The 2019 NHL Entry Draft is 5 days away. Today I run through the first round with my prediction of who will go where and what we, as Anaheim Ducks fans, might expect to see on draft day.
Queue up the cheesy Europe song because, ladies and gentlemen, it is “The Final Countdown.” Only Five5 days and counting until the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. This is one of the most exciting events of the NHL offseason and everyone is at full attention waiting with bated breath to see which “shiny new toy” their team gets. Today, I’m going to be running down the entirety of the first round today with my picks for who will likely go where, including the Anaheim Ducks two first-round selections.
I will be doing a brief rundown of why I think each player will go where, and as a reminder, this is not a prospect ranking, just because a player goes 5th doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the 5th best prospect. Team need and who else they have in their prospect pools will play a role in some of these decisions. Others will be the best player available.
Also, keep in mind, these are just predictions. Come draft day, teams could be walking away with different prospects altogether. So, without further ado, let’s dive into what we could expect come Friday, June 21st in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.