There have been some significant changes, starting in my top 3 and including the Rangers sending the Jets back the 20th overall pick, since my last mock draft on June 6.



This is my final projection for the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft, barring any major piece of information I come across in the next couple days.



You can also check out my ranking of the draft-eligible players with profiles of all the prospects.



New Jersey: Jack Hughes, C, USNTDP-USHL



Every indication I’ve received is Hughes will be the Devils’ pick. There might be some minor debate by scouts with other teams about who is the best prospect, but I believe Hughes in New Jersey’s guy.



New York Rangers: Kaapo Kakko, RW, TPS-Liiga



The Rangers will take whichever of Hughes or Kakko are left on the board, and I have not heard of them seriously considering another name.



Chicago: Bowen Byram, D, Vancouver-WHL



I’m pretty...