THG's 2021 NHL Mock Entry Draft

[@nowiismywaifu6132]

I thought San Jose Sharks draft 7th overall

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Meh, doesn't change my picks.

[@nowiismywaifu6132]

@@TheHockeyGuy Okay 👍

[@audibletapehiss3764]

Everyone seems to love Brandt Clarke to LA, but I don't see it. Yes, you take the BPA, but with the 2-9 tier being this close I think the Kings go for almost any one of them over a RHD when they have Durzi, Faber, Spence, and Grans lined up.

[@TheArcher143]

The super rare THG pin.

[@jcbryan93]

@@TheHockeyGuy apparently LA is open to moving the pick. 👀

[@living4hockey]

Cat doing “I worship The Hockey Guy” paw waves cracked me up in the beginning of the video!

[@fubartotale3389]

I believe that is called "washing"....

[@shawngillogly6873]

@@fubartotale3389 Cats wash when they feel safe and content. So the two are not unrelated.

[@sportsrook8282]

“And with the 2nd pick in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, the Seattle Kraken select…….uh……Carey Price.”

[@ayushipatil4504]

Excellent goalie played in the Stanley Cup final this year has a high ceiling.

[@Doughraem1]

Maybe, but he is injured..and over 30.

[@dcarre]

Kid has potential!

[@yostr1]

If Detroit takes Wallsted at 6 I’ll whine and complain for years until he makes the NHL and dominates. Then I’ll pretend I supported the pick all along and go on about Yzerman being a genius.

[@ericscottstevens]

I have been just trying to decided if Wallstedt is added what his his timeline? Apparently he already maxed out his SHL potential, so AHL is next I suppose. Jesper is better than what is on the current roster at GRG and probably could take the starting job this fall. Not sure what Jespers contract out clause is though.

[@chardeemacdennis3852]

Lol same... I dont want a goalie there but if yzerman drafts him I'll trust

[@Royknwsall1986]

Wallstedt is going to shine. He will be up with the big club no later than January of next year. Watch his highlights and read the scouting on him. They've compared him to Hellebuyck. He uses his size extremely well, hes fundamentally and positionally sound. It will be a great pick. I'm personally hoping for it. Especially with Petruzzeli leaving in Mid-August. We have no goalies in the system that could be there within 3 years.

[@ericscottstevens]

He is signed into 2022 so he probably would stay in the SHL next season. Unsure of the out clause if any......Steve probably will bring him over summer 2022 if he is the guy for us.

[@ancientkeyboardwarrior]

Hockey's fans lol

[@EmilySaxton]

Watch this whole board be exactly how the top 15 goes.

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I got LA and San Jose in the wrong order, but I still think those players go to those teams.

[@devilsarebeastly]

@@TheHockeyGuy or it's a future trade that has yet to be announced

[@kradz5172]

@@TheHockeyGuy they could always watch your video and make a trade to make your mock pristine. As PJ from "Angels In the Outfield" would say, "it could happen".

[@adamshndj]

@@TheHockeyGuy Vancouver will find a way to mess your list up 😂👏

[@npatt6362]

@@TheHockeyGuy have you ever considered making THG jerseys?

[@thehockeyreport6047]

This is the only mock draft that I’ve seen that actually makes sense. THG proves he’s the 🐐 once again.

[@brady2459]

Yay! I was just thinking today when you would do your mock draft.

[@shawngillogly6873]

Ron Francis always has a stout defense. But good defenders are what the Expansion Draft has in abundance. Top 6 centers are hard to claw from teams that have a legitimate option. So when you can draft one, you have to. Long way around to say, "No one but Benniers makes sense for the Kraken. Unless they make a monster trade in the Expansion Draft we haven't heard about yet."

[@MichaelTaylor-oe5mw]

Mike Sillinger did indeed play for the Flyers. Excellent video as usual Shannon. Best channel on KZbin!

[@JustAnotherRandyG]

Wait... I think the Sharks and Kings are out of order?

