2021 NHL Draft: 10 potential options for Blackhawks at No. 11 overall
Here are 10 potential options for the Blackhawks at No. 11 overall in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Bourgault is a 6-foot, 172-pound center who's known for having a terrific shot and deceptive release. He's coming off a 2020-21 season in which he recorded 40 points (20 goals, 20 assists) in 29 games for the Shawinigan Cataractes of the QMJHL; he also added four assists in five postseason contests. Bourgault is ranked No. 13 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Coronato is a 5-foot-10, 183-pound winger who's considered to be a big-time scorer. He led the USHL with 48 goals and ranked second with 85 points in 51 games this season for the Chicago Steel. He also compiled 13 points (nine goals, four assists) in eight postseason contests. Coronato is committed to play at Harvard for the 2021-22 season. He's ranked No. 9 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Lambos is a 6-foot-1, 197-pound defenseman who's known to be a dependable all-around blue liner. He registered 32 points (eight goals, 24 assists) in 57 games during his rookie season with the Winnipeg Ice of the WHL last year. He appeared in only two WHL games this season before suffering a lower-body injury but recorded 11 points (two goals, nine assists) in 13 games while on loan with JYP in Finland's junior league. Lambos is ranked No. 11 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Lucius is a 6-foot-1, 185-pound center who's known to be an elite goal scorer. He missed a majority of the 2020-21 season with a knee injury, but still finished with 20 points (13 goals, seven assists) in 13 games for the U.S. National Under-18 Team. He's committed to play the 2021-22 campaign at the Univ. of Minnesota. Lucius is ranked No. 12 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Lysell is a 5-foot-10, 172-pound winger who's known for being a terrific skater. He accumulated only three points (one goal, two assists) in 26 games this season for Lulea HF of the SHL, but was productive against his own age group with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in 11 games with the Under-20 team. He also led Sweden with nine points (three goals, six assists) in seven games at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. Lysell is ranked No. 9 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among International skaters.
McTavish is a 6-foot-1, 207-pound center who possesses a lethal shot and is one of the more NHL-ready prospects in this draft class. He registered 11 points (nine goals, two assists) in 13 games this season while on loan for EHC Olten in the Swiss League and added seven points (two goals, five assists) in four postseason contests. He also accumulated 11 points (five goals, six assists) in seven games for Team Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. McTavish is ranked No. 2 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Othmann is a 6-foot, 175-pound forward who's known for being a strong two-way player and possesses an NHL-ready shot. He registered 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 34 games while on loan for EHC Olten in the Swiss League and added two points (one goal, one assist) in four postseason contests. He also recorded six points (three goals, three assists) in seven games for Team Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. Othmann is ranked No. 8 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Raty is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound versatile forward who's known to be a solid skater. He compiled six points (three goals, three assists) in 35 games for Karpat of Liiga (Finland's top league) and seven points (three goals, four assists) in eight games for the Under-20 team. Raty is ranked No. 3 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among International skaters.
Sillinger is a 6-foot, 197-pound forward who's known to be a skilled offensive player. He registered 46 points (24 goals, 22 assists) in 31 games this season for the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL. He's the son of former NHL player Mike Sillinger, who appeared in 1,049 games across 17 seasons. Cole Sillinger is ranked No. 10 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among North American skaters.
Svechkov is a 6-foot, 187-pound forward who's known to be a solid two-way player. He recorded 15 points (five goals, 10 assists) in 38 games for Lada Togliatti of the VHL and 15 points (four goals, 11 assists) in 15 games for Ladia Togliatti of the MHL. He also racked up 10 points (four goals, six assists) in seven contests for Team Russia at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship. Svechkov is ranked No. 6 on the NHL's Central Scouting list among International skaters.
