2015 NHL Draft Mock Draft Complete First Round

Is Connor McDavid the clear cut first pick, some would say yes, but there is only one way to find out. His reaction at the lottery, his being out-performed at the Combine; he might not want to go to Edmonton. Edmonton will still most likely pick him because he is the top Canadian player in the draft. I am not sold that McDavid goes number one – and that will cause one hell of a storm in Canada.. Center. Erie (OHL). Connor McDavid. 1. player. 148

Center. Boston U (NCAA). Jack Eichel. 2. player. 12. If Jack Eichel doesn’t go first, the Buffalo Sabres will be picking him, and the fan-base is prepared for it; as is the team. The only problem here is if Eichel doesn’t want to play in Buffalo, he can stay in school for his entire BU commitment and never play a game for the Buffalo Sabres. I think the Buffalo Sabres have tipped their hand on purpose by over valuing Jack Eichel, just to get Edmonton to bite on him.  Eichel is going to be a better player out of the gate than McDavid, long term, they might pan out to be as advertised – but Eichel has proven there is nothing left but the NHL for him.

The Arizona Coyotes has many needs as they come off a terrible season, but they will go with the best available forward in this draft.. Center. Erie (OHL). Dylan Strome. 3. player. 121

player. 109. Another defesenman that could fall lower in the draft, but I think the Hurricanes will go defense here as well.  People are going to take note of what the Buffalo Sabres did by locking up solid young defenseman – then building in the offense later.. Defense. Brandon (WHL). Ivan Provorov. 5

Surprised I didn’t pick the Devils to pick a defenseman?  I am too.  Marner is small, and that’s is why his stock is going to fall a bit, but he will still be a top ten selection.. Right Wing. London (OHL). Mitch Marner. 6. player. 85

Barzal plays the game without fear, and that is attractive for the Philadelphia Flyers.. Center. Seattle (WHL). Mathew Barzal. 7. player. 68

120. A relentless player on the puck and has an uncanny ability to create scoring chances from nearly nothing. With a San Jose team looking to get younger, he would compliment that mentality. Also being of Czech origins, he would possible mesh well with a slumping Tomas Hertl.. Center. Sarnia (OHL). Pavel Zacha. 9. player

Right Wing. Halifax (QMJHL). Timo Meier. 10. player. 103. Great size and skill down the right wing, Meier would add some future scoring and physical punch to the Colorada offense.

player. 148. The Edmonton Oilers need to make sure their defense is up to snuff. You can have all the snipers and first overall picks you want, if your blue line is terrible, then you won’t win.. Defense. Saint John (QMJHL). Thomas Chabot. 16

17. player. 30. Not really a top level scorer, but a fantastic playmaker. A player that has the ability to make his teammates much better, but needs to add to his speed and his quality of shot.. Center/Right Wing. Kelowna (WHL). Nick Merkley

18. player. 91.  A potential top level two way player that is capable of playing in nearly every situation. With that kind of game, it will balance out the consistency of the Ottawa Senators.. Center. Farjestad (SHL). Joel Eriksson Ek

98. A speedy and skilled forward with the ability to find scoring zones. Having a desire to get to the front of the net is one of his better qualities, and could very well see chemistry with the likes of Thomas Vanek of Charlie Coyle.. Left Wing. Swift Current (WHL). Jake Debrusk. 20. player

12.  With the potential to round out the center position and compliment any type of player around him, he would be a valuable pickup for Buffalo at this position.. Center. USA NTDP (USHL). Colin White. 21. player

19. Because why not stack the Capital of America with more Russians as their top players? He is a large winger that has the capability to create a chance out of nothing. With an eventuality of a top level NHL position, the Caps will certainly take him if he drops to this spot.. Right Wing. Cape Breton (QMJHL). Evgeni Svechnikov. 22. player

104. Not the best skater or shooter in the draft as far as defenders go, but his defensive capability is where he shines. With Vancouver needing some depth to make a run at the playoffs again, he may be their guy.. Defense. Linkoping (Swe-J20). Gabriel Carlsson. 23. player

25. player. 30. A versatile player with the potential to score on nearly every play. He’s smart, fast, a great skater, and he can shoot the puck with precision accuracy. For the Jets, he is the offensive boost they really need. . Center. Youngstown (USHL). Kyle Connor

Paul Bittner. 26. player. 152.  A winger that poses a large net front presence and is able to feed off the his teammates very well. For a Canadiens team looking for depth, he would be the answer to that in only a few years.. Left Wing. Portland (USHL)

St.Petersburg (MHL). Alexander Dergachyov. 27. player. 105.  A large physical force that is able to lay the body down with enthusiasm. For a Ducks team, he would add to their depth chart well. . Right Wing

23.  A team minded player that is able to round out any offense. He is very intelligent on the ice and he is able to make plays to get his team the win. . Center. Prince George (WHL). Jansen Harkins. 28. player

Magnitogorsk (Russia). Ilya Samsonov. 29. player. 68. Undoubtedly the top goaltender in this year’s draft. He has elite level positioning and skill overall. For the Flyers, he may be the solution to their rampant goaltending problem (finally).  . Goaltender

Brandon Carlo. 30. player. 121.  A large reliable defender. Not flashy or anything when it comes to his game, but he is still a smooth skating and playing defender. For the Coyotes, he would be a valuable asset in their future going towards their rebuild. . Defense. Tri-City (WHL)