With the second overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the Los Angeles Kings have selected Quinton Byfield
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Projection: Elite Centre
Playing Style: Powerforward
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Scouting Report:
The “Malkin clone” arguments really aren’t too far fetched. Byfield has such a rare combination of size, speed, and skill. Those tools alone make him such an intriguing prospect.
Byfield has such a powerful stride that he uses to attack in the offensive zone, but also to make a difference on the backcheck. He’s a terrific puck-transitioner who has a tremendous set of hands and dangles to throw at defenders. He’s very creative with the puck and is great at finding passes in the o-zone. His size helps him spin off checks, drive the net hard, and pounce on opportunities in front of the net.
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