2015 NHL Draft: Beichler’s Full First Round Mock Draft

Janik Beichler

As the Stanley Cup finals may be decided in Game 6 tonight, the 2015 NHL Draft will be the next big event. For many fans it is almost like Christmas, as Santa is bringing fans their teams’ new generation of players.

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The Colorado Avalanche’s Santa is Joe Sakic with his helping elf Patrick Roy. The problem is that there are a few very intriguing prospects that would be great fits with the Avalanche. Those include Mikko Rantanen, Zach Werenski and Pavel Zacha.

But even though we mainly cover the Avalanche here at Mile High Sticking, this is not all about the Avs. There are 24 other teams looking to pick a future star for their franchise and I predicted who they will select.

As mentioned above, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are not quite over yet and the 29th and 30th picks of the 2015 NHL Draft may still switch depending on the outcome of the finals. However, that would not change anything in my selections for the Arizona Coyotes and Philadelphia Flyers, who currently own those two final picks.

So here we go! The 2015 NHL Draft!

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1. Edmonton Oilers

2. Buffalo Sabres

3. Arizona Coyotes

4. Toronto Maple Leafs

5. Carolina Hurricanes

Next: Picks 6-10

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6. New Jersey Devils

7. Philadelphia Flyers

8. Columbus Blue Jackets

9. San Jose Sharks

10. Colorado Avalanche

Next: Picks 11-15

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11. Florida Panthers

12. Dallas Stars

13. Los Angeles Kings

14. Boston Bruins

15. Calgary Flames

Next: Picks 16-20

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16. Edmonton Oilers (from Pittsburgh Penguins)

17. Winnipeg Jets

18. Ottawa Senators

19. Detroit Red Wings

20. Minnesota Wild

Next: Picks 21-25

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21. Buffalo Sabres (from New York Islanders)

22. Washington Capitals

23. Vancouver Canucks

24. Toronto Maple Leafs (from New York Islanders)

25. Winnigpeg Jets (from St. Louis Blues)

Next: Picks 26-30

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26. Montreal Canadiens

27. Anaheim Ducks

28. Tampa Bay Lightning (from New York Rangers)

29. Philadelphia Flyers (from Tampa Bay Lightning)

30. Arizona Coyotes (from Chicago Blackhawks)

What are your predictions? Who do you think your team will pick?

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Janik Beichler

Born and raised in Germany, I should probably be crazy about soccer. But I'm not - it's always been about hockey. Love writing, love the game. Germany scout for Future Considerations.