My 2015 NHL Mock Draft: Ottawa Selects The Hometown Boy [Trevor Shackles]
Jun 30, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA;
Darnell Nurseposes for a photo after being introduced as the number seven overall pick to the Edmonton Oilers during the 2013 NHL Draft at the Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
1. Edmonton Oilers
148. This is the easiest choice to make with the 1st overall pick since <strong><a href=. Center. Erie (OHL). Connor McDavid. 1. player
2. Buffalo Sabres
While Eichel isn’t as good as McDavid, he is about as good of a consolation prize as you can get. He should make the NHL next year, and playing on the top line with <strong><a href=. Center. Boston U (NCAA). Jack Eichel. 2. player. 12
3. Arizona Coyotes
Center. Erie (OHL). Dylan Strome. 3. player. 121. Most mocks have Hanifin here, but I think the Coyotes go with a centre. You can’t go wrong with Strome here, as he was sensational even without McDavid. 129 points in the OHL is sensational.
4. Toronto Maple Leafs
5. Carolina Hurricanes
Hanifin falling to 5th would be quite good for the Hurricanes, as they are in need of some help on defense. They need lots of reinforcements everywhere in their lineup, but someone like Hanifin can be a game-changer for their back-end. Defense. Boston C (NCAA). Noah Hanifin. 5. player. 109
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