The final day of the NHL combine in Buffalo, New York, tested the athleticism, strength and stamina of many of the top prospects who are vying to get selected high in the 2016 NHL draft.
While several big names such as Patrik Laine, Jesse Puljujarvi, Matthew Tkachuk and Olli Juolevi opted against taking part in drills Saturday, presumptive No. 1 overall pick Auston Matthews went full bore, and likely top-five pick Jakob Chychrun turned some heads as well.
In addition to a closer look at how Matthews and Chychrun performed, here is a rundown of notable measurements and drill results. More comprehensive numbers are available at the NHL Central Scouting website.
Combine Measurements
Combine Test Results
Breaking Down Top Prospects
Auston Matthews
After being one of the top scorers in the Swiss league this past season and Team USA's best player at the World Championships, Matthews entered the combine as a virtual lock to go No. 1 overall to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Even so, the Arizona native decided to take part in a full allotment of drills, acquitting himself we ...
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NHL Combine 2016 Results: Full Results, Measurements, Highlights, Top Prospects
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