1
New York Islanders John Tavares, C, London (OHL)
SKINNY: His potential on and off the ice is just too good to pass up
2
Tampa Bay Lightning Victor Hedman, D, MODO (Sweden)
SKINNY: Giant defenseman fills team's biggest area of need
3
Colorado Avalanche Matt Duchene, C, Brampton (OHL)
SKINNY: Could be the best long-term replacement for Joe Sakic
4
Atlanta Thrashers Evander Kane, C, Vancouver (WHL)
SKINNY: A budding power forward that only will get better with NHL strength training.
5
Los Angeles Kings Magnus Svensson-Paajarvi, F, Timra (Sweden)
SKINNY: Looked real good on the small ice at WJC
6
Phoenix Coyotes Brayden Schenn, C, Brandon (WHL)
SKINNY: Coyotes in desperate need of a top-line center
7
Toronto Maple Leafs Zack Kassian, RW, Peterborough (OHL)
SKINNY: Size, skill, toughness -- a prototypical Brian Burke player
8
Dallas Stars Dmitry Kulikov, D, Drummondville (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Scouts believe he can play in the NHL right now
9
Ottawa Senators Jared Cowen, D, Spokane (WHL)
SKINNY: Big, mean, nasty compliment to last year's first-round D-man, Erik Karlsson
10
Edmonton Oilers Carter Ashton, RW, Lethbridge (WHL)
SKINNY: Oilers need to be harder to play against; Ashton provides that
11
Nashville Predators Scott Glennie, RW, Brandon (WHL)
SKINNY: Strong skater uses his speed to back down defenseman, and can finish
12
Minnesota Wild Jordan Schroeder, C, Minnesota (WCHA)
SKINNY: Size questions answered by strong Combine workout
13
Buffalo Sabres Simon Despres, D, Saint John (QMJHL)
SKINNY: Sabres thrilled to land big, skilled defenseman
14
Florida Panthers John Moore, D, Chicago (USHL)
SKINNY: Some scouts believe he's the best skater in the draft
15
Anaheim Ducks David Rundblad, D, Skelleftea (Sweden)
SKINNY: Young, offensive-minded blueliner just what the Ducks need
16
Columbus Blue Jackets Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D, Leksand (Sweden)
SKINNY: Great offensive instincts and a strong shot from the point
17
St Louis Blues Peter Holland, C, Guelph (OHL)
SKINNY: Big center (6-2, 185) skates well, has good work ethic
18
Montréal Canadiens Ryan Ellis, D, Windsor (OHL)
SKINNY: Canadiens find the perfect boost to their power play
19
New York Rangers Nazem Kadri, C, London (OHL)
SKINNY: For the third year in a row, a top-10 talent lands in the Rangers' lap
20
Calgary Flames Jacob Josefson, C, Djurgarden (Sweden)
SKINNY: Needs to get stronger, but skating and two-way skill make him good choice.
21
Philadelphia Flyers Robin Lehner, G, Frolunda (Sweden)
SKINNY: Big (6-3, 220), strong goalie fills major organizational hole
22
Vancouver Canucks Stefan Elliott, D, Saskatoon (WHL)
SKINNY: Has brains and skill in equally large portions
23
New Jersey Devils Tim Erixon, D, Skelleftea (Sweden)
SKINNY: Mostly defensive minded, but has offensive talent
24
Washington Capitals Zach Budish, RW, Edina (Minn.) High
SKINNY: Jumbo-size forward (6-3, 229) fully recovered from knee injury
25
Boston Bruins Chris Kreider, C, Andover Academy (Mass.)
SKINNY: Bruins will have time to watch power forward develop at BC starting in '10
26
N.Y. Islanders (from SJS/OTT) Kyle Palmieri, C, USNTDP
SKINNY: Packs lot of skill and strength into small (5-10, 191) package
27
Carolina Hurricanes Drew Shore, C, USNTDP
SKINNY: Big (6-2, 190), strong player unafraid to work in the dirty areas
28
Chicago Blackhawks Louis Leblanc, C, Omaha (USHL)
SKINNY: Headed to Harvard, but highly-skilled forward likely won't be there four years
29
Detroit Red Wings Calvin de Haan, D, Oshawa (OHL)
SKINNY: One of the biggest surprises of the season; mobile, very skilled
30
Pittsburgh Penguins Carl Klingberg, LW, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden)
SKINNY: Pens need skilled, strong forwards to play with Sidney Crosby
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