Despite not having a 1st round pick, there's likely still enough interest to have a thread? We're only a few months away from the draft.
Here are a couple of the most recent pre-draft rankings:
https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-dra...ng-march-2018/
March 2nd
1. Rasmus Dahlin - D - 6'2'', 181 lbs
2. Filip Zadina - RW - 6'1'', 196 lbs
3. Andrei Svechnikov - RW - 6'2'', 186 lbs
4. Adam Boqvist - D - 5'11'', 170 lbs
5. Brady Tkachuk - LW - 6'3'', 196 lbs
6. Evan Bouchard - D - 6'2'', 193 lbs
7. Quinn Hughes - D - 5'10'', 174 lbs
8. Barrett Hayton - C - 6'1'', 191 lbs
9. Noah Dobson - D - 6'3'', 180 lbs
10. Oliver Wahlstrom - RW - 6'1'', 205 lbs
https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...ankings-march/
March 7th
1. Rasmus Dahlin - D - 6'2'', 181 lbs
2. Filip Zadina - RW - 6'1'', 196 lbs
3. Andrei Svechnikov - RW - 6'2'', 186 lbs
4. Brady Tkachuk - LW - 6'3'', 196 lbs
5. Adam Boqvist - D - 5'11'', 170 lbs
6. Noah Dobson - D - 6'3'', 180 lbs
7. Oliver Wahlstrom - RW - 6'1'', 205 lbs
8. Evan Bouchard - D - 6'2'', 193 lbs
9. Quinn Hughes - D - 5'10'', 174 lbs
10. Isac Lundestrom - C - 6'0'' 185 lbs
Both sites showing the same top 5, and generally the same top 10.
What is the general consensus with this draft class? Above or below average?
I can't help but keep an eye on Brady Tkachuk's ranking... and compare it to where the Oilers sit in the reverse standings. That'd be a kick in the nuts to see Matt's brother drafted by the Oilers.