NHL Entry Draft: 7-Round Mock Draft (Draft in progress)

[DanStewart]

The Montreal Canadiens have retained the 6th Overall Selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

 

[DanStewart]

The Ottawa Senators have dropped one spot and now hold the 5th Overall Selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

 

[DanStewart]

The Arizona Coyotes have dropped two spots and now hold the 4th Overall Selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

 

[DanStewart]

The Detroit Red Wings won third in the draft lottery moving up two spots and now hold the 3rd Overall Selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

 

[DanStewart]

And the winner of the 2018 NHL draft lottery is...


The Buffalo Sabres who have retained the 1st Overall Selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.


Meaning the Vancouver Canucks won second in the draft lottery moving up one spot and now hold the 2nd Overall Selection in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

 

[DanStewart]

The draft order is now posted on the first post as well.

Order is based on this lottery and as of updated standings on March 16, 2018. See the first post for rules and time frame for this draft.

 

[Tapu Coco]

This has to be some kind of mistake, right? The Sabres don't win lotteries silly

I now fear that I have used all of the Sabres lottery luck for the next 48 years and I am to be banished from fandom when this win precludes them from any chance of winning in real life

 

[Tapu Coco]

In any event, the Buffalo Sabres make a mad dash to the podium to select Rasmus Dahlin, D from Frolunda of the SHL before the hockey gods recognize their grave error and smite them with lighning on the way.

@Velociraptor is next - I also sent a PM

 

[Tapdog]

Looking for a package that includes a 1st round pick for RW - Reilly Smith 4 years left at 5.000

66 games

22 goals

38 assists

60 points

[TBODY] [/TBODY]

The best mid to late pick for LHD J Merrill....

Please msg if interested.

 

[Boettersson]

Florida is shopping F Nick Bjugstad (4 yr, 4.1 mil) for a pick/prospect preferably but will consider alternatives offers.

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

is willing to trade Ryan Ellis to get a pick in the 1st Round.

 

[blindsideheadshot]

Washington is seeking a top 4 LD and is willing to part with roster players or prospects. We would also like to acquire more picks.

In addition we have re-signed Tom Wilson to a 5 year $3M AAV deal.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Dallas is willing to move the rights Nichuskin

 

[DanStewart]

Anyone looking to move up to 3rd in the draft should be firing me offers that include multiple picks and prospects. Not interested in NHL players over the age of 25 at this point. Preferable I am looking for a mid-1st, a 2nd and a prospect for this 3rd overall.

 

[johum7]

ANNOUNCEMENT/ TRADE

James Neal signs a 5 year 5.75 AAV deal and then is dealt to the

Receives J Neal, 2018 Vegas 5th rd pick


Receives B Saad, 2018 Chicago 3rd rd pick

The Vegas organization would like to thank James for all his contributions to our inaugural season. We wish him well in Chicago.

We are very excited to what Brandon will ad to the Knights organization.

Confirm

 

[ViktorBaeArvidsson]

Ryan Ellis


TB 1st Round pick
Ryan Gropp
Tim Getinger

@5cotland to confirm

 

[5cotland]

Ryan Ellis


TB 1st Round pick
Ryan Gropp
Tim Getinger

@5cotland to confirm

Confirmed

 

[5cotland]

TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

receive 2018 1st Round Pick, 2018 5th Round pick, Michael Grabner UFA rights, Jesper Boqvist and Aarne Talvitie

receive Kevin Shattenkirk, Brendan Smth and 2019 3rd round pick.

 

[Vanquish]

TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT

receive 2018 1st Round Pick, 2018 5th Round pick, Michael Grabner UFA rights, Jesper Boqvist and Aarne Talvitie

receive Kevin Shattenkirk, Brendan Smth and 2019 3rd round pick.

Confirm.

Really happy one of the best offensive dmen in the league. Happy to take on the cap hit to secure Shattie.

 

[Boettersson]

“We have a trade to announce”

To Florida,
Valeri Nichushkin

To Dallas,
2018 4th (Carolina)
2018 5th

Florida signs Nichushkin to a 2yr 6 million$ contract.

 

[grewalwings]

Trade Announcement: (its a big one)

Acquire: A Pietrangelo, O Sundqvist, 2018 3RD

Acquire: E Brannstrom, C Eakin, D Coghlan, O Dansk, 2018 Vegas 2nd, 2018 Pens 4th, 2019 Vegas 1st

@Tapdog to confirm

 

[Tapdog]

Trade Announcement: (its a big one)

Acquire: A Pietrangelo, O Sundqvist, 2018 3RD

Acquire: E Brannstrom, C Eakin, D Coghlan, O Dansk, 2018 Vegas 2nd, 2018 Pens 4th, 2019 Vegas 1st

@Tapdog to confirm

Vegas confirms,

 

[Joe Hallenback]

“We have a trade to announce”

To Florida,
Valeri Nichushkin

To Dallas,
2018 4th (Carolina)
2018 5th

Florida signs Nichushkin to a 2yr 6 million$ contract.

Dallas confirms

 

[dathockeydoe]

TRADE

Florida Acquires
- CBJ 2018 1st rd pick (18thOA)
- Paul Bittner
- CBJ 2018 6th rd pick (173rd OA)

Columbus Acquires
- Nick Bjugstad
- Max Gildon
- FLA 2018 4th rd pick (121st OA)

 

[Boettersson]

TRADE

Florida Acquires
- CBJ 2018 1st rd pick (18thOA)
- Paul Bittner
- CBJ 2018 6th rd pick (173rd OA)

Columbus Acquires
- Nick Bjugstad
- Max Gildon
- FLA 2018 4th rd pick (121st OA)

Confirmed