Our prospect expert delivers his final list and it's a big one. Find out who the best players are and who came out on top, Nolan Patrick or Nico Hischier.

The 2017 NHL draft is officially one week away, so it’s time for a final ranking. This year has been very intriguing, particularly at the top. Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier are so close, they’re a coin flip. But decisions have to be made and I believe the New Jersey Devils will take Patrick.

The following rankings are based on my discussions with team scouts/execs, plus my own viewings and opinions. This is not a mock draft per se, but obviously I’m assuming the Devils pick first overall. Otherwise, consider this “best player available,” with the further caveat that goaltenders seldom go in the first round anymore, so I have ranked them in the range I believe they will be taken.

Behold, my top 120 prospects for the 2017 NHL draft. Enjoy…

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