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2021 NHL Draft Tracker: Round 1 picks, notes; Results for Rounds 2-7

2021 NHL Draft Tracker: Round 1 picks, notes

SECAUCUS, NEW JERSEY - JULY 23: The stage is set for the first round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft at the NHL Network studios on July 23, 2021 in Secaucus, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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The 2021 NHL Draft began as expected: with the Sabres selecting Owen Power first overall. From there, we saw surprises, including one that required a team statement.

With Round 1 complete on Friday, follow along on PHT for results from Rounds 2-7.

2021 NHL Draft

Round 1

1. Buffalo Sabres -- Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA)

“In truth, he is a unique player, combining amazing size, strong skating, a big shot, great vision, the ability (if not necessarily the proclivity) to play a dominating physical game.” Ryan Wagman, McKeen’s Hockey

Read more about the Sabres selecting Power first overall here.

2. Seattle Kraken -- Matthew Beniers, C, Michigan (NCAA)

It’s probably not fair to compare Beniers to Ron Francis, the Kraken GM who drafted him. That will be tough to avoid, though, because Beniers brings the sort of two-way game that’s expected to translate smoothly to the NHL.

Want more on Beniers, and the Kraken making their first-ever draft pick at No. 2? Click here.

3. Anaheim Ducks -- Mason McTavish, C, Peterborough (OHL)

“The Ducks desperately need offensive players, and in McTavish they get high-end skill blended with size and strength through the middle. And McTavish was an impact player during his time in the Swiss League, playing with and against older, more physically developed competition.” -- NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman.

4. New Jersey Devils -- Luke Hughes, D, USA U-18 (USNTDP)

Doesn’t get much better than keeping brothers together, does it? Jack Hughes certainly looked elated that the Devils drafted Luke Hughes fourth overall, that’s for sure.

5. Columbus Blue Jackets -- Kent Johnson, C, Michigan (NCAA)

“His puck skills are sublime, even if he needs to simplify his game to manage his risk taking better.” Ryan Wagman, McKeen’s Hockey

6. Detroit Red Wings -- Simon Edvinsson, D, Frolunda (SHL)

Edvinsson ranks as one of the 2021 NHL Draft’s most interesting prospects, as he was projected to fall in many spots. No doubt, size is a big selling point for the big Swedish defenseman.

” (Edvinsson) ... combines incredible skating and puck skills in a supersized frame, a talent the likes of which this team has nothing like. He is raw, and likely needs at least two more years of development, but the upside is a star,” Ryan Wagman, McKeen’s Hockey

7. San Jose Sharks -- William Eklund, LW, Djurgarden (SHL)

People started to clamor for Eklund pretty quickly.

Well, the fall didn’t last too long? Depends upon who you ask, perhaps. (Ryan Wagman mock-drafted Eklund at seven.)

8. Los Angeles Kings - Brandt Clarke, D, Barrie (OHL)

” ... In a sentence, Clarke projects as a second or third defenseman who can be on a top NHL power-play unit but may not be able to face top opponents defensively.” - Corey Pronman, The Athletic (sub required).

9. Arizona Coyotes (from VAN) -- Dylan Guenther, RW, Edmonton (WHL)

” ... He becomes a massive component of Arizona’s next rebuild. I see a lot about his game that translates to the pros and you can see him finishing plays from Clayton Keller, Barrett Hayton and Victor Soderstrom for many years, and driving a line with his great two-way play. He was my No. 2 ranked prospect,” - Corey Pronman, The Athletic (sub required).

10. Ottawa Senators -- Tyler Boucher, RW, USA U-18 (USNTDP)

“In a sentence, Boucher projects as a bottom-six NHL winger who will be one of the most physical players in a game.” Corey Pronman, The Athletic (sub required).

*11. Forfeited pick*

12. Columbus Blue Jackets (from CHI) -- Cole Sillinger, C, Sioux Falls (USHL)

“Sillinger stands out for his high-end hockey IQ, excellent vision, playmaking ability, an NHL-ready shot and the ability to control the game with the puck on his stick.” - NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman.

