from Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet,

Here’s our final draft rankings. Expect a mock draft immediately following the expansion draft on July 21st.

1. Owen Power, D, University of Michigan (NCAA): His place at the top of the rankings was cemented after his performance at the IIHF Men’s World Championship.

2. Matthew Beniers, C, University of Michigan (NCAA): He is the safest pick in the class. A Dylan Larkin-type that a team will want to keep forever.

3. Simon Edvinsson, D, Frolunda Jr. (SWE): Should be able to handle top-pairing workload in the NHL and has some offensive upside, too.

4. Dylan Guenther, RW, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL): An average showing at the U18 notwithstanding, Guenther is still a scorer with a big league shot who is often on the right side of the puck.

5. William Eklund, LW, Djurgarden (SWE): He scored 11 goals and 23 points in 40 games playing with Djurgarden in Sweden’s top professional league – those numbers for a first-year draft eligible player in the SHL are good for fifth all-time.

6. Luke Hughes, D, USNTDP: Injury issues are well behind him. He displays the confidence, skating and puck-handling talents of his brothers Jack and Quinn.

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