Prospect Info: 2020 Devils-Centric Final Mock Draft, Rounds 1 & 2

[Nubmer6]

Thats pretty impressive. I’ve never been able to throw incorporeal things. Where do you grab hold of them and get over the whole lack of mass thing as far as the gravity?

*Throws an exception, a Check Engine Light, and a party at My3Sons*

 

[Alex NJD]

Had a dream last night Detroit took Drysdale, Ottowa took Sanderson, and Anaheim took Raymond. Right before we picked I woke up but I feel the stars are aligning for Rossi

 

[StevenToddIves]

Had a dream last night Detroit took Drysdale, Ottowa took Sanderson, and Anaheim took Raymond. Right before we picked I woke up but I feel the stars are aligning for Rossi

Dudes, we need to get this draft underway already. Things are starting to seriously affect @AlexTheDevilsFan 's subconscious mind.

 

[My3Sons]

Dudes, we need to get this draft underway already. Things are starting to seriously affect @AlexTheDevilsFan 's subconscious mind.

He can dream about anything his twisted little mind conjures up and that's what it feeds him? He needs to expand his horizons.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

I’ll predict Quinn will be the pick and the crowd will go mild

 

[RememberTheName]

I’ll predict Quinn will be the pick and the crowd will go mild

I'll be the one fan obnoxiously cheering while everyone else stares at me in silence.

 

[Guadana]

Someone will definitely be happy, someone will definitely not. Come on, Fitz, give us Stutzle. We havn`t been able to reach consensus.

 

[Nocashstyle]

I’ll predict Quinn will be the pick and the crowd will go mild

I prefer Quinn to Askarov at least.

 

[R8Devs]

From Randy Miller:
"From my talks with the Devils, my sense is that they’re hoping to get Rossi, Raymond or Drysdale, but we’ll see how it shakes out."
His mock draft has the devils getting Rossi, Schneider, and Reichel.
NHL mock draft 2020: Devils nab Marco Rossi at No. 7, then Braden Schneider, Lukas Reichel later in 1st round; Alexis Lafreniere No. 1 to Rangers

 

[R8Devs]

”Skulle vara grymt kul att hamna där”

Ottawa has interviewed him the most followed by Detroit. New Jersey, & Anaheim have also talked with him a few times. Will be interesting to see who of them takes him.

That's from the prospect board from an interview with Raymond

 

[RememberTheName]

Recent podcast discussing the draft done with Paul Castron
PODCAST: Paul Castron Joins Speak of the Devils
If anyone wants some of the more notable points of discussion, I'll list them out

• #1 Attribute for Castron when rating prospects: Hockey IQ (3 following were skating, skill, and heart)
• Does not seem to care much about size when rating a prospect
• Lots of debate over Askarov, joked a possibility (not that they were going to do it or anything) that if they wanted him, they would probably have to trade up to 10 to take him (18+20 for 10)
• Mentioned that he thinks whoever they select at 7 could possibly play in the NHL this year (I didn't remember him saying this but Loughlin mentioned it in a recap at the end of the podcast) which definitely came as a bit of a surprise to me
• Scouts are not yet allowed to be inside the building for SHL games but are allowed for all Swedish Junior League games, which is a little strange
• Not really much name dropping, but did mention how it was very impressive for two draft eligibles to lead the OHL in scoring (Rossi and Perfetti)
• One of the things that annoys Castron in interviews is during the question that they ask "Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?" and prospects have unrealistic expectations for where they will be: Doesn't fault the prospect for trying to be confident, but prefers answers like "I will probably spend another year or two in Juniors developing X skill and then move onto the AHL to get pro experience and then I'll hopefully be with the team"; This mostly goes for prospects after the top 10 or so who this will be true for

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

not to give away his whole blog, but Cordell reached out to 2 different FO members of other teams and they both had the same guesses as to who will be off the board when we pick at 7th:

Lafreniere
Stutzle
Byfield
Perfetti
Raymond
Sanderson

leaving us to choose between Rossi and Drysdale.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

From Randy Miller:
"From my talks with the Devils, my sense is that they’re hoping to get Rossi, Raymond or Drysdale, but we’ll see how it shakes out."
His mock draft has the devils getting Rossi, Schneider, and Reichel.
NHL mock draft 2020: Devils nab Marco Rossi at No. 7, then Braden Schneider, Lukas Reichel later in 1st round; Alexis Lafreniere No. 1 to Rangers

Randy better not be messing with me!!!! This is a dream scenerio.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Recent podcast discussing the draft done with Paul Castron
PODCAST: Paul Castron Joins Speak of the Devils
If anyone wants some of the more notable points of discussion, I'll list them out

• #1 Attribute for Castron when rating prospects: Hockey IQ (3 following were skating, skill, and heart)
• Mentioned that he thinks whoever they select at 7 could possibly play in the NHL this year (I didn't remember him saying this but Loughlin mentioned it in a recap at the end of the podcast) which definitely came as a bit of a surprise to me

This also screams Raymond, Rossi or Drysdale. LET's GO!!!

