NHL readiness and experience Generally speaking, a player who is among the best team performers in the AHL usually is one of the first to receive an in-season promotion. A busy offseason has added some legitimacy to the Blues' annual quest for the Stanley Cup, and they still own several of the game's premier prospects. Traded/not signed: None. Not only do they own two elite goalie prospects in Ilya Sorokin and Jakub Skarek, but also a collection of young defensemen whose on-ice presence range from the dominant (Dobson)to the offensively gifted (Bode Wilde, Sebastian Aho, Parker Wotherspoon, Mitchell Vande Sompel) to the engulfing (Robin Salo). MORE: How the Matt Duchenetrade gave Avalanche much-needed direction. MORE: Flames secure goaltending tandem, re-sign David Rittich to two-year deal, 2018-19 rank: 20thKey additions: Matthew Boldy (LW), Vladislav Firstov (LW),Mat Robson (G, UDFA), Nico Sturm (C, UDFA) He's an individual gem but doesn't provide overall depth to a team that'll be needing it once the high-profile NHLers are gone. As alluded to, a significant part of the job entails overseeing the farm system of an organization, which in this context is defined as the organizational talent playing with affiliated minor league teams or the young players who have been drafted but are still either in college or suiting up with a junior-level franchise. Boston alsomade a strongpick late in the first round in 2019 by taking speedy power center John Beecher. The 2.15 point-per-game average was the highest in Canadian junior hockey since Connor McDavid's 2.55 in 2014-15 and the best for the Rimouski Oceanic franchise since Sidney Crosby's 2.71 clip in 2004-05. TB | TOR | VAN | VGS | WSH | WPG. Senators' Joey Daccord on Arizona State hockey, plans for next season, 2018-19 rank: 18th Same rings true for leading scorer Jeremy Bracco, a second-round pick in 2015 who as a sophomore winger led the Baby Buds in both regular and playoff scoring with 79 and 16 points, respectively. OK, we know. Breakout candidate for 2020-21: Alex Turcotte While there is often fluidity in these organizational rankings, with players graduating quickly and changing the face of the system sometimes dramatically on a year-to-year basis, this is how the NHL prospect pools stack up as we gear up for the 2020-21 season. Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Norris is done at the University of Michigan and could be a surprise roster addition out of training camp. Roadrunner Jordan Kyrou, a second-round pick in 2016, won the OHL's MVPaward, and AHL goalie Ville Husso was outstanding this season and is NHL-ready. Some of the top NCAA performers also belong tothe organization, as Providence winger Jack Dugan was the school's second-highest scoring freshman with 39 points and free-agent defenseman Jimmy Schuldt was a Hobey Baker finalist. Traded/not signed: Chase Priskie (RHD, FA-CAR). Can the Lions fix their defense? Breakout candidate for 2020-21: Brett Berard Go ahead and get their lockers ready. The ninth overall pick rarely becomes one of the best players in his draft class, let alonean NHL star. Right winger Drake Batherson is a 2017 draft pick who was an AHL All-Star in 2019-20 and averaged better than a point per game. Key additions: Brett Leason (RW), Connor McMichael (C),Bobby Nardella (LHD, UDFA), Joe Snively (LW) The top player from this stacked system is slick two-way winger Joel Farabee, a 2018 first-round pick who is under contract and was a top performer as a freshman for Boston University. They also got a bit of a draft-day steal when intelligent two-way winger Matthew Boldy fell to them at 12th overall. 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NHL DRAFT 2019:Team-by-team grades|Winners and losers, 2018-19 rank: 9th Feb 9, 2021 Welcome to the 2021 edition of my ranking of every NHL teams prospect pools. Metrics to measure success vary, but sometimes the best way to judge a teams prospect is to objectively ask the question, What is this players ultimate potential?, SN's TOP 50: Ranking the NHL's best prospects for 2018-19. Unfortunately, the lengthy undertaking of roster reconstruction played a role in his firing, and Philadelphia failed to make the playoffs for the third time in five years in 2019. The Senators farm system finished first in the Future Watch 2021 overall rankings and, after they added 2020 draftees Jake Sanderson and Ridly But beyond Kakko there are star prospects who not only have status from their draft positions, but also impressive numbers against older, stronger competition. Without taking it from a personal level, and also ignoring fan allegiances, there