The Edmonton Oilers back in May 2015 won what many considered the Connor McDavid sweepstakes when they were granted the privilege of picking first overall that June.
Heading into the 2015 NHL Draft year, Connor McDavid was the de facto No. 1 ranked prospect. He had been since before he was even granted exceptional status to enter the OHL as a 15 year old. He was a generational talent and everybody recognized that.
McDavid vs Eichel
However, there was a phenom playing for the Boston University Terriers (NCAA) named Jack Eichel.