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 Greetings, and welcome to the 2017 NHL Entry Draft! Over the course of the next 24 hours, thirty-one wonderful teams will make decisions that will potentially alter the direction of their franchise. It's the most cherished time of the year for fans, who will place massively unrealistic expectations on acne-riddled teenagers who weigh 160 pounds and have the stage presence of a frightened kitten. In comparison to recent years, this year's crop of prospects is a cut below that of the two most recent drafts, which in a short manner of time has already produced electrifying phenoms like Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Patrik Laine. However, there's still plenty of talent to be found, and future stars are taken every year. Tonight and tomorrow, the future faces of the league will realize their hard-earned dreams. The unlucky ones will know their career is over before they reach the draft podium.  Who Is #1? In contrast to recent years, the 2017 NHL Draft lacks a consensus top prospect. The consensus best prospects this year are considered to be Nolan Patrick (left) of the Brandon Wheat Kings, and Nico Hischier (right) of the Halifax Mooseheads. Nolan Patrick was considered to be this year's top prospect before laboring through an injury-riddled season. Nico Hischier was not initially considered to be a lottery talent, but had an electrifying season in which he single-handedly dragged the hapless Mooseheads to the postseason. Profiles sourced from Future Considerations: Nolan Patrick: quote:A lethal combo of size, speed and skill; plays a power game and possesses one of the most well-rounded skill sets in the CHL…has great wheels and is able to surprise with his speed…hands and ability to protect the puck is high end…plays very responsibly with the puck, but also makes something happen each time he possesses it…uses his strength and reach to guard the puck, driving his way around the offensive zone…a heads-up, confident passer…has a sharp release on his wrist shot and is capable of beating a goaltender from anywhere in the offensive zone….his slap shot has high-level accuracy and velocity…a ruthless presence off the puck, simply overpowers his opponents…a great leader, commanding respect with his work ethic and consistent high level of play…willing to stand up for his teammates and bring justice as he sees fit…beats teams with his IQ and seems to always be in control of the play…a number-one NHL center in the making. Nico Hischier: quote:A smooth-skating, playmaking center…good skating agility and top speed, but is more quick than fast…is able to make quick turns and displays good lateral movement…not big or strong, but still shows willingness to take hits and battle for space…goes into board battles and uses his body to fight for pucks…excellent playmaking instincts, vision and passing skills…puts puck where his linemates can best utilize the chance…an incredible stickhandler who thrives in possession and can make defenders look foolish…competitive and driven…poise is a major standout attribute…dangerous when given time, especially on the power play as he takes full control of the play from the half wall with the puck, using his impressive agility, hands and vision to make plays…plays a responsible defensive game…one of the best talents to come out of Switzerland. Draft Order: 1. New Jersey Devils Nico Hischier 2. Philadelphia Flyers Nolan Patrick 3. Dallas Stars Miro Heiskanen 4. Colorado Avalanche Cale Makar 5. Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson 6. Vegas Golden Knights Cody Glass 7. New York Rangers Lias Andersson 8. Buffalo Sabres Casey Mittelstadt 9. Detroit Red Wings Michael Rasmussen 10. Florida Panthers Owen Tippett 11. Los Angeles Kings Gabe Vilardi 12. Carolina Hurricanes Martin Necas 13. Vegas Golden Knights Nick Suzuki 14. Tampa Bay Lightning Callan Foote 15. Vegas Golden Knights Erik Brannstrom 16. Calgary Flames Juuso Valimaki 17. Toronto Maple Leafs Timothy Liljegren 18. Boston Bruins Urho Vaakanainen 19. San Jose Sharks Josh Norris 20. St. Louis Blues Santana ft. Rob Thomas — Smooth 21. New York Rangers Filip Chytil 22. Edmonton Oilers Kailer Yamamoto 23. Arizona Coyotes Pierre-Olivier Joseph 24. Winnipeg Jets Kristian Vesalainen 25. Montreal Canadiens Ryan Poehling 26. 27. 28. Ottawa Senators Shane Bowers 29. 30. Nashville Predators Eeli Tolvanen 31. TRADES Arizona gets: Niklas Hjalmarsson Chicago gets: Laurent Dauphin, Connor Murphy Columbus gets: Artemi Panarin, Tyler Motte, #181 Chicago gets: Brandon Saad, Anton Forsberg, 2018 5th Columbus gets: Jordan Schroeder Minnesota gets: Dante Salituro Arizona gets: Derek Stepan, Antti Raanta New York Rangers get: @nycguidovoice, #7 Dallas gets: #26 Chicago gets: #29, #70 St Louis gets: Brayden Schenn Philadelphia gets: Jori Lehtera, #27, conditional 2018 1st Pittsburgh gets: Ryan Reaves, #51 St Louis gets: Oscar Sundqvist, #31 Calgary gets: Travis Hamonic, 2019 or 2020 4th New York Islanders get: 2018 1st, 2018 2nd, 2019 or 2020 2nd Links: McKenzie's Top 100: http://www.tsn.ca/mckenzie-s-draft-ranking-top-93-and-honourable-mentions-1.778987 Canucks Army Top 100 Prospects: https://canucksarmy.com/2017/06/22/canucks-armys-final-top-100-2017-nhl-draft-rankings/ Corey Pronman's Instant Analysis: https://twitter.com/coreypronman/  Let's have some fun. 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Now... If the New Jersey Devils select Cale Makar with the first overall pick, I ask to be banned until the start of the 2017-18 NHL season. 