13. Calgary Flames -- Matthew Coronato, RW, Chicago (USHL)

“Coronato is a dominant offensive force who blends top-end goal scoring, strong skating and a physical approach, similar to United States Hockey Hall of Fame forward John LeClair. He was nicknamed “Bison” because of the way he goes hard to the net in the offensive zone.” - NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman.

14. Buffalo Sabres (from PHI) -- Isak Rosen, RW, Leksands IF (SHL)

“Isak Rosen has a full toolshed of high-end offensive elements. Being forced to play in the SHL after the Swedish junior leagues were cancelled didn’t help his stat page, but was a great learning experience, which his seven goals in seven games at the U18s illustrated.” - Ryan Wagman, McKeen’s Hockey

15. Detroit Red Wings (from DAL) -- Sebastian Cossa, G, Edmonton (WHL)

Heading into the 2021 NHL Draft, people wondered if as many as two goalies could go in the top 10. There was also debate between Cossa or Jesper Wallstedt as the first goalie to go in the 2021 NHL Draft. Ultimately, the Red Wings traded up to land a big goalie. They’ve been aggressive attempting to improve at net, as Cossa is the prospect to pair with prime-age goalie Alex Nedeljkovic.

16. NY Rangers -- Brennan Othmann, LW, Flint (OHL)
17. St. Louis Blues -- Zachary Bolduc, C, Rimouski (QMJHL)
18. Winnipeg Jets - Chaz Lucius, C, USA U-18 (USNTDP)
19. Nashville Predators -- Fedor Svechkov, C, Togliatti (VHL)
20. Minnesota Wild (from EDM) - Jesper Wallstedt, G, Lulea (SHL)

21. Boston Bruins -- Fabian Lysell, RW, Lulea (SHL)

22. Edmonton Oilers (from MIN) -- Xavier Bourgault, C, Shawinigan (QMJHL)
23. Dallas Stars (Detroit; WSH) -- Wyatt Johnston, C, Windsor (OHL)
24. Florida Panthers -- Mackie Samoskevich, RW, Chicago (USHL)
25. Columbus Blue Jackets (from TOR) -- Corson Ceulemans, D, Brooks (AJHL)
26. Minnesota Wild (from PIT) -- Carson Lambos, D, Winnipeg (WHL)
27. Nashville Predators (from CAR) -- Zachary L’Heureux, LW, Halifax (QMJHL)
28. Colorado Avalanche -- Oskar Olausson, RW, HV71 (SHL)
29. New Jersey Devils (from NYI) -- Chase Stillman, RW, Sudbury (OHL)
30. Vegas Golden Knights -- Zach Dean, C, Gatineau (QMJHL)
31. Montreal Canadiens -- Logan Mailloux, D, London (OHL)
32. Chicago Blackhawks (from TBL via CBJ) -- Nolan Allan, D, Prince Albert (WHL)

Pick 11 - The NHL directed the forfeiture of this pick in sanctions against the Arizona Coyotes announced Aug. 26, 2020.

Also, here’s the complete 2021 NHL Draft order for rounds 2-7:

