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Toronto Maple Leafs: Re-Drafting the 2015 NHL Entry Draft

ByStephen Nixon|
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks with Mitchell Marner after being selected fourth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 26: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks with Mitchell Marner after being selected fourth overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2015 NHL Draft at BB&T Center on June 26, 2015 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 23: Connor McDavid  . (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 23: Connor McDavid  . (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

2015 NHL Draft Re-Draft

#1 Edmonton Oilers

Actual: Connor McDavid

Re-Draft: Connor McDavid

As per usual, the Edmonton Oilers were drafting first overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft after winning the lottery.

Many conspiracy theories had suspected that the Leafs would win the lottery and get their chance at Connor McDavid, but that didn’t happen.

This was one of the most obvious first overall picks of all-time and McDavid hasn’t disappointed. He’s the most exciting player in the NHL, and after his career is finished, could be one of the greatest players to ever play.

#2 Buffalo Sabres

Actual: Jack Eichel

Re-Draft: Jack Eichel 

The 2015 NHL Entry Draft was stacked with talent and the Buffalo Sabres got the second best player by drafting Jack Eichel.

There were debates between McDavid and Eichel early on, but that was more media-driven than anything. McDavid was always going to go first overall, but Eichel could have easily been a number-one overall pick in any other draft.

The 6’2 center from Massachusetts has gotten better every year he’s played in the NHL. Although the Sabres haven’t made the playoffs since his arrival, he’s been a point-per-game player, and was having a breakout year with 78 points in 68 games before the season shutdown this year.

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