Kaprizov has been thriving with CSKA Moskva of the KHL, scoring 33 goals and 62 points in 57 games during the 2019-20 season. While it may be difficult for him to take the starting job from Varlamov, there’s no doubt that Sorokin is the future in net. 2 pick in 2020 draft, Alex Turcotte, C, LAKAge: 19No. He makes the players around him better and getting to play with guys like Jacob Perrault and Jamieson Rees will help him grow his own game. Joseph was a point-per-game player for AHL Syracuse in last year’s Calder Cup playoffs. NOTE: Another potential impact forward prospect for Ottawa is center Josh Norris, who finished tied for third in the AHL in scoring (61 points in 56 games).

Florida’s Aaron Ekblad (2015) is the only blueliner to do it in Dahlin’s lifetime since he was born in 2000. LD Jonas Siegenthaler, Washington Capitals Ludwinski is also a great leader on and off the ice.

2 centre spot when Ryan O’Reilly was dealt, but it’s been an underwhelming preseason for Mittelstadt. 3. With the additions of Nelson, Matvei Guskov and Matvei Petrov, it will be exciting to see what they can accomplish when they get back on the ice.

We encourage you to review it carefully. NOTE: Another potential impact forward prospect for Florida is wing Owen Tippett, who had 40 points (19 goals, 21 assists) in 46 games for Springfield of the American Hockey League this season. So with the NHL targeting December 2020 for the start of the 2020-2021 season and Upper Deck stating they are not changing the release dates of their products.

He played 46 games for AHL Hartford and also represented the Czechs in both the World Junior and World Championships. 39. Standing at 5-foot-8 and weighing 172 pounds, Nelson may be a bit on the small side but his impact can certainly be felt whenever he steps out on the ice. 25. Other rookies to consider: Jake Bean (CAR), Dylan Cozens (BUF), Liam Foudy (CBJ), Martin Kaut (COL), Vitali Kravtsov (NYR), Connor McMichael (WSH), Lucas Raymond (DET), Nicholas Robertson (TOR), Ty Smith (NJD),  Alexander Volkov (TBL). Stuetzle, who can play wing but may have a higher ceiling at center given the Senators' lack of a viable No. G Anthony Stolarz, Philadelphia Flyers Lafreniere is worth reaching for inside the top 75 forwards and top 100 overall players in fantasy and among the top 10 overall assets in keeper / dynasty leagues. He also brings a cannon of a shot. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. 21. Drafted in the first round, 20th overall by the Ottawa 67’s in the 2020 OHL Priority Selection, forward Nicholas Moldenhauer had himself a great season. What does everyone think of the rookie class for the products that will be released in 2020? Any other third party trademarks or copyrights are the property of their respective owners. The Calder would only add to an incredible trophy case. While Namestnikov stands at a meagre 5-foot-6 and weighs only 150 pounds, his skill is off the charts.

He could find himself on a pairing with either Jeff Petry or newly acquired Joel Edmundson. 4. LD Dennis Cholowski, Detroit Red Wings C/W Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Los Angeles Kings While all of the teams will see some sort of impact from their first-year players, here are the five that I think could be dynamic from the get-go. Sign up for our regular 'Prospects Newsletter' for all the latest. Sports Card Forum provides sports and non-sports card collectors a safe place to discuss, buy, sell and trade. The NHL has updated its Privacy Policy effective January 16, 2020.