Prospect Info: 2020 NHL Entry Draft Thread

[No Name The Nameless]

I haven't seen anyone bold enough to say he'll be a #1, all say his ceiling is a good #2, most likely a 2nd pairing guy. The biggest issue I have is that he's a late riser, most people early had him ranked late in the 1st, early in the second, then his showing at the biosteel thing freaked everyone out. I'm wary.

Look at how the praise evolves in the year, and it raises a bit of a red flag for me.

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Development is good, but taking a guy from 30th to top-1o in a few months when his game is still nondescript is worrying. COULD develop offensively, COULD have room for growth, etc...and STILL only end up a #2? That doesn't read or look like a top 10 pick to me. It really just reeks of people trying to close the gap between Drysdale and the next guy.

Ahhh. I was thinking we were talking about Drysdale.
"Samsonite! I was way off"

 

[AlphaBravo]

I was with you all the way about scorers and LA's huge need! Then you lost me at scorers and Brown's name came up...

lol I didn't say Brown is a scorer. I said he has an all-around game.

 

[Ray Martyniuk]

lol I didn't say Brown is a scorer. I said he has an all-around game.

Alright then

 

[ricardfromage]

Anyone else kind of liking what they have seen from Nico Daws.

Yep, he has had a few reeeeeally great games and looks reaaaallly solid the rest of the time. I think he has a bright future. Good call.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

 

[Jungle Boy]

Hey man you got to be positive...wouldn't it be cool if the Kings won and LA-freniere came to Town!

Picture this: Luc handling the #20 Jersey To another Quebec kid. It is a sign!

 

[kilowatt]

Picture this: Luc handling the #20 Jersey To another Quebec kid. It is a sign!

Luc would never give anyone the opportunity to outshine his achievements

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Picture this: Luc handling the #20 Jersey To another Quebec kid. It is a sign!

Plot twist--Luc is working for MTL.

 

[Statto]

If I’m completely honest, if we win the lottery I’d be quite happy trading back to #2 to take Byfield. The more I read and see, the more I like. I’m only a little hesitant because I have not seen him live. I just love a monster C.

 

[psych3man]

If I’m completely honest, if we win the lottery I’d be quite happy trading back to #2 to take Byfield. The more I read and see, the more I like. I’m only a little hesitant because I have not seen him live. I just love a monster C.

I appreciate the take but it would be a big mistake--too much risk, esp when you finally have the #1 pick.
Lafreniere is too good to pass up.

 

[KingsCrown]

Yep, he has had a few reeeeeally great games and looks reaaaallly solid the rest of the time. I think he has a bright future. Good call.

 

[KingsCrown]

Yep, he has had a few reeeeeally great games and looks reaaaallly solid the rest of the time. I think he has a bright future. Good call.

 

[Ja Sports]

New hype reel for Cole Perfetti hope you guys enjoy

Perfetti is currently ranked outside of the Top 5 - but he's extremely smart (on & off the ice) and you can tell by the shootout against Sweden he has the "Clutch" gene - which is invaluable

 

[Lt Dan]

New hype reel for Cole Perfetti hope you guys enjoy

Perfetti is currently ranked outside of the Top 5 - but he's extremely smart (on & off the ice) and you can tell by the shootout against Sweden he has the "Clutch" gene - which is invaluable

Thank Ja.
Thank Ja very much

 

[Ja Sports]

Thank Ja.
Thank Ja very much

Ja welcome

 

[Statto]

I appreciate the take but it would be a big mistake--too much risk, esp when you finally have the #1 pick.
Lafreniere is too good to pass up.

Fair enough and you are likely correct, as I’ve seen relatively little of both players. I also think it’s fair to say 100% of the scouts know far more than I do. Lafreniere fits our organisational need also, so if we get #1 we take him every time, I realise it’s not even a debate. However, there’s a bit of me that keeps thinking that Byfield will be the one that ends up with the higher ceiling and better career. I say that fully noting my bias towards big powerful Centers.

 

[kingsfan28]

Picture this: Luc handling the #20 Jersey To another Quebec kid. It is a sign!

Keep him away from the draft at all cost either in person or skype/zoom.

 

[kingsfan28]

Plot twist--Luc is working for MTL.

...as a double agent [cue ominous music] !

 

[KingsOfCali25]

If I’m completely honest, if we win the lottery I’d be quite happy trading back to #2 to take Byfield. The more I read and see, the more I like. I’m only a little hesitant because I have not seen him live. I just love a monster C.

Only way I trade back is if Ottawa gives up their 2 picks. Other than that...its Lafreniere all day everyday

 

[KingsOfCali25]

I watched last year but this year I'll just wait until someone leaks the results again

 

[Basilisk]

If I’m completely honest, if we win the lottery I’d be quite happy trading back to #2 to take Byfield. The more I read and see, the more I like. I’m only a little hesitant because I have not seen him live. I just love a monster C.

I'm with you here! I don't think Ottawa would trade up for Laf, but maybe New Jersey would. I'm praying for us 1st and New Jersey 2nd.....

 

[KINGS17]

I am sneaking in and loading the machine with these:

 

[KINGS17]

Plot twist--Luc is working for MTL.

Ha! Who do you think let the Montreal equipment manager into the locker room to measure the sticks in 1993?

Then, when Melrose asks him about the stick mearsurement he laughs and says, "Not even close."

Highly indicative! Highly indicative!!

 

[ricardfromage]

I am sneaking in and loading the machine with these:

JUSTIFIED!!!!!! THE DRAFT IS RIGGED!!! Wait, I actually believe that it is.... SNEAK EM IN ANYWAYS!!!

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I am sneaking in and loading the machine with these:

The Kings always needed more balls.