1. San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University
2. Chicago Blackhawks: Ivan Demidov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)
3. Anaheim Ducks: Artyom Levshunov, RHD, Michigan State
4. Columbus Blue Jackets: Cayden Lindstrom, C, Medicine Hat (WHL)
5. Calgary Flames (via trade with Montreal Canadiens): Zeev Buium, LHD, Denver
6. Utah: Anton Silayev, LHD, Torpedo (RUSSIA)
7. Ottawa Senators: Zayne Parekh, RHD, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
8. Seattle Kraken: Sam Dickinson, LHD, London Knights (OHL)
9. Montreal Canadiens: F Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
10. New Jersey Devils: Berkly Catton, C, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
11. Buffalo Sabres: Cole Eiserman, W, USNTDP
The Sabres should make this pick available in trade discussions this summer. They need to upgrade their NHL roster in what could be a make-or-break season for general manager Kevyn Adams. Their prospect pool is loaded with talent already, so the Sabres could afford to move the pick for a proven NHL player. That said, there are a couple of attractive options in this scenario. Defenseman Carter Yakemchuk was a strong consideration, but Cole Eiserman’s goal-scoring talent was too much to pass up. The rest of his game needs work, which is why he’s available at this spot, but Eiserman has the type of scoring ability that could make him a top-line NHL winger. That’s a chance worth taking for Buffalo. — Matt Fairburn
12. Philadelphia Flyers: Carter Yakemchuk, D, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
13. Minnesota Wild: Adam Jiricek, D, Plzen (CZECHIA)
14. San Jose Sharks: Beckett Sennecke, RW, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
15. Detroit Red Wings: Konsta Helenius, C, Jukurit (Finland)
16. St. Louis Blues: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW, Mora (SWEDEN-2)
the_missing_worker
Same author from last year’s mock draft:
>13. Buffalo Sabres: Gabriel Perreault, LW, U.S. NTDP (USHL)
>There’s been a lot of Simashev/Buffalo buzz in the draft leadup. If it’s not him, GM Kevyn Adams has emphasized skill and hockey sense in his draft picks. Gabe Perreault is one name I’ve heard rumored with Buffalo for all those reasons. **I also think Oliver Moore or Benson are possibilities here.**
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1. San Jose Sharks: Macklin Celebrini, C, Boston University
2. Chicago Blackhawks: Ivan Demidov, RW, SKA St. Petersburg Jr. (RUSSIA-JR.)
3. Anaheim Ducks: Artyom Levshunov, RHD, Michigan State
4. Columbus Blue Jackets: Cayden Lindstrom, C, Medicine Hat (WHL)
5. Calgary Flames (via trade with Montreal Canadiens): Zeev Buium, LHD, Denver
6. Utah: Anton Silayev, LHD, Torpedo (RUSSIA)
7. Ottawa Senators: Zayne Parekh, RHD, Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
8. Seattle Kraken: Sam Dickinson, LHD, London Knights (OHL)
9. Montreal Canadiens: F Tij Iginla, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)
10. New Jersey Devils: Berkly Catton, C, Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
11. Buffalo Sabres: Cole Eiserman, W, USNTDP
The Sabres should make this pick available in trade discussions this summer. They need to upgrade their NHL roster in what could be a make-or-break season for general manager Kevyn Adams. Their prospect pool is loaded with talent already, so the Sabres could afford to move the pick for a proven NHL player. That said, there are a couple of attractive options in this scenario. Defenseman Carter Yakemchuk was a strong consideration, but Cole Eiserman’s goal-scoring talent was too much to pass up. The rest of his game needs work, which is why he’s available at this spot, but Eiserman has the type of scoring ability that could make him a top-line NHL winger. That’s a chance worth taking for Buffalo. — Matt Fairburn
12. Philadelphia Flyers: Carter Yakemchuk, D, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
13. Minnesota Wild: Adam Jiricek, D, Plzen (CZECHIA)
14. San Jose Sharks: Beckett Sennecke, RW, Oshawa Generals (OHL)
15. Detroit Red Wings: Konsta Helenius, C, Jukurit (Finland)
16. St. Louis Blues: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, RW, Mora (SWEDEN-2)
Same author from last year’s mock draft:
>13. Buffalo Sabres: Gabriel Perreault, LW, U.S. NTDP (USHL)
>There’s been a lot of Simashev/Buffalo buzz in the draft leadup. If it’s not him, GM Kevyn Adams has emphasized skill and hockey sense in his draft picks. Gabe Perreault is one name I’ve heard rumored with Buffalo for all those reasons. **I also think Oliver Moore or Benson are possibilities here.**
Hmmm….