[@jcbryan93]

They are

[@csolivais1979]

They are, but he said in another comment that it doesn't change who each team picked

[@kradz5172]

As a Devils fan I want Luke Hughes. I know it'll most likely come down to him and Clarke and the team needs RHD but I think Hughes should be the pick. He comes from good stock, he's young, and his skating is phenomenal. He'll go to Michigan and that will help round out his game.

[@Gem____F8]

Canucks plz 🥲

[@ayushipatil4504]

Not me being salty as a Canucks fan.

[@captainmofongo584]

Agree 100%!!! He can also play on the right side. He played RD on the USNTDP.

[@kradz5172]

@@captainmofongo584 Ty Smith played RD a lot in the CHL, too. I thought I read something about how Ruff doesn't like to use his defenseman like that but whatever. By the time Hughes, if the team drafts him, is ready who knows if Ruff is still the coach.

[@kradz5172]

@@2Jim2u I do. I also know that while Graeme could be a decent player for the team he's not anywhere close talent wise to Jack.

[@JustAnotherRandyG]

So Sharks have 7th pick and Kings have 8th

[@travish3730]

right.

[@HRGMr75]

I think your spot on with some of these. I love these mock draft videos. My top 10 (because I think after 10 everything just goes crazy) is 1. BUF - Owen Power D 2. SEA - Matt Beniers C 3. ANA - William Eklund C/LW 4. NJ - Luke Hughes D 5. CBJ - Kent Johnson C 6. DET - Simon Edvinsson D 7. SJ - Dylan Guenther LW/RW 8. LA - Brandt Clarke D 9. VAN - Mason McTavish C 10. OTT - Jesper Wallsedt G

[@midimusicforever]

Expansion draft: Intense THG: Let's make a mock draft. No, not expansion. Entry.

[@AltruisticHedonism]

I mean, IIRC he already effectively did it twice in a video yesterday.

[@hockeyinalabama]

There is a part of me that really wants Wallstedt at six, but Yzerman has explicitly stated he doesn't see a goalie in the top ten this time around. So, I'm not holding my breath.

[@commandershepard1838]

He’s a smart man. He took vasy at 19 when he already had the 6th pick in the draft and addressed other needs.

[@The_Omegaman]

Bait and switch

[@ClipsThatTakeUpStorageOnMyXbox]

As a Sabres fan I’m really torn on power. I REALLY want Eklund.. I hope we can get another top 5 pick with a trade.

[@ancientkeyboardwarrior]

Well give you the devils for eichel lol

[@ricardobush3738]

CBJ fan here. I really hope this is how it goes come Friday. ☺️

[@violetbluejay]

Hey Shannon, Mike Sillinger did play for the Flyers for about a season and a half! Came in in '97 and had a pretty solid showing on the whole, but his entire 98-99 season was a struggle and he was traded to Tampa mid-season.

[@mattlovespeebee]

Awesome video. Thank you Shannon for the amazing content

[@MyStuffMG]

Detroit Pick: Remember Moritz Seider. Yzerman picks are usually outside the box.

[@commandershepard1838]

He’s not taking a goalie. I promise you. If they only pick at 6 and 23, they won’t take a goalie at 6. If he makes a deal to get 8th or 9th without losing 6, then maybe. But you don’t use picks that high on a goalie when the veteran tandem in net last season that you found through free agency on a bargain did just fine. You can always find decent goaltending. You just have to hope they don’t disappear in the playoffs, sort of like price in the finals. He got them there, but couldn’t keep it up.

[@alexleblanc5926]

@@commandershepard1838 Red Wings need a prospect goalie and Wallstead is supposed to be one of the best in awhile. Obviously the Red Wings need alot but, if he gets to where he's projected to would be hard to pass on him. I could see the Wings being the ones to take him.

[@commandershepard1838]

Alex LeBlanc not now. He was never going to use a top 10 pick on a goalie. He was going to acquire a proven but still young goalie.

[@kylekarnes4652]

Go Jackets!! This season is going to be very painful.