are players on this list who are held in higher regard than others. There's a lot to like for the Golden Knights, who reached the Stanley Cup Final in their first season and were among the final four as the No. The 6'1" center plays a sound two-way game. So with all that in mind, I give you early look at the Consolidated Draft Rankings for the 2021 Entry Draft. One of the bigger movers from last years list, the Blackhawks had luck on their side when they won the third pick in the draft lottery following a season in which they improved in the standings and nearly snuck into the playoffs. Therefore, it is important to identify the organizations (usually the contending types) who did not have additional talent akin to that of the top-tiered prospects they promoted. Of course, any lineup could use a big-bodied presence to cause havoc in the low slot, and few prospects do it better than power winger Serron Noel, who in his third year led Oshawa in goals (34), assists (47) and points (81). Traded/not signed: Petter Hansson (LHD). Already boasting an impressive prospect pool and fresh off a 25-point improvement in the standings, Montreal nabbed one of the top goal-scoring prospects in recent draft history by selecting Cole Caufield 15th overall. Defense always has been a Kings' hallmark, and both Kale Clague and Mikey Anderson have just scratched the surface of their top-pairing potential. In the end, however, Sakic made out like a bandit, turning his maligned center into three stud prospects in centers Shane Bowers and Vladislav Kamenev and defender Samuel Girard. This method has not hurt the franchise at the gate or in the standings, as most of their long-shots and signees were impact players for their respective teams and still maintain Calder Trophy eligibility. The reward turned out to be big-bodied center Kirby Dach, who can be a heck of a set-up man and groomed to one day replace captain Jonathan Toews. 1 Western Conference seed in 2019-20. There's no rest for the weary, as teams that already hate playing against the talent-heavy Panthers have to face the reality that the Cats have even more skill on the way, mostly in the form of forwards. MORE:Phil Kessel excited to begin next phase in Arizona: 'I think it's going to be great', 2018-19 rank: 21st Vancouveradded a bulldog of a competitor in Russian-trained winger Vasily Podkolzin, who was the 10th pick in June although he likely stays overseas for at least another season. MORE: Best draft class for every NHL team. It won't be long before these kids start imposing their will on NHL competition. Although the success of the Rangers rebuild is probably a few years from validation, you have to credit GM Jeff Gorton and staff for turning a once-gutted farm system into the leagues premier collection of young talent. Yes, the Bruins could have had MathewBarzal and Kyle Connor instead of Zach Senyshyn and Jakub Zboril. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. NHL games played Were using Calder eligibility with a twist. Graduated: Mason Appleton (LW), Sami Niku (LHD) But the best of their Swedish-trained prospects could be recent first-rounder Rasmus Sandin, a mature yet gifted playmaker who was one of the 2018 draft's best all-around defenders. Nonetheless, historical data also reveals the higher success rate of first-round picks over their drafted and undrafted peers, and in that regard, the Sharks are running out of room for error. And watch out for speedster Kirill Maksimov, who dropped the quietest 80-point season among 2017 draftees. The gamble of surrendering a first-round pick and talented forwards Vitalii Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson to Ottawa in the Matt Duchene trade paid off in the short term, as the Jackets marched towards what became the deepest playoff run in franchise history. Left wingerRobert Mastrosimone, a Boston University recruit who was of the more underrated players from this years draft class, has a bit of Gustav Nyquist in him and should be considered having first-round value in a second-round pick. Traded/not signed: Daniel Bernhardt (RW),Dominik Lakatos (LW), Patrik Virta (LW). Josh Norris came in a trade for Erik Karlsson and is a fast center with offensive punch and scored 31 goals in the AHL. Traded/not signed: Jocktan Chainey (LHD), Jeremy Davies (LHD, NSH), John Quenneville (C, CHI). Not only for the young stars already playing the NHL, but also for selecting elite youngsters outside of the top 10 like goalie Carter Hart, center Morgan Frost and super-slick winger Joel Farabee. The Sharks seem to always make the most out of late-round picks, but first-rounders