Round 1 of the 2014 NHL Mock Draft – The Next Ones Playoffs Edition is in the books and the result have been posted here.

Note:

This is not an attempt to rank prospects. This is mere a guesstimate at what teams might choose if they were to draft today based on weighing out best player available with team need and past experiences at the draft table, with an obvious dose of influence from my personal thoughts.

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Constantly updated as profiles are completed, check in with the above link often to get more detailed information on this year’s prospect class.

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Let’s get right to the picks of the 2nd round and see what unfolded:

2014 NHL Mock Draft: The Next Ones Playoffs Edition Round 2:

31. Buffalo Sabres – Thatcher Demko, G, Boston College (NCAA)

NHL Draft-NCAA-Thatcher Demko-G-Boston College-Big goalie.space eater.Moves well.good glove.rebound control.poised. Recovers well. High end — dave cadelli (@davecadelli) April 23, 2014

32. Florida Panthers – Anton Karlsson, RW, Frolunda (Sweden)

https://twitter.com/SCocker11/status/458299140792143874

33. St. Louis Blues (from Edmonton Oilers) – Ryan MacInnis, C, Kitchener (OHL)

Ryan MacInnis — Al's son. Not a D, but huge and DID acquire daddy's slapshot. Maybe hardest in Draft. RT @julesring 33 — The Production Line (@TPLhockey) April 24, 2014

34. Calgary Flames – Travis Sanheim, D, Calgary (WHL)

Elkhorn's Travis Sanheim named one of Canada's top 3 players at U18 WHC. Canada won bronze. #ctvwpg — Josh Crabb (@JoshRCrabb) April 27, 2014

35. New York Islanders – Eric Cornel, C, Peterborough (OHL)

36. Vancouver Canucks – Jack Glover, D, USA NTDP (USHL)

37. Carolina Hurricanes – John Quenneville, C, Brandon (WHL)

Apr 16, 1996 – Happy 18th b-day to @bdnwheatkings John Quenneville (@jaquinder88), who more than tripled his pts total this season over last — WHL Facts (@WHLFacts) April 16, 2014

38. Anaheim Ducks (Toronto Maple Leafs) – Brendan Lemieux, LW, Barrie (OHL)

Who would @blemieux22 play with if he could be on a line with any two NHLers? Read my interview with him to find out: http://t.co/cX6LPtOApG — Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) March 10, 2014

39. Buffalo Sabres (from the Winnipeg Jets/Minnesota Wild) – Jack Dougherty, D, USA NTDP (USHL)

https://twitter.com/AndyJohnsonB5Q/status/458594593924079616

40. Ottawa Senators – Spencer Watson, RW, Kingston (OHL)

Looking at Spencer Watson's split stats and season data, only five of his 33 goals were scored on the PP. Did a lot of damage at evens. — Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) April 20, 2014

41. New Jersey Devils – Brycen Martin, D, Swift Current (WHL)

http://t.co/TMB326PEad

#29 Brycen Martin @Brycen_Martin

Slows the game down on the puck… simplifies game. IQ on display in all situations. — ISS Hockey (@ISShockey) February 13, 2014

42. Nashville Predators – Vaclav Karabacek, RW, Gatineau (QMJHL)

Vaclav Karabacek (@VaclavKarabacek) for @LesOlympiques. 11 points so far in his first career playoffs. @CraigJButton — QMJHL (@QMJHL) April 9, 2014

43. Arizona Coyotes – Ryan Donato, C, Dexter HS (USHL)

Ryan Donato defines production at Dexter. Since freshman season in 2011-12, has 57 goals, 66 assists, 123 points in 63 games and counting. — Kirk Luedeke (@kluedeke29) December 24, 2013

44. Washinton Capitals – Alex Nedeljkovic, G, Plymouth (OHL)

U.S. Wins Gold at U18 World Championship !@PWhalers goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (Parma, Ohio), who made 15 total… http://t.co/25rRIHue5D — @BoWithNoFlow (@bobbywmurray) April 28, 2014

45. Dallas Stars – Julius Bergman, D, Frolunda (Sweden)

46. Nashville Predators (from Detroit Red Wings) – Jayce Hawryluk, C, Brandon (WHL)

Congrats to Roblin's @JayceHawryluk and Carlyle's Haydn Fleury on winning World U18 Bronze with win over Sweden. #IIHF — Benny Walchuk (@BennyGX94Sports) April 27, 2014

