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NHL Mock Draft 2020: Predictions for Mid-1st-Round Prospects

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The 2020 NHL draft has an air of uncertainty surrounding it, as a new date for the event has yet to be set.

That fluidity extends to where first-round prospects might land beyond the consensus top pick once draft day comes.

Rimouski Oceanic left wing Alexis Lafreniere is widely projected to go No. 1 overall, which would likely place him with the Detroit Red Wings if the 2019-20 standings stay the same from when the season was suspended on March 12.

Below is a first-round mock draft as well as predictions for three mid-ranked first-round prospects.