azcentral sports Coyotes and Diamondbacks insider Richard Morin offers his first edition of the 2018 NHL mock draft. Follow him on Twitter @BigRickMorin.
With the Stanley Cup playoffs now over, we can predict the entire first round. The NHL Draft will be held on June 22-23 in Dallas.
The picks are based on observations, team needs, scouting services and various NHL sources.
1. Sabres: Rasmus Dahlin, D, Frolunda HC (Sweden)
Explanation: There is no need for debate. Dahlin (remember the name; it's pronounced “dah-LEEN”) will be the first overall pick to the Sabres, and imaging a difference scenario here would be almost impossible.