The picks are in for the 2nd round! Yzerman traded one pick back with Nashville and wound up with a goalie and two defenseman.
Here are the picks:
Pick 41
Trey Augustine – Goalie (USNTDP, Michigan State University Commit)
Catches: Left
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 190 lbs
EP Consolidated Ranking: 46
“Augustine has an excellent technical foundation. Whether youâre talking about his post-sealing ability, hinge as he rotates, or strength of pushes off the post â he ranks high in every regard. Augustine is also a wizard on jam plays with below-the-goal line puck movement. He also has incredible net awareness â the ability to always know where the frame of the net is and hit his spot when retreating back to the post.” -EliteProspects NHL Draft Guide
Pick 42
Andrew Gibson – Defenseman (Soo Greyhounds, OHL)
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 203 lbs
EP Consolidated Ranking: 77
“He delays, manipulates opponents with deception (even on pass receptions), uses the inside, and looks for activation opportunities after passing. Subtle plays â like a quick pump fake on reception, or angling his body away from his target â drive his value.” -EliteProspects NHL Draft Guide
Pick 43 – Traded to Nashville for picks 47 and 137
Pick 47
Brady Cleveland – Defenseman (USNTDP, University of Wisconsin commit)
Shoots: Left
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 209 lbs
EP Rank: 120
“âCleveland shows as a bit of a solid but unspectacular defenseman who didnât stand out in a positive or negative manner in this one. He saw very limited ice time as the teamâs seventh defenseman, but still remained effective when hopping over the boards.â Source: Mayor’s Manor via Future Considerations