The top of the 2021 NHL draft is expected to be dominated by Michigan Wolverines players.
Owen Power and Matthew Beniers could be the first two players off the board to the Buffalo Sabres and Seattle Kraken.
Michigan has a chance to produce a third top-10 pick thanks to the development of Kent Johnson, who has been projected to be a high first-round selection as well.
Johnson may receive a boost in the draft order due to the lack of high-quality centers predicted to land in the top 10. A majority of the opening choices could be defensemen, starting with Power.