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The 2021 NHL entry draft was the 59th NHL entry draft. The draft was held on July 23–24, 2021, delayed by one month from its normally scheduled time of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the later-than-normal finish of the 2020–21 NHL season . [ 1 ]
Jul 25, 2021 · The Sabres made 11 picks, including two in the first round Friday: defenseman Owen Power at No. 1, and right wing Isak Rosen at No. 14. The draft was held virtually for the second time in its 59 ...
- Buffalo Sabres -- Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA) NHL Central Scouting: No. 1 (North American skaters) Power (6-foot-6, 213 pounds), the first player from the University of Michigan selected No. 1 in the NHL Draft, is a big presence with good vision, strength and the look of a top-pair NHL defenseman.
- Seattle Kraken -- Matthew Beniers, C, Michigan (NCAA) NHL Central Scouting: No. 6 (North American skaters) Beniers scored 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 24 games this season, his first in college.
- Anaheim Ducks -- Mason McTavish, C, Peterborough (OHL) NHL Central Scouting: No. 2 (North American skaters) The 18-year-old (6-1, 207), a powerful skater with balance and solid puck-protection skills, scored 11 points (nine goals, two assists) in 13 games this season on loan with EHC Olten in the Swiss League, the second-highest professional league in Switzerland.
- New Jersey Devils -- Luke Hughes, D, USA U-18 (NTDP) NHL Central Scouting: No. 4 (North American skaters) Hughes (6-2, 184) is a great skater capable of playing a smart defensive game with good poise and reads.
Jul 23, 2021 · On Friday, 31 players will be selected in the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. You may be wondering how that is since there are now 32 NHL franchises. One team broke the rules, and like in ...
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- Buffalo Sabres — Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA) | Grade: A. As expected, the Sabres take the prospect that has been widely considered the top prospect available.
- Seattle Kraken — Matty Beniers, C, Michigan (NCAA) | Grade: A. With the first-ever selection for the NHL’s newest team, the Kraken took the first forward off the board in Matthew Beniers.
- Anaheim Ducks — Mason McTavish, C, Peterborough (OHL) | Grade: A- The Ducks made the first surprise pick of the 2021 NHL Draft. Mason McTavish is a strong power forward that will fit excellently behind 2019 first-rounder Trevor Zegras down the line.
- New Jersey Devils — Luke Hughes, D, USNTDP (USHL) | Grade: A. The Devils are uniting two brothers with the selection of Luke Hughes, who will be playing with 2019 first-overall selection Jack Hughes.
Jul 24, 2021 · Finnish Jr Hockey @FINjrhockey. Montreal selects Oliver Kapanen with the 64th overall pick. The center reads the game well and packs offensive punch. A natural goal-scorer, dangerous around the ...
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