Mock drafts agree on top pick -- and that's it
| Related mock drafts: Adam Kimelman | Steven Hoffner | |||
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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) |
It's rare to get a defenseman with his size (6-3.5, 205), skating ability and smarts; also is a great leader |
| 2 |  |
Nathan MacKinnon, C, Halifax (QMJHL) |
The speed and pro-style game he plays could enable him to step right onto an NHL team and contribute |
| 3 |  |
Jonathan Drouin, LW, Halifax (QMJHL) |
The rebuild continues with selecting this highly skilled forward capable of pulling fans from their seats |
| 4 |  |
Aleksander Barkov, C, Tappara (FIN) | Shoulder injury sidelined him for playoffs; consistent two-way player had 21 goals, 48 points in 53 games |
| 5 |  |
Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Chelyabinsk (RUS) | The next Evgeni Malkin? He's big (6-4, 202), skilled, has a nose for the net and is clutch in key situations |
| 6 |  |
Elias Lindholm, C, Brynas (SWE) |
Two-way forward possesses all the necessary tools; won silver medal at 2013 World Junior Championship |
| 7 |  |
Darnell Nurse, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) |
Has steadily climbed the Central Scouting rankings; defends well, plays with an edge, good off transition |
| 8 |  |
Rasmus Ristolainen, D, TPS (FIN) |
A solid skater who is effective at both ends of the ice, including in front of his net; plays with an edge |
| 9 |  |
Hunter Shinkaruk, C/LW, Medicine Hat (WHL) | Skilled, smart, deceptive and explosive, with hands as quick as anyone in this year's draft class |
| 10 |  |
Sean Monahan, C, Ottawa (OHL) |
The big, rangy center has great hockey sense, is tough and creative; had 31 goals, 78 points in 58 games |
| 11 |  |
Valentin Zykov, LW, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) | Leading scorer among QMJHL rookies; had 40 goals, 75 points in 67 games |
| 12 |  |
Frederik Gauthier, C, Rimouski (QMJHL) | Great hands and scoring touch for the 6-4.5, 214-pound center; one of the top two-way players in the draft |
| 13 |  |
Ryan Pulock, D, Brandon (WHL) |
The 6-foot, 211-pound blueliner offers one of the best shots of the entire draft; enjoys a physical game |
| 14 |  |
Alexander Wennberg, C, Djurgarden (SWE-2) | A 6-1, 190-pound workhorse with good offensive instincts; likely will spend at least one more season in Sweden |
| 15 |  |
Mirco Mueller, D, Everett (WHL) |
Could form a great pair with fellow Everett alum Ryan Murray; good off transition, excellent positioning |
| 16 | (From NYR) |
Bo Horvat, C, London (OHL) |
A solid high-end competitor who is aggressive on the forecheck and finishes checks; also a fantastic penalty killer |
| 17 |  |
Zach Nastasiuk, RW, Owen Sound (OHL) |
Excellent penalty-killer with good offensive awareness and speed off the transition; has Jordan Staal-like instincts |
| 18 | (From MIN) |
Shea Theodore, D, Seattle (WHL) |
The 6-1.75, 178-pounder is great off the transition, smart and is effective at running the power play |
| 19 |  |
Anthony Mantha, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL) | Hulking 6-3.75, 190-pound sniper skates well for his size; led QMJHL with 50 goals, 10th with 89 points |
| 20 |  |
Chris Bigras, D, Owen Sound (OHL) |
Makes the smart play with quick outlet passes, and is consistent with his simple approach each game |
| 21 |  |
Max Domi, C/LW, London (OHL) |
The son of Tie returns to Toronto after leading Knights with career highs in goals (39) and points (71) |
| 22 | (From STL) |
Zachary Fucale, G, Halifax (QMJHL) |
Tough to pass on the best goalie available when 36-year-old Miikka Kiprusoff isn't getting any younger |
| 23 |  |
Nikita Zadorov, D, London (OHL) |
Good skater with great compete level; had 6 goals, 25 points and plus-33 rating as an OHL rookie |
| 24 | (From LAK) |
Ryan Hartman, RW, Plymouth (OHL) | Gold medalist for U.S. at the World Juniors; plays with heart and feistiness; great hands and smarts |
| 25 |  |
Kerby Rychel, LW, Windsor (OHL) |
Solid skater with speed, agility and good play-making ability; son of Stanley Cup winner Warren Rychel |
| 26 |  |
William Carrier, LW, Cape Breton (QMJHL) |
A relentless puck-pursuer with good hockey sense; reminds some scouts of Patrice Bergeron |
| 27 |  |
Ian McCoshen, D, Waterloo (USHL) |
The 6-2.5, 205-pound Boston College-commit plays with an edge, defends well and has a great point shot |
| 28 |  |
Curtis Lazar, C/RW, Edmonton (WHL) | Great speed and a nose for the net; closed regular season with 30 goals, 44 points in final 45 games |
| 29 | (From PIT) |
Samuel Morin, D, Rimouski (QMJHL) |
The 6-6.25, 202-pounder rose 53 slots to No. 23 in Central Scouting's final rankings; long reach and good 1-on-1 player |
| 30 |  |
Andre Burakovsky, LW, Malmo (SWE-2) | Excellent acceleration and clever in traffic; hands and vision complement great playmaking skills |
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