While most of the hoopla preceding Friday's 2015 NHL Draft was surrounding the Edmonton Oilers and the anointed "Next One," Connor McDavid, several other Canadian franchises made splashes of their own.

Calgary Flames

If any team came close to prying the spotlight away from the Oilers it was their cross-province rivals, the Calgary Flames.

Entering the draft with the 15th overall pick, general manager Brad Treliving was able to secure a huge upgrade to the Flames defence corps by acquiring Boston Bruins defenceman Dougie Hamilton.

The surprise move saw the Flames send this year's first-rounder and two second-round picks to Boston for the emerging 22-year-old defenceman, who is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, in what was widely considered a coup.

The Bruins were facing salary cap issues and feared losing Hamilton to an offer sheet that they would be unable to match.

The Flames also made another addition to their back end when they traded up to select Oliver Kylington in the second round. The Swedish defenceman, who is known for his smooth skating, was projected to be a first-round pick by many scouting bureaus and pundits prior to the draft.

Kylington told The Canadian Press that he has a chip on his shoulder after falling so far in the draft, and he hopes to prove his value in the same way as Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban, who was taken in the second round of the 2007 draft.

"Maybe I'll follow his footsteps," Kylington said. "I think it's better for me. I think it makes me want to show everybody that maybe you should've picked me (in the top) 15."

Edmonton Oilers

All eyes were on the Oilers as they entered the draft with the first overall pick, their fourth top selection in the last six years, and they didn't disappoint.

Following years of futility, which saw them miss nine straight playoffs, Edmonton may have at last taken a substantial step towards turning the franchise around.

The crown jewel of the night was Connor "McJesus," the most hyped hockey player on the planet who is seen as a forward in the same vein as Sidney Crosby and past greats like Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.

In his final season in the Ontario Hockey League, the Newmarket, Ont., native finished with 120 points in 47 games, just nine points shy of Erie Otters teammate Dylan Strome's 129 in 68 games.

Despite many years of expectations that he would be the draft's top prize, McDavid was still coming to grips with reality on Saturday.

"I woke up this morning, it was almost surreal," McDavid told The Canadian Press. "It felt like it was a dream last night.

"It's a night I've dreamt about for a long time now, and it went just the way I'd hoped and it was everything I could ever want it to be."

The Oilers also used the draft to beef up their blueline and goaltending. New GM Peter Chiarelli sent the team's second first-round pick (16th overall) and a second-round pick to the New York Islanders for the 4th overall selection from 2012, defenceman Griffin Reinhart.

The team also brought in 27-year-old goaltender Cam Talbot from the New York Rangers, in exchange for second-round, third round and seventh-round picks.

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks' carousel of goaltenders continued on Friday, as they shipped out 27-year-old Swedish goalie Eddie Lack. The move saw collect them a third-round pick in the 2015 draft and a seventh-round selection in 2016.

"I've been going around and waiting for this for a little while," Lack told The Canadian Press. "The first thought that went in to my head, I'd say, was more relieved that it was done. I know where I'm going to play next year."

Brock Boeser

The club also picked up right-winger Brock Boeser with their 23rd overall pick. The native of Burnsville, Minn., put up 35 goals and 33 assist in the United States Hockey League, placing him third in total points.

Ottawa Senators

With a plethora of goaltenders heading into the draft, including last season's hero Andrew "Hamburglar" Hammond, the Ottawa Senators were poised to make a move.

And they did just that, dealing 23-year-old Robin Lehner and veteran David Legwand to the Buffalo Sabres for the 21st pick.

The trade gave the Senators two picks in first round, allowing them to select defenceman Thomas Chabot (18th overall) and centre Colin White (21st overall).

Thomas Chabot

Chabot, a skilled and mobile defender, led the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League with 41 points in 66 games.

White, who has drawn comparisons to three-time Selke Trophy winner Patrice Bergeron, is known for his smarts, speed and strength. The Boston College-bound forward potted 23 goals and 32 assists in the USHL.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Mitch Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs made at least one hometown hockey player happy on Friday. While they missed out on Greater Toronto Area product McDavid in the draft lottery, they were able to select Markham, Ontario's Mitchell Marner fourth overall.

The diminutive winger was second in the OHL in scoring posting 44 goals and 82 assists in 63 games for the London Knights. Marner has drawn comparison to former Knights forward and current Chicago Blackhawk Patrick Kane.

Marner tweeted his excitement on Friday.

The Leafs also held the 24th pick, but flipped it to the Philadelphia Flyers for the 29th and 61st picks. Before the 29th selection, the team traded it to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 34th and 68th picks.

Perhaps the biggest story out Toronto was that they opted to hold onto all-star sniper Phil Kessel, after no serious trade offers materialized.

Montreal Canadiens

The two Canadian teams who had the quietest evening were the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets.

Noah Juulsen

The Habs selected Canadian defender Noah Juulsen out of the West Hockey League with the 26th pick. Juulsen is known for his smart and reliable two-way play. In 68 games this season, he put up nine goals and 43 assists.

Winnipeg Jets

After surprising many with their playoff appearance last season, the Jets opted against a major shakeup of their roster at the draft. The team possessed two picks in the first round and selected left-winger Kyle Connor (17th overall) and centre Jack Roslovic (25th overall).

Kyle Connor

Connor was named the USHL player of the year after leading the league with 80 points in 56 games. The Michigan native is known for his top-end speed and playmaking skills.

Fellow USHL-product Roslovic put up 21 goals and 46 assists in 57 games this season. The centreman has a deceptive, quick shot and can find open teammates.

With files from the Canadian Press