2015 NHL Mock Draft

[Regina_Hockey]

Hello all, first time poster, excited to begin some true and hopefully enriching hockey conversation. I've completed a two round draft for the upcoming draft in Florida. I'd be curious on your thoughts and would be willing to answer any questions you have with my mock.

 

 

1.Edmonton Oilers-Connor McDavid(Erie OHL)
2.Buffalo Sabres-F Jack Eichel(Boston University)
3.Arizona Coyotes-F Mitch Marner(London Knights OHL)
4.Toronto Maple Leafs-F Dylan Strome(Erie Otters OHL)
5.Carolina Hurricanes-D Noah Hanifin(Boston College)
6.New Jersey Devils-F Matthew Barzal(Seattle Thunderbirds WHL)
7.Philadelphia Flyers-D Ivan Provorov(Brandon Wheat Kings WHL)
8.Columbus Blue Jackets-F Pavel Zacha(Sarnia Sting Ontario Hockey League)
9.San Jose Sharks-D Zach Werenski(US-NTDP)
10.Colorado Avalanche-F Lawson Crouse(Kingston Frontenacs OHL)
11.Florida Panthers-F Travis Konecny(Ottawa 67's OHL)
12.Dallas Stars-D Oliver Kylington(Farjestads Sweden)
13.Los Angeles Kings-F Nick Merkley(Kelowna WHL)
14.Boston Bruins-F Mikko Rantanten(TPS-Turku Finland)
15.Calgary Flames-F Kyle Conner(Youngstown USHL)
16.Edmonton Oilers-D Jeremy Roy(Sherbrooke QMJHL)
17.Winnipeg Jets-F Colin White(US_NTDP)
18.Ottawa Senators-F Yevgeni Svechnikov(Cape Breton Screaming Eagles QMJHL)
19.Detroit Red Wings-D Jakub Zboril(Saint John QNJHL)
20.Minnesota Wild-F Timo Meier(Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL)
21.Buffalo Sabres-Jake DeBrusk(Swift Current Broncos WHL)
22.Washington Capitals-F Denis Guryanov(Togliatti 2 Russia)
23.Vancouver Canucks-F Joel Ek-Eriksson(Farjestads Sweden)
24.Toronto Maple Leafs-D Thomas Chabot(Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL)
25.Winnipeg Jets-F Jansen Harkins(Prince George Western Hockey League)
26.Montreal Canadiens-F Brock Boeser(Sioux City USHL)
27.Tampa Bay Lightning-F Austin Wagner(Regina WHL)
28.Anaheim Ducks-D Brandon Carlo(Tri-City Americans Whl)
29.Arizona Coyotes-F Daniel Sprong(Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL)
30.Philadelphia Flyers-F Jordan Greenway(US-NTDP)

 

Round Two:

 

31.Buffalo Sabres-F Jack Roslovic(US-NTDP)
32.Arizona Coyotes-F Jeremy Bracco(US-NTDP)
33.Edmonton Oilers-G Mackenzie Blackwood(Barrie Ontario Hockey League)
34.Columbus Blue Jackets-F Paul Bittner(Portland Winterhawks WHL)
35.Carolina Hurricanes-D Travis Dermott(Erie Otters Ontario Hockey League)
36.New Jersey Devils-F Zach Senyshyn(Sault Ste.Marie Greyhounds OHL)
37.Boston Bruins-F Anthony Beauvillier(Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL)
38.Columbus Blue Jackets-F Nikolai Chebykin(Dynamo Moscow KHL Russia)
39.San Jose Sharks-G Ilya Samsonov(Magnitogorsk Russia)
40.Colorado Avalanche-D Nicolas Meloche(Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL)
41.New Jersey Devils-F Blake Speers(Sault Ste.Marie Greyhounds OHL)
42.Ottawa Senators-F Mitchell Stephens(Saginaw Spirit OHL)
43.Los Angeles Kings-D Vince Dunn(Niagara Icedogs Ontario Hockey League)
44.Tampa Bay Lightning-D Noah Juulsen(Everett Silvertips WHL)
45.Calgary Flames-F Michael McNiven(Owen Sound OHL)
46.Boston Bruins-Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson(Omaha USHL)
47.Winnipeg Jets-F Michal Spacek(Pardubice Czech Republic)
48.Ottawa Senators-F Dennis Yan(Shawinigan Quebec Major Junior Hockey League)
49.Dallas Stars-Filip Chlapik(Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL)
50.Minnesota Wild-F Graham Knott(Niagara Ontario Hockey League)
51.Buffalo Sabres-D Gabriel Carlsson(Linkopings Sweden)
52.Calgary Flames-D Matthew Spencer(Peterborough OHL)
53.Calgary Flames-F Dimitryo Timashov(Quebec Remparts QMJHL)
54.Chicago Blackhawks-D Rasmus Andersson(Malmo Sweden)
55.Nashville Predators-D Mitchell Vande Sompel(Oshawa Generals OHL)
56.St.Louis Blues-F Thomas Novak(Waterloo USHL)
57.Edmonton Oilers-F Nicolas Roy(Chicoutimi Sangueneens QMJHL)
58.Philadelphia Flyers-F Nikita Korostelev(Sarnia OHL)
59.New York Rangers-G Matej Tomek(Topeka NAHL)
60.Arizona Coyotes-F Cameron Hughes(Spruce Grove AJHL)
61.Columbus Blue Jackets-D Guillame Brisebois(Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL)

