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26. Calgary (via Vegas): Elton Hermansson, LW, Orebro (Sweden Jr.)
Hermansson scored at a significant level as a 16-year-old in Sweden’s top junior league. The type of plays he can make with the puck stands out consistently, and especially the pace at which he can make those plays. He’s a very creative offensive player who is dangerous inside the offensive zone and on the power play. The main concern with Hermansson is his effort level and playing too much on the outside.
27. New York Islanders (via Colorado): Pierce Mbuyi, LW, Owen Sound (OHL)
Mbuyi was highly productive as a 16-year-old in the OHL as a top scorer for Owen Sound. His skill/skating combination is clearly NHL quality. He’s a very creative playmaker who makes a lot of difficult plays in small areas and on the move. Mbuyi is a threat to create or finish chances from the perimeter. He’s not that big or physical, so there will be minor questions on how his game will translate, but he may have so much offense that it won’t matter.
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