Here you go mates. I wanted to make a mock based on the standings the way I see them finishing. Speculation and if you post your changes, I will make them and then will join the draft day bet who does best thingy.
Be gentle, it is my first time...... (;
1. Washington Capitols - Alexander Ovechkin
2. Pits Penguins - Yevgeny Malkin
3. Chicago Blackhawks - Cam Barker
4. Columbus Bluejackets - Al Radulov
5. Poenix Coyotes - Radislav Olesz
6. New York Rangers - Lauri Tukonen
7. Florida Panthers - Drew Stafford
8. Carolina Huricanes- Marek Schwarz
9. Anahiem Mighty Ducks- A.J. Thelen
10. Atlanta Thrashers - Andrew Ladd
11. Los Angeles Kings - Rob Schremp
12. Minnesota Wild - Boris Valabik
13. Buffalo Sabres - Wojtek Wolski
14. Edmonton Oilers - Wes Oniel
15. New York Islanders - Mike Green
16. Nashville Predators - Alexander Picard
17. St. Louis Blues - Enver Lisin
18. Montreal Canadiens- Kyle Chipchura
19. Calgary Flames - Alvaro Montoya
20. Dallas Stars - Dave Bolland
21. Vancouver Canucks - Jakub Sindel
22. New Jersey Devils - Oscar Hedman
23. Ottawa Senators - Kirill Lymin
24. New York Rangers (TOR) - Brian Bickell
25. San Jose Sharks - Adam Berti
26. Washington Capitals (BOS) - Carl Söderberg
27. Colorado Avalanche - Johan Franson
28. Edmonton Oilers (PHI) - Evan McGrath
29. Tampa Bay Lightning - Ladsilav Smid
30. Washington Capitals (DET) - Lukas Kaspar
There you go mates. What do you think? I have read everyone elses mocks as well as several of the ranking rags and here is my best guess.
The Canes GM has said that Schwarz wouldn't slip past them but that he doesn't see him as being there. I reckon that means he will take him if available.
After the first 13, I think the rest would be late first (at best) to mid second (likely) during an average draft year based on what I have read about them. I don't reckon most of the back 17 first rounders to be as good as last years second rounders but, I am basing that opinion on the nonsense that I have read in the papers so take it with a grain.
I wanted to gamble with a couple of picks and that is one of them.
I also moved Chipchura to the Habs. I know that he would be EXACTLY the kind of player that I would want for the team if I were Gainey but, don't know if he will be there when they pick and also, am not any bloody good at this stuff anyways so there you are.
I left out a couple of teams and many scenarios that I fancy will move up in my mock but here you go.
Thats all I will go on for now as I believe you lot will set me true on allot of these.
Cheers again.