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NHL Mock Draft 2017: The Tampa Bay Lightning select Kailer Yamamoto with No. 14 pick

With the 14th pick of the 2017 SBNation NHL Mock Draft, RawCharge and the Tampa Bay Lightning select Kailer Yamamoto, center, of the Spokane Chiefs.

Kailer Yamamoto excelled at NHL Combine, ranked in top-five of six different tests. Pure skill, dedication, & work ethic. Recipe for success pic.twitter.com/VIxigcZ7Eo

— Canucks Prospects (@NucksWatch) June 4, 2017

State of the Farm

When Steve Yzerman and Al Murray took over, the Lightning’s prospect cupboard was bare. Just look at BoltProspects.com’s final rankings before the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.