The NHL is transitioning from the Stanley Cup Final to the new season—and it all begins June 24 at the 2016 Entry Draft. For fans—especially those whose teams have been dormant since early April—this is the time to reacquaint with the club, the possible moves and the potential of the draft.
Last year, the big stories going into the draft surrounded Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. The big stories during the draft included the Boston Bruins trading Milan Lucic and Dougie Hamilton, as well as highly-ranked players like Lawson Crouse falling.
This year should feature even more surprises, as the draft rankings vary widely after the first two or three selections. The chances of trades are enormous, as the teams are out of order in terms of needs, and there is going to be a major pressure point around selections No. 3 and No. 4 overall.
Here are 10 bold predictions for the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
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NHL Draft 2016: 10 Bold Predictions for This Year’s Event
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