Very interesting list. I think having Byfield above Laf is a bold choice, and one that I can understand. He has probably the most enticing combination of tools of any player this year, but I've always wanted to see him put it all together. I was not impressed by the few games that I saw this year, and I think due to his age he needs another year in Junior. Laf on the other hand is clearly ready to make the jump, and projects to be a very capable first line winger for years to come. I agree that Byfield is the most likely (at this time) to surpass Laf as the best-in-class, but I would hesitate to take him over Laf as of now.
That said, I think agree with the top 4, and think they are all pretty close and who goes first will likely depend on the team.
Similar to Byfield, I've wanted to see more overall intensity or complete domination from Drysdale, as he is fairly passive in his own end. I think he should be the first defensmen off the board, but I'm less and less sold on him as being as enticing as the top 4.
Askarov is appropriately ranked, but he likely won't be drafted that high. He will be a starter for many years.
I'm surprised you have Lundell as high you do, given his serious concerns with skating. I think he is far less likely to be a top 6 center than Rossi, for instance, because I'm not enamored with his offensive upside. I will likely drop him in my final ranking.
I really like the ranking of Jarvis too, I haven't paid enough attention to him and I'll be looking for more video. He has been underrated throughout this process. I really like his game.
Other than the ranking of Rossi being criminally low, I understand the rest of your list (even having Lapierre as high as you do, because I'm hopeful he can turn it around).
