The 2020 NHL draft got one small baby step closer with the first lottery drawing. Introducing the Class of ’20: Sportsnet Laces Up for the 2020 NHL Draft, October 6 & 7. ET / 4 p.m. PT, Sportsnet radio teams will provide live breaking stories from each round of the draft. Sportsnet’s radio line-up includes: As a one-stop-shop for Canada’s hockey fans, Sportsnet’s NHL Draft Guide coverage includes: About SportsnetSportsnet is Canada’s #1 sports network. No, we still don't know who will be drafting No. Sportsnet’s exclusive 2020 NHL Draft broadcast line-up includes: For hockey fans on the go coast-to-coast-to-coast, the Sportsnet Radio Network is set to deliver live NHL Draft coverage on Tuesday. Mock Draft - 1st round | 2nd round - updated on Oct. 6th. 2 pick will have several top prospects to choose from. Kimelman has Drysdale falling to No. Profile pages have been updated with new profiles and video clips. From there, though, the draft is much less clear, which has been reflected in various mocks of late. Uniting Canadians through sport, Sportsnet’s multimedia offerings include Sportsnet (consisting of 4 regional channels: East, Ontario, West, and Pacific), Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, the Sportsnet Radio Network, Sportsnet.ca, Sportsnet NOW, SN NOW+, the Sportsnet app, and podcasts. 2-8 is at least set. Sportsnet also has extensive coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays and Toronto Raptors, as well as NBA, MLB, Grand Slam of Curling, Rogers Cup, CHL, IndyCar, WWE, Super League Rugby, Premiership Rugby, Bundesliga, FA Women’s Super League, and FA Cup. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft. Tim Stutzle, C/LW, Adler Mannheim (DNL U20). 20. October 5, 2020 – As the next generation of hockey stars begin their NHL journey, Sportsnet is set to deliver every moment of the 2020 NHL Draft presented by Team Rogers Community Draft, starting tomorrow. "As good as Byfield is now, he still can add strength and go from outstanding to elite," he wrote. So when he gets selected could depend a lot on the needs of the teams with the top selections. Exclusive coverage of Round 1 begins tomorrow at 7 p.m. Alexis Lafreniere is likely to be the No. "He always keeps a good gap and uses his stick and body positioning in the defensive zone to keep opponents to the outside.". Columbus Blue Jackets (13th overall in 2019-20) It's a tale of two moves for the Blue Jackets, who got center Max Domi from the Montreal Canadiens on draft day and signed him to a … In The Athletic's mock draft, Drysdale went No. 4. But it's still possible the Senators would consider the 18-year-old, and Morreale and Lepage have them picking him at No. "The Senators have lacked high-end skill, and Stutzle would bring that to the table at forward," Salvian wrote. It's probable that the selection will belong to the Senators, who have the second-worst record in the NHL and also own the first-round pick of the Sharks as part of the Erik Karlsson trade in September 2018. He praised his "speed, great vision and swagger," in his mock. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft. Sportsnet is the official Canadian NHL national multiplatform rights holder, and is the regional broadcaster for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Here's a look at when mocks are predicting several top prospects to be selected in this year's draft. Tim Stutzle is another player the Senators will likely be considering with one of their two early selections, as he's the top player from a German league in this year's class. That's where Morreale is predicting the left-winger will be drafted, as he has him going to the Kings. 5, predicting the Ducks will draft him. Starting tomorrow at 7 p.m. And that should happen whether it's the Detroit Red Wings or another team that owns the top selection. 1 overall, but the team order for pick Nos. The draft order is based as of noon on Tuesday, October 6th - draft day. Stars center played through torn labrum in his hip during the playoffs, Teams and contracts for the best unrestricted free agents , Blackhawks are moving on from veteran goalie who spent 14 years and won two cups with Chicago, Rask says he doesn't 'want to play for anybody else but the Bruins' amidst trade speculation, NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale. However, he's still high on the defenseman. He is the most talented player in the class, and most mocks are predicting him to be the first off the board. