7, the Devils chose another top-end scorer. 19 pick, 2019) and Jacob Bernard-Docker (No. NHL.com analysis: After getting a big-time shooter with the selection of Holtz at No. 13, NHL Central Scouting: No. 1 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, reasons why center Quinton Byfield should be the No. October 6, 2020 (round 1) October 7, 2020 (rounds 2-7) blue = data that is pending or unresolved. His father, Vitali, was selected in the 11th round (No. Video: San Jose Sharks select F Ozzy Wiesblatt No. A pure goal-scorer with a great selection of shots, the 18-year-old plays a tough, intelligent game. Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News takes a look at the prospects selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2020 NHL Draft. Video: Ottawa Senators select D Jake Sanderson No. Reichel (6-0, 170) had a breakout season in the DEL in 2019-20, scoring 24 points (12 goals, 12 assists) with 70 shots on goal in 42 games. Lafreniere is the first Quebec-born player to be taken with the No. 22 pick. 1, NHL Central Scouting: No. Video: Columbus Blue Jackets select Yegor Chinakhov No. NHL.com analysis: Rossi plays bigger than his size, with a feistiness and competitive level that's reminiscent of Claude Giroux. Neighbours (5-11, 195) is a tough forward with deceptive speed, good vision and playmaking ability. 80 pick in the 2020 draft to the Calgary Flames for the No. All 31 Picks From Round 1 of the 2020 NHL Draft. NHL.com analysis: San Jose drafted 10 players the past two years, so an influx of talent into the prospect pipeline is desperately needed. 76). NHL.com analysis: The Rangers select the most talented player available in the draft. The 19-year-old finished fifth in the league in points and was second in assists. Chinakhov (6-0, 178), who was passed over in the 2019 draft, scored 69 points (27 goals, 42 assists) in 56 games in the MHL, Russia's junior league, in 2019-20. The left-hand shot can play all situations with speed, great vision and some swagger. Video: New Jersey Devils select F Alexander Holtz No. Mercer (6-0, 180) is a smart, heads-up skater who finishes checks and is strong on the power play and penalty kill. The 19-year-old left-hand shot can play all three forward positions and be effective on the power play. NHL.com analysis: The Red Wings need game-breakers, and Raymond has a skill set that's been compared to Mitchell Marner. General manager Jim Benning traded the team’s first and second-round picks… So with that out of the way, I present part two of the LWOH 2020 NHL Mock Draft. Vegas is built to win now, so Brisson should get all the time he needs to develop into a future NHL top-nine forward at Michigan. NHL.com analysis: With the pick acquired from the Islanders for forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau, the Senators choose a similar agitating player with skill. The prospect of center Trevor Zegras (No. Before rounds 2-7 begin Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Oct. 6-7 set the table for NHL franchises for years to come as they selected the next generation of talent. This week, the Devils have a chance to load up on talent with eight draft picks, including three in the first round. Round Pick Player Position School; 1: 16: K. Guhle : D The 18-year-old nephew of former NHL center Robert Reichel is a powerful skater, good on the forecheck and can create scoring chances around the net. Wild general manager Bill Guerin has talked about the need to find a No. 17, NHL Central Scouting: No. Updated conditions (The NHL revised the conditions due to the 2020 COVID shortened season), the conditions are now as follows: NJD receives: a) 2020 3rd round pick if: 1. His size and two-way ability could give him a chance to play in the NHL as soon as next season and give the Panthers a 1-2 punch of Finnish centers along with Aleksander Barkov. The only trade they made was with the Maple Leafs when they swapped seventh-round picks — the Bruins got the Leafs’ 2021 seventh-rounder and Toronto got Boston’s this year. Lapierre is an outstanding skater who can use his speed to back off opponents and create space for himself. Wiesblatt (5-10, 183) was second on Prince Albert with 70 points (25 goals, 45 assists) and first with 27 power-play points (10 goals, 17 assists) this season. The 18-year-old has been compared to Oilers forward prospect Tyler Benson, selected in the second round (No. Mukhamadullin has six points (one goal, five assists) and is averaging 13:03 of ice time in 14 games with Ufa in the KHL in 2020-21. Greig's combination of speed and sandpaper could make him a solid middle-six forward who can play in all situations. Sporting News tracked all 216 picks (of 217 slots) in the 2020 NHL Draft. Video: Stars draft F Mavrik Bourque No. A right-handed shot, Drysdale scored three points (one goal, two assists) and averaged 11:38 of ice time in seven games to help Canada win the 2020 WJC. Scouts have taken notice after a solid offseason of training that enabled Quinn (6-0, 176) to become more polished and explosive with the puck on his stick. 