There were a lot of big names in the 2013 NHL Draft, and like most things in life, we wouldn’t make all of the same choices if we had the benefit of looking ahead five years. So today I’m re-writing history.



This re-draft is based purely on the best player on the board – it doesn’t account for a team’s needs, then or now.



Comparing the original top 30 picks to this new version, eight of the initial first-round picks are not mentioned in my new top 30 or honorable mentions.



Given we graded NHL teams last week on their 2013 draft performance, it’s only fair I get the same treatment, so my corresponding rankings from 2013 are attached for the top 30 prospects.



1. Avalanche: Nathan MacKinnon, C



Pronman’s 2013 ranking: No. 2



Colorado’s actual pick: Nathan MacKinnon



Then: MacKinnon was considered a true stud prospect. He was one of the best skaters I had ever seen at 17 years...