In the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft, might the Chicago Blackhawks target an offensive-minded defenseman like Jamie Drysdale?
Jamie Drysdale has already drawn comparisons to Drew Doughty, an offensive-minded defenseman, who is a major asset on special teams. If his career turns out half as good as Doughty’s, the Chicago Blackhawks must strongly consider him in the upcoming NHL Draft.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 170 pounds
Shoots: Right
Age: 18
The Toronto, ON native spent the last two seasons playing for the Erie Otters in the OHL. During the 2018-2018 campaign, Drysdale scored seven goals with 33 assists for 40 points in a 63-game sample size. He also played for the U18 Team Canada, tallying two assists in seven games.
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This past season, Drysdale nearly replicated his stats from last year, but over just 49 games, he had two more goals and five more assists.
To put it mildly, Drysdale is an excellent skater. He can lead rushes down the ice or quite literally circle the ice attempting to create a scoring chance. He has terrific vision and puck handling skills, which make him a huge asset on the power play.
The Blackhawks haven’t ranked within the top ten on power play opportunities since the 2015-2016 season when they finished with a second-best 22.6 percent conversion rate.
