Chapin Landvogt
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The 2020 NHL Entry Draft:
With uncertainty in the air about the rest of this season, no less than just about all major European leagues cancelled, and now the recent cancellation of the U-18 WC and the Men's WC, I thought it's about time to start looking at this summer's NHL Draft.
So here's (possibly) the thread for it!
My initial thoughts:
As we all know, the Islanders currently only have 5 picks and the first one is in the 3rd round.
Nonetheless, the current Corona-based situation could theoretically have a major impact on how teams go about making their choices.
Here's what I'm thinking:
- The U-18 WC has a HUGE impact on placement in the first round as well as the overall placement of primarily European players (especially Russians) throughout the draft. The scouting world will now make its assessments without this vital showcase heading into the draft.
- The men's WC has become a place where several nations are able to showcase 18 and 19-year olds. I can't speak for any other nations, but I can say that Tim Stutzle was a hot candidate for this tournament. This tournament ended up meaning a lot for particularly Moritz Seider last spring. Kaako was going top 2 last summer anyways, but used this tourney to place an exclamation point on things.
- If the CHL leagues have to cancel the rest of the season, the scouting community will not be able to see the most pressure-filled hockey phase of the year for these boys. This may not have as big an impact on probable first round picks, but would definitely play a role in deciding on later round picks - and overagers.
- The same is the case for the NCAA, but to a (considerably) lower degree.
- There is no Leason or Fagemo among this year's overagers, but there is a considerable list of possible draftees and some of the best are still 18 at this very moment.
- It's uncertain what a prematurely ended season will mean with respect to draft picks exchanged at this year's trade deadline. This will need to be watched closely.
- A number of teams, namely Detroit (10), NYR (10), LAK (11), Ottawa (13), and Montreal (14), have tons of picks in this draft and several of those teams have had a plethora of picks in recent years as well. There's only so many bodies you can have in the system, so there may be a few trade partners here.
So, uhh, let the draft talk begin!
With uncertainty in the air about the rest of this season, no less than just about all major European leagues cancelled, and now the recent cancellation of the U-18 WC and the Men's WC, I thought it's about time to start looking at this summer's NHL Draft.
So here's (possibly) the thread for it!
My initial thoughts:
As we all know, the Islanders currently only have 5 picks and the first one is in the 3rd round.
Nonetheless, the current Corona-based situation could theoretically have a major impact on how teams go about making their choices.
Here's what I'm thinking:
- The U-18 WC has a HUGE impact on placement in the first round as well as the overall placement of primarily European players (especially Russians) throughout the draft. The scouting world will now make its assessments without this vital showcase heading into the draft.
- The men's WC has become a place where several nations are able to showcase 18 and 19-year olds. I can't speak for any other nations, but I can say that Tim Stutzle was a hot candidate for this tournament. This tournament ended up meaning a lot for particularly Moritz Seider last spring. Kaako was going top 2 last summer anyways, but used this tourney to place an exclamation point on things.
- If the CHL leagues have to cancel the rest of the season, the scouting community will not be able to see the most pressure-filled hockey phase of the year for these boys. This may not have as big an impact on probable first round picks, but would definitely play a role in deciding on later round picks - and overagers.
- The same is the case for the NCAA, but to a (considerably) lower degree.
- There is no Leason or Fagemo among this year's overagers, but there is a considerable list of possible draftees and some of the best are still 18 at this very moment.
- It's uncertain what a prematurely ended season will mean with respect to draft picks exchanged at this year's trade deadline. This will need to be watched closely.
- A number of teams, namely Detroit (10), NYR (10), LAK (11), Ottawa (13), and Montreal (14), have tons of picks in this draft and several of those teams have had a plethora of picks in recent years as well. There's only so many bodies you can have in the system, so there may be a few trade partners here.
So, uhh, let the draft talk begin!