As the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to battle for the Stanley Cup in the league's showcase event, the best young players are getting ready for the 2016 NHL draft.
In order to help the 30 NHL teams get a better handle on the top prospects' talents, abilities, mental makeup, health and potential for the future, they will get poked, prodded and tested at the NHL combine. That event will take place at First Niagara Center and the HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York, from Monday through Saturday.
Where: First Niagara Center and HarborCenter in Buffalo, New York
When: May 30-June 4
NHL Combine Schedule and Format
Top Prospects to Watch
While this year's draft class does not have the hype or luster of last year's when Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel were the headliners, this year's group has excellent depth as well as fine talent at the top.
The American Auston Matthews is at the top of the draft list and will almost certainly go first. The Scottsdale, Arizona, native scored 46 points this ye ...
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NHL Draft Combine 2016: Dates, Schedule, Format and Top Prospects
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