 

[hf101]

@Regina_Hockey

 

Thanks for your topic  and yes, you will find quality hockey conversation here, and often some humor as well.

 

What is your reasoning why the Coyotes would pass on Strome?  I also see the Leafs choosing d-man Hanifin or Provorov.

 

I'm also not entirely sold that the Flyers will pick a D-man with the first pick,  I have them picking Rantenen,  but then again if they choose the best available Provorov might be the right pick.  

[Regina_Hockey]

HF101,

 

Essentially my reasoning for having Strome drop to the Coyotes is two-fold. First, I have a hard time insuating that Dylan Strome was able to create much offence without the presence of McDavid forcing other Ontario Hockey League top defenceman to entirely gameplan towards McDavid thus leaving Dylan Strome the opportunity to weave freeingly. Secondly, in relation to the Coyotes pick, from purely a team need perspective, Marner fits into the mold better then Strome for no other reason than due to the built in chemistry he has developed with Max Domi. Also, unlike Strome I don't have any glaring skating concerns.

 

I think the Toronto Maple Leafs are in aching need of a playmaker over a Provorov or Hanifin. On a personal basis, I don't see Strome as that playmaker but I can't imagine the Leafs would pass on Strome given  his inevitable availability.I'm very high on Hanifin, arguably the third best prospect in the draft, but circumstance may dictate that he slides to the Hurricanes at five which will be an absolute coup.

 

A comment on Provorov, excellent skater with above average hockey IQ, but questions remain with me to whether or not he possesses top flight compete level

[ScottM]

@Regina_Hockey I'm not really up enough on prospects to offer an opinion on the mock draft, but I'd still like to welcome you aboard!

[hf101]

HF101,

 

Essentially my reasoning for having Strome drop to the Coyotes is two-fold. First, I have a hard time insuating that Dylan Strome was able to create much offence without the presence of McDavid forcing other Ontario Hockey League top defenceman to entirely gameplan towards McDavid thus leaving Dylan Strome the opportunity to weave freeingly. Secondly, in relation to the Coyotes pick, from purely a team need perspective, Marner fits into the mold better then Strome for no other reason than due to the built in chemistry he has developed with Max Domi. Also, unlike Strome I don't have any glaring skating concerns.

 

I think the Toronto Maple Leafs are in aching need of a playmaker over a Provorov or Hanifin. On a personal basis, I don't see Strome as that playmaker but I can't imagine the Leafs would pass on Strome given  his inevitable availability.I'm very high on Hanifin, arguably the third best prospect in the draft, but circumstance may dictate that he slides to the Hurricanes at five which will be an absolute coup.

 

A comment on Provorov, excellent skater with above average hockey IQ, but questions remain with me to whether or not he possesses top flight compete level

 

Again good post.  Sure there is some Chemistry with Marner, but playing against the other big centers in the Pacific division I think the choice of Marner still might fall a bit short.  If Hanifin goes #3 to the Yotes then surely I see tvery excited  Leaf fans with Strome.

 

I forgot to mention earlier, I like the choice of Timo Meier for the Wild.  

[jammer2]

@Regina_Hockey  Welcome to the board!  I never really contemplated the built in chemistry that Marner would have with Domi, while I don't see it as a sole reason to make Mitch the pick there, it certainly cannot hurt. The thought of Mitch over Strome due to skating concerns, I agree with that. While I don't think Stome will be slow at the next level, he will not be elite fast like Marner will be....and in this day and age, geez, just look at Kane and Johnson skating the opposition to death in these playoffs as living breathing proof. It is a legit train of thought, so kudos for that.

