There may not quite be a player the caliber of Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Auston Matthews or Patrik Laine available in the 2017 NHL draft, but teams picking near the top will have the chance at a potential cornerstone prospect. Even though the 2017 draft appears to be a drop-off in comparison to the stacked classes of the past two years, dynamic forwards such as Nolan Patrick, Nico Hischier and Gabriel Vilardi are possible future All-Stars who could make an impact as early as next season. With the 2017 NHL draft approaching, here is a breakdown of some of the top prospects who figure to come off the board in the early going. Read more http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2702115-nhl-draft-2017-breaking-down-top-prospects-in-draft-class