2010 NHL Mock Draft

The 2010 NHL Draft will take place June 25-26 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. We'll learn on June 25 how the first round falls, but that doesn't mean we can't speculate in the meantime.

That's exactly what I did below in FanHouse's mock draft. Familiarize yourself with these names, one of them might be your favorite team's next star.

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1. Taylor Hall, LW, Windsor (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 1 | Scouting Report
Hall is the gem of the draft. A goal-scorer, hard worker, eventual leader. He'll make a great face for the Oilers as they rebuild.

2. Tyler Seguin, C, Plymouth (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 2 | Scouting Report
Given Boston's scoring struggles this season, and potential cap issues moving forward, Seguin stands a nice chance of making the team out of training camp.

3. Cam Fowler, D, Windsor (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 3 | Scouting Report
Fowler helps a defense that needs to be better with the puck. The Panthers treated it like a hot potato far too often this season, leaving goaltenders hung out to dry.

4. Brandon Gormley, D, Moncton (QMJHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 4 | Scouting Report
This would give Columbus another option on the blueline. Gormley could contribute immediately, rather than playing another year of juniors.

5. Erik Gudbranson, D, Kingston (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 6 | Scouting Report
The big, puck-moving, hard-hitting defenseman becomes an anchor for the Islanders.

6. Alex Burmistrov, C, Barrie (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 7 | Scouting Report
Perhaps a bit high, but Burmistrov gives the Lightning another option at center to solidify an improving group of forwards.

7. Brett Connolly, RW, Prince George (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 5 | Scouting Report
A dominant playmaker with just enough concerns about injuries to drop him a bit on the board. Carolina will be happy to pounce.

8. Nino Niederreiter, LW, Portland (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 9 | Scouting Report
"El Nino" would give the Thrashers a power forward who can score.

9. Nick Bjugstad, C, Blaine High School (Minn.)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 10 | Scouting Report
The Wild reportedly got antsy about the development of Nick Leddy at the University of Minnesota last year. They'll have to hope Bjugstad starts quicker in college.

10. Jeffrey Skinner, C, Kitchener (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 15 | Scouting Report
Considering the Rangers' struggles to generate offense -- outside of that Marian Gaborik fellow -- taking a guy who scored 70 goals in 84 games is a good idea.

11. Derek Forbort, D, U.S. NTDP
FanHouse Ranking: No. 8 | Scouting Report
For the Stars, defense is a problem. They don't have quite enough NHL-caliber talent on the blueline. Forbort will be a top-four guy for them within a couple years.

12. Emerson Etem, C, Medicine Hat (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 14 | Scouting Report
The Ducks are a bit low on centers, especially if Saku Koivu doesn't come back. They've spent a lot of high draft picks on defensemen lately, so now they can address the offense.

13. Jack Campbell, G, U.S. NTDP
FanHouse Ranking: No. 11 | Scouting Report
With a slew of prospects all over the ice, the Coyotes can afford to take the best available player.

14. Austin Watson, RW, Peterborough (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 12 | Scouting Report
Watson is a high-character forward who does the little things and can fill the net, traits the Blues need in their system.

15. Mark Pysyk, D, Edmonton (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 18 | Scouting Report
Smooth skater who can contribute offensively but is better known for playing a smart game in his own zone. He's an intelligent player who should do well in the pros.

16. Ryan Johansen, C, Portland (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 16 | Scouting Report
Johansen had a great season in Portland, and Ottawa could really use him as they try to bolster their forward depth.

17. Jarred Tinordi, D, U.S. NTDP
FanHouse Ranking: No. 22 | Scouting Report
With Adam Foote re-signed for one more season, the Avalanche appear to be well-positioned defensively. Tinordi is a tough, rugged player who can join the organization in a couple years as they re-tool the blue line.

18. Mikael Granlund, C, HIFK Helsinki (Finland)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 13 | Scouting Report
Smallish center who has been compared to Saku Koivu. Nashville would like it if that happened.

19. Brock Nelson, C, Warroad High School (Minn.)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 21 | Scouting Report
Has the potential to be a strong scoring forward in the NHL, and his big body could be useful in front of the net by the time Ryan Smyth hangs the skates up.

20. Vladimir Tarasenko, RW, Novobirsk (KHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 17 | Scouting Report
Tarasenko may fall farther, but he's a top-15 talent who could end up being a real find as an offensive winger for the Penguins down the line.

21. Riley Sheahan, C, Notre Dame (CCHA)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 26 | Scouting Report
The Wings have a reputation for finding great fits in the draft. Time will tell, but Sheahan's two-way play seems to be a good fit for the Wings' style.

22. Quinton Howden, LW, Moose Jaw (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 19 | Scouting Report
Primarily known as a defensive forward, Howden's offensive game came to life with Moose Jaw last year.

23. Tyler Pitlick, C, Minnesota State (WCHA)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 24 | Scouting Report
Pitlick will grow into his 6-foot-2 body, and he'll do it playing major junior, as reports have him leaving college to play for Medicine Hat of the WHL.

24. Dylan McIlrath, D, Moose Jaw (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 31
May be a small reach, but it's hard not to like McIlrath's toughness on the blueline.

25. Jon Merrill, D, U.S. NTDP
FanHouse Ranking: No. 20 | Scouting Report
The Canucks are a tad thin when it comes to defensemen, and Merrill will eventually be able to develop into a nice offensively capable defenseman.

26. Evgeny Kuznetsov, C, Chelyabinsk Traktor (KHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 27 | Scouting Report
Enigmatic talent will get time to develop NHL skills, thanks to Washington's organizational depth.

27. Jaden Schwartz, C, Tri-City (USHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 25 | Scouting Report
The Canadiens have never shied away from smallish forwards. Schwartz will attract teams with his great playmaking skills and speed.

28. John McFarland, C, Sudbury (OHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 23 | Scouting Report
No need to reach for a need. The Sharks are deep all over the system, and McFarland can take his time growing up in major juniors and the AHL.

29. Calvin Pickard, G, Seattle (WHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 33
Anaheim's goalie depth is highly questionable. They need help in the farm system, and need to develop someone who can eventually compete with Jonas Hiller for playing time in the NHL.

30. Beau Bennett, RW, Penticton (BCHL)
FanHouse Ranking: No. 29 | Scouting Report
Why not add to the full stock of young talent? Chicago has always been supportive of players going to college, and Bennett sure will benefit from a couple years under top coach George Gwozdecky at the University of Denver.