Round 2

33. Buffalo Sabres: Prokhor Poltapov, LW, CSKA-2 (MHL)
34. Anaheim Ducks: Olen Zellweger, D, Everett (WHL)
35. Seattle Kraken: Ryker Evans, D, Regina (WHL)
36. Detroit Red Wings: Shai Buium, D, Sioux City (USHL)
37. Arizona Coyotes: Josh Doan, RW, Chicago (USHL)
38. Vegas Golden Knights: Daniil Chayka, D, CSKA (Russia)
39. Ottawa Senators: Zack Ostapchuk, C, Vancouver (WHL)
40. Carolina Hurricanes: Scott Morrow, D, Shattuck St. Mary’s (High MN)
41. Vancouver Canucks: Danila Klimovich, RW, Minsk Zubry (Belarus 2)
42. Los Angeles Kings: Francesco Pinelli, C, Kitchener (OHL)
43. Arizona Coyotes: Ilya Fedotov, LW, Nizhny Novgorod 2 (Russia Jr.)
44. Carolina Hurricanes: Aleksi Heimosalmi, D, Assat Jr. (Finland Jr.)
45. Calgary Flames: William Stromgren, LW, Modo (Sweden 2)
46. Philadelphia Flyers: Samu Tuomaala, RW, Karpat (Finland Jr.)
47. Dallas Stars: Logan Stankoven, C, Kamloops (WHL)
48. Dallas Stars: Artem Grushnikov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.)
49. Ottawa Senators: Ben Roger, D, London (OHL)
50. Winnipeg Jets: Nikita Chibrikov, RW, St. Petersburg (Russia)
51. Carolina Hurricanes: Ville Koivunen, RW, Karpat Jr. (Finland Jr.)
52. New York Islanders: Aatu Raty, C, Karpat (Finland)
53. Buffalo Sabres: Aleksandr Kisakov, LW, Dynamo Moscow-2 (Russia Jr.)
54. Minnesota Wild: Jack Peart, D, Grand Rapids (High MN)
55. Washington Capitals: Vincent Iorio, D, Brandon (WHL)
56. Florida Panthers: Evan Nause, D, Quebec (QMJHL)
57. Toronto Maple Leafs: Matthew Knies, LW, Tri-City (USHL)
58. Pittsburgh Penguins: Tristan Broz, C, Fargo (USHL)
59. Los Angeles Kings: Samuel Helenius, C, JYP (Finland)
60. Arizona Coyotes: Janis Moser, D, Biel (Switzerland)
61. Colorado Avalanche: Sean Behrens, D, USA U-18 (NTDP)
62. Chicago Blackhawks: Colton Dach, C, Saskatoon (WHL)
63. Montreal Canadiens: Riley Kidney, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
64. Montreal Canadiens: Oliver Kapanen, C, Kalpa Jr. (Finland Jr.)

Round 3

65. New York Rangers: Jayden Grubbe, C, Red Deer (WHL)
66. Anaheim Ducks: Sasha Pastujov, RW, USA U-18 (NTDP)
67. Seattle Kraken: Ryan Winterton, C, Hamilton (OHL)
68. New Jersey Devils: Samu Salminen, C, Jokerit Jr. (Finland Jr.)
69. Columbus Blue Jackets: Stanislav Svozil, D, Brno (Czech)
70. Detroit Red Wings: Carter Mazur, LW, Tri-City (USHL)
71. St. Louis Blues: Simon Robertsson, RW, Skelleftea (Sweden)
72. Nashville Predators: Anton Olsson, D, Malmo (Sweden)
73. Dallas Stars: Ayrton Martino, LW, Omaha (USHL)
74. Ottawa Senators: Oliver Johansson, LW, Timra (Sweden)
75. New York Rangers: Ryder Korczak, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)
76. Anaheim Ducks: Tyson Hinds, D, Rimouski (QMJHL)
77. Calgary Flames: Cole Huckins, C, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
78. Philadelphia Flyers: Aleksei Kolosov, G, Minsk (Russia)
79. Dallas Stars: Justin Ertel, LW, Summerside (MHL)
80. Washington Capitals: Brent Johnson, D, Sioux Falls (USHL)
81. San Jose Sharks: Benjamin Gaudreau, G, Sarnia (OHL)
82. Winnipeg Jets: Dmitry Kuzmin, D, Molodechno (Belarus)
83. Carolina Hurricanes: Patrik Hamrla, G, Karlovy Vary (Czech)
84. Los Angeles Kings: Kirill Kirsanov, D, St. Petersburg (Russia)
85. Boston Bruins: Brett Harrison, C, Oshawa (OHL)
86. Minnesota Wild: Caedan Bankier, C, Kamloops (WHL)
87. Montreal Canadiens: Dmitri Kostenko, D, Spartak (Russia)
88. Buffalo Sabres: Stiven Sardarian, RW, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.)
89. Calgary Flames: Cameron Whynot, D, Halifax (QMJHL)
90. Edmonton Oilers - Luca Munzenberger, D, Koln Jr. (Germany)
91. Chicago Blackhawks: Taige Harding, D, Fort McMurray (AJHL)
92. Colorado Avalanche: Andrei Buyalski, C, Dubuque (USHL)
93. New York Islanders: Tristan Lennox, G, Saginaw (OHL)
94. Carolina Hurricanes: Aidan Hreschuk, D, Team USA U18 (NTDP)
95. Buffalo Sabres: Josh Bloom, LW, Saginaw (OHL)
96. Tampa Bay Lightning: Roman Schmidt, D, Team USA U18 (NTDP)

