The top prospects in the 2020 NHL draft class have had to display more patience than previous classes in finding out their first professional destinations.
This year's draft will be held in October because of the season's delay amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a second lottery to determine the No. 1 overall pick Monday.
Alexis Lafreniere is the likely prize for one of the eight eliminated sides from the qualifying round, a group that includes Pittsburgh, Edmonton and Nashville.
The Los Angeles Kings will likely get to choose between Quinton Byfield and Tim Stutzle at No.