[@gen-x-dad]

Other than Power in #1, I think Kent Johnson at #9 seems to oddly be the most consistent pick amongst mock drafts. Therefore, you can bet it won't happen. Well maybe Hughes to NJ also.

[@damonwebb813]

In a few years time I hope people remember that doing a redraft of 2021 first round is expected to be all over the place 1. Not a lot of 2020 games to base any of these picks on 2. Opt outs or very limited games played due to covid/league shut down

[@jordannovak2268]

My Picks: 1, BUF: D Owen Power 2, SEA: LW/C William Eklund 3, ANA: C Matty Beniers 4, NJD: D Luke Hughes 5, CBJ: D Brandt Clarke 6, DET: G Jesper Wallstedt 7, SJS: D Simon Edvinsson 8, LAK: LW/RW Dylan Guenther 9, VAN: C Kent Johnson 10, OTT: C Mason McTavish 11, CHI: G Sebastion Cossa 12, CGY: C Cole Sillinger 13, PHI: C Chaz Lucius 14, DAL: RW Fabian Lysell 15, NYR: C Fyodor Svechkov Very Similar to yours.

[@angryoldirishmac5950]

Shannon you are a machine! Always great videos.

[@shushawnsaha2695]

Rumour is Ottawa might trade down to New York’s 15th pic apart of a Ryan Strome trade

[@stephengorney5613]

Still think Buffalo flips with Seattle for them to take the Okposo or Skinner contract

[@gocanuckurself1]

👀

[@audibletapehiss3764]

I like this

[@Pxrcupine3]

With Nedeljkovic now a member of the Detroit Red Wings, do you still see them drafting Wallstedt?

[@zZach___]

1. Power (lol) 2. Beniers 3. Eklund 4. Hughes 5. Edvinsson 6. Lysell 7. Clarke 8. Guenther 9. Lucius 10. Johnson 11. Wallstedt 12. Raty 13. Rosen 14. Svechkov 15. Sillinger

[@xlama2000]

McTavish?

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

McTavish is interesting. He would fit perfectly in Ottawa

[@juliuseillya9944]

Not sure how I feel about Wallstedt at 6. Wouldn't be upset but wouldn't be overly joyed. Goalies are always a risk that high in a draft and nobody knows when they'll be NHL ready. Either way, I trust in the Yzer-plan

[@commandershepard1838]

He won’t take a goalie

[@timothyryanbrown9587]

I like the way you think! Lysell is my top choice for Dallas if he is available. If he is gone, then I like one of Sillinger, Cuelemans, or Coronato.

[@BedwetterCDN]

Black cat is doing leg lifts to keep in shape.

[@jleif7736]

I think this draft for the wings is huge. We have so many picks. I feel like Yzerman is going to get a steal of a pick in the late first round and 2nd round. There just hasnt been enough scouting this year. Im certain yzerman has been doing his homework on each player.

[@trezz8]

Spot on Hockey Dude!! You nailed it, good job!!

[@thomasarnold8003]

For me: 1:Power 2:Beniers 3:Eklund 4:Hughes 5:McTavish 6:Wallstedt 7:Clarke 8:Edvinson 9:Johnson 10:Guenther

[@mattgardiner744]

Ottawa needs some face off wins, happy with a centre, we have too many goalies already

[@jarrodchiasson683]

None of our goalie prospects have the potential of Wallstedt or Cossa. You take bpa and worry about slotting players in later.

[@mattgardiner744]

@@jarrodchiasson683 what’s bpa

[@gravelydiggs2139]

@@mattgardiner744 best player available

[@mattgardiner744]

@@gravelydiggs2139 I mean it’s never a bad thing to have an extra goalie prospect in the pipe but I would still like a little extra centre depth

[@gravelydiggs2139]

@@mattgardiner744 Can't disagree. For what it's worth the Sens pipeline looks very good.

[@CrueHead18]

Saku Koivu, Jussi Jokinen video. Still waiting. Congrats 200k!

