The NHL Entry Draft is always unpredictable. Players rise and fall, and until a player’s name is called, it is almost impossible to accurately predict when they will be selected, although it is still fun to try and guess. That is why it is so hard to place your finger on who the Anaheim Ducks will choose and who will be available at 9th overall.
This year, the U.S. National U18 Team is stacked this with enticing prospects who are draft ready. Players like Jack Hughes, Cole Caufield, Alex Turcotte, Cam York, and Trevor Zegras have been an integral part in making their team almost unstoppable, losing only 15 of their 65 games this season.