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2016 NHL Draft: Final First Round Mock Draft

1. TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

Auston Matthews, C, Zurich (Switzerland): No need to overthink this pick, Matthews is the top player available in the draft.

2. WINNIPEG JETS

Patrick Laine, RW, Tappara Tampere (Finland): Jets fans are brought back to the Teemu days with thought of another star Finn in Winnipeg. The Jets have one of the best groups of young talent in the league.

3. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Jesse Puljujarvi, RW, Karpat (Finland): Despite the trade chatter, the Jackets need to stock up on high-end talent and Puljujarvi is the best player available.