The long wait is almost over. The 2015 NHL Draft kicks off Friday night. NBCSN will broadcast the first round starting at 6:30pm ET. The NHL Network will broadcast rounds 2-7 starting at Saturday 10am ET. The Stars will also be hosting a 2015 Dallas Stars Draft party starting at 6pm Friday at the Omni hotel in Dallas.
2015 Dallas Stars Draft Preview
As previously mentioned in my 3 Reasons for Potential Stars Draft Day Trade article, I won’t be shocked if the Stars trade their pick. They won’t find immediate help with the #12 overall pick and their most pressing needs (defensive/physical defenseman and goaltending) are available on the trade block. Recently Stars beat reported Mike Heika also suggested the possibility of trading their 1st round pick.
Staff: Jim Nill GM, Joe McDonnell Stars Director of Amateur Scouting, Kari Takko Director of European Scouting, Head Professional Scout Paul McIntosh, Professional Scout Danny O’Brien, Professional Scout Doug Overton, Amateur Scout Bob Gernander, Amateur Scout Dennis Holland, Amateur Scout Jiri Hrdina,Amateur Scout Jimmy Johnston, Amateur Scout Mark Leach, Amateur Scout Alex LePore, Amateur Scout Rickard Oquist, Amateur Scout Boris Protsenko and Amateur Scout Shane Turner.
McDonnell Says: During a recent radio interview on Stars Sunday, McDonnel confirmed the Stars list of top 12 prospects is consistent with the names everyone has been hearing. He also emphasized the history of late round success his staff has had in Dallas and Detroit. McDonnell confirmed the Stars will get a really good player at #12.
Where the Stars Pick and My Potential Player Available:
12th overall (First round): Timo Meier Halifax, QMJHL, RW, 6’1, 209 – 61gp 44g 46a 90pts +20
49th overall (Second round): Nicholas Meloche Baie-Comeau QMJHL, D, 6’3, 204 – 44gp 10g 34a 44pts -3 99pim
103rd overall (Fourth round): Felix Sandstrom Brynas, SWE, G, 6’2, 191 – Shoots left
133rd overall (Fifth round) Taggart Corriveau, Westminster Prep USHS, RW/C, 6’1, 176 – 28gp, 24g, 17a, 41pts
163rd overall (Sixth round) Mitchell Stephens, Saginaw, OHL, RW/C, 5’11, 188 – 62gp, 22g, 26a, 48pts -17
193rd overall (Seventh round) Cameron Hughes, Wisconsin, Big10, C, 5’11, 165 – 34gp, 3g, 10a, 13pts, -17
For more information on possible 2015 Dallas Stars draft picks be sure to check out THW’s 2015 NHL Draft Guide: The Next Ones.
Immediate Need: Defensive/physical defensman, goaltending
Jamie Oleksiak (qualifying offer extended) D
