As of 6/15/12 Mock Draft:
1.
- Nail Yakupov, LW, Sarnia (OHL)
Skinny: Most skilled and offensively gifted player in Draft. Oilers become offensive powerhouse.
2.
- Mikhail Grigorenko, RW, Quebec (QMJHL)
Skinny: Brings size and a lot of skill to Columbus, will develop nicely with Johansen.
3.
- Filip Forsberg, LW, Leksands (SWE)
Skinny: Winger that will bring a lot of skill to a depleted forward prospect pool for Montreal.
4.
- Ryan Murray, D, Everett (WHL)
Skinny: Big and strong defenseman, will be centerpiece to the Islanders youth on defense.
5.
- Alex Galchenyuk, C, Sarnia (OHL)
Skinny: Explosive offensive player that fills Toronto’s need for a #1 center.
6.
- Matthew Dumba, D, Red Deer (WHL)
Skinny: Punishing defenseman with offensive capabilities, will develop into a stud on the blue line.
7.
- Jacob Trouba, D, USA U-18 (USHL)
Skinny: High offensive capabilities and isn’t afraid to be gritty.
8.
- Radek Faksa, C, Kitchener (OHL)
Skinny: Big and has a lot of skill, has adapted well to North American hockey.
9.
- Teuvo Teravainen, LW, Jokerit (FIN)
Skinny: Explosive skater, high offensive capabilities, Finnish league Rookie of the Year.
10.
- Morgan Rielly, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
Skinny: Offensively gifted, smooth skater, sees the ice well.
11.
(via COL) – Cody Ceci, D, Ottawa (OHL)
Skinny: Big and strong, sees the game well.
12.
- Thomas Wilson, RW, Plymouth (OHL)
Skinny: Talented power forward with scoring touch, gritty edge to his game.
13.
- Zemgus Girgensons, C, Dubuque (USHL)
Skinny: Offensively gifted and sees the ice very well, high hockey IQ.
14.
- Griffin Reinhart, D, Edmonton (WHL)
Skinny: Strong offensive ability, plays well in own end; great first pass.
15.
- Olli Maatta, D, London (OHL)
Skinny: Strong, reliable defenseman, great in shutdown situations. Will complement Karlsson well.
16.
- Sebastian Collberg, RW, Frolunda Jr. (SWE-JR.)
Skinny: Offensively gifted, great speed, acceleration, and agility.
17.
- Stefan Matteau, C, USA U-18 (USHL)
Skinny: Offensive touch, has a gritty edge to his game.
18.
- Andrei Vasilevski, G, Ufa (KHL)
Skinny: Athletic and reads the play phenomenally, is destined to be a starter in this league.
19.
(via DET) - Tomas Hertl, C, Slavia (CZREP)
Skinny: Strong offensive ability and great athleticism.
20.
- Matthew Finn, D, Guelph (OHL)
Skinny: Good on both sides of puck, great shutdown defenseman.
21.
(via NSH) - Brendan Gaunce, C, Belleville (OHL)
Skinny: Big, strong center who can dominate in the corners; strong two-way presence.
22.
- Pontus Aberg, LW, Djugardens (SWE)
Skinny: Skilled Swede performed well against men as a teenager in SEL.
23.
- Mark Jankowski, C, Stanstead College (HIGH-QC)
Skinny: High offensive talent, gifted scorer; 53 goals and 94 points, plus-51.
24.
- Slater Koekkoek, D, Peterborough (OHL)
Skinny: Balanced defenseman, high offensive capabilities.
25.
- Derrick Pouliot, D, Portland (WHL)
Skinny: Poised, smart with the puck, and smooth skater.
26.
- Colton Sissons, C, Kelowna (WHL)
Skinny: Two-way presence with skill, will play his heart out for Vancouver.
27.
- Tanner Pearson, LW, Barrie (OHL)
Skinny: Late bloomer in the OHL, pure goal scorer.
28.
- Brady Skjei, D, USA U-18 (USHL)
Skinny: Big defenseman who’s smooth on his skates.
29.
- Martin Frk, RW, Halifax (QMJHL)
Skinny: Big winger with great shot, just needs to develop his skating ability.
30.
- Dalton Thrower, D, Saskatoon (WHL)
Skinny: Developing an offensive upside along with strong defensive capabilities.