1. If the Flames receive the 2020 pick, then they'll send it to the Blackhawks under the terms of the Erik Gustafsson acquisition. The first three picks overall in this draft were awarded by lottery. Video: Capitals draft F Hendrix Lapierre No. He can take the puck through a defender or skate around him and get to the net, and has good hands in tight to finish those plays. He scored 70 points (23 goals, 47 assists), including 19 on the power play, and had 228 shots on goal in 64 games this season. The son of former NHL forward Geoff Sanderson, he is a mobile puck-mover with a dominant defensive mindset and steadily improving offensive game. We encourage you to review it carefully. 14, 2016 NHL Draft). Jarvis is a smart, skilled player who executes with pace and excels on the power play as well as the penalty kill. Here are the Blackhawks’ picks in the 2020 NHL Draft: NHL.com analysis: Reichel is a smart playmaker with good hands who adds more skill to the Blackhawks' forward prospects. New York Rangers: Alexis Lafreniere. 12 (North American skaters). A right-shot forward capable of playing in all situations, Mercer can generate a lot of offense and is reliable in his own zone. The Zamboni word mark and configuration of the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine are registered trademarks of Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc.© Frank J. Zamboni & Co., Inc. 2019. He tied for third in the league with 15 power-play goals, tied for fourth with three shorthanded goals, and had a game-high three assists at the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The 18-year-old scored 47 points (nine goals, 38 assists), including 22 on the power play, in 49 games this season. Video: Anaheim Ducks select F Jacob Perreault No. Use arrows to navigate between autocomplete results. Video: Ducks draft D Jamie Drysdale No. 22, and still got one of the top offensive talents in the draft. A two-way, right-shot defenseman capable of playing on the power play and penalty kill with great competitiveness and smarts, the 19-year-old is a more physically developed player and finishes checks with authority in all areas of the ice. 2, NHL Central Scouting: No. 3, NHL Central Scouting: No. 14 (North American skaters). Lucas Raymond Pick: No. 19, 2012 NHL Draft). Video: Chicago Blackhawks select F Lukas Reichel No. NHL.com analysis: The Ducks have done well stockpiling young forwards, and now it's time to do the same with defensemen. New York Rangers – Alexis Lafreniere, LW, Rimouski (QMJHL) “Byfield has immense potential, but so does Lafreniere,... 2. 23, NHL Central Scouting: No. 19, and then from No. Pick 76 — From the James Neal-Milan Lucic trade: Edmonton will send a third-round pick in 2020 or 2021 to Calgary. Just add him to an outstanding group of young defenseman with the Avalanche, from Cale Makar and Samuel Girard to Bowen Byram, the No. 217. The 18-year-old was tied for 14th in the Ontario Hockey League in points but was tied for fifth in points per game (1.82) and won 51.9 percent of his face-offs (304-for-586). The 19-year-old scored 22 points (10 goals, 12 assists) in 17 games with Tolpar Ufa in Russia's junior league and had two assists in 21 games with Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League in 2019-20, when he was one of seven under-19 skaters to play at least 20 KHL games. His goal-scoring ability stood out at the start of the season, and his play continued to develop during the second half. 25, NHL Central Scouting: No. Compared by some to Bo Horvat, Zary (6-0, 178) contributes in all facets of the game. 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Video: Devils draft F Dawson Mercer No. Under the new system the odds of winning the draft lottery for the four lowest finishing teams in the league decreased, while the odds for the other non-playoff teams increased. Rossi led the CHL with 120 points (39 goals, 81 assists) in 56 games in 2019-20, including 34 multipoint games, and was second in points per game (2.14) behind Lafreniere. NHL Central Scouting: No. 1 in the draft in the past eight years. 3 pick of the 2019 draft, who had a strong rookie season, and includes Michal Teply (No. NHL Central Scouting: No. SUBSCRIBE NOW $1 for 3 months. All rights reserved. He had 30 multipoint games and 11 games with at least four points, including a career-high seven points (one goal, six assists) against Quebec on Feb. 16. Mercer can play center or on the wing and is a strong finisher from below the face-off dots. The 19-year-old tied for fifth in the WHL with 86 points (38 goals, 48 assists) in 57 games this season. Video: Nashville Predators select G Yaroslav Askarov No. The right-hand shot is the type of player who doesn't wait for the play to happen, but one who creates opportunities. NHL.com is the official web site of the National Hockey League. Welcome to New York, Alexis Lafreniere. 