Ryan Ellis
Ellis is an interesting player. His draft status seems to rise and fall depending on how people feel on that certain day. I personally like Ryan Ellis and as much as I'd like to stay away from drafting a defenseman again, I think that his abilities are almost too good to pass up. Hes an offensive defenseman who shined at the world junior championships - some have said that he is the best offensive defenseman they've ever seen at the junior level.
Hes undersized and could use much more work in his own end. The first two games of the memorial cup for Ellis have been the worst I've seen him play. Some of that may be due to rust, but it kinda makes you wonder...
My Rating (1-10): 6 - Hed be our best offensive defenseman and is a true PP QB. Our blue line would be the envy of the league and would be the most productive unit in 4-5 years time.
Player Comparison: Sergei Gonchar - I've heard people compare him to Paul Coffey.
Chances he will be around at 19 - 30%: If he really tanks at the memorial cup that percentage will go up but hes so talented him almost sure that some team will snatch him up before we get a chance.
Carl Klingberg
Klingberg is a limited upside player - He doesn't have nearly the celing of a guy like Peter Holland or Zack Kassian but what he does have is a non stop motor, great size, and pretty solid offensive potential. Standing at 6'3", 205 pounds, Klingberg has all the makings of a possible 2nd line powerforward who plays more of a north american game.
The downside? yeah well, he doesn't have that upside you'd liek to see from a first round pick. He isn't a guy Id like the Rangers to pick with their 19th pick. hes a guy I'd be ok with them picking in the late first/early 2nd if they trade down.
My Rating (1-10): 5 - Not a meh pick because I like his game, but hes not a top line guy unless he really takes a step forward soon.
Player comparison: Johan Franzen - Yeah I know hes a first liner for Detroit but he wouldnt be that productive on any other team.
Chances hes around at 19: 100%
