Although the 2016 NHL draft class might not feature the same amount of star power as last year, when Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel made their arrivals, it's still a strong group. Auston Matthews leads a headline trio that also includes Patrik Laine and Jesse Puljujarvi.
One area where this draft may hold the edge over last year is first-round depth. Teams should be able to land a high-quality prospect into the middle of the opening round. Last year, things started to drop off a bit after the first seven or eight selections.
With that in mind, let's check out a mock draft for Round 1 based on how things currently shape up, with the draft lottery still on the horizon. That's followed by a closer look at the top three selections.
1st-Round Mock Draft
Breaking Down Top Picks
1. Toronto Maple Leafs: Auston Matthews, C, Zurich
Matthews is a top-flight prospect with all the tools to become a franchise player. He's also versatile, possessing the playmaking ability and hockey sense to play center or the size and powerful shot necessary to become a goal-sco ...
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