Prospect Info: The Premature 2020 Draft Thread

[Rufus Aslegard]

We are such chokers we couldn't even win the draft lottery

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[Oilhawks]

Not sure if this was mentioned but Pronman has the Oilers taking Holloway. Don’t know much about him but from his description he sounds like another McLeod (low offensive upside, speedy). Hard pass IMO. Mercer is taken later and sounds like a better pick.

 

[Cloned]

I never show up in these draft threads. whoops, wait, what?

14 pick is such a crapshoot. Much more so if its Oilers.

If your posts never show up that can only mean one thing

Two months of waiting until the draft. So much for pro sports coming back. Ugh.

 

[Oilhawks]

If your posts never show up that can only mean one thing

Two months of waiting until the draft. So much for pro sports coming back. Ugh.

When is it scheduled for?

 

[voxel]

Not sure if this was mentioned but Pronman has the Oilers taking Holloway. Don’t know much about him but from his description he sounds like another McLeod (low offensive upside, speedy). Hard pass IMO. Mercer is taken later and sounds like a better pick.

I like McLeod but he's pretty much a bottom-6 type that scouts pray will explode somehow offensively. With #14 go for the player with highest upside (most skill/IQ and don't care for size... see Yams/Parise/etc).

 

[Cloned]

When is it scheduled for?

October.

 

[XXIV97]

It looks like it is going to be a choice between Seth Jarvis, Jack Quinn, and Dawson Mercer for forwards.

For goaltending, there is only one option Askarov.

 

[Oilhawks]

October.

Hmm, lol. Well, at least we have some interesting playoffs to watch in the meantime.

 

[Oilhawks]

I like McLeod but he's pretty much a bottom-6 type that scouts pray will explode somehow offensively. With #14 go for the player with highest upside (most skill/IQ and don't care for size... see Yams/Parise/etc).

Yeah I agree. Re-read Pronman’s mock draft and he said doesn’t appear to have “too end offense”, which doesn’t sound as bad but still sounds underwhelming. If that means something like Nuge level of offense or slightly less, not bad.

Personally I liked the sounds of Mercer at that pick. Sounds like good upside and at least a top 9 forward as a floor.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

So I was reading up on Jake Quinn, Connor Zary, Seth Jarvis and Dawson Mercer.

My first impression takeways.

Jake Quinn: Underdog that had to grind to get recognition. Only started working out when he was 15-16 years of age. Shot up the charts dramatically ever since.
Offensive oriented, sniper but rounded his game to be more a complete player.

Connor Zary: Likes to work in thr dirty areas, seems to like the front of the net. Battles, hard forechecker, 200 ft player, natural leader, good at faceoffs. Makes the right choices.

Seth Jarvis: Pure sniper, pest, can get under the defence and goalies skin. Excellent skater, explosive, good speed not great. Can be a playmaker, might be small for a future NHL center and projects more as sniping winger. Needs to gain strength.

Dawson Mercer: Leader, does the little things that support team wins, very good at everything it seems, though his defensive game is his strength, hard back checker, plays down-low, face-offs a strength but needs work. Seems to be an effective center and I would agree with his comparisons and projections ala Jonathan Toews Type player.


Have to be honest, all these players would fill some big holes. I don't really know who I want. Though I have admit, having a Jonathan Toews character type in the locker room is enticing. I'm really excited for this pick. Its like getting a top 10 pick at 14.

 

[McDrai]

So I was reading up on Jake Quinn, Connor Zary, Seth Jarvis and Dawson Mercer.

My first impression takeways.

Jake Quinn: Underdog that had to grind to get recognition. Only started working out when he was 15-16 years of age. Shot up the charts dramatically ever since.
Offensive oriented, sniper but rounded his game to be more a complete player.

Connor Zary: Likes to work in thr dirty areas, seems to like the front of the net. Battles, hard forechecker, 200 ft player, natural leader, good at faceoffs. Makes the right choices.

Seth Jarvis: Pure sniper, pest, can get under the defence and goalies skin. Excellent skater, explosive, good speed not great. Can be a playmaker, might be small for a future NHL center and projects more as sniping winger. Needs to gain strength.

Dawson Mercer: Leader, does the little things that support team wins, very good at everything it seems, though his defensive game is his strength, hard back checker, plays down-low, face-offs a strength but needs work. Seems to be an effective center and I would agree with his comparisons and projections ala Jonathan Toews Type player.


Have to be honest, all these players would fill some big holes. I don't really know who I want. Though I have admit, having a Jonathan Toews character type in the locker room is enticing. I'm really excited for this pick. Its like getting a top 10 pick at 14.

I love the pest factor with Jarvis. Would be funny to see him "Tkachuk" the Flames

 

[CycloneSweep]

Bleacher Report has us taking Amirov. First time hearing about this player.

 

[Rufus Aslegard]

Bleacher Report has us taking Amirov. First time hearing about this player.

puck mover helge grans RHD - poor mans Quinn Hughes - all offense - bad defense

 

[McDrai]

Bleacher Report has us taking Amirov. First time hearing about this player.

Here's a good scouting report on him:

Rodion Amirov Scouting Report: 2020 NHL Draft #20

 

[AddyTheWrath]

So I was reading up on Jake Quinn, Connor Zary, Seth Jarvis and Dawson Mercer.

My first impression takeways.