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet & SN NOW –. Like Byfield, it seems unlikely Stutzle will fall below the No. Serving up socially-distanced 2020 Draft class commentary, Sportsnet’s all-star roster of NHL Insiders, analysts and reporters will be on-hand to deliver the latest news, moves and more from every Canadian city. 4 pick. Alexis Lafreniere is likely to be the No. And as Kimelman pointed out, Stutzle could have a smooth transition to the NHL as he faced tough competition in Germany that should have him prepared to make an impact in the league. 3. 4 to Los Angeles, as Kings beat writer Lisa Dillman thinks the team could use a defensive boost to help Drew Doughty. The first round of NHL draft will get underway tonight with the remaining rounds on Wednesday, October 7th. In a league first, the Draft will take place virtually, featuring live introductions from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, real-time announcements from NHL GMs and reactions from the top 40+ NHL draft picks on live streams coming from across North America and around the globe. 3, which is also the selection Salvian made for the team in The Athletic's beat writer mock. ET / 4 p.m. PT on Sportsnet, Sportsnet Radio Network and SN NOW, followed by Wednesday’s coverage of Rounds 2-7 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Visit Sportsnet.ca. With Lafreniere likely to be off the board, the team that owns the No. 2, which NHL.com's Adam Kimelman and Mike G. Morreale are both predicting to happen. It's possible the 18-year-old could go as high as No. He is the most talented player in the class, and most mocks are predicting him to be the first off the board. News Releases – Exclusive national English-language coverage begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. October 5, 2020 . NHL 20 Draft: Best Players and Top Draft Steals 2021 In the second draft of NHL 20 Franchise Mode, there’s a chance to grab a franchise-potential forward. by Ben Chopping Jan 13, 2020 May 10, 2020. 2020 NHL Mock Draft : Final Version Updated: Oct 06, 2020 08:07 pm (ET) Draft date: October 6th, 2020 @ 7:00 PM - October 7th, 2020, in Virtual There's a good chance Ottawa could draft Quinton Byfield at No. While there’s plenty of talent in the 2021 NHL Draft, there’s really only one future superstar that every team wants to take off of the board. Salvian said she was tempted to pick Drysdale to go No. Sportsnet is part of Rogers Sports & Media, which is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX, NYSE: RCI). Media Contact Meghann Cox, meghann.cox@rci.rogers.com (m) 416.258.3296, Pick-by-pick coverage and in-depth profiles of the top NHL prospects, The latest prospect rankings and mock draft with junior hockey insider Sam Cosentino, A post-Draft special edition of 31 Thoughts Podcast with Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek, featuring top prospects Quinton Byfield and Jamie Drysdale, Live updates and moments that matter on Sportsnet’s. 2. 2 in the draft, as Lepage is predicting in his mock. The best defenseman in this year's draft class, Jamie Drysdale could go to any team that is looking for a defensive boost early in the draft. The 2020 NHL draft is just days away, so it's time to lock in my final prospect rankings for this year's class. 3 to the Senators in The Athletic's beat writer mock before deciding Ottawa would select Stutzle. However, NHL.com's Guillaume Lepage thinks Byfield will go a bit later, as he's projecting the 17-year-old center to go to the Kings at No. The Athletic did a mock draft in which each team's respective beat writer made the selection for the team they cover. NHL Draft Center 2021 2020 | 2021 | 2022 All Positions G (10 players) D (59 players) F (127 players) In that mock, Senators writer Hailey Salvian agreed with Kimelman and Morreale, predicting Ottawa to take Byfield at No. Kimelman has him going to Ottawa at No. Kimelman praised Byfield's size (6'4", 215 lbs) and skating skills, comparing him to Penguins center Evgeni Malkin. – Exclusive national English-language coverage begins Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT on Sportsnet, Sportsnet ONE & SN NOW. While it's easy to tell which prospects are in the top tier of this class, there are many different scenarios for how the early part of the first round could unfold.