OHL Fan Guide to the 2020 NHL Draft

 

It’ll be done virtually, but the 2020 NHL Draft is no less exciting than in past years for the numerous OHL prospects, their families and countless fans.

OHL enthusiasts can track the League’s top prospects as they take the next step in their development and fulfill a lifelong dream.

Here’s a breakdown of all 20 OHL clubs featuring draft history, milestone years, top picks, and players to watch from NHL Central Scouting’s final draft rankings.

Barrie Colts:
All-time players selected: 43 (since 1996)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999)
Top Selection: Aaron Ekblad (1st overall, 2014)
2020 Rankings: Tyson Foerster (21), Evan Vierling (66), Ethan Cardwell (70)

Erie Otters:
All-time players selected: 39 (since 1997)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2007)
Top Selection: Connor McDavid (1st overall, 2015)
2020 Rankings: Jamie Drysdale (3), Austen Swankler (200), Maxim Golod (213), Brendan Hoffmann (217), Aidan Campbell (28G)

Flint Firebirds:
All-time players selected: 7 (since 2016) / 76 Plymouth Whalers (1991-2015)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 2 (2016, 2018 & 2019) / 7 (1993)
Top Selection: Ty Dellandrea (13th, 2018) / Bryan Berard (1st, 1995)
2020 Rankings: Evgeniy Oksentyuk (109), Riley Piercey (129)

Guelph Storm:
All-time players selected: 73 (since 1992)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1994)
Top Selection: Drew Doughty (2nd overall, 2008)
2020 Rankings: Pavel Gogolev (107), Nico Daws (1G), Owen Bennett (24G)

Hamilton Bulldogs:
All-time players selected: 7 (since 2016) / 74 Belleville Bulls (1982-2015)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2017) / 5 (1999)
Top Selection: Arthur Kaliyev (33rd, 2019) / Scott Thornton (3rd, 1989)
2020 Rankings: Jan Mysak (28), Logan Morrison (190)

Kingston Frontenacs:
All-time players selected: 113 (since 1974)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (1993)
Top Selection: 3rd overall Erik Gudbranson (2009), Chris Gratton (1993)
2020 Rankings: Martin Chromiak (30), Zayde Wisdom (54), Jake Murray (193)

Kitchener Rangers:
All-time players selected: 162 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (1998)
Top Selection: 2nd overall Gabriel Landeskog (2011), Brian Bellows (1982)
2020 Rankings: Donovan Sebrango (59), Ville Ottavainen (137), Reid Valade (148), Declan McDonnell (155)

London Knights:
All-time players selected: 182 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 8 (1998)
Top Selection: 1st overall John Tavares (2009), Patrick Kane (2007), Rick Nash (2002), Rick Green (1976)
2020 Rankings: Luke Evangelista (39), Antonio Stranges (56), Kirill Steklov (106), Brett Brochu (29G)

Mississauga Steelheads:
All-time players selected: 13 (since 2013) / 31 Mississauga & Toronto St. Michael’s Majors (2000-2012)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2016) / 5 (2003 & 2001)
Top Selection: Alex Nylander (8th, 2016) / Stuart Percy (25th, 2011)
2020 Rankings: Ole Bjorgvik-Holm (116), James Hardie (163)

Niagara IceDogs:
All-time players selected: 20 (since 2008) / 12 Mississauga IceDogs (1999-2007)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2014) / 3 (2007 & 2004)
Top Selection: Alex Pietrangelo (4th overall, 2008) / 37th overall Stefan Legein (2007), David Shantz (2004)
2020 Rankings: Danil Gushchin (41)*, Cameron Butler (138), Jake Uberti (147)

*committed to IceDogs for 2020-21

North Bay Battalion:
All-time players selected: 44 (since 1998)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999)
Top Selection: Matt Duchene (2nd overall, 2009)
2020 Rankings: Brandon Coe (35)

Oshawa Generals:
All-time players selected: 175 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 10 (1995)
Top Selection: Eric Lindros (1st overall, 1991)
2020 Rankings: Ty Tullio (52), Oliver Suni (53), Hayden Fowler (87), Lleyton Moore (194)

Ottawa 67’s:
All-time players selected: 157 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (1999 & 1992)
Top Selection: 1st overall Bobby Smith (1978), Denis Potvin (1973)
2020 Rankings: Marco Rossi (6), Jack Quinn (7), Will Cranley (4G)

Owen Sound Attack:
All-time players selected: 59 (since 1990)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 6 (2017)
Top Selection: Bobby Ryan (2nd overall, 2005)
2020 Rankings: Igor Chibrikov (188), Mack Guzda (31G)

Peterborough Petes:
All-time players selected: 185 (since 1969)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2004, 2003, 1997, 1995)
Top Selection: 2nd overall Jordan Staal (2006), Eric Staal (2003), Chris Pronger (1993)
2020 Rankings: Tye Austin (14G)

Saginaw Spirit:
All-time players selected: 36 (since 2003)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 4 (2011)
Top Selection: Matt Corrente (30th overall, 2006)
2020 Rankings: Cole Perfetti (5)

Sarnia Sting:
All-time players selected: 49 (since 1995)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1996)
Top Selection: 1st overall Nail Yakupov (2012), Steven Stamkos (2008)
2020 Rankings: Jacob Perreault (17)

Soo Greyhounds:
All-time players selected: 140 (since 1973)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 7 (1992)
Top Selection: Joe Thornton (1st overall, 1997)
2020 Rankings: Ryan O’Rourke (27), Jaromir Pytlik (46), Tanner Dickinson (67), Rory Kerins (72), Robert Calisti (78), Tye Kartye (192), Nick Malik (10G)

Sudbury Wolves:
All-time players selected: 123 (since 1973)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 10 (1993)
Top Selection: Mike Foligno (3rd overall, 1979)
2020 Rankings: Quinton Byfield (2), Jack Thompson (60), Isaak Phillips (114)

Windsor Spitfires:
All-time players selected: 108 (since 1976)
Most picks in single NHL Draft: 5 (2009 & 1997)
Top Selection: 1st overall Taylor Hall (2010), Ed Jovanovski (1994)
2020 Rankings: Jean-Luc Foudy (33), Will Cuylle (34), Ruben Rafkin (84), Louka Henault (171)