2014 NHL Mock Draft: Part 3 (9-12)

Kasperi Kapanen - Projected #9

The 2014 NHL Entry Draft will be held on June 27–28, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here are my top #9-12 NHL Mock Draft Projections:
9) Kasperi Kapanen
Ht: 6' 0" Wt: 180 lbs
Position: LW
Team: KalPa (FIN)
Reasoning: The Winnipeg Jets select Kapanen who is capable of playing in all situations. He has skill and overall hockey acumen. Kasperi is the son of former NHL player, Sami Kapanen.
10) Nikolaj Ehlers
Ht: 5'11" Wt: 165 lbs
Position: LW
Team: Halifax (QMJHL)
Reasoning: The Anaheim Ducks select Ehlers who is a great playmaker and goal scorer. He had an excellent playoffs in junior. The Ducks acquired this pick as one of the main pieces from the Ottawa Senators in the Bobby Ryan trade.
11) Brendan Perlini
Ht: 6' 3" Wt: 205 lbs
Position: LW
Team: Niagara (OHL)
Reasoning: The Nashville Predators select Perlini who is fast, big and can score goals. The Predators are looking for a power forward winger who can make an impact offensively.
12) Haydn Fleury
Ht: 6' 2" Wt: 204 lbs
Position: D
Team: Red Deer (WHL)
Reasoning: The Phoenix Coyotes select Fleury who has great vision, skating and makes good outlet passes. The Coyotes look for value at the draft and Fleury gives them exceptional value as the second best defenseman available.
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