Many experts weighing in on the number-one pick all have Jack Hughes to the New Jersey Devils at 1st overall. That leaves Kaapo Kakko going second overall to the New York Rangers.
These analysts, and insiders have the pulse of the NHL Draft. Bob McKenzie every years does a survey of NHL scouts usually in the Top 10. Bob did say he is “99.9% sure that Jack Hughes goes first overall.”
The Devils have not had stability in their top-six center roles. There is less certainty that Shero could snag a center in a trade or free agency.