Montreal Hockey News

With the NHL Draft Lottery out of the way and the order of the first 16 teams confirmed, it’s time for a Post-Lottery Mock Draft. During the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery, the Montreal Canadiens won the first overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery this past Tuesday, while the New Jersey Devils jumped up to get the second overall pick. With the order of the first 16 selections now confirmed, Montreal Hockey Now will proceed with its Post Lottery Mock Draft. Using the Montreal Hockey Now NHL Draft Rankings, the following Mock Draft was created based on the players available at each position. Organizational needs factored into the decision for some selections, but only if the feeling was that two or more prospects had similar potential.