Quinton Byfield is closer to Alexis Lafrenière than he is to whoever is at number three. That has been a sentiment I've held for the entirety of the 2019-20 season. Despite the fact that Lafrenière is the clear-cut …
Prospect Ramblings: Decade of Drafting (Part 4)
Jul 8
Welcome to the Thursday prospect ramblings where I still continue my Decade of Drafting series. This week I will look at the High-MN, High-MA, High-CT, High-NH, High-NJ, High-WI, High-QC, High-MI, High-ON, High-NY, and High-IN. I …
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Nevalainen: 2020 Mock Draft
by Jokke Nevalainen Jun 29, 2020, 8:53 am
Now that we got some clarity on the draft order, it’s time to do a mock draft. The goal of this mock draft is to be as realistic as possible, so you won’t see any …
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Draft Class Deep Dive: RHD Jamie Drysdale
by Tony Ferrari Jun 30, 2020, 9:46 am
Jamie Drysdale has been the near-consensus top defenseman in the 2020 NHL Draft for much of the year. His elite-level skating and transitional play are among the best in the draft class at any position. …
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Why Quinton Byfield at 1st Overall Isn't All That Crazy
by Tony Ferrari Jul 10, 2020, 7:30 am
Quinton Byfield is closer to Alexis Lafrenière than he is to whoever is at number three. That has been a sentiment I've held for the entirety of the 2019-20 season. Despite the fact that Lafrenière is the clear-cut …
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Prospect Ramblings: Today's Most Slept on Prospects
by Brayden Olafson Jul 3, 2020, 6:00 am
In the era that we live in, most people are aware of the pro's and con's that we are subject to as a result of the vast social media presence in our lives. The endless …
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Draft Class Deep Dive: LHD Jake Sanderson
by Tony Ferrari Jul 6, 2020, 8:53 am
When the season began last fall, the U.S. National Team Development Program U18 team had a lot of question marks scattered across the roster. Depending on who you asked, players such as Thomas Bordeleau, Ty …
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2020 NHL Draft: Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios Part 2
by masonblack Jun 26, 2020, 12:00 pm
Over the past few weeks, I have been working on creating a 1st round lottery, mock draft, and playoff simulator for the NHL Rank King app. When the NHL released their ‘phased lottery system’ I …
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Prospect Ramblings: Applying Quantitative Risk Assessment to Drafting
by Brayden Olafson Jun 26, 2020, 6:00 am
“He’s a skilled player, but it's a risky pick.” You're sure to hear that line on draft day when it finally arrives, but what does that actually mean? Skill, and risk. In some ways, the two …