Hockey Wilderness Community 2011 Mock Draft: Dallas Stars

by BReynolds on Jun 4, 2011 9:00 AM CDT in Features

In our latest installment of the Community Mock Draft, the Calgary Flames stocked up by taking a forward with a proven scoring record, and a player that many see as a potential pick for the Wild. Joel Armia ranges anywhere from 9 to 15 in the mocks I have read, so going to the Flames at 13 isn't out of the question by any means. Great pick by the fans, and from talking to some Flames fans, one that would be popular with them.

With the pick of Armia, we have a draft that looks like this:

1. Edmonton Oilers: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
2. Colorado Avalanche: Gabriel Landeskog
3. Florida Panthers: Adam Larsson
4. New Jersey Devils: Sean Couturier
5. New York Islanders: Jonathan Huberdeau
6. Ottawa Senators: Ryan Strome
7. Atlanta Thrashers: Mika Zibanejad
8. Columbus Blue Jackets: Dougie Hamilton
9. Boston Bruins: Ryan Murphy
10. Minnesota Wild: Sven Bartschi
11. Colorado Avalanche: Duncan Siemens
12. Carolina Hurricanes: Mark McNeill
13. Calgary Flames: Joel Armia

Up next, the Dallas Stars. This isn't awkward at all, I promise. Make the jump, get some insight, and make your pick.

The big news in Dallas right now is about the ownership situation, and of course, Brad Richards not being re-signed. Is it possible to draft an owner? How about a stud center to replace Richards immediately? Neither seems likely to happen without and act of the hockey gods. Actually, no... neither can happen.

That said, as anyone who is following along knows, plenty of talent to be had. We'll skip the drama filled lead up, and just get straight to the voting. Who would you take if you were at the helm of the Dallas Stars? Keep in mind, kicking Norm Green on the crotch is not an option. Sorry.

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Stars fan here

If Beaulieu is still around that would be quite the steal. I’m surprised to see Puempel on the list, even though I think he will be a solid player in the NHL. I tend to think he will go early second round, though, because of the hip injury.

by GCO on Jun 4, 2011 10:38 AM CDT reply actions

Also a Stars fan

I went with Oleksiak but you’re right Beaulieu is a great pick here as well. Oleksiaks combination of size and skating would just be too much for me to pass up if thats who was on the board when Dallas picked. Of the players listed I think Brodin would be choice number 3 for me.

As far as Puempel I could see it. I’ve seen him compared to Skinner and I think many consider him the best pure goal scorer in the draft.

by TimAH on Jun 4, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions

Pure goal scorer

Exactly the same thing that was said of Skinner…

Also, for injuries, it is of course risky, but it’s a high risk/high reward situation, just like Brett Connolly last year.. never know!

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by JSLandry on Jun 4, 2011 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Zack Phillips isn't a bad pick either

But you wonder if he benefitted from a strong Saint John squad. I’d rather take that kind of chance on a North American skater than a European one, though.

by GCO on Jun 4, 2011 2:23 PM CDT reply actions

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