H2H: Jamie Drysdale vs. Jake Sanderson
Since the debate for first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft stopped being a debate several months ago, it’s time to shift our attention to a pair of defenseman who could both be picked in the top five.
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2020 Draft Profile: C Vasily Ponomaryov
A two-way center who can fill many roles, Vasily Ponomaryov was one of the top rookies in the QMJHL and a key contributor to a rebuilding Shawinigan squad. After impressive showings in international tournaments such as the 2019 World U17 Hockey Challenge and the U18 Ivan Hlinka last August, Ponomaryov transitioned to North America for his draft year and made an immediate impact, picking up at least one point in 20 of his first 27 games.
2020 Draft Profile: RW Justin Sourdif
Justin Sourdif is a tough dual-threat winger who was one of the top scorers for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants. He was critical to Vancouver’s deep playoff run in 2019 and followed that up with his best season in junior.
2020 Draft Profile: RW Luke Evangelista
A crafty and opportunistic winger who is reliable in all three zones, London’s Luke Evangelista didn’t take long to become a go-to performer for Dale Hunter’s powerhouse Knights. Fifty nine of his 61 points came at even strength or shorthanded.
2020 Draft Profile: C Colby Ambrosio
An explosive and hard-charging talent committed to Boston College, center Colby Ambrosio was Tri-City’s leading scorer who combined with top 2021 draft prospect Matthew Knies to form one of the USHL’s most lethal duos.
2020 Draft Profile: RW/LW J.J. Peterka
A fast, dual-threat winger who has spent the entire season with Munich in the German Elite League, Peterka is a crafty and skilled forward who is a threat to score every time he hops over the boards.
2020 Draft Profile: LHD Lukas Cormier
A graceful offensive defenseman with impressive footwork and escapability, Charlottetown’s Lukas Cormier is one of the more capable power-play quarterbacks available for the 2020 NHL Draft. He played for Team Canada at the under-18 Ivan Hlinka tournament and also participated in the CHL Top Prospects Game.
2020 Draft Profile: RW Jacob Perreault
Sarnia Sting right wing Jacob Perreault is one of the top goal-scoring wingers for the 2020 NHL Draft. The son of former NHL’er Yanic Perreault and owner of a deadly shot, Jacob led the Sting with 39 goals — 15 of which came on the power play.
2020 Draft Profile: C/W Ozzy Wiesblatt
A prolific scorer with speed who can play a heavy game, Prince Albert’s Ozzy Wiesblatt is one of the top WHL prospects for the 2020 NHL Draft. He finished second on the Raiders in scoring with 70 points in 64 games and played both center and wing in his draft season
2020 Draft Profile: C Ridly Greig
Ridly Greig is one of the most versatile centers eligible for the 2020 NHL Draft. A top-six player for the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings, Greig scored 26 goals and registered 60 points while being used on both special teams and even-strength situations.
2020 Draft Profile: RHD Braden Schneider
Physical two-way blueliner Braden Schneider was a key cog for the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings and played for Canada at the Summer WJSS and for Team WHL in the November Super Series. He can play in all situations and ate a lot of minutes on the Wheat Kings’ top pairing.
2020 Draft Profile: C Connor Zary
Kamloops two-way center Connor Zary is one of the top prospects from the WHL for the 2020 NHL Draft. A star for Team Canada at last year’s under-18 world championship, Zary’s third season in the Dub was his best, as he finished fifth in scoring with 86 points.
2020 Draft Profile: RW Anton Kosolapov
Dynamo Moscow’s Anton Kosopalov is a high-volume shooter who played the wing for his entire draft season. He has a goal scorer’s touch and soft hands, and was used mostly on the power play and in offensive-zone situations.
2020 Draft Profile: RW Bogdan Trineyev
A lanky multi-purpose winger with soft hands and an excellent shot, Bogdan Trineyev has been a mainstay for Russia’s under-18 squad but also a contributor on a deep Dynamo Moscow club .
2020 Draft Profile: RW Jack Quinn
One of the better two-way players among draft-eligible wingers, Jack Quinn is a goal-scoring machine who in his first year of eligibility placed second in the OHL with 52 tallies, including 15 on the power play and another three while shorthanded.