Assistant general manager Jeff Kealty and chief amateur scout Tom Nolan have a "best player available" plan for the Nashville Predators' No. 5 pick.

Boston College forward James Hagens (10) shoots the puck against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats during the third period at Conte Forum.

Once the Predators have their list finalized, the next notable occasion will come in the form of the NHL Draft Combine which takes place during the first week of June in Buffalo. There, Preds scouts and management will be able to get to know the top prospects firsthand as they observe fitness testing and hold face-to-face meetings.