Welcome to SBNation NHL’s Mock Draft!
This is my third year running the draft table for On The Forecheck and by far the most unpredictable. As the first round progressed ahead of our pick, there were some curious choices (Ceulemans, Coronato, and Stankoven) that left me feeling flexible. With several talented forwards still on the board, I made an attempt to trade back in the first round and see if I could acquire another pick. Unfortunately, there were no takers, so...
With the 18th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, On The Forecheck selects Oskar Olausson from HV71 for the Nashville Predators.