from 2013 (Mirco Mueller) and 2014 (Nikolay Goldobin) no longer are with the organization. Alexis Lafreniere joins the fray as the No. Pinelli, captain of the Kitchener Rangers ranks tied for 11th in OHL scoring with 64 points (30-34=64) in 40 games. Your eyes don't deceive you. Not far behind is center AlexNewhook, who is a blur on skates, had 42 points in 34 games as a college freshman and was named the NCAA's top freshman for 2019-20. Traded/not signed: Radovan Bondra (RW), John Dahlstrom (LW), Blake Hillman (LHD), Henri Jokiharju (RHD, BUF), Anthony Louis (C), Spencer Watson (RW). A new start with Chicago could revive his offensive flair. Another way to look at it is how the organization tends to keep AHL development to a maximum of two or three years. The franchise's first draft pick, 2017's Cody Glass, reached the NHL in 2019-20 and scored five goals and 12 points, and he will soon be joined by fellow centerPeyton Krebs, a 2019 first-rounder. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? The rich just kept getting richer at this years NHL draft. Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Tobias Bjornfot, Kale Clague, Mikey Anderson, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. Key additions: Ville Heinola (LHD) New prospects. Better with age: The top 32 moments of Sidney Crosby's career. The obvious answer may be that fact that the Coyotes dont mind promoting their notable youngsters within one or two years after being drafted, which was the case for Clayton Keller, Jakob Chychrun, and several others. Current GM Chuck Fletcher has yet to part with any of Philadelphias prized prospects, many of whom should finally advance from the college or junior ranks to Lehigh Valley, which iced one of the AHLs older lineups last year. Carolina already isn't far from elite status in the NHL, and it's only getting better with what's coming. a top-six forward, top-four defenseman or long-term starting goaltender). On paper, the Stars look pretty healthy when it comes to prospect depth. Since the majority of players on these lists are relatively unproven by NHL standards, it isnearly impossible for them to validate their draft position before ever earning a regular shift specifically those picked in the first round. SCOTT PERUNOVICH, D, ST. LOUIS BLUES (+22) Last year: 90th. But not having the assets to trade for or draft players remotely capable of being considered heir apparents for Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin paints an ominous picture for their fans. COL | CBJ | DAL | DET | EDM | FLA Several recent prospects, most notably goaltender Jordan Binnington, are wearing championship rings, which leaves 2020 Hobey Baker Award winnerScott Perunovich as the top jewel. The biggest improvement, however, is on defense, where they have amassed quality puck movers whoactually know how defend. The situation looked a lot more promising for the Wild before KHL stud Kirill Kaprizov made it clear he's in no rush tothe NHL. The trade of Derick Brassard to Pittsburgh netted top goalie prospect Filip Gustavsson and a first-round pick that was used to select hard-shooting puck rusher Jacob Bernard-Docker, who will team up with a similar defender in Johnny Tychonick when the duo plays at North Dakota next season. He's followed by another potentially special talent on the blue line in Finnish export. Look at the uptick in their AHL fortunes. As solid as those two prospects are, however, the organization hasnt had a legitimate home-grown No. The Islanders were surprisingly successful a season ago, mainly because of a veteran-filled roster that bought into head coach Barry Trotzs defense-first mentality. Additionally, Florida owns two puck-possession monsters in wingers Grigori Denisenko and Aleksi Heponiemi, with the latter posting a WHL-best 90 assists the most in the league by a player of any age in 21 years. It's tough to evaluate a depth chart when the team has only two offseasons in its history. C prospects showcase the upside to make the NHL, but either need more development time or are more likely to fill out depth roles. MORE: The truth about Nail Yakupov, an imperfect prospect set up to bust. The title run had a significant Swedish aroma to it, as puck mover Tim Liljegren and forwards Andreas Johnsson, Carl Grundstrom, Pierre Engvall and Dmytro Timashov each played critical roles in the Marlies' first ever league crown. 1 overall pick (2020). In goal, it looks like Jaroslav Halak will return as Tuukka Rasks backup, but if the performance of undrafted netminder Kyle Keyserwith Oshawa during the OHL playoffs is any indication, a long look in the AHL and a late-season promotion sound reasonable. 