NHL Draft

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Joel Eriksson is greeted by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected as the number twenty overall pick to the Minnesota Wild in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

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Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Dennis Cholowski puts on a team cap after being selected as the number twenty overall draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Dallas Stars head coach Lindy Ruff announces the team

Dallas Stars Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Pierre-Luc Dubois poses for a photo with team officials after being selected as the number three overall draft pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Columbus Blue Jackets Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Mikko Rantanen poses with team executives after being selected as the number ten overall pick to the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Colorado Avalanche Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Feb 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Chicago Blackhawks Senior Vice President/General Manager Stan Bowman and Chairman Rocky Wirtz and President John McDonough (left to right) during a press conference to announce that Chicago will host the 2017 NHL Draft at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Blackhawks Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Noah Hanifin is presented with a team jersey and cap after being selected as the number five overall pick to the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Matthew Tkachuk poses for a photo after being selected as the number six overall draft pick by the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Alexander Nylander greets NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected as the number eight overall draft pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney makes the first of three consecutive draft picks in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bruins Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; Dylan Strome (right) shakes hands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected as the number three overall pick to the Arizona Coyotes in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; General view of team executives on the arena floor in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim Ducks Top 5 Draft Busts in Franchise History

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Alexander Nylander poses for a photo after being selected as the number eight overall draft pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres NHL Draft Grades, Analysis

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Charles McAvoy puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number fourteen overall draft pick by the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bruins NHL Draft Grades, Analysis

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Clayton Keller poses for a photo after being selected as the number seven overall draft pick by the Arizona Coyotes in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Arizona Coyotes NHL Draft Grades, Analysis

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Max Jones poses for a photo after being selected as the number twenty-four overall draft pick by the Anaheim Ducks in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Anaheim Ducks NHL Draft Grade, Analysis

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; A general view as hockey fans arrive before the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Draft: 10 Potential Steals From Day Two

(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Matthew Tkachuk poses for a photo after being selected as the number six overall draft pick by the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Draft: Big Winner/Loser, Surprise Risers/Fallers

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Pierre-Luc Dubois puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number three overall draft pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Draft 1st Round: 5 Takeaways From Friday Night

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view of the arena floor during the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NHL Draft: Fringe First Round Prospects Worth Trading up for

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving announces Samuel Bennett (not pictured) as the number four overall pick to the Calgary Flames in the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Draft: 5 Bold Predictions for 1st Round

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the stage and draft room floor before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Mock Draft 1st Round: Aly’s Final Rankings

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; General view of team executives on the arena floor in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Dante Fabbro

Jun 27, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; A general view of the complete draft board after the completion of the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Draft: Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine Talent Comparison

Jun 26, 2015; Sunrise, FL, USA; A general view of the podium on stage before the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Charlie McAvoy and Jake Bean