Round 4

97. Buffalo Sabres: Olivier Nadeau, RW, Shawinigan (QMJHL)
98. Anaheim Ducks: Joshua Lopina, C, UMass (H-East)
99. Seattle Kraken: Ville Ottavainen, D, JYP (Finland)
100. New Jersey Devils: Jakub Malek, G, Vsetin (Czech-2)
101. Columbus Blue Jackets: Guillaume Richard, D, Tri-City (USHL)
102. Vegas Golden Knights: Jakub Brabenec, C, Brno (Czech)
103. San Jose Sharks: Gannon Laroque, D, Victoria (WHL)
104. New York Rangers: Brody Lamb, RW, Dodge County (High MN)
105. Chicago Blackhawks: Ethan Del Mastro, D, Mississauga (OHL)
106. New York Rangers: Kalle Vaisanen, LW, TPS (Finland)
107. Arizona Coyotes: Emil Martinsen Lilleberg, D, Oskarshamn (Sweden)
108. Chicago Blackhawks: Victor Stjernborg, C, Vaxjo (Sweden)
109. Carolina Hurricanes: Jackson Blake, RW, Eden Prairie (High MN)
110. Philadelphia Flyers: Brian Zanetti, D, Peterborough (OHL)
111. Dallas Stars: Conner Roulette, LW, Seattle (WHL)
112. New York Rangers: Talyn Boyko, G, Tri-City (WHL)
113. Montreal Canadiens: William Trudeau, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)
114. Detroit Red Wings: Redmond Savage, C, USA U-18 (NTDP)
115. Nashville Predators: Ryan Ufko, D, Chicago (USHL)
116. Edmonton Oilers: Jake Chiasson, C, Brandon (WHL)
117. Boston Bruins: Philip Svedeback, G, Vaxjo Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
118. Minnesota Wild: Kyle Masters, D, Red Deer (WHL)
119. Washington Capitals: Joaquim Lemay, D, Salmon Arm (BCHL)
120. Florida Panthers: Vladislav Lukashevich, D, Yaroslavl 2 (Russia Jr.)
121. San Jose Sharks: Ethan Cardwell, RW, Barrie (OHL)
122. Arizona Coyotes: Rasmus Korhonen, G, Assat (Finland)
123. Ottawa Senators: Carson Latimer, RW, Edmonton (WHL)
124. Nashville Predators: Jack Matier, D, Ottawa (OHL)
125. New York Islanders: Cameron Berg, C, Muskegon (USHL)
126. Tampa Bay Lightning: Dylan Duke, LW, US U-18 (NTDP)
127. Minnesota Wild: Josh Pillar, C, Kamloops (WHL)
128. Vegas Golden Knights: Jakub Demek, C, Edmonton (OHL)

