The 2015 NHL draft could turn out to be a memorable one because of the talent at the top of the first round.
The selections of Connor McDavid by the Edmonton Oilers and Jack Eichel by the Buffalo Sabres could turn out to be monumental for those two teams, because both players have off-the-charts talent and are expected to become impact players in their rookie years.
McDavid and Eichel dominated the draft talk in the days and weeks preceding their selection at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida. However, there were 28 other players selected in the first round, and many of them will have a chance to become productive players and possibly develop into superstars by the time they reach their prime.
In this piece are grades for each team's Day 1 results and a look at four of the key players selected in the opening round who are not named McDavid or Eichel.
No. 3, C Dylan Strome, Arizona Coyotes
Strome is one of the overlooked jewels in the draft because he came right after McDavid and Eichel. While he is not as accomplished or gifted ...
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NHL Draft 2015: Team-by-Team Letter Marks After Day 1 Results
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