47. Columbus Blue Jackets – Dysin Mayo, D, Edmonton (WHL)

Goal stands, credited to Dysin Mayo who is having a superb postseason. 4-6-10, a team high +15 in 10+ GP. D-man doesn't turn 18 til August — Bruce McCurdy (@BruceMcCurdy) April 20, 2014

48. Philadelphia Flyers – Hunter Smith, RW, Oshawa (OHL)

IMO one of @neatebuzzthenet's top Draft Tracker segments. Oshawa's Hunter Smith reflects on his breakout season. https://t.co/5ULOKH8Fqb — OHL Prospects (@BrockOtten) April 22, 2014

Biggest jump on @NHLCentralScout final ranks goes to No. 39 Hunter Smith of @Oshawa_Generals. Tough 6-6, 208-pound RW was No. 140 at midterm — Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) April 8, 2014

49. Tampa Bay Lightning (from New York Rangers) – Chase De Leo, C, Portland (WHL)

“He's able to consistently display his hockey sense and talent while playing at top speed." http://t.co/d28HPssiLa #NHLDraft — Future Considerations (@FCHockey) February 12, 2014

50. Buffalo Sabres* (from Minnesota Wild; may transfer to St. Louis Blues if conditions of Ryan Miller trade met) – Vladislav Kamenev, LW, Magnitogorsk (Russia)

http://t.co/dTmaEKMf2A

#26 Vladislav Kamenev

Good development curve this season… strong shot & good protection to dominate along the wall. — ISS Hockey (@ISShockey) April 9, 2014

51. Los Angeles Kings (from Buffalo Sabres; may transfer to Columbus Blue Jackets if conditions of Marian Gaborik trade met) – Marcus Pettersson, D, Skelleftea (Sweden)

You see the tools of SWE D Marcus Pettersson. He's big, very mobile, skilled but his D zone work little cringe worthy. — Corey Pronman (@coreypronman) April 26, 2014

52. New York Islanders (from Montreal Canadiens) – Joshua Jacobs, D, Indiana (USHL)

NHL Draft-USHL-Joshua Jacobs-D-Indiana.#41 by ISS.good offensive tools.Good skater w/ speed. Good hands. Has a great shot. good hockey IQ. — dave cadelli (@davecadelli) April 23, 2014

53. Tampa Bay Lightning – Brayden Point, C, Moose Jaw (WHL)

@Szaf @Bob_Stauffer I love Brayden Point. I think he's an excellent prospect. A Ray Whitney type? — Craig Button (@CraigJButton) February 20, 2014

My newest 'From the Dub' is out. This month I discuss the games of Julius Honka and Brayden Point: http://t.co/NgtlqtOd2H #WHL @FCHockey — Zenon Herasymiuk (@ZenonHerasymiuk) December 14, 2013

54. Arizona Coyotes (from Chicago Blackhawks) – Brett Pollock, C, Edmonton (WHL)

A scout at the @EdmOilKings @tigershockey game compared Brett Pollock to Logan Couture. Pollock is playing lights out right now @TPS_Guy — Dean Millard (@DuckMillard) April 27, 2014

55. San Jose Sharks (from Pittsburgh Penguins) – Alexis Vanier, D, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

56. San Jose Sharks – Justin Kirkland, LW, Kelowna (WHL)

57. St. Louis Blues – Juho Lammikko, RW, Assat (Finland)

https://twitter.com/SCocker11/status/458245064549224448

58. Calgary Flames (from Colorado Avalanche) – Oskar Lindblom, LW, Brynas (Sweden)

http://t.co/TMB326PEad

#18 Oskar Lindblom @oskarlindblom

Strong puck presence & explosive driving stride to scoring area w/ strong awareness — ISS Hockey (@ISShockey) January 3, 2014

59. Anaheim Ducks – Alex Peters, D, Plymouth (OHL)

http://t.co/dTmaEKMf2A

#26 Alex Peters @alpeters96

Incredibly reliable, shutdown defender w/ confidence. Physically imposing on the backend. — ISS Hockey (@ISShockey) March 11, 2014

60. Boston Bruins – Adam Ollas Mattsson, D, Djurgarden (Sweden)

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In what might be the most unpredictable draft in years there are still quality players left to be had in subsequent rounds even though it has been dubbed as many to be a weaker draft. How do you think your team did in THW’s two round mock draft?

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