Hockey enthusiasts have had their eyes on the 2015 NHL draft for more than a year due to the incredible talent the class features, and that excitement level hasn't waned.
With the NHL draft lottery set for Saturday night, 14 teams are hopeful that they will be lucky enough to nab the No. 1 overall pick and Erie Otters forward Connor McDavid. For those who don't win the lottery, though, plenty of other potentially great players will still be available.
They include collegiate players like Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin, and so many others as well. As the draft lottery approaches, here is a full, first-round mock draft along with a closer look at some of the top unheralded stars to watch for.
Analyzing Under-the-Radar Stars
Dylan Strome
While forward Dylan Strome would likely be in the conversation as a potential No. 1 overall pick in most other drafts, the fact that he isn't even considered to be the best player on his team has caused him to be overshadowed.
Strome has had the somewhat unenviable task of trying to live up to McDavid, and the 6'3" center has actually done a fine ...
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2015 NHL Mock Draft: Final 1st-Round Predictions Before Lottery Drawing
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