Bleacher Report · Jul 19, 2021
2021 NHL Mock Draft: Latest Predictions for All 1st-Round Prospects
Michigan defenseman Owen Power appears to be in line to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NHL draft on July 23.
Power could kick off a fantastic night for the Michigan hockey program since Matthew Beniers is projected to be a top-three selection as well.
The Buffalo Sabres are back on top of the draft order for the second time in four years. They selected Rasmus Dahlin with the No. 1 overall pick in 2018. Dahlin is one of two defensemen to be chosen first since 2007. Aaron Ekblad was the other one in 2014.
If Power is the consensus top pick, the Seattle Kraken's first-ever draft choice will decide the way in which the draft will go.