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Next up in the world of hot takes, we turn our focus to the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and the top draft picks projected to be taken. Sure, Alexis Lafrenière of the QMJHL’s Rimouski Océanic is, in most people’s minds, the top pick. Most people would then say that the 2nd overall spot would be contested between either the Sudbury Wolves’ Quinton Byfield, or the Adler Mannheim’s Tim Stützle. However, an interview with Serge Payer on TVA Sports, he mentioned the idea of a different OHL centre going 2nd overall. Today, we’re talking about Marco Rossi, the Austrian phenom from the Ottawa 67’s, and the idea of him being the man behind Lafrenière at the 2020 Draft.
Interview Article: https://www.tvasports.ca/2020/06/10/si-lafreniere-est-no-1-je-vois-rossi-comme-no-2
The draft is stacked with guys like Alexis Lafrenière at the top, with Quinton Byfield, Tim Stützle, Lucas Raymond, Alexander Holtz, Jamie Drysdale, Marco Rossi, Cole Perfetti, Jake Sanderson, and Yaroslav Askarov rounding out the top 10. The rest of the draft has a ton of great talent as well, like Anton Lundell, Kaiden Guhle, Dawson Mercer, Braden Schneider, Dylan Holloway, Hendrix Lapierre, Connor Zary, Justin Barron, Jack Quinn, John-Jason Peterka, William Wallinder, Rodion Amirov, Jacob Perreault, Seth Jarvis, Ty Smilanic, Jeremie Poirer, Noel Gunler, Mavrik Bourque, Lukas Reichel, Tyler Kleven, Ridly Greig, Justin Sourdif, Shakir Mukhamadullin, Jake Neighbours, Luke Tuch, Helge Grans, Jan Mysak, Michael Benning, and Antonio Stranges.
The current NHL Draft Lottery odds, go in order as the Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators, San Jose Sharks (Senators), Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, Arizona Coyotes (Devils), Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks (Devils), Nashville Predators, Toronto Maple Leafs (Hurricanes), Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders (Senators), Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes (Rangers), Pittsburgh Penguins (Wild), Philadelphia Flyers, Tampa Bay Lightning (Sharks), Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, and Boston Bruins (Ducks).
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26 Comments
Rossi at 2# is way too much Stutzle is better and proved against men not Kids and he's a way better skater by far ! Putting Rossi ahead of Stutzle the guy is out of his mind.. 😅
wich prospects ranking the teams think be more reliable?
I would rather have Rossi than Byfeild . I feel Marco Rossi is very underrated.
Bro gotta be honest your videos are actually hot dog ass
1. Laf
2. Stutzle
3. Rossi
4. Byfield
5. Raymond
6. Drysdale
7. Holtz
8. Perfetti
I rather have Perfetti over Byfield and Rossi
If he were above 6 feet he’d be a lock for the top three. Byfeild is talented and deserving of praise, but his size has a lot to do with his ranking. Talent wise I’d say
1.Lafreniere
2.Stützle
3.Rossi
4.Byfield
5. Raymond
6.Drysdale
7. Holtz
8.Perfetti
9.Askarov
10. Gunnler
Askarov could be placed higher talent wise, but it’s hard to say for goalies
No way he should/will go number two. His size will be overlooked and the highlights I've seen aren't all that impressive. Jack Quinn's impressed me way more because of his skating, senses, and shot. I also look at the team he played for and the other players. The 67's team this year was amazing in the much weaker conference in the O. It's hard to say how'll he turn out, but I don't think he should be the 2nd pick and the numbers should not be looked into that much.
If he was a couple inches taller I think you could honestly make a case for 1OA. He’s an incredibly mature player who despite being smaller has a lot of lower body strength and very powerful legs which allow him to hold his own against much bigger opponents and also make up for his lack of skating prowess. He’s my second favorite prospect behind Lucas Raymond
Byfield is so overrated. I wouldn't take him 2nd, 3rd or 4th.
Rossi is number 3 for me, but I can't hate on someone having him 2nd
To say that if he was 2 inches taller he'd be a consensus top 3 player. Height is kinda overrated IMO.
So I have seen Rossi play in Ottawa and two years ago I said Rossi should be 2nd and I hope that he stays in Ottawa
Mate. Louis Jean is not really a big source.
Brad Marchand is not à big guy… i hate him…lol but if he want To come To mtl……. Rossi is not big OK but he is à real hockey player
Rossi don,t impressed so much!! He played with great teamates and the best ohl team.
If he gets past Ottawa at 3, he will make a good consolation prize for the Redwings.
Screw you Bettman!!!!
Rossi is physically mature. But in a sense, that’s bad because if he was going to be a star in the NHL, he should have killed Lafreniere this season. I see Laf as an 80 point winger but Rossi as a 2nd/3rd line center.
This worries me because i desperately want Detroit to draft him
No
Ottawa should try getting Detroit pick in some trade
Ottawa should try trading next years 1 and something small or something for Detroit pick
Talent is talent if he puts up 50 pts as a second line center it's a win
Rossi, Byfield, Stutzle, and Drysdale are all on the same level imo.
Lafreniere obvious no.1, but I can see why Rossi was seen as the next pick. Byfield took the #2 spot because of his height and the fact that him and Rossi are 10 months apart. Here's the thing about Byfield. He didn't have to face the physical challenges and size discrimination like Rossi has because he's 6'4'' with a solid frame right now.
Rossi is 5'9", but didn't let that affect his game as he adapted and didn't get knocked around like other players his height because they weren't physically mature for the game. So Rossi is playing with more intensity because he has something to prove. At first he learned he needs to get bigger. He plays a pro style and has a big frame for his height. Also players who get drafted at 5'9" or 5'10" do have some growth spurts as they get tall up to 6'0". So who's to say Rossi isn't done growing..
His skill level is just as good as Byfield's, but Rossi doesn't get credit because his game isn't flashy yet opens up lanes and gets shots through because of his incredible hockey sense. He plays an older style of game. Let's be real here. Rossi is arguably the smartest player in the draft and when he gets faster and adapts he'll be scary.
Byfield is going to be great for LA. Not to discredit him. Though Rossi vs Byfield is an awesome debate. Also I don't think Tim Stutzle will be a center in the NHL because his game is too offensive minded. He is better suited on the wing because he'll share defensive responsibility, but won't be a full-time center because the center position is defensively demanding. If you're going to be a top center in the NHL you have to know how to play defense especially high level defense against the league's best.
This could be why LA passed on him and took Byfield instead. Stutzle dominates the game at wing better than center. Center is the best and most important position in hockey and I can actually see one or two redraft scenarios of the top-5 being Lafreniere/Rossi/Byfield/Stutzle/Raymond in that order. Lafreniere being the best winger then get the drafts best centers next then going back to wing. Fun fact Rossi already has a little pro experience playing 18 games in the SL a couple of years ago. So he has had exposure to the pro game. He knows how to prepare for the NHL and he will dominate like he did at every level.
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