If past NHL entry drafts have taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected on the draft floor. Whether it’s picking a prospect who is projected to go much later in the draft or ignoring a positional need, at least one or two teams make a surprise move every year.
Bold moves for dark-horse picks don’t always pay off, but sometimes they do in a big way. In 2011, for example, the Winnipeg Jets went against the grain by selecting former Barrie Colts center Mark Scheifele seventh overall.
NHL Central Scouting felt he was a mid-first-round prospect, ranking him 16th among North American skaters. He has since went on to develop into one of the top forwards of the 2011 draft class, racking up 49 points this past year in his second season with the Jets.
Since it’s inevitable that Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel will don the first two sweaters in the draft, we’ve skipped over the top two picks. Here’s a look at dark-horse fits for the remaining 12 clubs with lottery selections.
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Dark-Horse Fits for Lottery Teams in the 2015 NHL Draft
June 17th, 2015 by Kelly Friesen Leave a reply »
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