2 goaltending prospect in hockey behind the recently drafted Yaroslav Askarov and is a foundational piece for the Rangers going forward. NYR | OTT | PHI | PIT | SJ | STL Almost bydefault, Poulin automatically vaults to the top of the prospect depth chart, one which has been thinned in recent years via deadline deals and draft-day hijinks. He scored 47 goals and 102 points for the OHL's London Knights in 2019-20 and was on Washington's return-to-play roster but didn't appear in any games. Nonetheless, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff has done a great job building a powerhouse through mostly the draft, but he's going to have to mine the later rounds for more talent as his team competes for a title. In the interest of evaluating only prospects who I believe have even a remote chance at the NHL, the rankings are capped at a maximum of 20 players. Naturally, the teams that rank lowest in the league will feature shorter lists of players, while the teams with the best prospect pools will feature 20. No team has stockpiled prospects in as great a number as the Kings. Meanwhile, with the NHL team's goaltending situation uncertain, prospects Ian Scott and Joseph Woll could be long-term solutions. Back in the net, Spencer Knight was the best goalie in college hockey as a first-year player at Boston College and could be a future Florida mainstay. Behind them, 20-year-old wingerOliver Wahlstrom had 10 goals in 45 AHL games in 2019-20 and has a high-octane style of play. Sooner than later, however, these kids are going to have to contribute in a big way. And if you see a familiar name missing from this list, it most certainly is Swedish defenseman Filip Johansson Minnesotas first-round pick in 2018 who many believe was drafted a good round or two higher than expected and showed stagnation in his development overseas. NHL DRAFT 2019: Jack Hughes peerless atopway-too-early big board. Still, the cupboard is far from bare, as newly-acquired power winger Brady Tkachuk headlines a balanced depth chart with multiple early-round picks. Traded/not signed: Brendan Lemieux (LW, NYR). Because it was about a year ago when his managerial acumen was questioned simply for lengthening the Matt Duchene saga longer than the fans wanted it to go. News was more promising out of Sweden, where German-born goal scorer Dominik Bokk was third among SHL teenagers with eight goals and 23 points for Vaxjo. WebNHL Releases Final Prospect Rankings for 2021 NHL Draft Three players from University of Michigan ranked among top six in North America Well if anyone should know, it's Red WingsGM KenHolland, who in 1989 was part of Jimmy Devellano's staff that produced one of the greatest draft classes in NHL history. Years upon years of stockpiling picks and prospects has kept the Ducks a competitive franchise for most of the last two decades so even an 80-point effort in 2018-19 (their lowest in seven seasons) could be viewed as an aberration. How about Cayden Primeau, son of former league mainstay Keith Primeau, who won the NCAA's Mike Richter Award as the nation's best goaltender in 2019. 2018-19 rank: 22nd MORE:St. Louis, the Blues and the Stanley Cup come together in perfect harmony, 2018-19 rank: 16th Naturally, youd expect a high pick like Cody Glass (fifth overall in 2017) to shred the WHL to a tune of nearly two points per game, then follow that up with a dominant showing in the AHL playoffs. As impressive as the Cats NHL roster looks on paper, they will need most of the aforementioned youngsters to develop into everyday contributors so the franchise finally can grow into something it has never been a perennial playoff contender. 2018-19 rank: 29th Meanwhile, the Rangers still have to get Nils Lundkvist under contract after he put together one of the greatest U20 seasons by a defenseman in SHL history in 2019-20. Of course, Washington boasts a veteran team that leans on its superstars although be on the lookout for the likes of defenseman Alexander Alexeyev, their first pick in 2018 who looks healthy after a knee injury in March. And if Demko doesn't pan out, Michael DiPietro is a solid goalie prospect. The summertime trade that sentKasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins provided a reward to the Toronto farm system in 2018 draft pickFilip Hallander, 20, who remains on loan to a team in the Swedish Hockey League. Whether he's anxious about a mock draft board, sweating the progress of a would-be superstar or pondering swapping for an established player at the expense of his future, it's a challenging occupation. A couple of