Adam Kimelman's 2013 final mock draft

1. Colorado - Nathan MacKinnon, C, Halifax (QMJHL)

Joe Sakic and Patrick Roy both are touting MacKinnon, and there doesn't seem like much of a reason not to believe them. Roy knows MacKinnon well and already envisions him centering the team's third line.

2. Florida - Seth Jones, D, Portland (WHL)

Panthers have taken defenseman with top pick two of past three years, but a giant-size pairing of Jones and Erik Gudbranson just too good to pass on.

3. Tampa Bay - Aleksander Barkov, C, Tappara (FIN)

Big, strong, well-developed and regarded for having arguably the best hockey IQ in the draft, Barkov could step right into middle of Lightning's second line next season.

4. Nashville - Jonathan Drouin, LW, Halifax (QMJHL)

He showcased his sublime offensive skill on a national stage at the Memorial Cup. Predators are stacked with young defense prospects; a high-end offensive talent is just what they need.

5. Carolina - Darnell Nurse, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)

The Hurricanes' weakest point last season was its defense, so a big, smart, athletic blueliner with an outstanding pedigree potentially could step right into the lineup next season.

6. Calgary - Sean Monahan, C, Ottawa (OHL)

The Flames can anchor their rebuilding effort around this smart, skilled two-way center who had 31 goals despite being best option on bad team.

7. Edmonton - Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Chelyabinsk (RUS)

Oilers president Kevin Lowe said you never can have enough talent, and the Russian power forward is too talented to pass on here.

8. Buffalo - Hunter Shinkaruk, C/LW, Medicine Hat (WHL)

The versatile forward is a pure scorer capable of bringing fans out their seats with his dynamic puck skills.

9. New Jersey - Elias Lindholm, C, Brynas (SWE)

This smart two-way center is capable of playing in the Devils' top six, possibly as soon as next season.

10. Dallas - Bo Horvat, C, London (OHL)

A big scorer also highly regarded for his two-way game. He might be the best faceoff man in this year's draft class.

11. Philadelphia - Rasmus Ristolainen, D, TPS (FIN)

Flyers are missing what Ristolainen supplies -- big, strong, offensively skilled and nasty to play against. He's already 6-4 and 207 pounds with room to grow.

12. Phoenix - Anthony Mantha, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL)

The Coyotes need offense and Mantha was only player in this year's draft class from the top North American junior leagues to score 50 goals.

13. Winnipeg - Fredrik Gauthier, C, Rimouski (QMJHL)

Big center complements solid offensive skills and impressive size (6-4.5, 214) with strong skating ability and complete, 200-foot game.

14. Columbus - Ryan Pulock, D, Brandon (WHL)

Good size and already possess an NHL-caliber shot; showed toughness in battling through a few serious injuries.

15. NY Islanders - Valentin Zykov, LW, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)

Isles can add to front-line depth with this Russian forward who led all first-year QMJHL players in goals and points.

16. Buffalo (from Minnesota) - Ryan Hartman, RW, Plymouth (OHL)

Strong skater, versatile and tough -- played second half of the season with a shoulder injury that need surgery. He was key part of the U.S. win at the World Junior Championship.

17. Ottawa - Max Domi, C/LW, London (OHL)

His spectacular between-the-legs pass at the Memorial Cup was just a glimpse at the offensive skill set Domi supplies.

18. Detroit - Robert Hagg, D, Modo Jr. (SWE-JR)

Last-minute addition to Sweden WJC roster became team's best defenseman. He also gained valuable experience playing part of the season in Sweden's top pro league.

19. Columbus (from NY Rangers) - Mirco Mueller, D, Everett (WHL)

Swiss import was helped in North American adjustment by Blue Jackets prospect Ryan Murray.

20. San Jose - Zachary Fucale, G, Halifax (QMJHL)

The Sharks haven't drafted a goalie since 2008, so a chance at this year's best is too good to pass up.

21. Toronto - Kerby Rychel, LW, Windsor (OHL)

He showcased his physical strength at the Scouting Combine after displaying hands skilled enough to score 40 goals this season on a struggling Windsor team.

22. Calgary (from St. Louis) - Ian McCoshen, D, Waterloo (USHL)

The American-born blueliner brings size, strength and skill in one 6-2.5, 205-pound package. Committed to Boston College for the fall, but he could be worth the wait.

23. Washington - Zach Nastasiuk, RW, Owen Sound (OHL)

Improved throughout the season. Lauded for his offensive skill, defensive ability and prowess on the penalty kill.

24. Vancouver - Nikita Zadorov, D, London (OHL)

The big, physical Russian would be an outstanding addition to an aging blue line.

25. Montreal - Alexander Wennberg, C, Djurgarden (SWE)

Skilled and smart from playing against men the past two seasons. He had 14 goals, 32 points in 46 games this season.

26. Anaheim - Adam Erne, LW, Quebec (QMJHL)

Connecticut-born power forward said he loved playing out west during his minor-hockey days with the L.A. Selects.

27. Columbus (from Los Angeles) - Curtis Lazar, C/RW, Edmonton (WHL)

Versatile and skilled, and already has shown he can excel on the big stage -- has 30 points in 42 WHL playoff games past two seasons.

28. Calgary (from Pittsburgh) - Eric Comrie, G, Tri-City (WHL)

Almost fully healed from hip surgery, Comrie is Central Scouting's No. 2-ranked goaltender and could be the long-term replacement for Miikka Kiprusoff.

29. Dallas (from Boston) - Jacob de la Rose, LW, Leksand (SWE-2)

Speedy skater plays a strong two-way game. Can pass and shoot at top speed and gained valuable experience playing with big club this season, totaling 12 points in 36 games.

30. Chicago - William Carrier, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL)

Limited to 34 games by an ankle injury this season, Carrier at his best is a big (6-1.5, 198), skilled two-way forward with good hockey sense who could develop into shut-down defensive player.