 

 

 From a Flyers perspective, If Marner and Strome are gone (and if they are not gone, more than one GM screwed up real bad)....I see them going Crouse before a d-man....and if it's a d-man...I think Werenski is the best d-man in this draft, although I doubt any GM shares that opinion.

 

 

 A bit nit-picky, but I think Carlo is a bit to late in the first round....a 6'5 d-man (might be 6'6 when it's all said and done) that can skate like the wind and has a legit mean streak...he should be in the 13-20ish range....but I've been wrong before. I think his offensive upside is suspect, but regardless, he has a lot of tools GM's covet.

[J0e Th0rnton]

Hello all, first time poster, excited to begin some true and hopefully enriching hockey conversation. I've completed a two round draft for the upcoming draft in Florida. I'd be curious on your thoughts and would be willing to answer any questions you have with my mock.

 

 

1.Edmonton Oilers-Connor McDavid(Erie OHL)

2.Buffalo Sabres-F Jack Eichel(Boston University)

3.Arizona Coyotes-F Mitch Marner(London Knights OHL)

4.Toronto Maple Leafs-F Dylan Strome(Erie Otters OHL)

5.Carolina Hurricanes-D Noah Hanifin(Boston College)

6.New Jersey Devils-F Matthew Barzal(Seattle Thunderbirds WHL)

7.Philadelphia Flyers-D Ivan Provorov(Brandon Wheat Kings WHL)

8.Columbus Blue Jackets-F Pavel Zacha(Sarnia Sting Ontario Hockey League)

9.San Jose Sharks-D Zach Werenski(US-NTDP)

10.Colorado Avalanche-F Lawson Crouse(Kingston Frontenacs OHL)

11.Florida Panthers-F Travis Konecny(Ottawa 67's OHL)

12.Dallas Stars-D Oliver Kylington(Farjestads Sweden)

13.Los Angeles Kings-F Nick Merkley(Kelowna WHL)

14.Boston Bruins-F Mikko Rantanten(TPS-Turku Finland)

15.Calgary Flames-F Kyle Conner(Youngstown USHL)

16.Edmonton Oilers-D Jeremy Roy(Sherbrooke QMJHL)

17.Winnipeg Jets-F Colin White(US_NTDP)

18.Ottawa Senators-F Yevgeni Svechnikov(Cape Breton Screaming Eagles QMJHL)

19.Detroit Red Wings-D Jakub Zboril(Saint John QNJHL)

20.Minnesota Wild-F Timo Meier(Halifax Mooseheads QMJHL)

21.Buffalo Sabres-Jake DeBrusk(Swift Current Broncos WHL)

22.Washington Capitals-F Denis Guryanov(Togliatti 2 Russia)

23.Vancouver Canucks-F Joel Ek-Eriksson(Farjestads Sweden)

24.Toronto Maple Leafs-D Thomas Chabot(Saint John Sea Dogs QMJHL)

25.Winnipeg Jets-F Jansen Harkins(Prince George Western Hockey League)

26.Montreal Canadiens-F Brock Boeser(Sioux City USHL)

27.Tampa Bay Lightning-F Austin Wagner(Regina WHL)

28.Anaheim Ducks-D Brandon Carlo(Tri-City Americans Whl)

29.Arizona Coyotes-F Daniel Sprong(Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL)

30.Philadelphia Flyers-F Jordan Greenway(US-NTDP)

 

Round Two:

 

31.Buffalo Sabres-F Jack Roslovic(US-NTDP)

32.Arizona Coyotes-F Jeremy Bracco(US-NTDP)

33.Edmonton Oilers-G Mackenzie Blackwood(Barrie Ontario Hockey League)

34.Columbus Blue Jackets-F Paul Bittner(Portland Winterhawks WHL)

35.Carolina Hurricanes-D Travis Dermott(Erie Otters Ontario Hockey League)

36.New Jersey Devils-F Zach Senyshyn(Sault Ste.Marie Greyhounds OHL)

37.Boston Bruins-F Anthony Beauvillier(Shawinigan Cataractes QMJHL)

38.Columbus Blue Jackets-F Nikolai Chebykin(Dynamo Moscow KHL Russia)

39.San Jose Sharks-G Ilya Samsonov(Magnitogorsk Russia)

40.Colorado Avalanche-D Nicolas Meloche(Baie-Comeau Drakkar QMJHL)

41.New Jersey Devils-F Blake Speers(Sault Ste.Marie Greyhounds OHL)

