The 2018-19 Ontario Hockey League’s rookie of the year came into his season with big expectations and an opportunity to be considered for the honours of going first overall in the 2020 NHL Draft.
Deep Dive: Cole Perfetti
He was certainly on the radar well before it, but Cole Perfetti created some major noise throughout the scouting — and broader hockey community — with an incredible eight-goal, 12-point performance for Canada at the 2019 Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
Deep Dive: Alexis Lafreniere
He’s been talked about for years as the incumbent No. 1 for the 2020 NHL Draft, and rightfully so.