NHL scouts agree -- Jones will be No. 1 pick
| Related mock draft: Western Conference Scout Mock Draft | |||
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| Note: Final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final. | |||
| ORDER | TEAM | PLAYER | SKINNY |
| 1 |  |
Seth Jones, D, Portland (WHL) |
A big stud defenseman that every team covets; a stabilizing influence on the back end. |
| 2 |  |
Nathan MacKinnon, C, Halifax (QMJHL) |
An explosive skater with an impressive combination of speed and skill. |
| 3 |  |
Jonathan Drouin, LW, Halifax (QMJHL) |
Quick and creative offensive talent with quick-strike snipe ability. |
| 4 |  |
Aleksander Barkov, C, Tappara (FIN) | Big Finn plays a mature game. He's already racked up impressive numbers in top Finnish league. |
| 5 |  |
Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Chelyabinsk 2 (RUS-JR.) | Big Russian is a dominant offensive force with outstanding skill; reminds one of Evgeni Malkin. |
| 6 |  |
Sean Monahan, C, Ottawa (OHL) |
An intelligent playmaking center, he's a great set-up man who creates opportunities for his linemates with a finishing touch. |
| 7 |  |
Rasmus Ristolainen, D, TPS (Finland) |
Defender from Finland is big, strong and nasty -- a fit for the Flyers. |
| 8 |  |
Darnell Nurse, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) |
A smooth-skating, hard-hitting blueliner with great size. |
| 9 |  |
Nikita Zadorov, D, London (OHL) |
An imposing physical presence who makes his presence felt; he hits to hurt. |
| 10 |  |
Elias Lindholm, C, Brynas (SWE) |
A skilled, smooth-skating Swede who brings high energy and effort every shift. |
| 11 |  |
Alexander Wennberg, C, Djurgarden (SWE-2) | A versatile Swede with a well-rounded, two-way game. |
| 12 |  |
Max Domi, C/LW, London (OHL) |
Compact skill package with speed and high hockey IQ; would be a fan favorite in Nashville. |
| 13 |  |
Ryan Hartman, RW, Plymouth (OHL) | Physical, aggressive forward who hits hard, contributes offensively and is no fun to play against. |
| 14 |  |
Mirco Mueller, D, Everett (WHL) | Smart, puck-moving Swiss blueliner is a poised and confident puck handler; reliable defender. |
| 15 |  |
Adam Erne, LW, Quebec (QMJHL) |
Hard-rock forward is tough to knock off the puck and plays a pro-style game. |
| 16 | (From NYR) |
Anthony Mantha, RW, Val-D'Or (QMJHL) | Big forward with a natural scoring touch and a finisher for the Jackets. |
| 17 |  |
Joshua Morrissey, D, Prince Albert (WHL) |
Slick puck-mover who plays an efficient game; would fit with Wings' patient development style. |
| 18 |  |
Hunter Shinkaruk, C/LW, Medicine Hat (WHL) | Dynamic sniper with deceptive speed and a quick release. |
| 19 |  (belongs to Flames if Blues make playoffs) |
Kerby Rychel, LW, Windsor (OHL) |
Power forward is an intense competitor and proven goal scorer. |
| 20 |  |
Bo Horvat, C, London (OHL) |
Strong, powerful, versatile two-way performer is a load for defenders to handle. |
| 21 | (From LAK) |
Ryan Pulock, D, Brandon (WHL) |
Rushing defenseman owns the hardest shot in the draft; heavy bomb yields rebounds and goals. |
| 22 |  |
Robert Hagg, D, Modo Jr. (SWE-JR.) |
Size and tools; big Swede is a solid two-way defender who would look good on Devils' blue line. |
| 23 |  |
Jacob de La Rose, LW, Leksand (SWE-2) | High-energy forward plays a hard-nosed physical game; heart-and-soul type, leads by example. |
| 24 |  |
Valentin Zykov, LW, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) | Big, powerful Russian is strong on the puck and can pull the trigger quickly. |
| 25 |  |
Curtis Lazar, C/RW, Edmonton (WHL) | Speedy center has started to score after a slow start. |
| 26 |  |
Andre Burakovsky, LW, Malmo (SWE-2) | Skilled Swede is deceptively quick and can generate offense. |
| 27 | (From PIT) |
Madison Bowey, D, Kelowna (WHL) |
Mobile, rushing defenseman likes to join the attack; has solid puck skills and a good shot. |
| 28 |  |
Justin Bailey, RW, Kitchener (OHL) |
Fleet-footed forward with a big shot; not yet the sum of his parts, but has significant upside. |
| 29 |  |
Chris Bigras, D, Owen Sound (OHL) |
Smart, skilled defender makes good decisions and few mistakes; quietly efficient and effective. |
| 30 |  |
Frederik Gauthier, C, Rimouski (QMJHL) | Huge center distributes the puck well and plays solid defensively; would add to Senators' depth. |
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