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Ehlers might have to flip wings to fit with Jets: the coast-to-coast

Nikolaj Ehlers  after being drafted in June 2014 (The Associated Press)
Nikolaj Ehlers after being drafted in June 2014 (The Associated Press)

Combing all corners of the country and the blogosphere for your junior hockey headlines ...

WHL

Ben Kuzma has a should-read on the background of Prince George Cougars centre Jansen Harkins, who is a potential first-round choice. (Vancouver Province)

Portland coach Jamie Kompon, on how the team that drafts Paul Bittner will have to play a long game: "If they expect him to be in the NHL two years, that’s a little bit unrealistic. Paul has some growing and developing to do." (Grand Forks Herald)

Kamloops Blazers forward Deven Sideroff's strong play at the recent world under-18 championship got the Vancouver Canucks attention. (Vancouver Province)

Listing competing scouting services' draft rankings counts as hustle in the dead-tree medium these days. (Toronto Sun)

Where does Victoria Royals grad Austin Carroll fit in the grand scheme for the Calgary Flames? (Matchsticks and Gasoline)

OHL

USA Today believes Connor McDavid hails from "New Market, Ontario." Isn't the team has the No. 3 overall pick in need of a New Market? (USA Today)

The Edmonton Oilers' round of firiings included OHL amateur scout Kent Hawley. (NHL.com)

McDavaid vs. Jack Eichel: a tale of the tape. (WKBW Buffalo)

Dylan Strome, on an OHL level, was the league's answer to Scottie Pippen as a terrific second fiddle. (NHL.com)

Why Sault Ste. Marie's burgeoning sniper, Zach Senyshyn, might be a draft steal in the second round. (Maple Leafs Hot Stove)

It's a nervous time for another Greyhound forward, Blake Speers. (Sault Star)

Saginaw Spirit defenceman Troy Henley might be worth a late-round dart throw on Saturday. (Cherry Hill Courier-Post)

The Sudbury Wolves have commitments from all four of the forwards they took in the first three rounds of the priority selection draft. (Sudbury Star)

The Flint Firebirds want to make their team bus look mean. (Flint Journal)

QMJHL

Halifax Mooseheads star Nikolaj Ehlers could have a better chance to make the Winnipeg Jets if he's flipped over to right wing, writes Ed Tait. (Winnipeg Free Press)

If Shawinigan's Anthony Beauvillier doesn't hear his name called in the first round on Friday, well, he probably won't have to wait long to hear it on Saturday. (Sportsnet.ca)

Scott Wheeler has a good exposition about why Charlottetown's scoring ace Daniel Sprong could be a steal if he's still available after the first 20 picks of the draft. (Pension Plan Puppets)

Let's have one last review of what Halifax's Timo Meier is all about, shall we? (Copper & BlueFOX Sports)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Follow him on Twitter @naitSAYger.