NHL Mock Draft: Beichler’s Full 2016 First Round Mock – May Edition

player. 30. The Winnipeg Jets get an incredibly great consolation prize in Patrik Laine. A professional power forward who will be ready to step into the NHL this year.<br /> <strong>Full draft profile: <a href=. Wing. Tappara, Liiga. Patrik Laine. 2

Sarnia Sting, OHL. Jakob Chychrun. 4. player. 148. In the top five, it would be smart to select the best player available. Most scouts believe that the top six are all forwards. However, a case can be made for Chychrun as well, and the Edmonton Oilers are in a position where Chychrun might be the best choice. Alternatively, they could trade down a few spots and still pick a talented defenseman, possibly even Chychrun.<br /> <strong>Full draft profile: <a href=. Defense

104. “We feel in the top six there is a defenseman and if we pick five or six, we’ll look to pick that defenseman.” Those were Jim Benning’s words just a few days ago. If the Oilers opt for Chychrun, however, a player that is likely not in Vancouver’s top six, the Canucks can go for the forward they have ranked ahead of Olli Juolevi. One of the top priorities is to replace No. 1 center Henrik Sedin, and with Bo Horvat, Jared McCann and Dubois, the Canucks will have three decent options.<br /> <strong>Full draft profile: <a href=. Forward. Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, QMJHL. Pierre-Luc Dubois. 5. player