Now that another NHL season is in the books and the Chicago Blackhawks are officially the champions, the focus immediately shifts to the offseason. The first major stop on that journey is the 2015 draft, which is set for June 26 and 27 in Florida and features an outstanding group of prospects.
It's a rare class that features both high-end talent (Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel) as well as second-wave depth that should last deep into Round 1. So most teams should certainly emerge from the opening round with a valuable asset for the future.
With that in mind, let's check out a complete look at the order and potential selections for the first round with a mock draft.
1st-Round Mock Draft
The top two picks should go by without much drama. McDavid and Eichel emerged as the clear favorites to come off the board first more than a year ago—and nothing has changed. If they don't go first and second, respectively, it will be a major shock.
Things get more intriguing starting a No. 3 because, while there are plenty of solid options, nobody else has stood out quite like the ...
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