The 2020 NHL Entry Draft has officially come to a close, which can only mean one thing — it’s time to start preparing for the 2021 draft!
The 2021 class isn’t expected to be nearly as deep as this year’s, but that’s not to say there aren’t some exceptional hockey players eligible to be drafted next year. In fact, there are already several players who have NHL scouts raising their eyebrows, and many other youngsters are preparing to spread their wings for a big 2020-21 campaign for their respective clubs.
Here are 10 of the most notable prospects to keep tabs on over the next year or so.