Second on our 2020 Draft Rankings is Quinton Byfield.
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Height - 6’ 4”
Weight - 214 lbs
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Statistics:
45 Games - 32 Goals, 50 Assists, 82 Points
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Skill Analysis:
Skating - Elite
Puck Skills - Elite
Offensive Instincts - Above Average
Defensive Game - Average
Physical Game - Average
Shot - Above Average
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Projection: Elite Centre
Risk: Medium
Timeline: NHL Ready
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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. That is why I have him at
#2. Watching him play though often left me underwhelmed. It wasn’t just his World Juniors performance, but also at the Top Prospects Game, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, and even some OHL games that left you wondering why he didn’t make a larger overall impact.
Byfield has such a powerful stride that he u...