JD1
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So, by all accounts this draft is regarded as one for the ages. Some kids project well, some kids are already playing with men.
In recent drafts guys that went directly to the NHL are (meaning guys that played their season in the NHL, not guys that had a coffee and went back to junior)
2019 Hyghes, Kakko, Dach
2018 Dahlen, Svechnikov, Kotkaneimi, Tkachuk
2017 Hirschier, Patrick
2016 Matthews, Laine, Tkachuk, Chychrun
2015 McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin
That's 16 guys in 5 drafts. 3 guys per draft. And this particular draft is noted for being deep. And then there is the trend of the league getting younger.
So who from this next draft makes the leap directly into the NHL?
In recent drafts guys that went directly to the NHL are (meaning guys that played their season in the NHL, not guys that had a coffee and went back to junior)
2019 Hyghes, Kakko, Dach
2018 Dahlen, Svechnikov, Kotkaneimi, Tkachuk
2017 Hirschier, Patrick
2016 Matthews, Laine, Tkachuk, Chychrun
2015 McDavid, Eichel, Hanifin
That's 16 guys in 5 drafts. 3 guys per draft. And this particular draft is noted for being deep. And then there is the trend of the league getting younger.
So who from this next draft makes the leap directly into the NHL?