DRAFT: Baumgartner Brings Consistent Skill

With their sixth round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, the New Jersey Devils selected Austrian center Benjamin Baumgartner. Baumgartner, a 5'9, 165 pound center, played for Davos in the Swiss National League last season. Through 37 games he had seven goals and 20 assists for a total of 27 points.
Baumgartner played for Austria in the 2020 World Junior Championship Division 1-A and was a top player for his country. Through five games he had five goals and six assists for eleven points. He led all skaters in goals, assists, and points while helping his team win a Gold Medal. Baumgartner also played in the 2019 World Championship for Austria. Where he played four games.

Elite Prospect's Draft Guide describes Baumgartner as "a lot of offensive skill packed into [his] meager frame. He's consistently displayed a high level of skill at every turn. He's a competent handler on both forehand and backhand. The combination of a dexterous set of hands, technically sound passing, and a high-end vision make Baumgartner a threat whenever he's on the puck."
Baumgartner was passed over in the last two years so he is older than most of the Devils additions this year at 20 years old.