2020 NHL Draft Top Rankings

Earl Hosack � 25 June 2020 � Subject: Evaluation

This is my final rankings for the 2020 NHL draft class . This is how I would pick them based on projected careers, not necessarily a prediction of how they will be picked or short term success.

I am excited about this class and its depth. There is a lot of potential in this draft. With the quality of this draft there is no doubt in my mind who heads this list.

1. Alexis Lafrenière (LW)
   Rimouski Océanic
   
2. Quinton Byfield (C)
   Sudbury Wolves
   
3. Lucas Raymond (RW/LW)
   Frölunda HC
   
4. Jamie Drysdale (D)
   Erie Otters
   
5. Tim Stützle (C/LW)
   Adler Mannheim
   
6. Cole Perfetti (C)
   Saginaw Spirit
   
7. Yaroslav Askarov (G)
   SKA-Neva St. Petersburg
   
8. Marco Rossi (C)
   Ottawa 67's
   
9. Jake Sanderson (D)
   U.S. National U18 Team
   
10. Alexander Holtz (RW)
    Djurgårdens IF
    
11. Noel Gunler (RW/LW)
    Luleå HF
    
12. Jack Quinn (RW)
    Ottawa 67's
    
13. Dawson Mercer (RW)
    Drummondville Voltigeurs
    
14. Anton Lundell (C)
    HIFK
    
15. Dylan Holloway (F)
    Univ. of Wisconsin
    
16. Connor Zary (C)
    Kamloops Blazers
    
17. Brendan Brisson (C)
    Chicago Steel
    
18. Braden Schneider (D)
    Brandon Wheat Kings
    
19. John-Jason Peterka (F)
    EHC München
    
20. William Wallinder (D)
    MODO Hockey J20
    
21. Lukas Reichel (F)
    Eisbären Berlin
    
22. Mavrik Bourque (C)
    Shawinigan Cataractes
    
23. Rodion Amirov (LW)
    Salavat Yulaev Ufa
    
24. Ryan O'Rourke (D)
    Soo Greyhounds
    
25. Jacob Perreault (C)
    Sarnia Sting
    
26. Jan Mysak (LW)
    HC Litvinov
    
27. Yan Kuznetsov (D)
    Univ. of Connecticut
    
28. Jean-Luc Foudy (C)
    Windsor Spitfires
    
29. Antonio Stranges (C/LW)
    London Knights
    
30. Ty Smilanic (F)
    U.S. National U18 Team
    
31. Luke Evangelista (RW)
    London Knights