With the recent release of our updated midseason draft rankings at McKeen’s Hockey, we are celebrating with everyone’s favourite draft related reading material; a mock draft. For this mock draft, a random generator determined the [...]
Since this list was last updated, a lot of hockey has been played at all levels. Most notably, just a few weeks ago, the annual World Junior Championships were played out in the Czech Republic. [...]
We are excited to announce the release of our annual IIHF World Junior Championship Guide. Subscribers can download here https://www.mckeenshockey.com/nhl/subscriber-downloads/ Given rosters may not be finalized we will update prior to the tournament with a final [...]
With the recent release of our updated midseason draft rankings at McKeen’s Hockey, we are celebrating with everyone’s favourite draft related reading material; a mock draft. For this mock draft, a random generator determined the [...]
By Marco Bombino, January 21st, 2020
Roby Jarventie is a tall, skilled, and strong-skating winger who has displayed great tools in the junior leagues as well as in Finland’s second-highest league. He is highly agile considering his size and he has [...]
By Marco Bombino, January 20th, 2020Kasper Simontaival has been an integral part of Tappara U20 for the last two seasons. He has been a proficient goal-scorer in the Finnish junior leagues and projects as an offensive player at the pro [...]
He can fly under the radar if you aren’t paying attention, but in a draft class that is relatively light on blueliners, Jake Sanderson is one of the best after Jamie Drysdale. Born in Montana [...]- Since this list was last updated, a lot of hockey has been played at all levels. Most notably, just a few weeks ago, the annual World Junior Championships were played out in the Czech Republic. [...]
From a pure skills standpoint, Ty Smilanic is this year’s USNTDP squad’s most dynamic player. On any given shift, he can draw you forward in your seat – or right out of it – with [...]
By Arlo Schulz, January 17th, 2020Josh Pillar was a first-round bantam pick but has yet to produce the numbers that might have been expected out of him in his NHL draft year. He is a versatile player that won't hurt his [...]
By Michael Rand, January 16th, 2020Tyson Foerster is a fascinating prospect. I see him projecting as a two-way winger that will contribute positively to a team’s middle six forward group. He has the skills to do this, and with continuation [...]
By Arlo Schulz, January 16th, 2020Pavel Novak has met or exceeded all expectations since coming over to North America in his draft year. He is a deceptive player with good wheels, a great motor and a decent wrist shot. Despite his diminutive [...]
By Michael Rand, January 15th, 2020Both before and since being snubbed from Team Canada’s U-20 World Junior team, Cole Perfetti has torn up the Ontario Hockey League. With 24 points in 11 games since he was released from Team Canada. [...]
TOP 31 / McKeen's 2020 NHL Draft Rankings
| RANK | PLAYER | POS | TEAM | HT/WT | DOB | GP-G-A-PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexis Lafreniere | LW | Rimouski (QMJHL) | 6-1/195 | 2001-10-11 | 34-24-49-73 |
| 2 | Quinton Byfield | C | Sudbury (OHL) | 6-4/215 | 2002-08-19 | 33-25-38-63 |
| 3 | Tim Stutzle | C | Adler Mannheim (DEL) | 6-1/185 | 2002-01-15 | 26-5-18-23 |
| 4 | Lucas Raymond | LW | Frolunda (Swe) | 5-11/170 | 2002-03-28 | 17-3-2-5 |
| 5 | Alexander Holtz | RW | Djurgardens (Swe) | 6-0/190 | 2002-01-23 | 23-7-4-11 |
| 6 | Jamie Drysdale | D | Erie (OHL) | 5-11/175 | 2002-04-08 | 31-7-28-35 |
| 7 | Marco Rossi | C | Ottawa (OHL) | 5-9/185 | 2001-09-23 | 32-26-48-74 |
| 8 | Cole Perfetti | C | Saginaw (OHL) | 5-10/180 | 2002-01-01 | 40-23-46-69 |
| 9 | Connor Zary | C | Kamloops (WHL) | 6-0/175 | 2001-09-25 | 37-25-28-53 |
| 10 | Jake Sanderson | D | USN U18 (USDP) | 6-1/185 | 2002-07-08 | 32-4-11-15 |
| 11 | Anton Lundell | C | HIFK (Fin) | 6-1/185 | 2001-10-03 | 23-6-9-15 |
| 12 | Yaroslav Askarov | G | SKA-Neva St. Pet. (Rus 2) | 6-3/175 | 2002-06-16 | 16GP-2.38-922 |
| 13 | Rodion Amirov | LW | Salavat Ufa (Rus) | 6-0/170 | 2001-10-02 | 21-0-2-2 |
| 14 | Noel Gunler | RW | Lulea (Swe) | 6-1/175 | 2001-10-07 | 32-1-7-8 |
| 15 | Dawson Mercer | C | Drummondville (QMJHL) | 6-0/180 | 2001-10-27 | 26-18-24-42 |
| 16 | Jack Quinn | RW | Ottawa (OHL) | 6-0/180 | 2001-09-19 | 38-30-18-48 |
| 17 | Dylan Holloway | C | Wisconsin (B1G) | 6-0/190 | 2001-09-23 | 19-3-5-8 |
| 18 | Kaiden Guhle | D | Prince Albert (WHL) | 6-2/190 | 2002-01-18 | 43-7-18-25 |
| 19 | Braden Schneider | D | Brandon (WHL) | 6-2/200 | 2001-09-20 | 39-5-24-29 |
| 20 | Carter Savoie | LW | Sherwood Park (AJHL) | 5-9/190 | 2002-01-23 | 37-37-29-66 |
| 21 | Jacob Perreault | RW | Sarnia (OHL) | 5-11/200 | 2002-04-15 | 39-26-25-51 |
| 22 | Mavrik Bourque | C | Shawinigan (QMJHL) | 5-10/170 | 2002-01-08 | 40-23-30-53 |
| 23 | Jeremie Poirier | D | Saint John (QMJHL) | 6-0/200 | 2002-06-02 | 43-11-24-35 |
| 24 | Brett Berard | LW | USN U18 (USDP) | 5-9/155 | 2002-09-09 | 32-13-16-29 |
| 25 | Roni Hirvonen | C | Assat Pori (Fin) | 5-9/165 | 2002-01-10 | 36-3-7-10 |
| 26 | Antonio Stranges | LW | London (OHL) | 5-10/175 | 2002-02-05 | 39-16-14-30 |
| 27 | Ty Smilanic | C | USN U18 (USDP) | 6-1/175 | 2002-01-20 | 21-4-10-14 |
| 28 | Sean Farrell | LW | Chicago (USHL) | 5-9/175 | 2001-11-02 | 26-10-29-39 |
| 29 | Emil Andrae | D | HV 71 (Swe Jr) | 5-9/185 | 2002-02-23 | 27-8-17-25 |
| 30 | Jake Neighbours | LW | Edmonton (WHL) | 5-11/195 | 2002-03-29 | 44-15-31-46 |
| 31 | Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | Salavat Ufa (Rus) | 6-3/180 | 2002-01-10 | 20-0-1-1 |
