A mock NHL draft simulation reveals how teams might allocate picks based on traditional statistical categories, including offensive production, defensive metrics, and goaltending performance. The exercise evaluates players using standard criteria such as goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, hits, blocked shots, and goaltending metrics like wins, goals-against average, and save percentage. While not an official draft, the scenario provides insight into how teams could prioritize skill development, defensive impact, and goalie reliability. Fans and analysts may find value in comparing these projections to real draft trends.

NOTES: This is a non-keeper mock draft with standard categories (goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, hits and blocked shots for skaters; wins, goals-against average, save percentage, ...