Vladislav Lukashevich, LHD (Loko Yaroslavl). Along with my updated rankings, I have a few notes on North Dakota State signal-caller Trey Lance, who just played his one and only game of the season. What's wrong with the giants? *Conditions: If Simmonds plays in 10 regular-season games this season, and Buffalo qualifies for the 2020 playoffs, the selection upgrades to a 2021 4th round pick. Griffey's mad dash in '95 saved baseball in Seattle -- and ignited a Yankees dynasty, Austin Nola's long, strange journey to the NLDS, Patriots players, coaches confront reality of positive COVID-19 tests, Can the NFL really get through the season? Increased muscle will also help his skating, which is somewhat lackluster although certainly adequate for his current league. Artyom Grushnikov, LHD (Krasnaya Armiya). If not, I still like him as a defensive-minded partner for an offensive-leaning defender on a second pairing. *Conditions: Sens receive the 2021 6th round pick if Veronneau plays in 10 NHL games for Toronto in 2019-20 or 10 NHL games in 2020-21. Man United, Man City, Bayern and Liverpool all look vulnerable. *Conditions: Montreal will receive the 2021 4th round pick if St. Louis re-signs Scandella before Oct. 7, 2020 OR if St. Louis wins two playoff rounds and he plays in at least half of the games. (1:58). Additionally, he looks equally comfortable shooting or passing. Team Position. *Conditions: Tampa Bay receives New Jersey's 2021 7th round pick if Domingue plays in 7 regular season games for the Devils in 2019-20, or 1 playoff game in 2019-20, or is traded by New Jersey prior to the 2020 draft. And unlike most other players who get promoted due to offensive abilities, Zugan stands out more for his defensive acumen. Lukashevich is right there with Grushnikov for the title of best MHL defender in the 2021 NHL Draft- it is honestly a coin toss at the moment, as, while Grushnikov is a bit more polished, Lukashevich displays more willingness to create offensively (while still being a strong defender). DRAFT YEAR: 2021 . 7. After a few weeks of the college football season, it's time to reset my rankings of the quarterbacks for the 2021 NFL draft. *Conditions: If the Pittsburgh Penguins win the 2020 Stanley Cup, the pick will upgrade to a 2021 2nd round pick. 1 pick in the last two drafts. Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay analyze North Dakota State QB Trey Lance's performance in his only game of the season and debate if he's a higher prospect than Ohio State's Justin Fields. *Conditions: If St. Louis' 2019 1st round pick ends up being a top 10 pick, the Blues have the option to keep the 2019 1st round pick and send Buffalo their 2020 1st round pick instead. Ilya Ivantsov, C (SKA-Varyagi/SKA-1946). He can score in a variety of ways, and displays good vision in passing the puck to teammates in dangerous areas. His skating is a little behind where Grushnikov’s is at the moment, but that is mostly in terms of strength/power, as his edges look good. The 2021 NHL Entry Draft will be the 59th NHL Entry Draft.The draft was originally expected to be held in June 2021, though this will likely be delayed because of the suspension of the 2019–20 NHL season due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the later than normal start of the 2020–21 NHL season As such, it is no surprise that he has, throughout his young career, constantly played with older players, both in his junior league and internationally. The names at the top of the class are familiar if you read my preseason Big Board, but there are a couple of surprises who round out the new top five. Discuss hockey prospects from all over the world and the NHL Draft. Historic Drafts. Updated: Oct 02, 2020 09:00 am (ET) Draft date: June 2021. The story behind Toto Wolff's lap record and huge crash at the Nurburgring, Overwatch League Grand Finals roundtable -- picks and predictions. The rare winger that truly creates offense from the wing, Poltapov is a dynamic player in all aspects of the game. }); Would love your thoughts, please comment. The Draft Analyst Podcast: NHL Playoffs Recap (Day 4), 2021 NHL Draft: Top 10 Russian Prospects (MHL). Ivantsov played much of the season for SKA-Varyagi before a late season move to SKA-1946. And while no one will confuse him for a future Selke winner, Poltapov shows diligence in the defensive zone. This is especially true in leagues like the MHL, where these prospects are often competing against players several years older than themselves, not only as opponents on the ice, but against older/stronger teammates for premium ice time and usage. Trade. However, this comes with sacrifices on offense, and it has yet to be determined if Zugan lacks creativity or if his meat-and-potatoes style is an overabundance of caution.