Top 4 Mock Draft [Reviewed]

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Top 4 Mock Draft

 

The date and time of the historic Season 50 VHL Entry Draft have been set, and in just under two days, we'll see where everyone is going. At the top of the draft class are four very talented forwards: Diana Maxwell, Theo Axelsson, Essian Ravenwing, and Asher Donovan. The consensus top two are Maxwell and Axelsson, in some order. Likewise, either Ravenwing or Donovan could go third overall. Both decisions, who will be picked first from each pair, lies in the hands of Stockholm, who own the first and third overall picks.

 

While the rest of the first round will be more unpredictable, the top four is not set in stone. Axelsson performed notably better than Maxwell while playing for the same team last season. Donovan had a phenomenal season, but it was Ravenwing who came out on top with a Founder's Cup. Still, it may be the more boring part to write about, but I need not go any further to meet the necessary word count.

 

 

1st Overall: RW Theo Axelsson

 

Theo Axelsson or Diana Maxwell, that is the question. It will be hard to make a wrong decision here, but Theo Axelsson may be the safer choice. The players are nearly equally talented, but Axelsson is more of a complete player. He finished second in goals, points, and hits last season in the VHLM. For Axelsson, this would be a big jump up from the S49 VHLM Draft, where he fell all the way to 8th overall. The two-way capabilities he showed during the season have earned him this top spot. He should be able to make an immediate impact for the Vikings as the best forwards on their roster.

 

 

2nd Overall: RW Diana Maxwell

 

Axelsson's teammate in Brampton, Diana Maxwell showed signs of brilliance as well as inconsistency last season. A pure scorer, finishing third in the minors with 64 goals was a disappointing season from Maxwell. No doubt about it, though, she has the talent and work ethic to become a star. Without getting too far ahead of ourselves. there is potential for her to be the next Thomas O'Malley or Max Molholt. Like Axelsson, she'll make an immediate impact wherever she goes in the draft.

 

 

3rd Overall: C Essian Ravenwing

 

Not only does Stockholm get their choice of Axelsson or Maxwell, they also get to pick between Asher Donovan and Essian Ravenwing. Although Donovan turned out an impressive season, Ravenwing seems to be a better fit for the Vikings. Having already added a wing with the first overall, and having prospect Jack Kraken as well, Stockholm is looking for someone to center their future first line. Ravenwing fits the bill. He finished third in assists and face-off percentage for the Cup-winning Royals last season.

 

 

4th Overall: LW Asher Donovan

 

Helsinki may have fallen a spot in the draft lottery, but they shouldn't consider themselves unlucky given the quality of the player they will get, and it may be the guy they would've taken at three regardless. Asher Donovan turned out a very impressive season for the Rush, leading the league in both goals and assists. No doubt, he'll be named the MVP at the awards ceremony this season, likely by a unanimous decision.

[Dangles13 373]

All wrong. All defence in round 1.

[hedgehog337 3,480]

12 minutes ago, Dangles13 said:

All wrong. All defence in round 1.

 

With Petenis being first.

[Dangles13 373]

45 minutes ago, hedgehog337 said:

 

With Petenis being first.

All others are pretenders.

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Review:

Looks good but very similar to your last article if I'm not mistaken. No grammar issues that I saw. Hit the word count I think, everything checks out. Nice job, dude!