Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko are ranked No. 1 in NHL Central Scouting’s final ranking for North American and International skaters, respectively, for the 2019 NHL draft on June 21-22 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.
On Monday, Central Scouting revealed its final list of the top North American skaters and goalies, and top International skaters and goalies.
The Devils hold the No. 1 pick after winning the NHL Draft Lottery on April 9, and are expected to select Hughes, a center from the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program under-18 team. The New York Rangers have the No.