42.Ottawa Senators-F Mitchell Stephens(Saginaw Spirit OHL)

43.Los Angeles Kings-D Vince Dunn(Niagara Icedogs Ontario Hockey League)

44.Tampa Bay Lightning-D Noah Juulsen(Everett Silvertips WHL)

45.Calgary Flames-F Michael McNiven(Owen Sound OHL)

46.Boston Bruins-Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson(Omaha USHL)

47.Winnipeg Jets-F Michal Spacek(Pardubice Czech Republic)

48.Ottawa Senators-F Dennis Yan(Shawinigan Quebec Major Junior Hockey League)

49.Dallas Stars-Filip Chlapik(Charlottetown Islanders QMJHL)

50.Minnesota Wild-F Graham Knott(Niagara Ontario Hockey League)

51.Buffalo Sabres-D Gabriel Carlsson(Linkopings Sweden)

52.Calgary Flames-D Matthew Spencer(Peterborough OHL)

53.Calgary Flames-F Dimitryo Timashov(Quebec Remparts QMJHL)

54.Chicago Blackhawks-D Rasmus Andersson(Malmo Sweden)

55.Nashville Predators-D Mitchell Vande Sompel(Oshawa Generals OHL)

56.St.Louis Blues-F Thomas Novak(Waterloo USHL)

57.Edmonton Oilers-F Nicolas Roy(Chicoutimi Sangueneens QMJHL)

58.Philadelphia Flyers-F Nikita Korostelev(Sarnia OHL)

59.New York Rangers-G Matej Tomek(Topeka NAHL)

60.Arizona Coyotes-F Cameron Hughes(Spruce Grove AJHL)

61.Columbus Blue Jackets-D Guillame Brisebois(Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL)

Nice to see another list that rates Marner higher than Strome as I do

 

Here's to hoping this list plays out. Passing on Hanifin would be hard. He looks like the next Drew Doughty. Arizona might drool at the idea of him playing along with OEL. For that matter, Toronto may decide to build from Defense out before moving to forward since defense traditionally takes longer to develop. But I agree, both teams are dying for that #1 center they need.

 

Carolina is so shallow in their forward prospects too, while relatively deep on defense, but I can't see them passing on Hanifin. I would trade the moon for that pick.

 

Columbus is a bit more of a maybe to pass Werenski. I pray they do because I WANT him drafted to the Sharks like nobody else in his range. But all season, we hear they are in the market for a Dman. At Forward, they are set for awhile. 23 year old Johansson, 27 year old Foligno, 25 year old Cam Atkinson being their top 3, with 28 year old Dubinsky, 32 year old Hartnell still effective, 27 year old Anisimov missed some games this season, but is a decent top 6.

 

I just dunno.....

[J0e Th0rnton]

@Regina_Hockey  Welcome to the board!  I never really contemplated the built in chemistry that Marner would have with Domi, while I don't see it as a sole reason to make Mitch the pick there, it certainly cannot hurt. The thought of Mitch over Strome due to skating concerns, I agree with that. While I don't think Stome will be slow at the next level, he will not be elite fast like Marner will be....and in this day and age, geez, just look at Kane and Johnson skating the opposition to death in these playoffs as living breathing proof. It is a legit train of thought, so kudos for that.

 

 

 From a Flyers perspective, If Marner and Strome are gone (and if they are not gone, more than one GM screwed up real bad)....I see them going Crouse before a d-man....and if it's a d-man...I think Werenski is the best d-man in this draft, although I doubt any GM shares that opinion.

 

 

 A bit nit-picky, but I think Carlo is a bit to late in the first round....a 6'5 d-man (might be 6'6 when it's all said and done) that can skate like the wind and has a legit mean streak...he should be in the 13-20ish range....but I've been wrong before. I think his offensive upside is suspect, but regardless, he has a lot of tools GM's covet.

I am high on Werenski because it is what the sharks need an right around their pick projection. I see him and Provorov as near equal, but slightly behind Hanifin.

 

But the Flyers did hint they may draft forward.

[pilldoc]

@Regina_Hockey

 

First of all welcome to HF.  Great 1st post.  I would like to add ISS Top 30 list that was just released for June.

