2015 NHL Draft: Beichler’s Full First Round Mock Draft
21. Buffalo Sabres (from New York Islanders)
12. Stacked with young forwards for the future, headlined by Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart, the Buffalo Sabres add a defensive prospect to the system that will join top-rookies Nikita Zadorov and Rasmus Ristolainen at the blue line. Full draft profile: <a href=. Defense. Saint John (QMJHL). Thomas Chabot. 21. player
22. Washington Capitals
22. player. 19. The Washington Capitals already have Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov finally came over from Russia after being drafted in 2010. The Caps add another talented Russian forward in Denis Guryanov.. Right Wing. Togilatti 2 (MHL). Denis Guryanov
23. Vancouver Canucks
Prince George (WHL). Jansen Harkins. 23. player. 104. The Vancouver Canucks pick home boy Jansen Harkins, who was born in North Vancouver. Harkins has the potential to be a top-six two-way forward and could also end up playing a bottom-six role. He has a higher floor than many other prospects. Full draft profile: <a href=. Center
24. Toronto Maple Leafs (from New York Islanders)
25. Winnigpeg Jets (from St. Louis Blues)
25. player. 30. Noah Juulsen was one of the biggest risers on many draft rankings and managed to sneak into the first round. The Jets gladly pick a defenseman after selecting Nick Merkley with their first pick.. Defense. Everett (WHL). Noah Juulsen
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