[@NYREnthusiast]

There are rumors that OTT might trade down with NYR: Strome and 15th OA for 10th OA. Rangers would flip the pick in a trade for Eichel

[@northerngaming8287]

As a sens fan, I would be okay with that

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

Who else would be included in the trade to Buffalo? 10oa plus a pick next year and a prospect?

[@NYREnthusiast]

@@imprezzive3153 it wouldn’t be just that first lol it would be part of a bigger package

[@NYREnthusiast]

@@Dr.Frankensteen lol no they are asking for two roster players two prospects and a first.

[@Dr.Frankensteen]

@@NYREnthusiast And because they couldn't get that kind of return, the price has dropped per Friedman.

[@a.fredscullard162]

Wonder if Aatu Raty could drop all the way down to Vegas! Remember Peyton Krebs dropped in 2019 & Brendan Brisson in 2020.

[@tyroneharris4435]

What was the cat doing?😂

[@chonkocomics]

Everyone always has a goalie in the first to Chicago every year. I could see it if Wallstedt is there and they really feel like he is a generational talent. That said, they really seem to like Soderblom and Commesso. I think they are going with a forward.

[@fubartotale3389]

Yep, ONE goalie taken on the first round in their history, Jimmy Waite.

[@Count3d]

Like Johnson's potential. Based on your order, only player I might consider over him is Lysell. Would love it if the Canucks drafted Beniers, Eklund, Guenther or Clarke.

[@jibathus]

I take it Nedeljkovic deal changes the Detroit pick

[@sheldonfarrow9228]

chicago is confinent in drew commeso

[@driftwood42]

As a wings fan, I think if there is any draft to pick a goalie, this is it. Goalies are hard to predict anyway and if there was already a consensus that this guy is probably going to be good, I think its a fairly safe pick

[@philip2750]

William Eklund wearing the cannon on his chest looks excellent for this CBL fan.

[@davidpieper7000]

I’ve watched Cole Sillinger a lot here in Medicine Hat. Big time skill and under rated big time. He will be a NHL player. Guessing he will slide to a second line in the future.

[@Noahscape31]

I agree/can see why they’d pick the player, with your top 5, for my top 13 there would be 4 tiers, tier 1 Power/Beniers, tier 2 Guenther/Hughes/Eklund/Clarke/Johnson, tier 3 Wallstedt/Edvinsson/Lysell, tier 4 McTavish/Lucius/Ceulemans and then my top 15 would be rounded out by Svechkov and Coronato but could be others

[@nicholaslouie7590]

I would love to see Simon Edvinsson go to the Canucks. Heard from some reports Vancouver is really interested in him. Either him or Kent Johnson are my picks.

[@ilai7893]

Kent Johnson is the preferred prospect over McTavish? Personally I'd go with MM

[@PaxChristi7]

Eklund or bust for the Jackets

[@jessejamescarter8756]

The Sharks need scoring above all. Even when the defence and goaltending was mediocre, we were still able to make it to the WCF in 2019 due to scoring depth.

[@cameronkuom8168]

I like to go best player available, but man I hope that BPA is a center for the Wings lol. So many wingers in recent years

[@stevekendra8983]

I like the detroit pick. They really should have tried for a quality (franchise) goalie at least 3 years before Howie retired. As much as I wanted askarov, #4 was too high for him (at this point in time). I hope your mock draft comes true in detroit's case.

[@alexanderjakel8001]

I concur- Arteza is great, until you have to erase. Idunno if you guys got a Staples near ya but Tru Red or Expo usually work best haha

[@markbatcho60]

LA #8...San Jose #7

[@Machoke98]

ought to be fun seeing if the Q being the only CHL league to have playoffs this year will help any guys get picked

[@ethanbittner2795]

As a Michigan and sharks fan, I’d love to see them take johnson. Might make it fun to watch them for once

[@cazzenova9286]

ill be soooo happy if Vancouver gets Kent Johnson

[@patrickcoughlin4148]

10-15 years from now, when we look back on this draft, I think we are going to see the talent came from all over the place (round wise). Due to the circumstances of this season and picks are being based primarily on their 17 year old season. As a Rangers fan, if they don't trade the pick outright, would love to see them trade down multiple times ala Calgary last year. Think this year is more of a crapshoot than usual, and would rather have a few extra rolls of the dice.

