The NHL entry draft is just days away, and fans of the game are discussing options for their favorite teams. Experts have spoken—rankings, mock drafts and every possible scenario. If there is one thing NHL draft history tells us, it is to expect the unexpected on Friday and Saturday.
In previous drafts, fans have had major wow moments. Seth Jones falling to No. 4 overall and the Nashville Predators, Samuel Morin landing just outside the top 10 overall, the Winnipeg Jets choosing Mark Scheifele in front of Sean Couturier and there will be more surprises this summer.
Despite the ability to follow each year's draft closely, there is so much fans don't know about what teams are thinking. The NHL combine gives a clue about the top 100 or so prospects, but teams dig deep in testing and interviews—and that has major impact on the final decision.
The odds of Auston Matthews being chosen No. 1 overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs is high, and it is also extremely likely the Winnipeg Jets will select Patrik Laine with the following selection. For our purposes, here are the remaining lottery teams—No. 3 through No. 14—and th ...
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