Here's our 2018 top-10 NHL redraft

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William Austin
June 22, 2024 (2:17 PM)

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Let's see how the top-10 of the NHL draft goes if we are to do it again today..

Let's recap the revised selections :

Buffalo Sabres: Rasmus Dahlin (D) - No change from the original draft. Dahlin remains the top choice at no. 1.

Carolina Hurricanes: Brady Tkachuk (W) - Choosing Tkachuk over Andrei Svechnikov this time, prioritizing physicality which Carolina could benefit from right now.

Montréal Canadiens: Quinn Hughes (D) - Upgrading from Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Hughes has great puck handling abilities and brings it to the Canadiens blue line.

Ottawa Senators: Andrei Svechnikov (W) - With Tkachuk off the board, Svechnikov becomes a natural choice for Ottawa, adding scoring ability and skill to their forward group.

Arizona Coyotes: Evan Bouchard (D) - Passing on Barrett Hayton, Bouchard provides defensive stability and offensive contributions, which the Coyotes need a lot.

Detroit Red Wings: Noah Dobson (D) - Opting for Dobson over Filip Zadina, Detroit strengthens their defense with a reliable two-way defenseman.

Vancouver Canucks: Sean Durzi (D) - In the absence of Quinn Hughes, Vancouver opts for Durzi to bolster their defensive depth with a late bloomer showing promise.

Chicago Blackhawks: Joel Farabee (W) - Choosing Farabee over Adam Boqvist, Chicago adds scoring depth and physicality to their forward lines.

New York Rangers: Yegor Sharangovich (F) - Stepping away from Vitali Kravtsov, Sharangovich offers goal-scoring ability and polyvalence to the Rangers lineup.

Edmonton Oilers: K'Andre Miller (D) - Sticking with a defenseman, Edmonton selects Miller to improve defensive stability to the blue line.

These selections are a mix of the current play of the player, team needs, and potential upside. Each pick aims to address specific team needs or upgrade existing strengths.

Source : Bleach Report
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