So, here’s the thing about mock drafts this early in the year: the NHL standings can never stay still. Ever.
There’s still so much flip-flopping around the league, with a team able to move up five spots after a three- or four-game-winning streak. The Eastern Conference battle, in particular, is so tight, meaning it doesn’t take much to get yourself back in the playoff battle.
Last year, our first NHL mock draft saw the top spot change the very next day after it was posted – and the San Jose Sharks never looked back, landing Macklin Celebrini with the first overall pick. They’ve been in the 32nd spot for quite a while now, with Chicago once again sitting in second. Buffalo and Nashville recently swapped spots,…