2020 NHL Draft: Pick-by-Pick

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The Carolina Hurricanes made eight picks over seven rounds during the 2020 NHL Draft, which was staged virtually.
Here's a quick snapshot of each pick with quotes from Hurricanes Director of Player Personnel Darren Yorke, President and General Manager Don Waddell and the prospects themselves.

1st Round, No. 13: Seth Jarvis, C, Portland (WHL)
Yorke's take: "Seth's hockey sense is elite. His ability to process the game and create space for himself is so imperative to make the transition from junior to the NHL easier. From a competitive standpoint, he works as hard away from the puck as he does with it. For a 'shorter' player, he's able to get to the net, defend the puck and put taller, bigger defensemen on his back. That comes down to his hockey sense."
Waddell's take: "What he brings to the table, our scouts really, really like. He's very, very skilled. He makes players around him better. … You want someone who can drive a line. He can do that."
Jarvis on being drafted: "This moment is hard to describe. It's something I've dreamed of since I started playing hockey. It's been a goal of mine for a really long time. I'm super pumped to be a part of Carolina. They're a great organization, and I can't wait to get started. … This is a moment I'll never forget."
Jarvis on who he patterns his game after: "Brayden Point is someone I take a lot of parts of my game from. He's a smaller-body player who can really make a big impact on a team and a game."
Jarvis on Canes head coach Rod Brind'Amour: "He's awesome. You see all those pictures of him, how in shape he is and how he was back when he played. You hear all these stories about him. Just being able to talk to him briefly was awesome. I can tell he likes to bring a lot of energy. That's something I love and feed off of."
Jarvis on what he knows about the Canes: "There are some unreal players there. Aho, Svechnikov. I've been able to skate with Morgan Geekie here in Winnipeg, so I got a taste of what Carolina hockey is like."

2nd Round, No. 41: Noel Gunler, RW, Lulea (Sweden)
Yorke's take: "He's a player who is able to transition the puck and get it from the neutral zone to the offensive zone and make plays. When he gets the puck on his stick, he can score. He has the dual threat of making plays and being a goal scorer."
Gunler on being drafted: "I got a pretty good birthday gift. I'm so happy and proud to be picked by the Carolina Hurricanes. I couldn't be happier."
Gunler describing his game: "I'm a guy who can shoot the puck and score goals. … What I bring on a daily basis is a threat in the offensive zone with my shot and playmaking abilities."

2nd Round, No. 53: Vasiliy Ponomarev, C, Shawinigan (QMJHL)
Yorke's take: "This is a player who knows how to play from an offensive and defensive standpoint. As he transitions to the pro game, it's going to be an easy step because of how smart he is."
Ponomarev on being drafted: "I'm happy so much. It's a dream come true."
Ponomarev describing his game: "I'm a hard worker. I will help the team win the Stanley Cup. … I have good hockey vision. … I have good stickhandling and shot."
Ponomarev on his two-way game: "I'll help in the defensive zone and find a solution in the offensive zone."

3rd Round, No. 69: Alexander Nikishin, D, Spartak (Russia)
Yorke's take: "Bigger defenseman. … When he's defending, he holds extremely tight gaps and adds a little bit of a physical element."

4th Round, No. 115: Zion Nybeck, LW, HV 71 (Sweden)
Yorke's take: "Unfortunately, when everyone looks at him, they look at his size. That's really unfortunate because of how smart and skilled he is."
Nybeck describing his game: "I think I'm a pretty smart player on the ice. That helps me a lot. I'm growing more and more in my game. I think I'm going to be a great player for the Hurricanes."
Nybeck on if he's heard of Zion Williamson: "Yeah, I have."

6th Round, No. 159: Lucas Mercuri, C, Des Moines (USHL)
Yorke's take: "Another smart player who can transition the puck. To have the hands he has at 6-3 is pretty impressive. … It's another player who has that hockey sense."

7th Round, No. 199: Alexander Pashin, RW, UFA 2 (Russia)
Yorke's take: "Not someone we expected to be there. Similar to Nybeck in terms of the high-end skill. … What's great about Alexander is he's able to take his game from the MHL and play it in the KHL. … He's still able to bring that high-end skill level while competing against men."

7th Round, No. 208: Ronan Seeley, D, Everett (WHL)
Yorke's take: "Extremely fast skater. Holds tight gaps and is able to jump up into the play. … He's able to play the style we love here in Carolina."