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.

11. player. 87. A deliberate scoring threat whenever his hits the ice. For a Florida Panthers team that wants to be taken seriously, adding that scoring will be essential for their future. The fact he is from Finland will certainly be appealing considering the Nationality is shared by their top forward Aleksander Barkov.. Right Wing. TPS (SM Liiga). Mikko Rantanen

12. player. 119. An offensive style defender that is not afraid to step up and make a play. With a defense that is lacking to support their goaltender, The Stars would be in luck to select him.. Defense. Saint John (QMJHL). Jakub Zobril

player. 67.  A speedy and gritty winger that has the ability to play at center ice. Konecny provides a scoring punch and playmaking abilities that are sorely needed on the Kings depth chart. Anne Kopitar is not getting any younger.. Right Wing. Ottawa (OHL). Travis Konecny. 13

Considered the top power forward in the draft, Crouse has the uncanny ability to create much needed room for smaller scoring forwards. He adds a bit of a scoring punch, but is much more known for his top level physical play.. Left Wing. Kingston (OHL). Lawson Crouse. 14. player. 70

player. 112. After a solid playoff stint that showed the progress of the offense, the Flames should be looking at the defensive defender. His intelligence on the ice is what would draw the attention of the Flames.. Defense. Sherbrooke (QMJHL). Jeremy Roy. 15

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

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)