NHL Draft 2011: Gabriel Landeskog and the 10 Best Wingers in the Draft
Teams can never have enough wingers on their roster. The 2011 NHL Draft has some very intriguing prospects who are both left wings and right wings.
These 10 players come from all over the world hoping that they can one day be one of the greatest at their respective position.
The 2011 NHL Draft takes place on June 24.
No 10: Vladislav Namestnikov
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Club: London
Position: RW
He is 6'0" 163 pounds.
This guy has speed to burn, flying up and down the ice, unlike many in the 2011 NHL Draft class.
At 163 pounds, he will need to gain strength, or he could be in for some tough times in his career.
His speed and vision make him a first round option.
He also has the ability to play center.
Namestnikov scored 68 points in 68 games in 2010-2011.
No 9: Brandon Saad
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Club: Saginaw
Position: LW
He is 6'2" 200 pounds.
Saad is a power forward. He likes to engage in battles on the boards while generally winning the puck. He has the potential to be a great third-line grinder in the future.
In 59 games played, Saad scored 55 points in 2010-2011.
No 8: Joel Armia
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Club: Assat (Finland)
Position: RW
He is 6'2" 183 pounds.
He has a nice scoring touch to go along with a blistering shot.
Defensively, Armia lacks in many areas.
In 48 games played, Armia scored 18 goals and 11 assists in 2010-2011.
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No 7: Matt Puempel
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Club: Peterborough
Position: LW
He is 6'0" 190 pounds.
Puempel is a great hockey player. He doesn't mind sticking his nose in front of the net or on the boards. He will do the dirty work if need be.
His offensive game is solid, whether it be collecting assists or scoring goals. His speed and skill are above average.
He is solid offensively and defensively and would be a great option on the power play.
No 6: Tomas Jurco
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Club: Saint John
Position: RW
He is 6'2", 175 pounds.
Puck handling is one of his biggest strengths. He is also solid around the cage, using his 6'2" frame.
He may be one of the most exciting hockey players to watch in the future if he pans out.
Consistency is a focal point for Jurco and whoever drafts him.
He has scored 107 points in two seasons with the Sea Dogs.
No 5: Nicklas Jensen
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Club: Oshawa
Position: LW
He is 6'2", 187 pounds.
In 61 games played, Jensen scored 29 goals and 29 assists in 2010-2011.
No 4: Ty Rattie
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Club: Portland
Position: RW
He is 6'0", 167 pounds.
Increasing his strength will be a must for Rattie, especially defensively.
His speed and explosive playmaking ability makes him a first round draft talent.
Rattie played in 67 games, scoring 28 goals and 51 assists in 2010-2011.
No 3: Sven Bartschi
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Club: Portland
Position: LW
He is 5'10", 185 pounds.
Bartschi is an excellent winger, but he will need to add strength to his frame.
He scored 85 points for Portland in 2010-2011.
No 2: Jonathon Huberdeau
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Club: St. John Sea Dogs
Position: LW/C
He is 6'1", 170 pounds.
Huberdeau has solid hands and skill to go along with his scoring ability. He is a player that has continuously gotten better as he develops. Also, he is a great two-way hockey player.
His mold could be at the center position, but he has spent some time at the wing. Scouts love his overall game.
He scored 105 points in 2010-2011.
No 1: Gabriel Landeskog
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Club: Kitchener
Position: LW
Landeskog is 6'0" 207 pounds.
Scouts believe that he may be one of the most NHL ready players in the 2011 draft class. His two-way game is a need for every NHL team.
He is a leader and a competitor, and those are two traits that a future captain in the league would have.
Landeskog has scored 60 goals and 52 assists in his two seasons with Kitchener.
If Huberdeau wasn't projected as possibly a center, I would have him in the No.1 spot.
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