NHL Draft 2020: Analyzing Expert Predictions for Byfield, Stutzle, Top Prospects

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The Ottawa Senators should come away from the 2020 NHL draft with two premier prospects.

If the Senators land at No. 2 and No. 3, they could bolster their forward line with center Quinton Byfield and winger Tim Stutzle, who are expected to be the second and third forwards off the board behind consensus No. 1 overall pick Alexis Lafreniere.

Ottawa could also go after a defenseman with one of its two selections, and if that is the case, Jamie Drysdale could find himself in the top three on draft night.

If a team such as the Los Angeles Kings jumps Ottawa in the lottery, there could be an increased chance of Byfield and Stutzle both landing in the top three if the best…