Bleacher Report · May 16, 2020
NHL Draft 2020: Latest Projections for Jamie Drysdale, Top Defensemen
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Don't expect too many defensemen to fly off the board at the beginning of the 2020 NHL draft. While several could be selected in the first round, there are too many talented players at other positions for there to be an early run on blueliners.
However, several defensemen in this year's class are likely future NHL stars. That group includes players such as Jamie Drysdale and Jake Sanderson, who will likely both be selected early whenever the draft takes place.
After a mock of the first round, we'll take a look at three of the top defensemen available in this year's draft.
NHL Mock Draft, 1st Round
1. Detroit: Alexis Lafreniere, LW, Rimouski (QMJHL)