2020 NHL Entry Draft

[Monahammer]

Aren't we in like a 4 way tie for 15th in point %?

Checked here: https://www.hockey-reference.com/lea...standings.html

By my count we are tied with NYR for 14th overall in a draft based on point percentage- wrong we are tied with NYR for 18/19 overall in the league based on points percentage. That would give us pick 12 or 13, and should qualify us for a draft lottery.

[dammage79]

So many good RWers this year. Sleeper pick for me, Rodin Amirov. Not a RW but a darned great all around player.

[NewFan]

We really need a hard working, puck driving big C with speed and body. Not too old. If there is one, I would trade 1st, 1 of Killington or Hanifin, plus Jankowski or any of AHL except russian G.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by NewFan

We really need a hard working, puck driving big C with speed and body. Not too old. If there is one, I would trade 1st, 1 of Killington or Hanifin, plus Jankowski or any of AHL except russian G.

I doubt that lands you a big, fast #1 young centre - but certainly if Big Snag Zag is the sweetener to make that happen - I would think you do it.

[djsFlames]

Draft RWers in the first two rounds.

Keep signing FA d-man.

Try to deal for Barzal?

We need a RW scorer and another good center to bolster the depth down the middle IMO to take the next step.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

Draft RWers in the first two rounds.

Keep signing FA d-man.

Try to deal for Barzal?

We need a RW scorer and another good center to bolster the depth down the middle IMO to take the next step.

IMO, you draft the two best prospects available, regardless of position.

You are counting on these guys to have an impact 4-5 years from now.

Current position need should have zero impact on selection. Asset value is paramount.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by timbit

IMO, you draft the two best prospects available, regardless of position.

You are counting on these guys to have an impact 4-5 years from now.

Current position need should have zero impact on selection. Asset value is paramount.

BPA is never a bad approach, ever.

But I hope its BPA at RW or C. There will be plenty to pick from in the first 50 selections.

But yeah, always a chance someone with elite upside slides further than they were anticipated going, albeit not at the preferred position you're needing to stock up on... sometimes you just have to jump on that.

[ForeverFlameFan]

One guy to take a good look at who has come out of nowhere and has established himself as a guaranteed first round pick is Seth Jarvis.

[TheScorpion]

I really hope it's Jacob Perreault.

[albertGQ]

From Chris Johnston:

If the draft lottery proposal outlined in tonight's NHL memo becomes reality:

-- Detroit would be guaranteed No. 1 or No. 2 overall
-- Ottawa could do no worse than owning No. 3 AND No. 4
-- New Jersey, Buffalo, Montreal and Chicago couldn't jump beyond No. 2/3/4/5, respectively

[dissentowner]

A June draft in this scenario will be an epic fail. Most of the appeal of the draft is not even the actual draft, it is the trades. Teams have stockpiled picks to move some of them to add to their roster. The only way a June draft works for me is if trades are allowed and players traded can join their new team members when the season resumes. I know this defeats the purpose of the trade deadline but this is an exceptional circumstance where everything has changed anyhow. It would also generate the attention the NHL is looking for leading up to the draft. Either allow trades for the draft or postpone it until after the season resumes if it actually does. Nothing else makes sense.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

A June draft in this scenario will be an epic fail. Most of the appeal of the draft is not even the actual draft, it is the trades. Teams have stockpiled picks to move some of them to add to their roster. The only way a June draft works for me is if trades are allowed and players traded can join their new team members when the season resumes. I know this defeats the purpose of the trade deadline but this is an exceptional circumstance where everything has changed anyhow. It would also generate the attention the NHL is looking for leading up to the draft. Either allow trades for the draft or postpone it until after the season resumes if it actually does. Nothing else makes sense.

I suspect how this goes is
1. 2019/2020 season is canceled
2. Draft lottery/draft is scheduled for July
3. Resumption of season planned for Jan 2021.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

I suspect how this goes is
1. 2019/2020 season is canceled
2. Draft lottery/draft is scheduled for July
3. Resumption of season planned for Jan 2021.

When I saw they took some playoff revenue early (evened out over season) I changed my view from the above to ... this season will finish. Next season won't start.

That's my best guess.

[albertGQ]

Originally Posted by Bingo

When I saw they took some playoff revenue early (evened out over season) I changed my view from the above to ... this season will finish. Next season won't start.

That's my best guess.

Next season will start. Just not in October. Probably December I bet

[CliffFletcher]

Articles in the Athletic say plan is to finish this season and award Cup in Sept, and start next season in Dec. Owners desperate for playoffs and revenue from TV contracts. The June draft is also a business decision, with owners worried that the NHL has to get in front of eyeballs soon or too many fans will drift away.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

Articles in the Athletic say plan is to finish this season and award Cup in Sept, and start next season in Dec. Owners desperate for playoffs and revenue from TV contracts. The June draft is also a business decision, with owners worried that the NHL has to get in front of eyeballs soon or too many fans will drift away.

I still say the reason the draft draws hockey fans is more for deals than draft picks themselves. It just kills the excitement for me. Am I going to stay in on a nice June day to watch draft picks? Doubtful. Now if there were trades...

[Freeway]

Proposed order is 1-15 for non-playoff teams in reverse points pct order, followed by 16-31 for playoff teams in same order.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

I still say the reason the draft draws hockey fans is more for deals than draft picks themselves. It just kills the excitement for me. Am I going to stay in on a nice June day to watch draft picks? Doubtful. Now if there were trades...

The draft would be held at night, and i bet 99% of the hardcore posters on CP would watch it, even without trades. And yes i am including you as one of the 99% watching it. Seriously, other than football draft, and last dance on netflix, what other sports have people been watching? Sport fans are dying for something and thats why they want to do it early. All that said i am in favour of doing it after season or if season is cancelled. But make no mistake if it's on in June, I will watch it. There might not be another event involving sports until December.

[Poe969]

Just cancel the season, it'll be forgotten in time just like the lockout season. Have a weighted lottery and do the draft with trades then open UFA like normal. Prepare for a shortened season next year, allow a compliance buyout for each team.

[albertGQ]

I watch the draft for the picks. Trades are bonuses. But they’re usually more hype and nothing happens. Maybe one or two impact trades happen per draft.

I like to nerd out in front of the TV with my draft preview magazines. I hope they end up having it in early June.