NHL Mock Draft

Just for fun I decided to do an NHL Mock Draft. I never have before but this year's draft has gotten me in the mood to do one the day before draft day. This will involve no trades simply because it's the NHL and they are impossible to predict. This draft class is also very deep and could produce some incredible hockey players. I'll give it my best shot and see what happens tomorrow afternoon in Jersey.

1.) Colorado Avalanche: Nate MacKinnon C/Halifax (QMJHL)

2.) Florida Panthers: Jonathan Drouin LW/Halifax (QMJHL)

3.) Tampa Bay Lightning: Aleksander Barkov C/Tappara (SML)

4.) Nashville Predators: Seth Jones D/Portland (WHL)

5.) Carolina Hurricanes: Rasmus Ristolainen D/TPS (SML)

6.) Calgary Flames: Valeri Nichushkin RW/Traktor (KHL)

7.) Edmonton Oilers: Hunter Shinkaruk LW/Medicine Hat (WHL)

8.) Buffalo Sabres: Darnell Nurse D/Soo (OHL)

9.) New Jersey Devils: Elias Lindholm C/Brynas (SEL)

10.) Dallas Stars: Max Domi C/London (OHL)

11.) Philadelphia Flyers: Sean Monahan C/Ottawa (OHL)

12.) Phoenix Coyotes: Nikita Zadorov D/London (OHL)

13.) Winnipeg Jets: Alexander Wennberg C/Djugardens (ALLSVENSKAN)

14.) Columbus Blue Jackets: Ryan Pulock D/Brandon (WHL)

15.) New York Islanders: Bo Horvat C/London (OHL)

16.) Buffalo Sabres (from Minnesota): Adam Erne C/Quebec (QMJHL)

17.) Ottawa Senators: Valentin Zykov LW/Baie-Commeau (QMJHL)

18.) Detroit Red Wings: Pavel Buchnevich LW/Cherepovets (KHL)

19.) Columbus Blue Jackets (from New York Rangers): Anthony Mantha RW/Val (QMJHL)

20.) San Jose Sharks: Steven Santini D/U.S. National U18 (USHL)

21.) Toronto Maple Leafs: Ryan Hartman C/Plymouth (OHL)

22.) Calgary Flames (from St. Louis): Zach Fucale G/Halifax (QMJHL)

23.) Washington Capitals: J.T. Compher C/U.S National U18 (USHL)

24.) Vancouver Canucks: Robert Hagg D/Modo (SEL)

25.) Montreal Canadiens: Jacob De La Rose D/Leksand (ALLSVENSKAN)

26.) Anaheim Ducks: Madison Bowey D/Kelowna (WHL)

27.) Columbus Blue Jackets (from Los Angeles): Mirco Mueller D/Everett (WHL)

28.) Calgary Flames (form Pittsburgh): Josh Morrissey D/Prince Albert (WHL)

29.) Dallas Stars (from Boston): Kerby Rychel RW/Windsor (OHL)

30.) Chicago Blackhawks: Ian McCoshen D/Waterloo (USHL)

I have no idea how it will all play out but I have never been so amped for an NHL draft to take place. Watch it tomorrow starting at 3pm on NHL network.