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2017 NHL mock draft: Canucks pick Pettersson in full first-round mock

By Janik Beichler

Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Olli Juolevi puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number five overall draft pick by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 24, 2016; Buffalo, NY, USA; Olli Juolevi puts on a team jersey after being selected as the number five overall draft pick by the Vancouver Canucks in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft at the First Niagra Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. New Jersey Devils

85. Patrick is still no lock for first overall, but what he’s done since jumping into the WHL full-time is nothing short of impressive. The Devils get a strong two-way centre with top-line potential, who can be a force in the NHL for many years to come. Full profile: <a href=. Centre. Brandon Wheat Kings, WHL. Nolan Patrick. 1. player

2. Philadelphia Flyers

Centre. Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL. Nico Hischier. 2. player. 68. The Flyers are still pumped about winning a top-three selection in the draft lottery, so they don’t really care whether it’s Nolan or Nico. They get Nico, an extremely promising playmaker, and make him the highest-drafted Swiss player of all time. Full profile: <a href=

3. Dallas Stars

Miro Heiskanen. 3. player. 119. The Stars have plenty of intriguing options with their first of two first-round selections, and opt for the top defenceman on the board. Heiskanen is an excellent two-way defender with top-pairing potential. Having played his entire draft year in Finland’s top professional league, Heiskanen is one of the most pro-ready prospects available. Full profile: <a href=. Defence. HIFK, Liiga

4. Colorado Avalanche

4. player. 103. The Avs seemed set at centre with <a rel=. Centre. Windsor Spitfires, OHL. Gabriel Vilardi

5. Vancouver Canucks

With their favourite options all gone, the Canucks select a centre that some might consider a reach. Elias Pettersson is one of the most promising prospects to ever come out of the Swedish Allsvenskan, and promises to become an strong offensive player at the highest level. In Timra, Pettersson played centre for Canucks prospect Jonathan Dahlen. Full profile: <a href=. Centre. Timra IK, Allsvenskan. Elias Pettersson. 5. player. 104

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