If the calendar says it’s June, that means it is officially mock draft season.



I have already compiled my ranking of the draft-eligible players with profiles of all the prospects. Now, this is a look at what I think will happen on draft day.



New Jersey: Jack Hughes, C, USNTDP-USHL



Despite a very strong late push from Kaapo Kakko at worlds, all indications are the Devils’ preference is Hughes at this stage – even if the decision is a little tougher than it would have been a month ago.



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



The Rangers haven’t really hidden their cards on this front. It’s expected they will take whomever of Hughes or Kakko is available at No. 2. I haven’t heard any mentions or rumblings otherwise.



Chicago: Alex Turcotte, C, USNTDP-USHL



I’ve heard a myriad of names for Chicago, between Turcotte, Bowen Byram, Cole Caufield, Kirby Dach and Trevor Zegras. Enough...