[@BXCDavid]

Would love to see Sillinger land in Philly.

[@jessereichbach588]

As far as Ottawa goes, Gustavsson played SO well at the end of the season and he's still so young. I can't imagine Ottawa would spend an early pick on Cossa, when Gustavsson is likely all ready being groomed as the GK of the future there. I think Detroit NEEDs to take Wallstadt in this lackluster draft. He's the best talent and the most elite player in this draft. If there is any year to take a GK early this is it. Kent Johnson is absolutely a WINGER in the NHL. He'd be a great winger for the Nucks or really most teams that need one. But he shouldn't be drafted thinking hes likely going to be an NHL center IMO. Brandt Clarke has amazing offensive potential for a Dman, but there are concerns as far as his defensive play. For that reason a lone he would be my 4th D off the board. And I would even consider Lambos ahead of him or Ceulemans around where he will be picked, two defenders who I think are highly underrated. Clarke has a higher offensive potential, but I think what he lacks in defensive play, Lambos and Ceulemans make up for, and both with more than adequate offensive ability. But at this rate, Lambos and Ceulemans could be two huge steals in this draft.

[@ryanwasiak7050]

I can see this board being pretty actuate but I think the hawks take a forward like Lysell or Lucius before Cossa. Our goalie pipeline is pretty good at the moment. Lankinen had a good year with a .909 but got over worked in his first season in the NHL, we just signed Arvid Soderblom this summer who will be 22 at the start of the season but he just put up a .922 in 22 games in the SHL, and we drafted Commesso in last years draft in the 2nd round and he put up a .915 in 11 games. I like Cossa a lot but I see them going forward and hopefully it’s Lysell.

[@brenzyc8703]

I like Johnson to Vancouver, but there is no chance that he plays center in the NHL

[@alexanderbook372]

You talking about your markers makes me question how much do you spend on a year in markers?

[@dawnkeith1763]

Still hoping my Sabres choose Beniers or Eklund over Power

[@jacobnowak6763]

As a Wings fan I would only like to see us take Wallstedt if Power, Beniers, Hughes, Mctavish, and Eklund are the first 5 picks. If any of those 5 guys slide to 6 then we should take them over Wallstedt imo.

[@SuperMCModder]

As a stars fan I really really want Lysell

[@ccr35582]

Taking Wallstedt does definitely sound like an Yzerman-ish move. And honestly I’d be all for it. Detroit needs a young goaltender to develop while the core gets better and eventually bring up to the NHL. I do really like Bernier but even if we did bring him back, he’s 32.

[@JHockeyFan]

Guenther could be an absolute steal for the Coyotes. Might get a chance to play at the start of the season and then a decision will be made to either keep him or send him back to junior. I only expend only one more year of junior at worst for him. Probably makes Arizona as a 19 year old.

[@sajotoca3603]

So New Jersey is just stocking up on high end high skill cap D-men...nice

[@bdonaghu]

I cannot see Buffalo passing on Power, but I would be happy with any of Power, Beniers, or Eklund going to Buffalo.

[@serfindukdb1776]

Brawndo's got what Anaheim craves...

[@northeastoutrider2124]

I truly think Buffalo needs a future C1 if both Eichel and Reinhardt are expected to be traded. Buffalo spent a #1 OA on D a few years ago. It really needs to be Beniers first on Friday. In a perfect world, Buffalo would deal Eichel to The Kraken for the 1st OA and other parts, Reinhardt to the Ducks to meet their desire for a new center and buffalo then gets Power, Beniers and Eklund... What dreams may come?

[@diggsfather]

sam reinhart is not worth the #3 overall pick though. yes, he's a good player, but he's not that good

[@chrisgregoire1246]

Im interested to see if isak rosen makes your top 15. Now lets start the video.