Round 5

129. New Jersey Devils: Topias Vilen, D, Pelicans (Finland)
130. Anaheim Ducks: Sean Tschigerl, LW, Calgary (WHL)
131. Seattle Kraken: Jacob Melanson, RW, Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL)
132. Columbus Blue Jackets: Nikolai Makarov, D, CSKA-2 (Russia Jr.)
133. Columbus Blue Jackets: James Malatesta, LW, Quebec (QMJHL)
134. Detroit Red Wings: Liam Dower Nilsson, C, Frolunda Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
135. San Jose Sharks: Artem Guryev, D, Lindsay (OJHL)
136. Carolina Hurricanes: Robert Orr, RW, Halifax (QMJHL)
137. Vancouver Canucks: Aku Koskenvuo, G, HIFK Jr. (Finland Jr.)
138. Dallas Stars: Jack Bar, D, Chicago (USHL)
139. Arizona Coyotes: Manix Landry, C, Gatineau (QMJHL)
140. Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Myrenberg, D, Linkoping Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
141. Calgary Flames: Cole Jordan, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
142. Montreal Canadiens: Daniil Sobolev, D, Spartak 2 (Russia Jr.)
143. Dallas Stars: Jacob Holmes, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
144. New York Rangers: Jaroslav Chmelar, RW, Jokerit Jr. (Finland Jr.)
145. St. Louis Blues: Tyson Galloway, D, Calgary (WHL)
146. Winnipeg Jets: Dmitri Rashevsky, RW, Krasnogorsk (Russia Jr.)
147. Carolina Hurricanes: Justin Robidas, C, Val-D’Or (QMJHL)
148. Anaheim Ducks: Gage Alexander, G, Winnipeg (WHL)
149. Boston Bruins: Oskar Jellvik, LW, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
150. Montreal Canadiens: Joshua Roy, RW, Sherbrooke (QMJHL)
151. Washington Capitals: Haakon Hanelt, C, Eisbaren Berlin (Germany)
152. Florida Panthers: Kirill Gerasimyuk, G, SKA-Varyagi (Russia Jr.)
153. Toronto Maple Leafs: Ty Voit, LW, Gatineau (QMJHL)
154. Pittsburgh Penguins: Isaac Beliveau, D, Gatineau (QMJHL)
155. Detroit Red Wings: Oscar Plandowski, D, Charlottetown (QMJHL)
156. San Jose Sharks: Max McCue, C, London (OHL)
157. New York Islanders: Eetu Liukas, LW, TPS (Finland)
158. Philadelphia Flyers: Ty Murchison, US U-18 (NTDP)
159. Buffalo Sabres: Viljami Marjala, LW, Quebec (QMJHL)
160. Tampa Bay Lightning: Cameron Macdonald, C, Saint John (QMJHL)

Round 6

161. Buffalo Sabres: William Von Barnekow Lofberg, C, Malmo (Sweden)
162. Anaheim Ducks: Kyle Kukkonen, C, Maple Grove (High MN)
163. Seattle Kraken: Semyon Vyazovoi, G, UFA-2 (Russia Jr.)
164. New Jersey Devils: Viktor Hurtig, D, Vasteras Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
165. Columbus Blue Jackets: Ben Boyd, LW, Charlottetown (QMJHL)
166. Detroit Red Wings: Pasquale Zito, LW, Windsor (OHL)
167. San Jose Sharks: Liam Gilmartin, LW, London (OHL)
168. Calgary Flames: Jack Beck, RW, Ottawa (OHL)
169. Vancouver Canucks: Hugo Gabrielson, D, Vastervik (Sweden Jr.)
170. Carolina Hurricanes: Bryce Montgomery, D, London (OHL)
171. Arizona Coyotes: Cal Thomas, D, Maple Grove (High MN)
172. Chicago Blackhawks: Ilya Safonov, C, Kazan (Russia)
173. Calgary Flames: Lucas Ciona, LW, Seattle (WHL)
174. Philadelphia Flyers: Ethan Samson, D, Prince George (WHL)
175. Dallas Stars: Francesco Arcuri, C, Kingston (OHL)
176. Washington Capitals: Dru Krebs, D, Medicine Hat (WHL)
177. San Jose Sharks: Theo Jacobsson, C, Modo Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
178. Vancouver Canucks: Connor Lockhart, RW, Portland (WHL)
179. Nashville Predators: Simon Knak, RW, Portland (WHL)
180. Edmonton Oilers: Matvey Petrov, LW, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.)
181. Boston Bruins: Ryan Mast, D, Sarnia (OHL)
182. Minnesota Wild: Nate Benoit, D, Mount St. Charles (High RI)
183. Washington Capitals: Chase Clark, G, Jersey (USPHL)
184. Florida Panthers: Jakub Kos, LW, Ilves (Finland)
185. Toronto Maple Leafs: Vyacheslav Peksa, Irbis Kazan (Russia Jr.)
186. Edmonton Oilers: Shane Lachance, LW, Junior Bruins (USPHL)
187. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Quapp, G, Krefeld (Germany)
188. Buffalo Sabres: Nikita Novikov, D, Dynamo Moscow 2 (Russia Jr.)
189. New York Islanders: Aleksi Malinen, D, JYP (Finland)
190. Vegas Golden Knights: Artur Cholach, D, Sokol Kiev (Ukraine)
191. Montreal Canadiens: Xavier Simoneau, C, Drummondville (QMJHL)
192. Tampa Bay Lightning: Alex Gagne, D, Muskegon (USHL)