 

ISS Top 30 – June 2015

 

Final ISS Hockey Top 30 Ranked For 2015 NHL Draft

Rank Name Pos Birth Date Shot Height Weight Team League

1 McDavid, Connor C 1/13/1997 L 6.00.75 195 Erie OHL

2 Eichel, Jack C 10/28/1996 R 6.02 196 Boston Univ H.E.

3 Strome, Dylan C 3/7/1997 L 6.03 185 Erie OHL

4 Crouse, Lawson LW 6/23/1997 L 6.04 215 Kingston OHL

5 Hanifin, Noah LD 1/25/1997 L 6.02.75 203 Boston College H.E.

6 Marner, Mitchell C 5/5/1997 R 5.11 160 London OHL

7 Provorov, Ivan LD 1/13/1997 L 6.00.5 201 Brandon WHL

8 Barzal, Mathew C 5/26/1997 R 5.11.25 175 Seattle WHL

9 Rantanen, Mikko RW 10/29/1996 L 6.03.5 211 TPS Turku FinE

10 Zacha, Pavel C 4/6/1997 L 6.03 210 Sarnia OHL

11 Werenski, Zach RD 7/19/1997 L 6.02 206 Michigan BigTen

12 Konecny, Travis C 3/11/1997 R 5.09.75 175 Ottawa OHL

13 Connor, Kyle C 12/9/1996 L 6.01 177 Youngstown USHL

14 Meier, Timo RW 10/8/1996 L 6.01 209 Halifax QMJHL

15 White, Colin RW 1/30/1997 R 6.00 183 USA Under-18 NTDP

16 Chabot, Thomas LD 1/30/1997 L 6.01.5 180 Saint John QMJHL

17 Bittner, Paul LW 11/4/1996 L 6.04 204 Portland WHL

18 Svechnikov, Evgeny RW 10/31/1996 L 6.01.75 199 Cape Breton QMJHL

19 Merkley, Nick C 5/23/1997 R 5.10.5 191 Kelowna WHL

20 Ek Eriksson, Joel C 1/29/1997 L 6.01.75 180 Farjestad SweJE

21 Carlo, Brandon RD 11/26/1996 R 6.05 196 Tri-City WHL

22 Zboril, Jakub LD 2/21/1997 L 6.00.75 184 Saint John QMJHL

23 Roy, Jeremy RD 5/14/1997 R 6.00 188 Sherbrooke QMJHL

24 Guryanov, Denis RW 6/7/1997 L 6.02.5 183 Togliatti Ladya RusJr

25 Harkins, Jansen C/LW 5/23/1997 L 6.01.25 182 Prince George WHL

26 Sprong, Daniel RW 3/17/1997 R 6.00 180 Charlottetown QMJHL

27 Debrusk, Jake LW 10/17/1996 L 5.11.5 174 Swift Current WHL

28 Bracco, Jeremy RW 3/17/1997 R 5.09.25 173 USA Under-18 NTDP

29 Juulsen, Noah LD 4/2/1997 R 6.01.5 174 Everett WHL

30 Carlsson, Gabriel LD 1/2/1997 L 6.04 183 Linkoping SweJE

 

Published June 2 2015

[J0e Th0rnton]

 

@Regina_Hockey

 

First of all welcome to HF.  Great 1st post.  I would like to add ISS Top 30 list that was just released for June.

 

ISS Top 30 – June 2015

 

