Arctic Ice Hockey's 2013 NHL Mock Draft: Pick #27

Hey all! Welcome to another instalment of Arctic Ice Hockey's annual NHL Mock Draft.

Over the next thirty days, we will attempt to telepathically channel the minds of NHL General Managers as they complete their final rankings in preparation for the 2013 NHL Draft being held June 30, 2012 in Newark, NJ.

Without further adieu, we present our loyal readers with the twenty-seventh overall pick of Arctic Ice Hockey's 2013 Mock Draft.

Jarmo Kekäläinen: With the twenty-seventh overall selection in this years draft, the Columbus Blue Jackets' are pleased to select...

Rankings: CSS (9 NA), ISS (19), TSN (37), Hockey Prospectus (19)

Hockey Prospectus:

"Zykov was one of this season's biggest surprises. He did not come into the QMJHL as an elite scoring prospect, but he really flourished at Baie-Comeau. He is a skilled player, showing nice touch with the puck. He is able to make plays in tight spaces, flashing high-end skill at times. He can distribute the puck at a quality level, showing quick decision-making, with good offensive instincts. Zykov's intriguing element is his physicality. He is quite strong for a U-18 player, and he is proficient at shielding the puck and driving the net."

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