24 pick and the No. Montreal Canadiens nhl Draft Picks NHL 2020 draft. Full 2020 and 2021 NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and WNBA mock draft projections with draft history, player descriptions, scouting reports and analysis, and trades. After leading all scorers at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with 12 points (eight goals, four assists) in five games for Canada, the 18-year-old finished second in the OHL with 111 points (37 goals, 74 assists) in 61 games, including 26 (eight goals, 18 assists) in his final 12 games. NHL.com analysis: Stuetzle, who is versatile enough to play center or on the wing, has a skill set that some scouts compare to Patrick Kane. 20 (North American skaters). The New York Rangers kicked things off with snagging Rimouski Oceanic winger Alexis Lafreniere as the No. Picks 9-15 are here. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. 5 (North American skaters). 4 overall (Round 1) Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (2013 NHL Draft; Halifax) and New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (2017 NHL Draft; Halifax) are the others. NHL Central Scouting: No. The 18-year-old is a smart, tenacious player on the puck, quick to find openings, and excelled after moving to center from right wing late in the season. Despite being small (5-9, 183), Rossi is capable of winning 50-50 puck battles, is strong on face-offs (58.5 percent, fifth among OHL players with at least 1,000 draws), and generates offense with his high hockey IQ, hands and playmaking ability. Video: Oilers draft F Dylan Holloway No. He never went two straight games without a point this season. 2 (North American skaters). He won the Jean Beliveau Trophy as the leading scorer in the QMJHL, the Paul Dumont Trophy as QMJHL personality of the year, the Michel Briere Trophy as MVP of the QMJHL, the Canadian Hockey League Top Draft Prospect of the Year Award and the CHL Player of the Year. 7, NHL Central Scouting: No. He is the third Russia-born goalie in NHL history to be chosen first at the position, joining Ilya Samsonov (Washington Capitals, No. 8 (North American skaters). His presence will make the Hurricanes a more dynamic team whenever he's ready for the NHL. Out indefinitely to begin 2020-21 following a medical procedure in September, the 18-year-old is an exceptional skater capable of making a smooth transition out of the defensive zone. Askarov, who has the size (6-3, 176) and compete level to become a No. 16 (North American skaters). Ottawa Senators (from … Perreault (5-11, 192), the son of former NHL forward Yanic Perreault, scored 70 points (39 goals, 31 assists) in 57 games, leading Sarnia in goals and power-play goals (15) this season. Lafreniere says being No. 21. The lottery edition is here. 1 pick since goalie Marc-Andre Fleury by the Penguins in the 2003 NHL Draft. ET, let’s take a look back at the first 31 picks. 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Here are the complete results. Ottawa Senators nhl Draft Picks NHL 2020 draft. NHL.com analysis: The Flyers have been looking to add a big-time goal-scorer, and Foerster showed the potential to be that for them with his production in the OHL and performance in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. The winner of the Dave Tyler Junior Hockey Player of the Year Award, presented annually by USA Hockey to the most outstanding United States-born player in junior hockey, could be the first player born and trained in Montana to play in the NHL. 1 to the Sharks at No. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby was the last Rimouski player chosen No. Limited to 19 games (17 points) in 2019-20 because of head and neck injuries, the 18-year-old may have the highest ceiling of any player chosen in the first round. The Chicago native previously covered the NHL for CBSSports.com and founded the popular independent blog UnitedStatesofHockey.com where he covered the game at all levels since 2010. The Chicago Blackhawks finished up their NHL Draft on Wednesday, adding several defensemen and a goaltender to their prospect pipeline. He's a magnet on the puck, displays good confidence when under pressure, and has good vision at a fast pace. His skating improved as the season went on, and he's worked on getting his lower body stronger. I mean, don’t tell me you expected Yaroslav Askarov to go to Nashville. Zary also can score in bunches; he had six point streaks of at least five games this season, including a season-opening 13-game run. Jarvis (5-10, 175) creates offense with his vision, quickness and playmaking ability, and was second in the Western Hockey League with 98 points (42 goals, 56 assists) and a plus-53 rating in 58 games this season. The 2020 NHL Draft is finally here. 9 pick, 2019), an elite passer, setting up Perreault could create the foundation for the Ducks in the near future. The versatile forward has one of the best shots in the 2020 draft class. The Washington Capitals traded the No. Here is analysis of each pick by NHL.com's Adam Kimelman: [RELATED: 2020 Draft Tracker | NHL Trade Tracker], NHL Central Scouting: No. But in 2020, it signifies the start of the offseason.