2020 GOPHER HOCKEY NHL DRAFT GUIDE CONTENTS Gopher Hockey NHL Draft Notes Current Gopher Hockey NHL Draft Picks 2020-21 Gopher Hockey Roster All-Time Gopher Hockey NHL Draft Picks Minnesota’s First Round Draft Picks Minnesota’s Highest Overall NHL Draft Picks Gopher Hockey Draft Picks By NHL Team Gopher Hockey Draft Picks By Round Year-By-Year Gopher Hockey Draft Picks 2020 GOPHER HOCKEY NHL DRAFT GUIDE Editor/Men’s Hockey Contact: Brian Deutsch Office Phone: 612.626.4011 | E-mail:
[email protected] The information contained in this publication was compiled by the University of Minnesota Athletic Communications office and is provided as a courtesy to our fans and the media and may be used for personal or editorial purposes only. Any commercial use of this information is prohibited without the consent of University of Minnesota Intercol- legiate Athletics. The 2020 Gopher Hockey NHL Entry Draft Guide reflects current and former Gopher Hockey selections. Unsigned prospects are not included in the team records. 2020 GOPHER HOCKEY NHL ENTRY DRAFT GUIDE GOPHER HOCKEY NHL DRAFT NOTES • The 2020 NHL Entry Draft will take place virtually on Oct. 6-7, 2020. The 58th draft in league history will feature seven rounds. Players that were born between Jan. 1, 2000 and Sept. 15, 2002 are eligible for selection in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. • The University of Minnesota has produced 216 total NHL draft picks including 21 first round picks. • Ryan Johnson became the 21st Gopher Hockey prospect to be selected in the first round when the Buffalo Sabres selected him with the 31st pick in 2019.