Speculation: The 2020 Draft Thread: Part 1

[flashsabre]

I have a feeling if Detroit picks 2nd, Stutzle is there guy. Stevie Y was over there following their team earlier in the season and with Seider coming along well for them I wouldn’t be surprised. Stutzle plays the old Red Wings style of play.

 

[threeVo]

would love to somehow get to 3rd OA and be gtd 1 of Stutzle or Byfield.

 

[darcyRegier]

This list is in order of preference? Is there consensus drop off or tiers within this list? (3&4 are in a tier, then a drop off from 5-7).

Yea it’s in order. Tier wise I would have it:
Lafreniere

Stutzle
Rossi

Byfield
Holtz
Raymond

Byfield is the hardest for me to decide. The combination of his elite skating and big frame will be a nightmare for defensemen if he puts it all together. But I think he might have trouble with the speed of the NHL. Seemed like he was a step behind at the wjc.

I think LA would definitely take him if they get 2nd overall.

 

[Selanne00008]

Yea it’s in order. Tier wise I would have it:
Lafreniere

Stutzle
Rossi

Byfield
Holtz
Raymond

Byfield is the hardest for me to decide. The combination of his elite skating and big frame will be a nightmare for defensemen if he puts it all together. But I think he might have trouble with the speed of the NHL. Seemed like he was a step behind at the wjc.

I think LA would definitely take him if they get 2nd overall.

Cool thanks for the insight. How high end is Lafreniere compared to other consensus top picks? Not generational but a clear solid #1? Taylor Hall/Tavares style? (who is basically the only one I know if from limited hear say).

Time to start my research with a top 5 pick or so in reach for sure.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Cool thanks for the insight. How high end is Lafreniere compared to other consensus top picks? Not generational but a clear solid #1? Taylor Hall/Tavares style? (who is basically the only one I know if from limited hear say).

Time to start my research with a top 5 pick or so in reach for sure.

He's a solid 1st overall, gets a bit more hype due to Canada's last few down years. Upgrade on Hughes/Kakko but a downgrade on Matthews

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I’m just looking forward to @Chainshot providing his NHL comparables for the top 10 in the draft, as per his annual tradition. It’s always a joy when Chain drops some knowledge bombs on who these kids will end up like in 10 years, and no one loves comparables more than Chain.

 

[Sabre the Win]

I'll take Cole Perfetti

I honestly want to like Byfield but I just feel he busts at the NHL level.

 

[EichHart]

Not sure if posted but draft lottery is one month from tomorrow.

On Thursday, April 9th, the league will run the drawing to determine the draft order for picks one through fifteen.

 

[Chainshot]

I’m just looking forward to @Chainshot providing his NHL comparables for the top 10 in the draft, as per his annual tradition. It’s always a joy when Chain drops some knowledge bombs on who these kids will end up like in 10 years, and no one loves comparables more than Chain.

There is no middle finger emoji here is there?

 

[KiwiGriff]

I'll take Cole Perfetti

I honestly want to like Byfield but I just feel he busts at the NHL level.

My big worry with Byfield is whether he is good because he’s a man amongst boys. How will he go when he’s a boy amongst men?

In other news - the Ducks just pushed their game into OT with the extra skater! Go Ducks!

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Byfield won't bust, too much skill so he'll carve out a career. The question is whether he ends up as a Lecavalier or a Legwand

 

[darcyRegier]

Cool thanks for the insight. How high end is Lafreniere compared to other consensus top picks? Not generational but a clear solid #1? Taylor Hall/Tavares style? (who is basically the only one I know if from limited hear say).

Time to start my research with a top 5 pick or so in reach for sure.

Yea not generational but he's the clear #1. As others have said, I think he gets a lot of hype because he's Canadian. But he is a damn good prospect. 6'1, 190+ lbs already at 18 and he plays like a bulldog on the ice. Add in the very high on-ice awareness/hockey IQ and that deadly wrist shot and you should really start to envy whoever gets him.

I think he's just below the Matthews/Jack tier. Hopefully he ends up on a team that actually knows how to hockey(not in our division).

 

[darcyRegier]

Byfield won't bust, too much skill so he'll carve out a career. The question is whether he ends up as a Lecavalier or a Legwand

I think if the offense doesn't end up working out for him, the right coach could turn him into an incredible defensive C. The reach, strength, and skating ability will make him a nightmare to play against.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

I think if the offense doesn't end up working out for him, the right coach could turn him into an incredible defensive C. The reach, strength, and skating ability will make him a nightmare to play against.

I agree, he'll be a NHLer its just whether he'll perform to his draft status. I hope for his sake, he spends next year in the OHL growing into his body

 

[Jame]

I’m just looking forward to @Chainshot providing his NHL comparables for the top 10 in the draft, as per his annual tradition. It’s always a joy when Chain drops some knowledge bombs on who these kids will end up like in 10 years, and no one loves comparables more than Chain.

I'll take an early stab

My top 10

 

[Sabre the Win]

I'll take an early stab

My top 10
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Byfield comparable Marleau?
Lundell Barkov?

 

[Jame]

Byfield comparable Marleau?
Lundell Barkov?

yes?

 

[TheMistyStranger]

I'll take an early stab

My top 10
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Gilmour sticks out like a sore thumb. Not saying it’s inaccurate, but odd seeing his name in the same list as Zibanajad and Olofsson

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

Gilmour sticks out like a sore thumb. Not saying it’s inaccurate, but odd seeing his name in the same list as Zibanajad and Olofsson

A lot of people use these as style comparisons only, since trying to project their entire career seems like a waste of time this early.

 

[Jame]

Gilmour sticks out like a sore thumb. Not saying it’s inaccurate, but odd seeing his name in the same list as Zibanajad and Olofsson

Small firecracker guys like Gilmour/Theo Fleury are few and far between these days... but that's the type of player Rossi is....

 

[TheMistyStranger]

Small firecracker guys like Gilmour/Theo Fleury are few and far between these days... but that's the type of player Rossi is....

A lot of people use these as style comparisons only, since trying to project their entire career seems like a waste of time this early.

Oh I agree and understand. Just funny to me

 

[Chainshot]

Oh I agree and understand. Just funny to me

Jerk.

Love you BGM.

 

[Sabre the Win]

yes?

Just curious on the takes, curious in how you came to the comparisons?

I am not meaning to belittle or attack.

 

[Jame]

Just curious on the takes, curious in how you came to the comparisons?

I am not meaning to belittle or attack.

mostly just styles of play.

Lafreniere is the kind of player who does the hard ozone work, that compliments his scoring skill set well and makes players around him better... not wanting to make a Crosby-lite comparison I went with a winger who does similar in zone heavy lifting to compliment his offensive skills...

 

[hizzoner]

Lafreniere can drive a line but plays LW. We have Skinner and Olofsson on LW. If we are lucky enough to draft him do we look to trade down for a C and a good piece?