Anaheim Ducks - Mason McTavish, C, Peterborough (OHL) He has top-end offensive skill, and his smarts and determination will allow him to contribute on the penalty kill as soon as he gets to the NHL.ģ. Successful teams are built through the middle, and Beniers was the best center prospect available in the draft. NHL.com analysis: Beniers plays a skilled, two-way game similar to Kraken general manager Ron Francis. He also scored one goal in four games as the only draft-eligible player for the U.S. The 18-year-old (6-1, 175) helped the United States win the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship as the youngest player on the roster, scoring three points (one goal, two assists) and averaging 17:05 of ice time in seven games as a second-line center. Michigan received an at-large bid into the NCAA men's ice hockey tournament but had to withdraw due to COVID-19 protocols. He led first-time draft-eligible NCAA players in goals, goals per game (0.42) and shots on goal per game (2.38). 6 (North American skaters)īeniers scored 24 points (10 goals, 14 assists) in 24 games this season, his first in college. Seattle Kraken - Matthew Beniers, C, Michigan (NCAA)
Either way the Sabres will be getting a top-four defenseman capable of impacting the game in all areas.Ģ. Power could play in the NHL next season or spend one more season at Michigan working on his game. NHL.com analysis: The Sabres take the best player available, a defenseman with size and skill who looked comfortable and poised playing with and against NHL players with Canada at the World Championship. The defenseman stayed at the University of Minnesota and made his NHL debut during the 2007-08 season. 1 to not play in the NHL the following season was Erik Johnson, selected by the St. Power could return to Michigan next season. He played 24:17, including a Canada-high 10:31 in the third period, during a 3-2 win against Finland in the championship game. Power helped Canada win the 2021 IIHF World Championship with three assists and 17 shots on goal, averaging 20:07 of ice time. The 18-year-old scored 16 points (three goals, 13 assists), was plus-18, led Michigan with 40 blocked shots in 26 games and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team this season. 1 in the NHL Draft, is a big presence with good vision, strength and the look of a top-pair NHL defenseman. Power (6-foot-6, 213 pounds), the first player from the University of Michigan selected No.
Buffalo Sabres - Owen Power, D, Michigan (NCAA) NHL.com staff writer Adam Kimelman provides analysis of each pick:ġ.
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