The 2016 NHL draft has come and gone, each roster experiencing a slight overhaul with an influx of new prospects ready to start their journeys to the big club.
Several trades also occurred, as they do every year, during the draft. Teams can still make moves in the coming days, but the focus now shifts toward free agency. Unrestricted free agents began talking with other franchises on Saturday, and the signing period begins on July 1.
Before that frenzy commences, let us a take a look back at this year's draft. Each grade will be given based solely on the prospect haul and not any extraneous assets or value gained from trades.
A complete draft list can be found on NHL.com.
Biggest Winner: Buffalo Sabres
With 10 total picks, the Buffalo Sabres were able to bring in strong quality and quantity at the 2016 draft.
Alexander Nylander, the brother of the Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander, is a 6'2" winger with elite hands, size and speed that will fit perfectly into Buffalo's emerging young core. He finished his rookie season in Mississauga with 75 points in 57 ga ...
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Article written by Brian Marron
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