As the Philadelphia Flyers evaluate their potential first pick in the NHL draft, many experts have already weighed in with their own mock drafts. NHL.com's experts Steve Hoffner, Adam Kimelman and Mike G Morreale predicted three different sets of mock drafts, especially with Philadelphia's No. Show More Summary
The fortunes of hundreds of young hockey players from around the globe will change following the 2013 NHL draft. But even with the advanced metrics being used by NHL scouting staffs, selecting teenaged hockey players at June’s draft remains an imperfect science. Show More Summary
There is a scintillating mix of talent at the top of the 2013 NHL draft, which bodes well for the Colorado Avalanche. Coming off of a 16-25-6 year, the Avalanche have the first selection, and they need it. While the Florida PanthersShow More Summary
The 2013 NHL draft is upcoming on June 30, and the experts are starting to post mock drafts. The draft order won’t be finalized until the playoffs are completed, but the Canucks can expect to pick approximately 26th overall, as they did in 2012 after a similar first-round loss following a successful regular season. Show More Summary
The Carolina Hurricanes will be faced with an offseason of difficult decisions and intriguing plot lines in the coming months. From a prominent role in the 2013 NHL draft to a plethora of choices to make in the free-agent market, Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford will direct the offseason actions of a franchise in great need of improvement. Show More Summary
Each non-playoff team had a chance to win the draft lottery, and the Colorado Avalanche will pick No. 1 overall. Each non-playoff team should make some changes to their roster, and players such as Paul Stastny, Thomas Vanek and Sam Gagner should be traded for a numbers of reasons. Show More Summary
The future appears bright for the Edmonton Oilers, but despite having the three most recent first overall NHL draft picks, the club still has some pressing roster needs. Their minor league system, after almost a decade of neglect, is finally operating more smoothly and should produce at least two if not three players for next season. Show More Summary
Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin are part of one of history’s more memorable build-ups to the NHL entry draft when their respective teams face off in the Memorial Cup this weekend. The bid for Canadian Hockey League supremacy could be the last major-junior hurrah for the three highest-ranked North American skaters in the draft pool. Show More Summary
There has been a great deal of speculation about what the Edmonton Oilers might do with their first-round pick in the 2013 draft. With the Oilers having a number of holes to fill on their NHL roster and a relatively large number of prospects in the current system, it will be surprising if the Oilers use this draft pick. Show More Summary
Is it Saturday yet? That is when each of the top three 2013 NHL draft prospects, as determined by Central Scouting, will intersect for their respective teams’ Memorial Cup opener in Canada in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Defenseman SethShow More Summary
Many prospects will enter the 2013 NHL draft as projects for the future, or even just a year or two away from being pro-ready. However, there are also a number of players who could make a strong impact in the National Hockey League and are likely to do just that in their rookie season. Show More Summary
Some players in the NHL just have that special leadership trait. You'll hear scouts talk about young skaters having "intangibles" leading up to drafts. You'll hear coaches talk about the need for leaders to emerge in the locker room....Show More Summary
While the 2013 playoffs may be the focus of the hockey community right now, the conversation will soon shift to the 51st NHL draft on June 30th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Some of the biggest names in minor-league...Show More Summary
There is plenty to be excited about when it comes to the 2013 NHL draft as the top of the board is stacked with can't-miss talent such as Seth Jones, Jonathan Drouin, Nathan MacKinnon and Aleksander Barkov. Aside from that, however, there is plenty of uncertainty as well. Show More Summary
The 2013 NHL draft is going to feature many top prospects like Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin of the Halifax Mooseheads, Valeri Nichushkin from Russia and Aleksander Barkov from Finland, but which one is the most potent offensively?...Show More Summary
Seth Jones has the ability to change the face of professional hockey. Jones is the top prospect in this year's NHL draft, according to NHL.com. He is currently a defenseman with size, skating ability and a hard, accurate shot. The 6'4", 208-pound Jones is also an African-American. Show More Summary
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The Edmonton Oilers find themselves in unfamiliar territory. For the first time in four years, the team isn’t selecting the first overall pick in the NHL entry draft. Assuming that Edmonton doesn't trade their pick this year, the team...Show More Summary
While there are a few prospects in contention, American defenseman Seth Jones is the likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NHL entry draft. The Colorado Avalanche will choose first and there is no question that they and Jones are a match made in heaven. Show More Summary
NHL mock drafts are mostly similar regarding the top three picks, but there are significant differences past that point. At the top of the class, Seth Jones, Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin all offer potential franchise players....Show More Summary