Thirteen years later we can now confirm the largest steals of every round of the NHL version of 2012, with the exception of the first round. We will look at where they are now and notice some honorable mentions for players who have had a decent careers.
Second round: Damon Severerson, Jordan Martinook, Jake McCabe
Damon Severson split his career between the New Jersey Devils, who set him 60th in general, and the Columbus Blue Jackets, has been a stable, second parent defender for more than a decade. At his peak in 2021-22 he placed 46 points in 80 games with the Devils, which shows that he could stimulate the attack while remaining defensively responsible. Now with a long -term deal with the Blue Jackets worth $ 6.25 million a year until 2031, Severerson’s songs have fallen – Only 25 points in 70 games last season. He will soon have to rediscover his attacking form, or run the risk of becoming a buyout candidate.
Jordan Martinook, set up as 58th in general by the Phoenix Coyotes (now the Utah Mammoth), has carved a long NHL career as a glue guy and leader. Although he is not known for attack, he set a career high last season with 36 points for the Carolina Hurricanes and he registered 720 career competitions between Carolina and the Arizona Coyotes (now Utah Mammoth). Martinook also shines when it matters the most, with strong play -off runs marked by 12 points in 15 games during the play -offs of 2023. Grit, energy and leadership Make him one of the true steals of the 2012 design.
Toronto Maple Leafs defender Jake McCabe completes this group. McCabe is more known for its defensive reliability than attacking production, is a stabilizing force at the back and may be able to log in large minutes in heavy matchups. Sent from the Chicago Blackhawks at the Handelsdeadline of 2023, the 44th general choice of the Buffalo Sabres impressed the Maple Leafs sufficient to close a deal worth 2030 $ 4.5 million. Injuries limited him to 66 games last season to 66 games, but with 23 points and a stable defense game, McCabe has proven to be a reliable part of Toronto’s Blue Line.
Honorable mentions: Brock McGinn, Colton Sissons, Chris Tierny, Devin Shore, Phil di Giuseppe, Anthony Stolarz
Third round: Frederik Andersen, Colton Parayko, Shayne Gostisbeere
Frederik Andersen is a rare example of a player who has been set up twice. Originally selected by the hurricanes in the seventh round of the 2010 design, Andersen did not drew to the team and the concept went back in two years later when he was taken 87th by the Anaheim Ducks.
After a Stellair season 2015-16 in Anaheim, he was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he quickly became the starter and a fan favorite. After five strong years in Toronto, Andersen signed at Carolina in the low season of 2021. His time with the hurricanes has been up and down, with pieces of elite game mixed with periods of injury problems. Still, with 517 NHL games to his name as a starter, Andersen qualifies firmly as a stem.
Just like McCabe, Colton Parayko is not known for flashy attacks, but with 6-foot-6 and 228 pounds he is a defensive force. His career height of 16 goals and 36 points last season is impressive as he was a knee injuryBut his actual value lies in his ability to close top opponents. An important part of the St. Louis Blues’ Stanley Cup Run 2019, the 86th general choice of the blues remains the cornerstone of their blue line, enclosed at $ 6.5 million until 2030.
Shayne Gostisbeere, prepared as 78th General from Union College, has long been one of the most important attacking defenders of the competition. At its peak, he registered 65 points in the 2017-18 season with the Philadelphia Flyers and has consistently been an attacking catalyst of the back. Now in his second Stint with the Hurricanes, he achieved 45 points in 70 games last season, bringing his career to 412 points in 689 games. Gostisbeere makes that production one of the stealing of the 2012 design.
Honorable mentions: Matt Grzelcyk, Chandler Stephenson, ESA Lindell, Adam Pelech, Matt Murray
Fourth round: Jaccob Slavin, Erik Gustafsson, Josh Anderson
Another fantastic defender defender, Jaccob Slavin has played 745 NHL matches, all with the Hurricanes. With a career height of 42 points during the 2021-22 season, the 120th General Pick remains one of the most reliable second-pairing defenders in the competition. Under contract until the summer of 2033, his defensive awareness, consistency and leadership continue to make him An invaluable piece from the blue line of the team.
Six seasons away from his 17 goal, 60-point campaign, Erik Gustafsson has developed into a defender of the Reisman, who has made himself suitable for eight different NHL franchises. Although he has never agreed his breakout year, the 93rd general choice of the Edmonton Oilers has expressed a steady role as a second or third mating Blueliner with offensive upside down. Currently for a $ 2 million deal with the Detroit Red Wings until the next summer, Gustafsson still offers a strong value as a depth option.
Josh Anderson, a grim 6-foot-3, 220 pound Vooruit, just like Gustafsson, is six seasons away from his best offensive season, which was a 27-goal, 47-point version. Unfortunately, Anderson, who was drawn up by the Blue Jackets 95th, is unable to return to that form, and his current production, about 15 goals and 27 points, does not match his $ 5.5 million CAP to 2026-27. Nevertheless, Anderson has turned out to be a heavy, physical presence and has recorded 616 NHL games, so that he confirms himself as another remarkable stem of the 2012 design.
Blessed: Brett Kulak, Andreas van Athanasius
A triple Vezina Trophy winner, dual William Jennings Trophy winner and Hart Trophy winner in 2023-24. Yes, the Winnipeg -Jets received the biggest bargain of the 2012 design in Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck, one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, has been the backbone of the jets for almost a decade, giving the team regularly the team that set him 130th full competitive, even in seasons when the team faltered for him.
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It took five seasons after the Devils was set up by the Devils to finally make his NHL debut, because he spent an extra year with the Coquitlam Express of the British Columbia Hockey League before he played four full seasons at Harvard University. But when he came to the Colorado Avalanche, he scored an immediate impact and scored 19 goals and 43 points as Rookie. Are The best season came in 2021-22 With the Maple Leafs, when he placed 13 goals and 51 points while he played in a versatile, Middle Seat Rol. Now with the Mammoet, the use of Kerfoot has been reduced, but it remains smart, reliable two-way hockey as a Middle Seat attacker.
Sixth round: Connor Brown
With a career height of 21 goals during the 2020-21 season and a career height of 43 points in 2019-2020, Connor Brown has carved a reputation as a steady and reliable depth option. Although he is currently with the Devils, Brown 156th was generally prepared by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He brings Grit, a touch of physicality and the ability to go up at important moments. Brown was published in Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Finals when he was with the Edmonton Oilers, providing his value to compete teams as a reliable Middle Seat attacker who can be trusted in all situations.
Honorable mentions: Matt Benning, Vinny Hinostroza
Seventh round: Nobody
Unfortunately, nobody from the seventh round of the NHL design of 2012 would be considered a stem. There are a few NHL players from the Fringe, but there is no one who has cemented himself as a quality Nhler.
Honorous mentions: Jaycob Megna
The 2012 design was deep and talented
The NHL design of 2012 had a lot of talent outside the first round, especially in the middle rounds. Rounds three to five are absolutely the best, while rounds two and six also produced a decent talent. In general, this was a very well-completed concept, with few superstars, but many reliable NHL players who have had solid careers.
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