Jake Quinn: Underdog that had to grind to get recognition. Only started working out when he was 15-16 years of age. Shot up the charts dramatically ever since.
Offensive oriented, sniper but rounded his game to be more a complete player.

Connor Zary: Likes to work in thr dirty areas, seems to like the front of the net. Battles, hard forechecker, 200 ft player, natural leader, good at faceoffs. Makes the right choices.

Seth Jarvis: Pure sniper, pest, can get under the defence and goalies skin. Excellent skater, explosive, good speed not great. Can be a playmaker, might be small for a future NHL center and projects more as sniping winger. Needs to gain strength.

Dawson Mercer: Leader, does the little things that support team wins, very good at everything it seems, though his defensive game is his strength, hard back checker, plays down-low, face-offs a strength but needs work. Seems to be an effective center and I would agree with his comparisons and projections ala Jonathan Toews Type player.


Have to be honest, all these players would fill some big holes. I don't really know who I want. Though I have admit, having a Jonathan Toews character type in the locker room is enticing. I'm really excited for this pick. Its like getting a top 10 pick at 14.

Mercer sounds like Nuge no?

 

[Navx94]

Who realistically drafts askarov before us other than Carolina? I just want a future goalie at this point.

 

[MettleMcOiler]

Mercer sounds like Nuge no?

Very similar but seems more physical and the Toews comparison seems strongly related to his character and leadership from his scouting report.

 

[nafrelio]

If Quinn falls to us, I'll be ecstatic. We need a goal scorer, not more play makers.

 

[Gordian Knot]

If Quinn falls to us, I'll be ecstatic. We need a goal scorer, not more play makers.

Kubalikesque player? Would love to have someone in the lineup who thinks scoring first, second and third option.

 

[Ritchie Valens]

Zary sounds like Ryan Smyth, but a center version.

 

[Llamamoto]

I feel like we're going to end up with Dawson Mercer. Seems like an Oilers type pick. He played together with Olivier Rodrigue for two seasons so Oilers brass should be very familiar with him and will also obviously have some insight into who he is, what he's like as a teammate etc. Also he's ranked pretty much exactly where the Oilers pick.

I've got the same feeling, and I wouldn't be disappointed at all. Jarvis and Quinn are my two top options, followed by Mercer, Zary, and Askarov.

Quinns position reminds me so much if Gagner. Both highly ranked because of their elite linemate

Not at all. Quinn didn't play with Rossi at 5v5, and he led the CHL in even-strength scoring. I actually think that it's the opposite, where people jumping to assumptions about him being a product of his team end up underrating him.

FWIW, Quinn started playing hockey very late. He played baseball for most of his childhood at a very high level, and he decided to transition to hockey later on. He hasn't had as much time to develop. He also grew an inch or two over the last year, so he could still be growing.

 

[Oilhawks]

I think you take Quinn no question if he is available at 14. Perfect winger for Connor. I have a feeling Askarov goes in the top 10 which is kind of a relief because while I think he ends up being a great goalie I’m worried about taking a goalie with the first. You can get a decent potential starter with picks at anytime.

Aside from that I’d be happy with the following (that should be available) in this order of preference:

Jarvis - like the sounds of his pest attributes, Oilers could use more of that, have some in Yam, Neal etc but could use more. Sounds like great potential otherwise (Great skater, sniper) but that stands out a lot

Mercer - sounds like a solid bet to be a good winger. Two-way, good forechecking, physical, Toews-like leadership etc.

Zary - two hundred foot guy and a Bo Horvat comparable? Sounds good as Connors winger, and as a natural C could run the third line as well

Holloway - Sounds solid but “unsexy”. Character, coaches dream, seems low risk to make the NHL but also doesn’t sound like he’s got a super high ceiling compared to the others. If the other guys are gone, he’s the pick IMO. If he gets picked and the other guys are on the board, I’d be disappointed but hopeful.

Really hoping Quinn falls though, I think they get exactly what they need with him. All of the guys sound like 1-2 years out which isn’t too bad.

 

[Llamamoto]

My Mock Draft:



Alexis Lafreniere



Quinton Byfield



Tim Stutzle



Cole Perfetti



Jamie Drysdale



Lucas Raymond



Jake Sanderson



Marco Rossi



Alexander Holtz



Anton Lundell



Jack Quinn



Brendan Guhle



Yaroslav Askarov



Seth Jarvis



Dawson Mercer

 

[Bangers]

I honestly couldn't care less about the Oilers not winning the draft lottery. If the Oilers won it, they would have selected Lafreniere and had three years until they had to give him a max contract, which they're really not going to be able to afford. On top of that, he'd need to play next year (as a 1st overall), which he might not be ready for as a result of not playing for, what, 10 months?

 

[Oilhawks]

I honestly couldn't care less about the Oilers not winning the draft lottery. If the Oilers won it, they would have selected Lafreniere and had three years until they had to give him a max contract, which they're really not going to be able to afford. On top of that, he'd need to play next year (as a 1st overall), which he might not be ready for as a result of not playing for, what, 10 months?

Yeah I’ve come around to it with the same line of thinking. In three years they would have a tough time affording him and find a Leafs-like situation. Though I think he’s better (or at least more ready) than Jack Hughes from last year, the time off could see him having a slow start or maybe even not starting in the NHL altogether.