NHL Entry Draft: Mock Draft Poll: 7th Overall Pick

[Edge]

With the 6th pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, the Anaheim Ducks select Lucas Raymond with Frölunda of the SHL.

The draft thus far:

1. The New York Rangers select Alexis Lafreniere, LW, Rimouski

2. The LA Kings select Quinton Byfield, C, Sudbury

3. The Ottawa Senators select Tim Stutzle, LW, Adler Manheim

4. The Detroit Red Wings select Cole Perfetti, LW, Saginaw

5. The Ottawa Senators select Jamie Drysdale, D, Erie

6. The Anaheim Ducks select Lucas Raymond, RW, Frölunda

The New Jersey Devils are on the clock...

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[Rsswmu]

Has to be Holtz right. I like Rossi better but Holtz is a more natural goal scorer and that’s what they need.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Askarov, Holtz, or Sanderson. Went Askarov, but Holtz is probably more likely here.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Holtz makes all the sense in the world for them.

 

[GeorgeKaplan]

Between Holtz and Sanderson here, went Holtz because they keep trading away wingers and they're going to need someone to play with Hughes

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

This is the first spot where Askarov makes sense.

 

[Edge]

There are some good arguments for different people here.

But I think they go with Holtz and get a hell of a prospect for the wings.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

There are some good arguments for different people here.

But I think they go with Holtz and get a hell of a prospect for the wings.

They're trading him?

 

[Nico Hischier]

Idk how I got here but if we take Askarov at 7, I will go play in traffic. If Sanderson is still on the board we probably take him and I know our scouts have seen a ton of Rossi so it’s between those 2 for this devils fan. Holtz would be a disappointment if Sanderson and Rossi are both available.

 

[Rangerfan4life90]

Idk how I got here but if we take Askarov at 7, I will go play in traffic. If Sanderson is still on the board we probably take him and I know our scouts have seen a ton of Rossi so it’s between those 2 for this devils fan. Holtz would be a disappointment if Sanderson and Rossi are both available.

Yeah, I doubt Askarov will go this high. As good as he might project to be, there are other more suitable players to pick from at this point to go with a goalie.

That said, Holtz is a natural goal scorer, it wouldn't be a disappointing pick for you guys at all.

 

[eco's bones]

I've had Holtz to New Jersey forever. I can see an argument for Askarov or Sanderson but Blackwood is a pretty good young goaltender. I think if the Devils are going to get the best out of Hughes they're going to need to get him a goal scorer.

 

[Edge]

I've had Holtz to New Jersey forever. I can see an argument for Askarov but Blackwood is a pretty good young goaltender. I think if the Devils are going to get the best out of Hughes they're going to need to get him a goal scorer.

I think people might be surprised at how many lists have Holtz fourth.

 

[eco's bones]

I think people might be surprised at how many lists have Holtz fourth.

I like Holtz better than Raymond to be honest. That's not to say Raymond won't be taken before him but I can't see Holtz dropping past 8 but I could see that happen to Raymond.

 

[Edge]

I like Holtz better than Raymond to be honest. That's not to say Raymond won't be taken before him but I can't see Holtz dropping past 8 but I could see that happen to Raymond.

Personally, so do I.

And I highly suspect the Rangers did as well.

 

[Trxjw]

Was pretty close for me between Holtz and Sanderson but went with the latter.

 

[QJL]

Looking forward to voting best player available Seth Jarvis for the next 5-8 picks.

 

[Edge]

One of things I hope this mock draft demonstrates is how a player can slide, even if they are universally ranked high on many lists.

Let’s use Rossi as our example. He’s a legit consideration for the fourth or fifth overall pick. And yet it is quite likely he is still available when the 8th pick comes up.

Jake Sanderson was a consideration for a higher pick who could very well find himself outside of the top 10.

Askarov enters the conversation right about now, but could still be there on the board as the teens roll around. You take any of these and slide them up in the draft, and it’s impact cascades through the next half dozen picks potentially.

 

[ElLeetch]

The Devils should take Marco Stacha here.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

Personally, so do I.

And I highly suspect the Rangers did as well.

Holtz is just a more appealing prospect. If you want to go pure upside and talent, you go with Raymond. If you want the guy who fits your team like a glove, you pick Holtz.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

Voted Holtz

They need wings with Hughes and Hischier at center

 

[Lion Hound]

Went with Holtz here. I really like him. I think he is going to fit wherever he lands.

Some really good names on the board but the one player I actually had a hard time with wasen't Rossi or Sanderson. It was Quinn.