2020 Draft & Undrafted Free Agent Thread

[redwhiteandblue]

Yes.

First I've heard of it with him, not that I'm in the know real heavy. What's the take on his 'attitude issues'? Or is it more of a personality of a guy who plays with an edge on the ice.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

First I've heard of it with him, not that I'm in the know real heavy. What's the take on his 'attitude issues'? Or is it more of a personality of a guy who plays with an edge on the ice.

His "issues" aren't any worse than DeAngelo's. Gunler is, in my opinion, the 3rd best skater in the 2020 draft after Lafreniere and Raymond

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

His "issues" aren't any worse than DeAngelo's. Gunler is, in my opinion, the 3rd best skater in the 2020 draft after Lafreniere and Raymond

Yeah, well some of us aren't as huge fans of DeAngelo as others, in part due to said issues, so...

Also, Byfield. Byfield, Byfield, Byfield.

 

[Joey Bones]

Veeti Miettinen committed to play at St. Cloud State in the 20/21 season. Not sure if that's the right move, but intriguing nonetheless....

 

[QJL]

His "issues" aren't any worse than DeAngelo's. Gunler is, in my opinion, the 3rd best skater in the 2020 draft after Lafreniere and Raymond

Those are high marks for his skating. I don’t have him that high in that category. Above average for sure. Raymond is a lock for my number one skater. Gunler has the number one cannon. What a shooter.

 

[Maximus]

Just wondering but has anyone heard or know the deal on Brian Boyle? Haven't heard much about him recently despite some blurbs a few months ago about possible Ranger interest.

I do think he'd make a nice addition to the club for the upcoming season for his veteran presence and I think he'd be a solid 4th liner and penalty killer. Or is his salary ask too much for us to handle considering our cap crunch? Anyone?

 

[Lays]

double post

 

[nyr2k2]

Just wondering but has anyone heard or know the deal on Brian Boyle? Haven't heard much about him recently despite some blurbs a few months ago about possible Ranger interest.

I do think he'd make a nice addition to the club for the upcoming season for his veteran presence and I think he'd be a solid 4th liner and penalty killer. Or is his salary ask too much for us to handle considering our cap crunch? Anyone?

Not much. Heard he was holding out for better offers than he had been receiving.

You should ask in the Around the NHL thread. This is for draft prospects and UDFA players (kids that are free agents because they weren't drafted).

 

[JimboA]

Those are high marks for his skating. I don’t have him that high in that category. Above average for sure. Raymond is a lock for my number one skater. Gunler has the number one cannon. What a shooter.

I could be wrong but I think he meant “skater” as in “non-goalie”, and not “skating ability”.

 

[Maximus]

Not much. Heard he was holding out for better offers than he had been receiving.

You should ask in the Around the NHL thread. This is for draft prospects and UDFA players (kids that are free agents because they weren't drafted).

Gotcha...my bad...thx

 

[Leetch3]

looks like the badgers are fans of your work

 

[Lays]

looks like the badgers are fans of your work

Didn’t even see that that’s sick. Tony Granato even liked it

 

[Joey Bones]

Didn’t even see that that’s sick. Tony Granato even liked it

Congrats, man!! Was a good read!!

 

[mas0764]

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The real question is, if the Rangers won the lottery again and move up to 2 or 3 instead of 1 again, do they take Byfield over Raymond or Holtz? I’m inclined to say yes.

Would they take him over Lafreniere? Now that is a good question.

 

[Joey Bones]

The real question is, if the Rangers won the lottery again and move up to 2 or 3 instead of 1 again, do they take Byfield over Raymond or Holtz? I’m inclined to say yes.

Would they take him over Lafreniere? Now that is a good question.

Way too early to tell. So far Lafreniere is the clear cut No. 1. With that said, though, there are a lot of other players that can contribute big time draft year numbers. Looking at Byfield, Raymond, Holtz, Perfetti and Lundell specifically, but there can be others climbing up, too. Looking at Holloway, Lapierre, Rossi, Drysdale, Barron, Zary, Mysak, etc. I could even see Askarov climbing in that top 5 range, as well.

This draft is incredibly talented!!

 

[QJL]

The real question is, if the Rangers won the lottery again and move up to 2 or 3 instead of 1 again, do they take Byfield over Raymond or Holtz? I’m inclined to say yes.

Would they take him over Lafreniere? Now that is a good question.

Absolutely not. Lafreniere over the rest and the gap is a much bigger than the boards are making it seem right now. I’ll hold my hand to the fire on this one. Laf is already a lock for #1.

 

[Mikos87]

The Rangers would be doing if they got the 2nd pick again.

IMO Byfeld is the guy.

Reminds me of Mike Modano.

The other guy I'd take at two is Cole Perfetti.

Guy is going to be a lock for 30-30 seasons in the NHL.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

The real question is, if the Rangers won the lottery again and move up to 2 or 3 instead of 1 again, do they take Byfield over Raymond or Holtz? I’m inclined to say yes.

Would they take him over Lafreniere? Now that is a good question.

Lafrenière
Byfield
Raymond
Holtz

my top 4 as ok now. Need to see Lundell without Kakko, only saw him with Kakko.

 

[True Blue]

2020 NHL Mock Draft - NHL - DraftSite.com

Draftsite updated their site to a nice sleeker design. Still trying to get used to it. Nonetheless, here's their updated mock....

1 (12) C/LW: Antonio Stranges (USA)(5'10"/170lbs., Shot: Left, London/OHL)
2 (43) C/RW: Seth Jarvis (CAN)(5'9"/165lbs., Shot: Right, Portland/WHL)
3 (84) LW: Roby Jarventie (FIN)(6'2"/185lbs., Shot: Left, Ilves/Liiga)

Some big contributors there. Wouldn't mind this haul as an early 3 round mock. Thoughts?

Could not pass on Holloway there.

 

[True Blue]

Admittedly, not much. I know he's got a pro frame already against men and is hard to knock off the puck. Shot is pretty nice, too. I'll have to do some more homework before I can give an assessment.

He seems to have a game that fits into what Quinn & Gorton are building. He also seems to be someone that can sneak into the top 10 or fall out of the first round

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Lafrenière
Byfield
Raymond
Holtz

my top 4 as ok now. Need to see Lundell without Kakko, only saw him with Kakko.

I'd take Gunler over Holtz any day

 

[Joey Bones]

Could not pass on Holloway there.

Agreed. You take Holloway or Drysdale there everyday, but Stranges has a very interesting skill set!!

 

[Joey Bones]

He seems to have a game that fits into what Quinn & Gorton are building. He also seems to be someone that can sneak into the top 10 or fall out of the first round

Well it seems he's on quite a rise. I'm sure once the seasons get underway more video will pop up.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

Yeah, we need to scout the shit out of the upcoming centerman-class. If the draft is as special as everyone is saying, we should get someone proper anywhere in the 1st round.
What we need to do is to determine the sleepers. Seems to me this draft should have plenty of those late 1st steals.

 

[True Blue]

Well it seems he's on quite a rise. I'm sure once the seasons get underway more video will pop up.

Yeah, he's one to watch for me