Here are the projected top five picks by NHL.com analysts Adam Kimelman, Mike G. Morreale and Steven Hoffner:
Kimelman
1. Edmonton: Nail Yakupov, RW, Sarina (OHL)
2. Columbus: Alex Galchenyuk, C, Sarina (OHL)
3. Montreal: Filip Forsberg, C, Leksand (Sweden)
4. NY Islanders: Ryan Murray, D, Everett (WHL)
5. Toronto: Jacob Trouba, D, USA U-18
Morreale
1. Edmonton: Murray
2. Columbus: Yakupov
3. Montreal: Galchenyuk
4. NY Islanders: Matt Dumba, D, Red Deer (WHL)
5. Toronto: Mikhail Grigorenko, C, Quebec (QMJHL)
Hoffner
1. Edmonton: Yakupov
2. Columbus: Murray
3. Montreal: Grigorenko
4. NY Islanders: Dumba
5. Toronto: Galchenyuk
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