The 2017-2018 started out with high hopes for the Carolina Hurricanes as many thought this was the year they would finally break through and get into the playoffs, though they started out well they faltered around halfway through the season and missed out on the postseason.

They did get some luck in the draft lottery, though, as they jumped from the 11th overall pick all the way up to 2nd overall giving them a chance to select the highly skilled young forward they have been trying to find for awhile now. So with the 2nd overall pick in the Hockey Wilderness NHL Mock Draft, the Carolina Hurricanes select RW Andrei Svechnikov from the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)

The Scouting Report

Svechnikov is considered by many to be the best forward available in this draft, mainly due to his elite goal scoring ability combined with his bigger size at 6’3" 184 pounds.