Will Scouch, or Scouching, is one of WhyHockey’s favorite draft experts, and with the Panthers picking in the top 10 for the first time in forever, it was time to bring him back to the show to talk about how it might play out, including:

3:45: Which previous draft does this remind Will the most of?

9:15: The Leafs are taking McKenna first, right?

13:45: Will San Jose go for positional need at pick two?

19:15: How does the draft change based on what the Sharks might do?

23:00: So what should the Panthers do at nine if they haven’t traded it by then?

29:15: Who is Scouch’s ride or die player in this draft?

32:00: When does the first goalie go off the board?

34:15: Any surprises?

35:45: Favorite name in the draft this year

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