Every year, the SB Nation NHL team sites get together and run a simulation of what the first round of the NHL Entry Draft might look like. Playing Armchair GM has been more difficult this year, as we evaluate eligible players on a shortened, and in some cases cancelled, seasons. If our Mock Draft is any indication, the first round is far from set in stone.
This year, the Anaheim Ducks are armed with the third-overall pick. Before we get to the picks, I’ll run through my thought process as a pretend general manager.
The last couple of drafts have seen the Ducks targeting defenders early and often.