He can quarterback the power play from the point, and can also lead the rush. He is poised with the puck and has the patience to wait for plays to open up. He picks skill over just about any other consideration, and he has the nerve to just ignore traditional thinking. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. By the time you’re picking at 15th overall, you might see a player on the list you clearly think is the best player compared to the others. Glass is good in board battles and could be even better as he adds muscle. His skating ability allows him to speed up the play or slow it down, creating time and space for his linemates. Note: With the NHL season paused since March 12 due to … This makes him absolutely deadly in one-on-one situations. There is so much talent coming into the league, hockey fans have a lot to look forward too. to the exclusion of all else is how you end up with a bad draft record. The true standout area of Podkolzin’s game is his ability to be a sniper. The cut-off for what is or isn’t considered one of our NHL prospects is 50 NHL games played (including playoff games) or 25 years old. The big one for drafting is “Best Player Available” or BPA vs drafting for need. But it could also be a reach that disappoints like Rasmus Sandin did at first. That’s how I felt looking at the players I gave myself to pick from, and in a second I have to pick again for Bergevin and do that very thing. What we will be doing is linking you to those articles, as well as taking a look at NHL prospects that were acquired before this year’s draft; their progress, and their chances of making the 2019-20 roster of the NHL team in question. One way to up your odds of picking a bust is by bypassing better players to get the type you’d most like to have. NHL.com is breaking down the top prospects by position ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft. One Note, Clicking the Player Name will take you to the team’s NHL prospects page, or his individual draft scouting report. He also has outstanding wrist shots and snapshots. 2020 NHL draft rankings: Top 100 prospects in the class from Chris Peters The 2020 NHL draft class features plenty of playmakers, including Cole Perfetti, Will Cuylle and likely No. Kakko sees the play developing and makes smart plays. Zegras anticipates the movements of his teammates and opponents, allowing him to create quality scoring chances. Dach takes the puck to the net and is more likely to go through a defender than to try and get around him. If you don't know these names yet, you will soon. Last season, he started using that shot more and it is leading to goals and opening up defences, making his playmaking skill even more deadly. They don’t necessarily look like stars right now. He is very tough to contain on the cycle. NEWARK, NJ – JULY 14: New Jersey Devils forward Jack Hughes (86) Skates during the New Jersey Devils Development Camp Red and White Scrimmage on July 13, 2019 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Dach protects the puck well and this allows him to extend plays and wait for a teammate to get open or for an opposing defender to get out of position. With that said, let the debates begin. Cozens also has a good snapshot and slap shot. Dobson plays a strong defensive game, with good positioning and gap control.