The 2016 NHL draft went off as expected on Friday when the Toronto Maple Leafs picked Auston Matthews No. 1 overall.
In addition to the 211 players taken over two days, the draft was a chance for teams to make themselves better through trades. A series of moves went down over the past two days that will alter the NHL landscape for the next 10-15 years.
After a final review of each selection, here are grades for all 30 teams coming out of the draft and a look at the winners and losers from the last 24 hours.
Best Pick: Matthew Tkachuk to Calgary
While Matthew Tkachuk wasn't in the mix for the No. 1 overall pick, he had the talent to be a top-five selection in an otherwise average draft class.
NHL.com ranked him as the second-best player behind Matthews, and Dan Marr provided this glowing scouting report:
Tkachuk is unique in that he brings both skill and a physical package to game situations. He possesses elite hockey sense and vision, has a very good scoring touch and makes players around him better. One of the best puck protection playe ...
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2016 NHL Draft Results: Team-by-Team Grades for Notable Picks
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