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2020 1st Round NHL Mock w/ Details

2020 1st Round NHL Mock w/ Details

Draft Class: 2020
Created By: Fedoraguy33
Published: May 23, 2020 at 5:46 p.m.
ROUND 1TEAMORIGINALPLAYERDETAILS
1Logo of the Detroit Red Wings-The consensus #1 player. There is zero debate on who goes first overall. Detroit wins the Lafreniere sweepstakes and pick him without thinking twice about it. He will be their cornerstone player for years to come.
2Logo of the Ottawa Senators-Ottawa selects Byfield with the first pick of their back to back selections. He is complete package of a player as he combines skill, speed, IQ, vision and power which he uses to his advantage. He is the clear 2nd best prospect. Ottawa won’t hesitate to pass up on this star Centre.
3Logo of the Ottawa SenatorsLogo of the San Jose SharksWith their second pick, Ottawa takes German-born Stutzle who isn’t such a bad player himself. He uses his incredible skating and great skill set that he possesses to put up pretty good numbers in the DEL. He is also a jack of all trades kind of player who could come into the NHL and make an impact right away.
4Logo of the Los Angeles Kings-The Kings are in need of a new #1 D-man with Doughty getting older. He is the best defenceman in this loaded forward draft class. Drysdale has the potential to be a first liner in the league as well as being a quarterback on the power play for the Kings. He has good skating and a high hockey IQ. The Kings add him to their already decent defensive prospect pool.
5Logo of the Anaheim Ducks-Hands down the best sniper in this draft. Can score from almost anywhere on the ice. He has excellent hands as well as a high hockey IQ. His skating is decent but is still a good playmaker who helps to create scoring chances. He is like a poor man’s Patrick Laine. The Ducks gladly select this Swedish winger to play alongside Zegras in the near future.
6Logo of the New Jersey Devils-Raymond is a dynamic winger with scoring ability too. He is a great playmaker with excellent stick handling. He has dropped in the rankings due to his limited playing time on a veteran team in Frolunda, but I still believe he is a top 4 talent. He is a fantastic skater with great edge work. Not a big body but makes up for it with his skill set. He projects as a top liner when he reaches the NHL. The Devils are pleased to draft Raymond 6th overall.
7Logo of the Buffalo Sabres-Rossi is good at everything I find. He is a jack of all trades similarly to Stutzle. I don’t see any real flaws in his game. Great skating, vision, stick handling, strength with the puck even a decent defensive game. His lack of size is the one thing that will keep him from being selected higher, but I see him as a sure top 5 talent in this deep draft. Buffalo selects him to play as the 2nd line Centre under Eichel.
8Logo of the Montreal Canadiens-Perfetti is an excellent puck handler wither great vision and puck skill. Has great hockey IQ and can make those around him betters as an accomplished player. He isn’t the best skater but Cole makes up for that in his crafty skill set. Standing at 5’11, he set the tallest player on the ice but was still able to put up over 100 points in the OHL this pat season. He will be a great add at Centre for the Canadiens.
9Logo of the Chicago Blackhawks-A polished, two-way centre who already brings the full package. His patience with the puck allows him to distribute the puck with more efficiency. Boasts an elite brain to support his well-rounded style. Nothing stands out immediately to his game. He is a good pickup being a ready #1 Centre. Possesses Mikko Koivu comparisons.
10Logo of the New Jersey DevilsLogo of the Arizona CoyotesHe is undoubtedly the best goaltender this this draft and even has the potential to be a future star in the NHL some day. He has great athleticism, size, and puck tracking abilities. Moves well laterally with quickness and is also very strong mentally. Even though New Jersey currently has Blackwood in net, Askarov is the kind of prospect that you can’t pass up on, so they pull the trigger.
11Logo of the Minnesota Wild-Plays in a similar manner to that of Holloway with his two-way game. 1st line potential or a very good 2nd liner. His comparison is Bo Horvat.
12Logo of the Vancouver Canucks-He is very good defensively with great skating abilities. Combines good size with intriguing potential on both ends of the rink.
13Logo of the Nashville Predators-Quinn is goal scorer similarly to that of Holtz. He is also highly intelligent as well. Just a good all around player.
14Logo of the Florida Panthers-A big physical blue liner with good skating qualities with some offensive upside as well.
15Logo of the Calgary Flames-Smart play-creating winger with goal scoring abilities. He also plays a very strong 200ft game.
16Logo of the New York Rangers-High hockey IQ with its of untaped talent - models game after Matthews and Kucherov.
17Logo of the Winnipeg Jets-Combination of old-school grittiness and new-school skill, plays a strong two-way game with great visions, speed and a high hockey IQ.
18Logo of the Ottawa SenatorsLogo of the New York IslandersStrong skater with good passing skills and a lethal shot. I see him being very underrated with lots of untapped potential.
19Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets-Small but speedy, creative winger with great hockey IQ. Put up a monster season this year in the WHL. Kailer Yamamoto 2.0?
20Logo of the Carolina HurricanesLogo of the Toronto Maple LeafsDominated the OHL with his goal scoring abilities as well as smooth hands and skating.
21Logo of the New York RangersLogo of the Carolina HurricanesAnother forward with great goal scoring abilities as he led Sarnia in goals this past season with 39.
22Logo of the Dallas Stars-Offers great hockey sense, compete and playmaking qualities, although his significant injury history makes him unpredictable.
23Logo of the Edmonton Oilers-Possesses a great overall offensive game but needs to learn to put it all together. His shot is his best quality.
24Logo of the Vegas Golden Knights-Plays a good two-way game especially in the defensive zone. Plays with great competitiveness and smarts.
25Logo of the Minnesota WildLogo of the Pittsburgh PenguinsThe right-shot center is a good passer, has a good shot and excels in his own end.
26Logo of the Philadelphia Flyers-Smooth skater who plays a smart defensive game. Can move the puck well. Likes to take risks as well.
27Logo of the Washington Capitals-Has a very good shot but outside of that plays a very stable game. He doesn’t "wow" with his skating or transition game but still makes smart plays.
28Logo of the San Jose SharksLogo of the Tampa Bay LightningSpeedy, competitive winger who can terrorize on the forecheck despite his size. Plays bigger than he is.
29Logo of the Colorado Avalanche-A finisher by nature, but the intelligence and wherewithal to draw opponents and make a nice play.
30Logo of the St. Louis Blues-One of the better D-men in this draft with his excellent skating, vision, hockey IQ and size. Possesses a high ceiling as well.
31Logo of the Anaheim DucksLogo of the Boston BruinsOffensive minded D-man with good puck skills. Not great in the D zone but is getting better. Anaheim takes a chance on him with his high potential.
May 23, 2020 at 6:10 p.m.
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With a 24 team playoff what does it mean for the draft?
May 23, 2020 at 6:45 p.m.
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With a 24 team playoff what does it mean for the draft?


A 24 team playoff scenario would be reduced to 16 teams like normal. Lots of the team seedings will be different/changed. But other than that I would imagine the draft standings would change as teams are eliminated from the playoffs just like in previous years.
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May 23, 2020 at 6:50 p.m.
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A 24 team playoff scenario would be reduced to 16 teams like normal. Lots of the team seedings will be different/changed. But other than that I would imagine the draft standings would change as teams are eliminated from the playoffs just like in previous years.


The link below is a discussing it now.

https://www.capfriendly.com/armchair-gm/team/1741108
May 24, 2020 at 2:36 p.m.
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Good list. My only issue is that Askarov I think will be snagged by Chicago because Crawford is not getting any younger.
 
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