 

[Nicomo Cosca]

not to give away his whole blog, but Cordell reached out to 2 different FO members of other teams and they both had the same guesses as to who will be off the board when we pick at 7th:

Lafreniere
Stutzle
Byfield
Perfetti
Raymond
Sanderson

leaving us to choose between Rossi and Drysdale.

Glad I don’t have to make that choice...

 

[RememberTheName]

This also screams Raymond, Rossi or Drysdale. LET's GO!!!

I'd say the IQ bit also screams Perfetti given that he probably has the highest IQ in the entire draft, and Castron said it is his #1 value. He also mentioned how impressive his performance is in the OHL and that through interviews, he knows that Perfetti has all the will in the world to make him a star in the league. It would not surprise me at all to see him as the Devil's pick

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

not to give away his whole blog, but Cordell reached out to 2 different FO members of other teams and they both had the same guesses as to who will be off the board when we pick at 7th:

Lafreniere
Stutzle
Byfield
Perfetti
Raymond
Sanderson

leaving us to choose between Rossi and Drysdale.

That would be an extremely tough choice but I think I’d have to go Drysdale. That would be the only scenario where I think I wouldn’t pick Rossi if he was there.

 

[AfroThunder396]

My final wish list for #7 tomorrow.

Preference is one of these guys tier:
Rossi
Sanderson
Drysdale
Raymond

Really great prospect I would be happy to draft but not necessarily my top choice tier:
Holtz
Perfetti

Good prospect, probably top-10 worthy and I wouldn't cry in the corner or anything but would definitely be a reach with those other guys still on the board tier:
Quinn
Lundell

f*** off at #7 but if you're still there at #20 let's talk tier:
Askarov

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

not to give away his whole blog, but Cordell reached out to 2 different FO members of other teams and they both had the same guesses as to who will be off the board when we pick at 7th:

Lafreniere
Stutzle
Byfield
Perfetti
Raymond
Sanderson

leaving us to choose between Rossi and Drysdale.

If that’s the case, I guess Drysdale is going to be our guy. As much as I like Rossi, there’s no way we’re letting Drysdale slide past us.

 

[Brodeur]

• One of the things that annoys Castron in interviews is during the question that they ask "Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?" and prospects have unrealistic expectations for where they will be.

Reminds me of when I met Thatcher Demko a few years ago. He was saying that was going to make the NHL full time that season and I had to bite my tongue from saying "But Vancouver just signed Anders Nilsson to a two year deal to backup Markstrom."

 

[Ol Dirty Bstrd]

My final wish list for #7 tomorrow.

Preference is one of these guys tier:
Rossi
Sanderson
Drysdale
Raymond

Really great prospect I would be happy to draft but not necessarily my top choice tier:
Holtz
Perfetti

Good prospect, probably top-10 worthy and I wouldn't cry in the corner or anything but would definitely be a reach with those other guys still on the board tier:
Quinn
Lundell

f*** off at #7 but if you're still there at #20 let's talk tier:
Askarov

You’d take Lundell over Askarov? I get being averse to a goalie but Askarov has far higher upside than Lundell

 

[Ripshot 43]

@Nubmer6 is correct. Which is to say, he's in his 50s and he's still immature.

You’re getting noticeably better at this internet snark thing... and I approve.

 

[RememberTheName]

What would be the opinion on taking Tyson Foerster with 18 or 20? Dude has an absolute cannon of a shot, solid passer, good size (6'2", 194 lbs) and good defensively, similar to Jack Quinn he absolutely shot up with a huge improvement over his last season, went from 10-13-23 in 64 to 36-44-80 in 62, which to me displays a kid who wants to work really damn hard to get better. By all accounts from his coaches and teammates as well he is a hardworking kid and he shows it in his play, but could definitely use to improve his skating and even strength scoring a little bit. Even so, I'd say this kid would be a solid player to choose at 18 or 20, especially if we don't get Quinn or Holtz at 7.

 

[MichaelJ]

What would be the opinion on taking Tyson Foerster with 18 or 20? Dude has an absolute cannon of a shot, solid passer, good size (6'2", 194 lbs) and good defensively, similar to Jack Quinn he absolutely shot up with a huge improvement over his last season, went from 10-13-23 in 64 to 36-44-80 in 62, which to me displays a kid who wants to work really damn hard to get better. By all accounts from his coaches and teammates as well he is a hardworking kid and he shows it in his play, but could definitely use to improve his skating and even strength scoring a little bit. Even so, I'd say this kid would be a solid player to choose at 18 or 20, especially if we don't get Quinn or Holtz at 7.

Id be pretty happy with that pick at 18 or 20. Would really like Perrault and Foerster at 18 & 20.

 

[RememberTheName]

Id be pretty happy with that pick at 18 or 20. Would really like Perrault and Foerster at 18 & 20.

I'd love that. Foerster would be the ideal type of player to play on the wing with Jack Hughes.