The 2016 NHL draft is right around the corner, and excitement is building across all 30 teams. Fans of non-playoff teams are hoping for another key piece of the future—or a trade that lands their favorite team a bona fide NHL player.
The top two players appear to be a lock, as Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine are destined for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets, respectively. After that, things are wide open, and trades will be in play Friday and Saturday. It is also true that the draft order varies widely after No. 2 and especially after No. 3, and that alone could drive movement up and down in each round.
Here is a three-round mock draft for 2016, complete with details about why teams are looking for specific skills.
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