NHL Draft 2020; October 6th & expected order
As Dallas and Tampa Bay battle to find this year’s Stanley Cup Champion. The NHL entry draft is just around the corner. This year it will be taking place virtually (no surprise). Round 1 taking place on Tuesday, October 6th beginning at 7 PM (ET). With rounds 2-7 being held the next day, October 7th beginning at 11:30 AM (ET).
The full 2020 NHL Draft order will be finalized at the conclusion of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. Here are the expected orders for Round 1 and Round 2.
Round 1 (expected order)
1. New York Rangers
2. Los Angeles Kings
3. Ottawa Senators (from SJS)
4. Detroit Red Wings
5. Ottawa Senators
6. Anaheim Ducks
7. New Jersey Devils
8. Buffalo Sabres
9. Minnesota Wild
10. Winnipeg Jets
11. Nashville Predators
12. Florida Panthers
13. Carolina Hurricanes (from TOR)
14. Edmonton Oilers
15. Toronto Maple Leafs (from PIT)
16. Montreal Canadiens
17. Chicago Blackhawks
18. New Jersey Devils (from ARZ)
19. Calgary Flames
20. New Jersey Devils (from VAN via TB)
21. Columbus Blue Jackets
22. New York Rangers (from CAR)
23. Philadelphia Flyers
24. Colorado Avalanche
25. Washington Capitals
26. St. Louis Blues
27. Anaheim Ducks (from BOS)
28. Ottawa Senators (from NYI)
29. Vegas Golden Knights
30. Dallas Stars or San Jose Sharks (from TB)
31. Dallas Stars or San Jose Sharks (from TB)
Round 2 (Expected order)
32. Detroit Red Wings
33. Ottawa Senators
34. San Jose Sharks
35. Los Angeles Kings
36. Anaheim Ducks
37. Nashville Predators (from NJ)
38. Buffalo Sabres
39. Minnesota Wild
40. Winnipeg Jets
41. Carolina Hurricanes (from NYR)
42. Nashville Predators
43. Florida Panthers
44. Toronto Maple Leafs
45. Detroit Red Wings (from EDM)
46. Chicago Blackhawks (from VGK via PIT)
47. Montreal Canadiens
48. Montreal Canadiens (from CHI)
49. Arizona Coyotes*
50. Calgary Flames
51. Los Angeles Kings (from VAN)
52. Ottawa Senators (from CBJ)
53. Carolina Hurricanes
54. Philadelphia Flyers
55. San Jose Sharks (from COL via WSH)
56. Detroit Red Wings (from WSH)
57. Montreal Canadiens (from STL)
58. Boston Bruins
59. Ottawa Senators (from NYI)
60. Los Angeles Kings (from VGK)
61. Ottawa Senators (from DAL via VGK) or Tampa Bay Lightning
62. Ottawa Senators (from DAL via VGK) or Tampa Bay Lightning
2020 NHL Draft Top Prospects
Just like any year around the draft the hockey world is buzzing about the potential top 10 choices. This year is no different from the likes of Alexis Lafreniere (QMJHL) to Jamie Drysdale (OHL). I would like to like to take the time to highlight one of this year’s top prospects. The 2002 Lefty Forward from Germany. Tim Stuetzle.
Tim Stuetzle, LW, Mannheim (GER)
What sticks out to me is that this ’02’ is being compared to the likes of Pat Kane. Truthfully, I, understand why. Check out the Germans elite prospect profile here. Not a bad resume if you ask me. I would also encourage you to watch this highlight video of him wheeling and dealing all over the ice (literally).
The kid definitely has the attention of the NHL and it’s no wonder why. It will be interesting to see where he ends up come October 6th, 2020.
Tim Stuetzle is the top-ranked prospect when it comes to European skaters and is expected to go second or third in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Teams looking for an offensive spark and a player with a year of professional experience will find Stuetzle very promising.
Stuetzle spent this season playing in Germany’s top professional league for Adler Mannheim. Although the season ended early and playoffs were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stuetzle still found success during his first professional season. He played 41 games for the club, contributing 34 points, 27 of which were assists. His performance earned Stuetzle Rookie of the Year honors for the League.
Let us know what you think about the upcoming NHL Draft or what you think of Tim Stuetzle.
