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FanSided’s 2019 NHL Entry Draft Rankings: April Edition

By Simon Vacca

VICTORIA , BC - JANUARY 2: Jack Hughes #6 of the United States stands on the blue line as the American flag is raised following a 3-1 quarter-final game victory versus the Czech Republic at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on January 2, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images)
VICTORIA , BC - JANUARY 2: Jack Hughes #6 of the United States stands on the blue line as the American flag is raised following a 3-1 quarter-final game victory versus the Czech Republic at the IIHF World Junior Championships at the Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre on January 2, 2019 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Light/Getty Images) /
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KELOWNA, BC – JANUARY 19: Brett Leason #20 of the Prince Albert Raiders skates with the puck against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on January 19, 2019 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)
KELOWNA, BC – JANUARY 19: Brett Leason #20 of the Prince Albert Raiders skates with the puck against the Kelowna Rockets at Prospera Place on January 19, 2019 in Kelowna, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images) /

The Mushy Middle (No. 22-25)

25. Nicholas Robertson, C/LW, Peterborough Petes — OHL (5-foot-9, 168 pounds)

A hard-working competitor who demonstrates a penchant for combining creativity with a solid offensive upside. I wouldn’t hesitate to categorize his shot as elite.

24. Moritz Seider, D, Adler Mannheim — DEL (6-foot-4, 198 pounds)

One of the most fascinating prospects obtainable. Seider is not an elite talent per se, but his strong skating, pervasive puck-moving ability and defensive awareness should allow him to be a minutes-eater at the professional level.

23. Alex Vlasic, D, USNTDP — USHL (6-foot-6, 192 pounds)

A massive defenseman with surprisingly remarkable feet. Somewhat inconsistent, but he’s got the skill set to act as a high-demand complement to the NHL’s best blue liners.

22. Brett Leason, C/RW, Prince Albert Raiders — WHL (6-foot-5, 198 pounds)

Not a flashy prospect, but one who will win over GMs valuing the creation of opportunities to score. Leason’s skating has gotten much better as of late, and the frequency with which he is overlooked all but ensures that he’ll be quite the steal of a pick.

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