Round 7

193. Buffalo Sabres: Tyson Kozak, C, Portland (WHL)
194. Pittsburgh Penguins: Ryan McCleary, D, Portland (WHL)
195. Seattle Kraken: Justin Janicke, LW, US U-18 (NTDP)
196. Tampa Bay Lightning: Daniil Pylenkov, D, St. Petersburg (Russia)
197. Columbus Blue Jackets: Martin Rysavy, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL)
198. St. Louis Blues: Ivan Vorobyov, RW, Khanty-Mansiysk 2 (Russia Jr.)
199. San Jose Sharks: Evgenii Kashnikov, D, Gatineau (QMJHL)
200. Carolina Hurricanes: Yegor Naumov, G, Krylja Sovetov 2 (Russia Jr.)
201. Vancouver Canucks: Lucas Forsell, LW, Farjestad Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
202. Ottawa Senators: Chandler Romeo, D, Brantford (GOJHL)
203. New Jersey Devils: Zakhar Bardakov, C, St. Petersburg (Russia)
204. Chicago Blackhawks: Connor Kelley, D, Minnesota-Duluth (NCHC)
205. Calgary Flames: Arsenii Sergeev, G, Shreveport (NAHL)
206. Philadelphia Flyers: Owen McLaughlin, C, Mount St. Charles (High RI)
207. Dallas Stars: Albert Sjoberg, RW, Sodertalje (Sweden Jr.)
208. New York Rangers: Hank Kempf, D, Muskegon (USHL)
209. Carolina Hurricanes: Nikita Guslistov, C, Cherepovets (Russia)
210. Florida Panthers: Braden Hache, D, Kingston (OHL)
211. Tampa Bay Lightning: Robert Flinton, LW, St. Paul’s School (High NH)
212. Edmonton Oilers: Maximus Wanner, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
213. Boston Bruins: Andre Gasseau, C, US U-18 (NTDP)
214. Montreal Canadiens: Joe Vrbetic, G, North Bay (OHL)
215. Pittsburgh Penguins: Daniel Laatsch, D, Sioux City (USHL)
216. Chicago Blackhawks: Jalen Luypen, C, Edmonton (WHL)
217. Boston Bruins: Ty Gallagher, D, Boston University (H-East)
218. Pittsburgh Penguins: Kirill Tankov, C, Ska-Varyagi (Russia Jr.)
219. Carolina Hurricanes: Joel Nystrom, D, Farjestad (Sweden)
220. Colorado Avalanche: Taylor Makar, LW, Brooks (AJHL)
221. New York Islanders: Tomas Machu, D, Vitkovice Jr. (Czech Jr.)
222. Vegas Golden Knights: Carl Lindbom, G, Djurgarden Jr. (Sweden Jr.)
223. Arizona Coyotes: Samuel Lipkin, LW, Chicago (USHL)
224. Tampa Bay Lightning: Niko Huuhtanen, RW, Tappara Jr. (Finland Jr.)