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.
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