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Jake Sanderson has gone from a borderline top-10 pick in the 2020 NHL draft to a potential top-five selection and possibly the first defenseman off the board over the last few months.
The American defender was one of the biggest risers in the final draft rankings from NHL central scouting, as he went from No. 11 to No. 4 on the list of North American skaters.
In addition to Sanderson, a few other prospects made significant jumps to put them on the first-round radar.
Three players in the North American top 30 experienced double-digit leaps from their previous positions, including one player who rose 20 positions and could turn into a first-round selection because of that.