Will his defensive game progress to the point where he could be utilized in a shutdown capacity? padding:15px; opacity:.9; Consistency has been an issue. Smilanic was projected to go higher earlier in the year but an injury-plagued season hurt his draft stock, to the benefit of the Wings here. First, he is a strong skater and can travel with the puck over three zones. Bordeleau has a quick mind and a quick release to his shot. (Brock Otten), 38. At one point, Barron was seen as potentially the best defenseman in the draft class. Barron is the best value pick at this point in the draft, as injuries and bad luck have hampered his development from a top prospect to the second round. Carolina Hurricanes (from New York Rangers) - William Wallinder, D, Modo J20 (SuperElit), Wallinder is the kind of defender who NHL teams love at the draft because his raw, physical tools give him a high ceiling. He is very agile and mobile on his skates and is a very tough player to play against with his tenacious work ethic, making him a strong defensive player and a top penalty kill option. Against the stiffest of competition, the issues haven’t been enough to put me off his talent. Far from a polished product, Wallinder combines high end creativity and puck skill with good mobility and a 6’4 frame. background:#ce1141; He likely will take time to develop his offensive game in College but projects to be a very effective middle six player. Andrae is skilled, can quarterback a power play and competes hard. He already has three goals and two assists in two games so far this season, and averaged nearly a point per game in his first two seasons with the Sagueneens. The Coyotes lost this selection due to the unsanctioned testing of draft eligible prospects. 6 Pick, Five Hypothetical Trades Involving It Walk On The Wilde Side: Will The Habs Make The Playoffs. * Top 120 rankings, including full scouting reports on top 62, profiles on players ranked 63-120, and 30 honourable mentions. He likes to shoot the puck and is dangerous doing so. Our team of scouts and analysts are in rinks around the world providing insight into the NHL’s future at mckeenshockey.com. Bordeleau has a quick mind and a quick release to his shot. He has the not-so-attractive combination of being an average skater with small size but compensates with strong balance, puck skills and competitiveness. Los Angeles Kings - Kasper Simontaival, RW, Tappara (Liiga), Simontaival is a player that continues to grow on you the more you watch. Buffalo has been building for a long time and Khusnutdinov would make their center pipeline more interesting. He is already playing regularly in the SHL this season and could be ready to step over in a year or two. His detractors will point out he cheats for offense and that he isn’t always committed defensively, but with the competition across the AJHL varying so significantly, it is hard to stay on every shift in a blowout game. He is already playing regularly in the SHL this season and could be ready to step over in a year or two. He shows strong awareness in all types of situations and often plays with a letter on his chest. (Mike Sanderson), 41. Against the stiffest of competition, the issues haven’t been enough to put me off his talent. He may possess more offensive upside than some are giving him credit for, as his support role with the Knights prevented him from being a primary play driver. Detroit Red Wings - Ty Smilanic, C/LW, USA U18 (USHL), Hockey teams are built with players in the right roles to win, and Smilanic is a very useful player for the Wings moving forward. The Blackhawks, who own the 17th overall pick in the draft this year, are expecting to see multiple top prospects make the jump to the NHL next season, with Nicolas Beaudin and Ian Mitchell both expected to compete for roster spots out of training camp. It is certainly fair to question whether he will be on the board when the Blackhawks pick in the first round, but if he is, he could be an excellent addition to the team’s forward group. While his skating is fine, when coupled with his size, becomes a bit more of a concern. He played on a stacked team but when he got more ice-time, he was more productive. He is a skilled forechecker and a very disruptive presence while on the ice. After taking Ville Heinola last season, the Jets aren’t afraid to go back to Finland for an impact player, and while Hirvonen will take a bit of time to refine his game, he projects as a solid top-six option up the middle. Will his offensive game progress to the point where he can be a powerplay quarterback? If the young Russian is able to put it all together, he could be a top six forward that supports a second powerplay unit, if not he could fade out of North America over the next couple of seasons. (Brock Otten), 34. He scored most of his goals on the power play but most of his assists at even strength. His skating could be a red flag, but with his other tools and instincts the bet on him the second round is a good one to make. His effort away from puck needs to improve, as does general effort shift to shift. What you do with them is you pay $12.99 for a 3-month subscription and that includes three digital magazines in a PDF format (2019 IIHF World Juniors Guide, McKeen’s NHL Draft Guide, and McKeen’s Hockey Yearbook) plus exclusive online content and updates according to their website. Chicago has had success with Swedes and their young coach Jeremy Colliton started his career in Sweden. Askarov appeared in five games last season for the Russian Under-20 squad in the World Junior Championships, with a 2.71 goals against average in those contests. 2020 NHL Draft Guide Subscription On Sale Now * Access to early rankings, reports and scouts’ quotes for all subscribers. NHL Mock Draft 2020: Colorado Avalanche select Noel Gunler with No. He looks smooth but lacks natural explosiveness so he will not be able to beat opponents with pure speed. Barron’s offensive game may not end up being as strong as projected earlier in his career, but his size and his calm demeanor make him a reliable jack-of-all-trades blueliner. He finished second on the Oil Kings in scoring last season, and also provides a tantalizing physical game, with big hits and strong balance on his feet, a key to his success. Skill wise he could be ranked higher but the question marks on his skating in combination with his size lower him. text-decoration:none; The raw, physical tools are definitely present as he skates well and has the skill to play multiple roles. He will take a couple seasons of development at the NCAA level before he is ready to move onto the pro game. He shows strong awareness in all types of situations and often plays with a letter on his chest. (Jimmy Hamrin), 47. Shift to shift, game to game, it is hard to know what to expect. Montreal has never shied from taking controversial Russian players; Markov, and more recently Romanov have been astute picks that the franchise values.