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Jun 23, 2017 22:13
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Good start to this GDT already.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:14
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corn on the cop posted:Now... Would you like a ban, 100k, or both when this happens? 
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Jun 23, 2017 22:14
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Please just don't poo poo yourself inside out, Benning.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:14
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corn on the cop posted:Now... You can trade down to 7 and the rangers will take Nico off your hands for you.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:16
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Jovial Cow posted:You can trade down to 7 and the rangers will take Nico off your hands for you. I'd rather just go down in piss-flaming glory.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:19
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Anyone need a Finnish goalie? They're bogo all day.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:22
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Have to think Vegas would flip one of theirs 1sts for something useful, right?
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Jun 23, 2017 22:24
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JoelJoel posted:Anyone need a Finnish goalie? They're bogo all day. I like Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen just because of his name.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:26
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rex rabidorum vires posted:Have to think Vegas would flip one of theirs 1sts for something useful, right?
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Jun 23, 2017 22:26
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It's kind of a meh draft so flipping 13th or 15th with say a Methot to get a meh player and prospect or pick for next year would probably serve you better.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:33
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All I know is I'll be exasperated and disappointed by the end of the night
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Jun 23, 2017 22:34
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Uh, yeah, but why? Weak draft doesn't mean Vegas isn't going to suck for years and need to build for the future.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:35
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What I want is, like many others want for their own team, is for the Edmonton Oilers to draft Kailer Yamamoto. But I won't hold my breath on it.
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Jun 23, 2017 22:38
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rex rabidorum vires posted:Have to think Vegas would flip one of theirs 1sts for something useful, right? I would not be surprised if they offered 6, 13, 15 for 2. And I would not be surprised if Philly turned them down.
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Jun 23, 2017 23:13
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At the Vegas draft event. The seats at the T-Mobile arena are way better than I'm used to at the Thomas & Mack. Can't wait to watch my terrible team play!
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Jun 23, 2017 23:39
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hold on, who just said they like watching Tyler Bozak?
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Jun 23, 2017 23:40
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Awkward as gently caress double interview with the top 2 on SN
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Jun 23, 2017 23:40
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Philly posted a tweet saying there'll be a Twitter Q and A with pick #2 later so I really doubt they're planning on trading away the pick. Most likely rightfully so.
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Jun 23, 2017 23:40
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Chuck Fletcher is going to draft a 5'4 120 pound phenom, then panic and draft six Derek Boogaard's
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Jun 23, 2017 23:41
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https://twitter.com/NicholsOnHockey/status/878381177807097858 Do it, give us more deals
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Jun 23, 2017 23:44
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Powershift posted:Awkward as gently caress double interview with the top 2 on SN I enjoyed "I hear you have a wager going" Nico "yes" "What's the wager?" Nolan "there is no wager"
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Jun 23, 2017 23:45
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Kilza posted:https://twitter.com/NicholsOnHockey/status/878381177807097858 oh, 3rd, i'm dumb.
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Jun 23, 2017 23:45
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Get me some Nolan Patrick, Hexy 
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Jun 23, 2017 23:48
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https://twitter.com/wyshynski/status/878384514480910336
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Jun 23, 2017 23:50
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I dunno, I'm cool with stocking up on young guys but I'd be happier with a d that can play in the next season or two. Though I guess even that might be a stretch. I also did not know I could order razors via text. The future is now.
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Jun 23, 2017 23:51
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Philly was better 
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Jun 23, 2017 23:51
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very much looking forward to being disappointed by whatever teenager Sweeney picks
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Jun 23, 2017 23:51
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Lol gently caress you methot E: turned down an offer from habs...on his no trade list How about you go gently caress yourself sideways marc methot
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Jun 23, 2017 23:54
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What the gently caress they're doing anthems at the draft? What is this poo poo?
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Jun 23, 2017 23:56
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I'm spontaneously combusting.
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Jun 23, 2017 23:56
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ThinkTank posted:What the gently caress they're doing anthems at the draft? What is this poo poo? Where are the fireworks and the army guys, what kind of event is this?
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Jun 23, 2017 23:57
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Kilza posted:https://twitter.com/NicholsOnHockey/status/878381177807097858 Wha I mean if Makar gets taken for some reason and Nico falls to 3 then hmmmmmmmmm
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Jun 23, 2017 23:57
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ThinkTank posted:What the gently caress they're doing anthems at the draft? What is this poo poo? Chicago's greatest hockey tradition, after not allowing home games on TV
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Jun 23, 2017 23:58
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ThinkTank posted:What the gently caress they're doing anthems at the draft? What is this poo poo? 
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Jun 23, 2017 23:58
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why are they playing the anthems at the draft
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Jun 23, 2017 23:59
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Jeff, get number 3 Jeff
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Jun 23, 2017 23:59
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USA USA USA
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God bless those brave teenage hockey player boys
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