First Overall Draft Pick: 2017

With the NHL Entry Draft having come and gone only a few short months ago, discussions are already rampant about next year’s edition.

 

Sportsnet reports that the 2017 first overall pick should be Nolan Patrick. The 6’3”, 195-lbs center from Winnipeg, Manitoba, posted 41 goals and 102 points in 71 games last season in the WHL. He’s touted to be a complete player, capable of scoring goals and notching assists with an exceptional vision of the ice. When necessary, he can hold his own as a fighter as well.

 

Patrick is also a proven playoff performer as is evidenced by his 30 points in 21 games last season en route to Memorial Cup and playoff MVP victories with the Brandon Wheat Kings.  

 

Check out the 17-year-old’s highlights here: