5-137. F Riley Damiani, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
6-168. D Dawson Barteaux, Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
7-199. F Jermaine Loewen, Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

Detroit Red Wings

1-6. F Filip Zadina, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
1-30. F Joe Veleno, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
2-33. F Jonatan Berggren, Skelleftea AIK (SuperElit)
2-36. D Jared McIsaac, Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
3-67. D Alec Regula, London Knights (OHL)
3-81. D Seth Barton, Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL)
3-84. G Jesper Eliasson, IF Troja-Ljungby (Sweden)
4-98. F Ryan O’Reilly, Madison Capitols (USHL)
6-160. G Victor Brattstrom, Timra IK (SHL)
7-191. F Otto Kivenmäki, Assat (Jr.-Liiga)

Edmonton Oilers

1-10. D Evan Bouchard, London Knights (OHL)
2-40. F Ryan McLeod, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)
2-62. G Olivier Rodrigue, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
6-164. D Michael Kesselring, New Hampton School (USHS)
7-195. F Patrik Siikanen, Espoo Blues (Jr.-Liiga)

Florida Panthers

1-15. F Grigori Denisenko, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (MHL)
2-34. F Serron Noel, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
3-89. F Logan Hutsko, Boston College (NCAA)
6-170. F Justin Schutz, RB Akademie (Czech Republic-Jr.)
7-201. D Cole Krygier, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
7-207. D Santtu Kinnunen, Pelicans (Jr.-Liiga)

Los Angeles Kings

1-20. F Rasmus Kupari, Karpat (Liiga)
2-51. F Akil Thomas, Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL)
3-82. F Bulat Shafigullin, Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk (KHL)
4-113. F Aidan Dudas, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
5-144. G David Hrenak, St. Cloud State Univ. (NCAA)
6-165. F Johan Sodergran, Linkoping HC (SuperElit)
6-175. G Jacob Ingham, Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)

Minnesota Wild

1-24. D Filip Johansson, Leksands IF (SuperElit)
3-63. F Jack McBain, Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL)
3-86. F Alexander Khovanov, Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
3-92. F Connor Dewar, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
5-148. D Simon Johansson, Djurgardens IF (SuperElit)
5-155. F Damien Giroux, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
6-179. F Shawn Boudrias, Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL)
7-210. F Sam Hentges, Tri-City Storm (USHL)

Montreal Canadiens

1-3. F Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Assat (Liiga)
2-35. F Jesse Ylonen, Espoo United (Liiga)
2-38. D Alexander Romanov, Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)
2-56. F Jacob Olofsson, Timra IK (SHL)
3-66. F Cam Hillis, Guelph Storm (OHL)
3-71. D Jordan Harris, Kimball Union (USHS)
4-97. F Allan McShane, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
4-123. F Jack Gorniak, West Salem HS (USHS)
5-128. F Cole Fonstad, Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
5-133. F Samuel Houde, Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
7-190. F Brett Stapley, Vernon Vipers (BCHL)

Nashville Predators

4-111. F Jachym Kondelík, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
5-131. D Spencer Stastney, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-151. D Vladislav Yeryomenko, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
7-213. G Milan Kloucek, HC Dynamo Pardubice (Czech Republic)

New Jersey Devils

1-17. D Ty Smith, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
4-110. D Xavier Bernard, Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL)
5-136. G Akira Schmid, Langnau (Swiss Jr.)
5-141. F Yegor Sharangovich, Dinamo Minsk (KHL)
6-172. F Mitchell Hoelscher, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
7-203. F Eetu Päkkilä, Karpat (Jr.-Liiga)

New York Islanders

1-11. F Oliver Wahlstrom, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
1-12. D Noah Dobson, Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL)
2-41. D Bode Wilde, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
2-43. F Ruslan Iskhakov, Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)
3-72. G Jakub Skarek, HC Dukla Jihlava (Czech Republic-2)
4-103. F Jacob Pivonka, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-134. F Blade Jenkins, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
7-196. D Christian Krygier, Lincoln Stars (USHL)

New York Rangers

1-9. F Vitaly Kravtsov, Traktor Chelyabinsk (KHL)
1-22. D K’Andre Miller, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
1-28. D Nils Lundkvist, Lulea (SHL)
2-39. G Olof Lindbom, Djurgardens IF (SuperElit)
3-70. D Jacob Ragnarsson, Altuma IS (Allsvenskan)
3-88. D Joey Keane, Barrie Colts (OHL)
4-101. D Nico Gross, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
5-132. F Lauri Pajuniemi, TPS (Liiga)
6-163. D Simon Kjellberg, Rogle BK (SuperElit)
7-216. F Riley Hughes, St. Sebastian’s School (USHS)