Final ISS Hockey Top 30 Ranked For 2015 NHL Draft

Rank Name Pos Birth Date Shot Height Weight Team League

1 McDavid, Connor C 1/13/1997 L 6.00.75 195 Erie OHL

2 Eichel, Jack C 10/28/1996 R 6.02 196 Boston Univ H.E.

3 Strome, Dylan C 3/7/1997 L 6.03 185 Erie OHL

4 Crouse, Lawson LW 6/23/1997 L 6.04 215 Kingston OHL

5 Hanifin, Noah LD 1/25/1997 L 6.02.75 203 Boston College H.E.

6 Marner, Mitchell C 5/5/1997 R 5.11 160 London OHL

7 Provorov, Ivan LD 1/13/1997 L 6.00.5 201 Brandon WHL

8 Barzal, Mathew C 5/26/1997 R 5.11.25 175 Seattle WHL

9 Rantanen, Mikko RW 10/29/1996 L 6.03.5 211 TPS Turku FinE

10 Zacha, Pavel C 4/6/1997 L 6.03 210 Sarnia OHL

11 Werenski, Zach RD 7/19/1997 L 6.02 206 Michigan BigTen

12 Konecny, Travis C 3/11/1997 R 5.09.75 175 Ottawa OHL

13 Connor, Kyle C 12/9/1996 L 6.01 177 Youngstown USHL

14 Meier, Timo RW 10/8/1996 L 6.01 209 Halifax QMJHL

15 White, Colin RW 1/30/1997 R 6.00 183 USA Under-18 NTDP

16 Chabot, Thomas LD 1/30/1997 L 6.01.5 180 Saint John QMJHL

17 Bittner, Paul LW 11/4/1996 L 6.04 204 Portland WHL

18 Svechnikov, Evgeny RW 10/31/1996 L 6.01.75 199 Cape Breton QMJHL

19 Merkley, Nick C 5/23/1997 R 5.10.5 191 Kelowna WHL

20 Ek Eriksson, Joel C 1/29/1997 L 6.01.75 180 Farjestad SweJE

21 Carlo, Brandon RD 11/26/1996 R 6.05 196 Tri-City WHL

22 Zboril, Jakub LD 2/21/1997 L 6.00.75 184 Saint John QMJHL

23 Roy, Jeremy RD 5/14/1997 R 6.00 188 Sherbrooke QMJHL

24 Guryanov, Denis RW 6/7/1997 L 6.02.5 183 Togliatti Ladya RusJr

25 Harkins, Jansen C/LW 5/23/1997 L 6.01.25 182 Prince George WHL

26 Sprong, Daniel RW 3/17/1997 R 6.00 180 Charlottetown QMJHL

27 Debrusk, Jake LW 10/17/1996 L 5.11.5 174 Swift Current WHL

28 Bracco, Jeremy RW 3/17/1997 R 5.09.25 173 USA Under-18 NTDP

29 Juulsen, Noah LD 4/2/1997 R 6.01.5 174 Everett WHL

30 Carlsson, Gabriel LD 1/2/1997 L 6.04 183 Linkoping SweJE

 

Published June 2 2015

 

They are nutjobs. Crouse ahead of Hanifin, Marner is insanity. Werenski 11th? I wish!

[pilldoc]

@hf101

@jammer2

 

For all the times I agree with you, this time I believe the Flyers go Provorov if he is available.  It would make all the more sense since the Flyers just signed Medvedev.  i have nothing against Crouse and he certainly would look good in O&B.  Provorov, according to most, has all the skills that is required at the NHL level.  It appears he is also most ready to be in the NHL.

 

No offense @hf101, but I just have some concerns if the Flyers go after Rantanen.  I agre with jammer though, if Marner and/or Strome are still available then you draft either one of them.  That is grounds for a GM getting the axe.

 

I still believe that as everyone agrees upon that the top 3 or 4 is McDavid / Eichel / Strome / Hanifin.

 

I can't believe ISS final ranking has Marner at #6.  Personally I think Carolina / NJ / Toronto is a crap shoot.  They could go in a variety of directions.  Regardless, the Flyers are going to get a very very good player.

 

My personal wish list is: (based on who might be available at #7)

1. Provorov
2. Crouse
3. Werenski
4. Barzal

 

Note: if Strome / Marner  are still available they trump all the above.

[Jam1986]

Werenski will be a beast take him will be NHL ready in 2 to 3 years. Also will be others we have that are that far away Morin and Sanhiem for example

[blackhawksbabe22]

I have Chicago Blackhawks taking Erik Foley, LW from Cedar Rapids. He's my sleeper. 

[jammer2]

@blackhawksbabe22  Welcome to the forum, great to have another Hawks fan in here....we have a few now!

[Podein25]

@hf101

@jammer2

My personal wish list is: (based on who might be available at #7)

1. Provorov
   
2. Crouse
   
3. Werenski
   
4. Barzal
   

Note: if Strome / Marner are still available they trump all the above.

That's where I've landed too.

[sjsharks39]

@Regina_Hockey

 

Would love to see this come true for the Sharks. Werenski & then Samsonov oh man that'd be so sweet.

[pilldoc]

New mock from The Hockey Writers......

 

http://thehockeywriters.com/4th-annual-nhl-mock-draft-2015-round-1/

[murraycraven]

@ doc.... I thought Button's mock was a little wacky... Hanifan at 12 and Zacha at 24

[The Mountain Man]

With Arizona, Toronto, Carolina and New Jersey all having stated that "they were open to trading their first pick", you have to wonder what percentage is just gamesmanship..... trying to feel each other out and find out who is going which way.

 

If T.O really wants Strome do they need to move up??? Will Arizona go for a Dman??? Or Marner? Or Crouse? who really knows....

I see so many drafts where Zona skips Strome but I wonder how many of those mock ups are written by Leaf fans to start with  

 

Really...we dont even know who T.O will be picking...we are all just guessing like the TV reporters are.