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The top defensemen in the 2020 NHL draft class will be required to have patience on draft night.
The first few picks are expected to come from a talented forward group that is led by projected No. 1 overall selection Alexis Lafreniere.
Once the top forwards are chosen, the defensemen can come into focus, with Jamie Drysdale being the top player at the position.
Since the draft class is forward-heavy, Drysdale's best-case scenario could be the No. 5 pick, which is an unusual spot for the position.
In the last three drafts, at least one defenseman has been chosen with a top-four pick.