1 Seth Jones, D,

Portland (WHL) Franchise blueliner grew up an Avs fan and learned to skate in the Denver suburbs

2 Nathan MacKinnon, C,

Halifax (QMJHL) Panthers lose Lottery, but still are able to land the most gifted offensive player in the draft

3 Aleksander Barkov, C, Tappara (FIN) Already excelling against men in top Finnish pro league and won't turn 18 until September

4 Jonathan Drouin, LW, Halifax (QMJHL) The dynamic offensive performer needs to get stronger, but skill earned him his league's MVP and best pro prospect award

5 Valeri Nichushkin, RW, Chelyabinsk (RUS) Talented power forward met every challenge thrown his way; helped Russia win bronze at WJC, earned promotion to KHL

6 Sean Monahan, C,

Ottawa (OHL) Smart, skilled center plays a 200-foot game and can be the foundation of the Flames' rebuilding effort

7 Darnell Nurse, D,

Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) Fast-rising blueliner comes from an athletic family -- dad played in the CFL, uncle is Donovan McNabb

8 Hunter Shinkaruk, C/LW, Medicine Hat (WHL) Versatile forward excelled while being the target of every team he faced

9 Elias Lindholm, C,

Brynas (SWE) Playmaker with great skating ability and vision already excelling in Swedish Elite League

10 Frederik Gauthier, C, Rimouski (QMJHL) Big, talented center can put up points, and is equally well-regarded for his skating and defensive ability

11 Rasmus Ristolainen, D,

TPS (FIN) Big, tough, nasty blueliner is something the Flyers have needed since Chris Pronger left the lineup

12 Anthony Mantha, RW, Val-d'Or (QMJHL) Big, strong and talented power forward put up 50 goals this season

13 Valentin Zykov, LW, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL) Skilled with the puck, but also able to use size and strength to his advantage