The NHL's focus shifts to the offseason now the Pittsburgh Penguins have been crowned champions after edging the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Final. The first major stop on the road to the new season is the 2016 NHL draft, starting June 24 in Buffalo, New York.
It's a well-rounded class of incoming prospects. Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine are the most promising players in terms of their potential to make an instant impact, but there's also plenty of depth when it comes to players who could become valuable assets with a few more years of seasoning.
With that in mind, let's check out a complete mock draft of the opening round. That's followed by a look at some of the prospects taken in the second half of the round who could provide a lot of bang for the buck.
Round 1 Mock Draft
Top-Value Selections
17. Nashville Predators: Dante Fabbro, D, Penticton Vees (BCHL)
Dante Fabbro lit the BCHL on fire from the blue line this season, as he racked up 67 points (14 goals and 53 assists) in 45 games. He possesses a smooth stride that allows him to ...
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