Just when you thought you had everything figured out, a 2017 NHL mock draft comes along and pretends everything is different. The reality is that we have no idea at all how things will shake out at this year’s draft, but the least we can do is try to make predictions.
The biggest question is of course, Nico or Nolan?
And while fans and media have turned it into the most important decision, I personally find everything that follows much harder, and much more interesting.
Whether the New Jersey Devils pick Nolan Patrick or Nico Hischier, they will get a future top-six centre.