Top Five 2015 NHL Draft Prospects

Connor McDavid

Said to be the “next Sidney Crosby” Connor McDavid will most likely be the 2015 NHL top draft pick, and as much as I don’t have him number one there is no denying it’s a great pick and one that trams need to make.

McDavid has the hands and feet that NHL teams need and have dreamed of. His talent is well above the rest of the OHL though he is not the top point getting on the Erie Otters. That honor currently goes to his team mater. A player we will talk about later.

"A generational talent, Connor McDavid is a catalyst for positive plays in all three zones. Thinks the game analytically and recognizes scoring chances before they have even happened. Blessed with good size and an elite-level skill-set, which includes nimble skating and deft puck-handling. All-in-all, a dominant center with all of the will, power, and intangibles to become a successful hockey luminary. [Elite Prospects]"

When people talk about having McDavid on their roster you can see their eyes glaze over and mind wonder with the possibilities. He has been on the top prospects list for years, and on NHL GM’s watch list even longer.

The addition of McDavid to any team will bring with it an influx of revenue and years of NHL Playoff contention, but it will not guarantee a Stanley Cup. Any team lucky enough to get him must make sure they have a supporting cast signed and ready to go.

At 18-years-old there will be growing pains that cone with joining the NHL. One thing to keep in mind is being the top talent in the OHL does not mean he will step right in and be the top talent in the NHL. There is a very big difference between playing with kids and playing with men.

Next: Lawson Crouse