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2015 NHL Draft

McDavid tops Central Scouting midterm rankings

Tuesday, 01.20.2015 / 11:00 AM / 2015 NHL Draft

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer

Erie Otters center Connor McDavid and Boston University center Jack Eichel continually have raised the bar while meeting and often exceeding expectations this season as the top two players eligible for the 2015 NHL Draft.

As many expected, McDavid and Eichel were No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, on NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings of the top North American players available for this year's draft, which will be held June 26-27 at BB&T Center in Sunrise, Fla.

"During the meetings there were no negative components brought forward on Eichel or McDavid since both are recognized as truly outstanding, gifted young hockey players," Director of NHL Central Scouting Dan Marr said. "They play different styles yet both bring the exceptional skills, character and intangibles to be a franchise-type player for an NHL club."

Kylington rated top international draft prospect

Tuesday, 01.20.2015 / 11:00 AM / 2015 NHL Draft

Mike G. Morreale - NHL.com Staff Writer

The last time a European defenseman was selected before a forward in the first round of the NHL draft was three years ago, when the Anaheim Ducks selected defenseman Hampus Lindholm with the No. 6 pick of the 2012 NHL Draft.

Center Filip Forsberg was the next international skater selected that year, going No. 11 to the Washington Capitals.

Each player has paid off in a big way for their current teams. Lindholm has 47 points and a plus-41 rating in 121 games spanning two seasons with the Ducks. Forsberg, now starring for the Nashville Predators, is regarded by many as a top candidate for the Calder Trophy this season; he leads all NHL rookies in just about every offensive category.

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