[@Radeo]

would like to see Ottawa take Lucius he at least wins at best hockey name

[@christhornycroft3686]

I'd be thrilled with the Canucks picking either local boy Kent Johnson, one of the 3 top D-men not named Power or even Lysell, depending on who is available at 9. With the acquisition of Dickinson for 3rd line centre, Svechkov for me is a definite no-go. You pick up guys like that in the 2nd round onward hopefully, not in the first round. This is where Jim Benning excels, so let's see it.

[@gocanuckurself1]

I like Guenther to Anaheim. Should help out their offensive issues.

[@duderinoprimeau247]

I would think the Rangers would take a player like Zachary L'Heureux at 15...1) he is a center and 2) He is kinda wired like Tom Wilson....and we all know why the Rangers would a player like him....thoughts?

[@randybobandy9447]

Great video shannon!

[@herlevh19]

Really hope Detroit doesn't take a goalie at 6, they're just to unpredictable.

[@iouz88]

William Eklund should be in consideration starting at #2, he had the most impressive season of all the prospects. Teams should be higher on Brandt Clarke because he is one of the only good RHD and he played very well in the Czech men’s league. Count in Mason McTavish on that list of players who need more star consideration. He reminds me of former Capitals draftee Connor McMicheal; both are centers with great goal scoring touch. Those type’s of players are hard to find. Just some of my gut feelings.

[@jackjones1067]

ISN’T San Jose 7th ? Or Is Detroit 7th

[@ericscottstevens]

Detroit could go McTavish to center with Raymond, a physical puck possession center would take the pressure off and free up space for Lucas out on the ice. McTavish is pretty valuable on the faceoff and PP/PK and not afraid to go in front of the net or along the boards. Could play LW too, he reminds me of Nazem Kadri with the grit department. Mason skates pretty well for 207 pounds. Yet I am okay with Wallstedt too. It is time and passing on Knight and Askarov, well dive in and lets see.

[@elwizschold]

I watched the world championship (being a Swede and all) - and Owen Power really stood out. He played a lot and looked great... I wish my Ducks had the 1st pick so they could get him

[@theofallon4585]

Bad time for Raaty to have a bad year? Or was it a good time for for Raaty to have a bad year that way he doesn't have to deal with Buffalo and can go to a team that is already a contender?

[@saltywingsandavsfan]

Kent Johnson is sorta like a Mitch Marner player. He sucks on the other end of the ice but he’s got great finesse

[@alexschroeder8802]

Interesting draft man

[@financecarter]

So much for Wallstedt going 6th. You hold off the video a little while to make sure as many trades are accounted for as possible. Then boom two days later Red Wings have a 25 year old goalie.

[@StevexOwnz]

Man I cant wait for tomorrow. I really wanna know will Price go Kraken or stays in MTL.

[@brownboy2340]

About time mate

[@laxreece9255]

I dont see Kent Johnson slipping past the sharks and kings

[@defaultuser1447]

I think Shadow was using your Google Silver Play as a mirror while grooming.

[@williancardoso8714]

Some reasons that I'm not too excited about this year entry draft: 1) Pens doesn't have a 1st rd pick (as usual); 2) This is a lower quality class than usual; 3) I'm MUCH MORE EXCITED about the Expansion draft, FA and trades in this Offseason.

[@fubartotale3389]

I dont know that you can say what level this class is, there isn't really enough information with COVID and all. It's more if a crapshoot this year than ever.

[@YoungMatt81]

Feels like the Erik Johnson draft where #1 wasnt necessarily a bust, but so many drafted below him had better careers that being #1 was meaningless.

[@rickyhazel1030]

When was the last time 2 or more goalies have gone in the 1st round let alone top 10/15 definitely a wierd draft this year

[@yogibearstie]

I wonder if Eichel is traded for a high draft pick and some youth.

[@memeamoto]

Power going top 5 will be a mistake. I'd bet he goes first, but it's only because he has NHL size. Clarke and Hughes have more elite skillsets and project much higher

[@rustycuyler6026]

wouldn't that be cool if Luke gets to play with his brother in new jersey