It might be several months behind schedule, but the 2020 NHL Draft is here, and it’s spectacular.. ish. Here’s the instant analysis as it happened on the virtual draft floor.
No surprise at No. 1
The New York Rangers made the obvious and intelligent choice to select Rimouski Oceanic winger Alexis Lafreniere with the top overall draft selection after their lottery win back in August. Lafreniere is a potential game changer for the Rangers, who are suddenly oozing with talent after two short rebuilding seasons.
Read more about the fit between Lafreniere and the Rangers if you’re so inclined, here.