Ottawa Senators

1-4. F Brady Tkachuk, Boston University (NCAA)
1-26. D Jacob Bernard-Docker, Okotoks Oilers  (AJHL)
2-48. D Jonny Tychonick, Pentiction Vees (BCHL)
4-95. F Johnny Gruden, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
5-126. F Angus Crookshank, Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
6-157. G Kevin Mandolese, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
7-188. F Jakov Novak, Janesville Jets (NAHL)
7-194. F Luke Loheit, Minnetonka HS (USHS)

Philadelphia Flyers

1-14. F Joel Farabee, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
1-19. F Jay O’Brien, Thayer Academy (USHS)
2-50. D Adam Ginning, Linkoping HC (SHL)
4-112. D Jack St. Ivany, Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
5-127. D Wyatte Wylie, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
5-143. G Samuel Ersson, Brynas IF (SuperElit)
6-174. F Gavin Hain, U.S. National Development Program (USHL)
7-205. F Marcus Westfalt, Brynas IF (SuperElit)

Pittsburgh Penguins

2-53. D Calen Addison, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
2-58. F Filip Hallander, Timra IK (SHL)
5-129. F Justin Almeida, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
6-177. F Liam Gorman, St. Sebastian’s School (USHS)

San Jose Sharks

1-21. D Ryan Merkley, Guelph Storm (OHL)
3-87. F Linus Karlsson, Karlskrona HK (SuperElit)
4-102. F Jasper Weatherby, Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
6-176. G Zacharie Edmond, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies (QMJHL)
6-182. F John Leonard, Univ. of Massachusetts (NCAA)

St. Louis Blues

1-25. F Dominik Bokk, Vaxjo Lakers (SuperElit)
2-45. D Scott Perunovich, Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA)
4-107. G Joel Hofer, Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
5-138. F Hugh McGing, Western Michigan Univ. (NCAA)
6-169. F Mathias Laferrière, Cape Breton Screaming Eagles (QMJHL)
7-200. D Tyler Tucker, Barrie Colts (OHL)

Tampa Bay Lightning

2-49. F Gabriel Fortier, Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
3-90. D Dmitry Smykin, Kapitan Stupino (MHL)
4-121. D Alex Green, Cornell Univ. (NCAA)
5-152. G Magnus Chrona, Nacka (Sweden-Jr.)
6-183. F Cole Coskey, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
7-206. D Radim Salda, Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL)
7-214. G Ty Taylor, Vernon Vipers (BCHL)

Toronto Maple Leafs

1-29. D Rasmus Sandin, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
2-52. D Sean Durzi, Owen Sound Attack (OHL)
3-76. F Semyon Der-Arguchintsev, Peterborough Petes (OHL)
3-83. F Riley Stotts, Swift Current Broncos (WHL)
4-118. D Mac Hollowell, Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
5-149. D Filip Kral, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
6-156. F Pontus Holmberg, Vasteras HK (Sweden-Jr.)
7-209. G Zachary Bouthillier, Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)
7-211. F Semyon Kizimov, Ladia Togliatti (MHL)

Vancouver Canucks

1-7. D Quinn Hughes, University of Michigan (NCAA)
2-37. D Jett Woo, Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL)
3-68. F Tyler Madden, Tri-City Storm (USHL)
5-130. D Toni Utunen, LeKi (Mestis)
6-186. F Artyom Manukyan, Avangard Omsk (KHL)
7-192. G Matthew Thiessen, Steinbach Pistons (MJHL)

Vegas Golden Knights

2-61. F Ivan Morozov, Mamonty Yugry (MHL)
4-99. D Slava Demin, Wenatchee Wild (BCHL)
4-115. F Paul Cotter, Lincoln Stars (USHL)
5-135. F Brandon Kruse, Bowling Green State Univ. (NCAA)
5-154. D Connor Corcoran, Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
6-180. D Peter Diliberatore, Salisbury School (USHS)
6-185. D Xavier Bouchard, Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)
7-208. G Jordan Kooy, London Knights (OHL)

Washington Capitals

1-31. D Alexander Alexeyev, Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
2-46. D Martin Fegervary, IK Oskarshamn (SuperElit)
2-47. F Kody Clark, Ottawa 67’s (OHL)
3-93. F Riley Sutter, Everett Silvertips (WHL)
4-124. G Mitchell Gibson, Lone Star Brahmas (NAHL)
6-161. D Alex Kannock-Leipert, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
7-217. F Eric Florchuk, Victoria Royals (WHL)

Winnipeg Jets

2-60. F David Gustavsson, HV71 (SHL)
3-91. F Nathan Smith, Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (USHL)
5-150. D Declan Chisholm, Peterborough Petes (OHL)
5-153. D Giovanni Vallati, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
6-184. F Cole Koepke, Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
7-215. F Austin Wong, Okotoks Oilers (AJHL)

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