skilled forwards, Owen Tippett andGrigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. Goalie Cayden Primeau produced his second consecutive all-star season for Northeastern and nearly backstopped Team USA to WJC gold which is crazy to think considering the South Jersey native was drafted late in the seventh round in 2017. Eight Kings prospects are in our most recent top 100, as well. Florida Panthers. Trading Trouba and letting Tyler Myers and Ben Chiarot sign elsewhere opens the door for the likes of Niku, Heinola, Stanleyand hard-hitting Dylan Samberg to possibly secure a coveted role on the Stanley Cup contender. The main purpose of this exercise istwo-fold: tocreate a one-stop listing andto give even the most casual of fans a general idea on how teams stack up against one another in the battle for player development supremacy. The only problem is that its comprised mostly of goalies and defensemen. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 1 spot, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, No. Helping that situation to a degree was the emergence of versatile 23-year-old winger Karson Kuhlman, who notched eight points in 19 games between the regular season and playoffs. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Yikes. The organizations biggest surprise may have been the play of undrafted signee Mitch Reinke, a puck-moving defenseman who led San Antonio with 33 assists and was second with 45 points. Forget about the fact that theyve iced Cup-contending rosters in each of their two years of existence. MORE:Islanders face bumpy transition from Tavares era but it's not all bleak. And try to keep tabs on Russian Semyon Chistyakov, a bulldog of a defenseman with leadership qualities who plays a rugged game in all three zones. Verified reports that certain prospects are in a position to earn an NHL roster spot at the start the season could also have factored in. There arent many needle-movers thereafter, although defenseman Kyle Capobianco and goalie Adin Hill both saw NHL action after stellar AHL seasons with Tucson. As Bob Dylan would say, the times they are a changing, especially on Long Island. The NHLs Best Farm Systems Ranked Midseason Update 1 Los Angeles Kings. 2 Ottawa Senators. 3 Carolina Hurricanes. 4 New York Rangers. 5 Montreal Canadiens. 6 Colorado Avalanche. 7 Vancouver Canucks. 8 Philadelphia Flyers. 9 Florida Panthers. 10 Edmonton Oilers. More items There are too many examples of teams that stockpile high-ranking prospects, only to either misuse them or keep them blocked in the minors. Among them is 6'3" left winger Nolan Foote, who came from Tampa Bay for Blake Coleman. Traded/not signed: Jacob Golden (LHD),Ales Stezka (G). Is it only a coincidence that Denvers Emilio Pettersson, their sixth-round pick from last year, was one of the nations top freshman scorers? 4 pick in 2019, defenseman Bowen Byram, is 6'1" and 190 pounds and scored 52 points in 50 games in his third full season in the WHL. A handful of others fill the depth chart up front too, which means defense is probably a 2020 priority. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was the AHLs top goalie in leading the Checkers to the Calder Cup and the play of power-play quarterback Jake Bean (44 points in 70 games) along with the drafting of right-shot playmaker Anttoni Honka soften the blow from trading Adam Fox to the Rangers. For all intents and purposes, those two alone are keeping the farm system afloat, although productive AHL campaigns from defenseman Brennan Menell and playmaking center Mason Shaw add additional support to the foundation. So, too, should be Vitali Kravtsov, who has been lighting up the KHL on loan this season. A pair of impressive 1999-born Finnish wingers produced excellent post-draft campaigns, as Eetu Pakkila was the leading goal scorer in the Jr. A SM-Liiga, and center Aarne Talvitie was among the best NCAA freshman scorers and the key to Finland capturing WJC gold before a torn ACL ended his season prematurely. Future talk regarding the Wild can begin with the long-awaited arrival ofKirill Kaprizov, but it doesn't have to end there. The immediate graduations of Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt may have hurt the Devils' overall ranking, but defenseman Ty Smith has the potential to be their first franchise defender since Scott Niedermayer. They're in addition to 2018 first-rounder Ty Smith, who's a future power-play point man. Expect a mock draft immediately following the expansion draft on July 21st. TRADE GRADES: Sabres buy low on Jeff Skinner's high-end scoring help. Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Alexis Lafreniere, Igor Shesterkin, Morgan Barron. RW Cole Caufield, No. Traded/not signed:Pierre-Olivier Joseph (LHD, PIT),Dylan Strome (C, CHI). Of course, neither are seasoned enough be considered saviorsand playing time will be at a premium for those in a depth capacity. MORE: Maple Leafs' best line combinations with John Tavares. They also moved their first pick of 2016 in the Martin Jones trade, and took a huge gamble this year by taking troubled two-way defender Ryan Merkley at 20th overall. The downside is that controversial 2015 first rounders Jakub Zboril and Zach Senyshyn havent come close to validating Sweeneys decision to draft them ahead of an all-star games worth of future NHL stars. Owen Power, LHD, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 3. As the parent clubs star players move closer to their mid-30s, only four of the Penguins' top-20 scorers in the AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton were original draftees;2017 fifth-rounder Linus Olund is the only one who was picked since 2015. Karlsson (C) Goaltending also was part of the teams success this year and 2017 first-rounder Jake Oettinger appears to be the favorite to shadow Ben Bishop until the starting job is his. Marie Greyhounds. Subban. The Sabres have officially run out of excuses. MORE: How Bruins overcame botched trades in blueprint back to NHL's best. Cheveldayoff also deserves credit for making deadline deals without surrendering any of his prized prospects from either the minors or abroad. That said, winger Samuel Poulin was picked 21st overall in 2019 and is a good all-around player with no glaring weaknesses. Key additions:Taro Hirose (LW, UDFA), Albert Johansson (LHD), Oliwer Kaski (RHD), Ryan Kuffner (LW, UDFA), Robert Mastrosimone (LW), Moritz Seider (RHD) Last season centers Janne Kuokkanen, Nicolas Roy (traded to Vegas) and Morgan Geekieand big winger Julien Gauthier,joined Necas, Beanand Saarela as seven of Charlottes top-10 scorers all drafted from 2015 onward. Hughes wont be a prospect for long, as hes expected to make the immediate jump to the NHL and likely center one of the Devils top two lines. They have quality European forwards in Vitalii Abramov, Alexander Texier, Jonathan Davidsson and Kirill Marchenko, but the youth and talent level up at the parent club increases the likelihood they end up elsewhere. In the end, however, whichever concept drives a teams overarching building strategy ultimately is measured by what the players become and how well the team performs with them. MORE: Devils' P.K. The Los Angeles system is forward heavy, with the vast majority of their best prospects being natural centers. Graduated: Rasmus Andersson (RHD), Oliver Kylington (LHD),Andrew Mangiapane (LW) WebThis is the list of players selected in the 2021 NHL Entry draft. 1 and 2 overall duos in NHL Draft history. Traded/not signed: None. In the followingrankings, the zone of consideration for all 310 prospects is Calder Trophy (NHL rookie of the year) eligibility between 18-26 years old and no more than 25 combined NHL regular season games played. The Blues top 10 may no longer rank among the leagues premier prospect pools, but keep in mind they just won a Stanley Cup with a roster that featured 14 Blues draftees. Somewhere, even as you read this, an NHL general manager is fidgeting. How well a general manager does in finding those players and how quickly he gets the elite ones to a point at which they are contributing in the NHL is a gigantic part of his job security. Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Tobias Bjornfot, Kale Clague, Mikey Anderson, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. 1 center in Anaheim and one of the league's best players before too long. Top Five Prospects: Evan Barratt, Nicolas Beaudin, Colton Dach, Drew Commesso, NHLLukas Reichel Key Graduates/Subtractions: Brandon Hagel, Philipp Losing a Stanley Cup Final hurts, but the Stars and their supporters can smile knowing they hit a home run in defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who was among the league leaders in playoff scoring. 2018-19 rank: 13th They also have three excellent center prospects in Filip Chytil, Lias Andersson and Brett Howden, and Igor Shestyorkin is one of Europe's top young goalies. Key additions: Joe Duszak (RHD),Ilya Mikheyev (RW, UDFA), Nick Robertson(RW) The prolific Russian has signed a contract and will presumably play in Minnesota in 2020-21, leaving the pipeline to be championed by winger Matthew Boldy. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? 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