Team-by-team NHL Mock Draft has a high-impact winger falling to the Chicago Blackhawks

Montreal Canadiens: Cole Eiserman, LW/USNTDP

I understand the hype surrounding Cole Eiserman, but I’d rather go with a safer pick. Could you imagine Ivan Demidov or Cayden Lindstrom lining up with Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, Alex Newhook, and Cole Caufield? And we haven’t even gotten to the many defensemen in the system. While Eiserman wouldn’t be a bad choice here, I can’t help but think that there are better options. 

Utah Hockey Club: Anton Silayev, D/Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod

With the first pick in Utah HC’s history, the simulator went with an interesting choice that I just don’t see happening. Hey, Anton Silayev is going to be a great player and a nightmare for teams to play against, but if Ivan Demidov and Cayden Lindstrom (I feel like I’m repeating myself) are there, that’s who Utah HC is taking in real life. 

Ottawa Senators: Zeev Buium, D/Denver

You know what? I’m finished mentioning Lindstrom and Demidov, but two teams are going to get a pair of sensational talents. If his simulation holds true, it won’t be the Ottawa Senators, but I wouldn’t be too upset with Zeev Buium, even if it meant passing on a pair of potential top-four picks who are dropping in this mock. 

Seattle Kraken: Cayden Lindstrom, C/Medicine Hat Tigers

Okay, finally, Cayden Lindstrom’s slide has ended in this exercise. While this probably isn’t happening on June 28th, there isn’t a single Seattle Kraken fan who wouldn’t be okay with this one. Cayden Lindstrom should catch on quickly, and if Shane Wright also keeps increasing his stock, the Kraken will have a pair of incredible young forwards.