There's no mystery surrounding whose name will be called when the NYRangers announce their first pick at the NHL Draft. But what about the 14 selections after that? Sam Cosentino breaks down how it could play out:
In a PR move that turned out to be brilliant, NHL fans watched for one ball to be drawn and put an end to the two-phased draft lottery Monday night. The NY Rangers were the big winners and will now pick first overall when the NHL Draft takes place Oct. 9-10.
Lafreniere can pace the game in all three zones with a physical edge that really emerged this season. He will have had more time to prepare for his first year in the league than any other first overall pick in the modern era of the draft. Lafreniere’s amazing vision should be enhanced at the NHL level, yet his goal-scoring shouldn’t be overlooked.
Sanderson did a great job to close the gap on Jamie Drysdale for top defenceman with an electric second half. By the end of the season, he was comfortable enough with his defensive game, recognized his team needed more production, and started to show an offensive side. The son of former NHLer Geoff, Jake has been around the game all his life, which could help him transition easier to the pro game. He’s a quiet but confident leader and teammates gravitate towards him.
He’s a responsible three-zone player who’s deadly around the net. He’s got a lightning quick release and plenty of accuracy to the point his shot would play in the NHL right now. The most exciting thing about this player is the year-over-year improvement in his game. Not only does he project physically, but on the ice he’s grown by leaps and bounds and that trajectory is expected to continue. He’s been afforded big league resources in Ottawa with a coaching staff that is all pro.
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