Caps moved up 3 spots to pick this kid in the first round
22. Washington Capitals: Hendrix Lapierre, C
Team: Chicoutimi (QMJHL) Ranking: 25 | Nationality: CAN Age: 18 | Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 179 | Shot: L Stats: 19 GP, 2 G, 15 A
Scouting report: Concussion and neck problems potentially derailed a season that got off to a spectacular start at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Lapierre is a high-end talent with excellent vision and puck skills, though his QMJHL performance when he was healthy -- or at least moderately healthy -- was not in line with his previously lofty projections. -- Peters
Where Lapierre is most likely to play in 2020-21: QMJHL
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29995856/nhl-draft-2020-live-updates-pick-analysis-all-31-teams-seven-rounds
He will be cheaper than holtby