It might be a weaker draft class, but that doesn't mean clubs wouldn't like their swing at the first overall pick.

New Jersey Devils general manager Ray Shero sat down for a one-on-one interview with TSN's Pierre LeBrun and said he's already received calls on the No. 1 selection, according to LeBrun.

After finishing the regular season with the fifth-worst record in the league, the Devils shocked the hockey world by jumping up to grab the top selection at the draft lottery.

Nolan Patrick of the Brandon Wheat Kings (Western Hockey League) is the top-ranked prospect entering the draft, according to NHL Central Scouting, though No. 2-rated Nico Hischier of the Halifax Mooseheads (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) is also highly coveted.

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