NHL.com, Mike Morreale
Iaroslav Askarov, G, Neva St. Petersburg (RUS-2)
"An intimidating presence in net with great poise, athleticism and a quick glove."
NHL.com, Adam Kimmelman
Iaroslav Askarov, G, Neva St. Petersburg (RUS-2)
"He has the size NHL teams look for (6-3, 176), and scouts like his strength in the crease, his quickness and the way he reads plays."
NHL.com, Guillaume Lepage
Iaroslav Askarov, G, Neva St. Petersburg (RUS-2)
"The Hurricanes have all the necessary tools to be successful for seasons to come on offense and defense, and selecting Askarov would give them the potential for what they've been lacking: a franchise goalie."
NBC Sports, Ryan Wagman
Alexander Holtz, RW, Djurgarden (Sweden)
"Holtz has an NHL frame and projects to offer a bit of everything at a high-end level, even if his shot is currently his best weapon."
The Athletic, Corey Pronman ($)
Jack Quinn, RW, Ottawa (OHL)
"Carolina tends to like skill and it will have options. Jack Quinn would clearly fit the bill if he got to No. 13, with other highly skilled considerations being Jarvis and Russian forward Rodion Amirov."
The Hockey News, Ryan Kennedy
Dawson Mercer, C, Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
"Mercer is the kind of kid that every team can use and Carolina doesn't have any pressing needs, so they might as well grab a toolsy asset. Mercer plays a complete game, brings great leadership skills and can also put up the necessary offense to be a top-six forward."
TSN, Craig Button
Alexander Holtz, RW, Djurgarden (Sweden)
"Scores with a blend of in-tight hands, a quick release and an accurate shot. Recognizes scoring opportunities quickly and is determined in his approach to take full advantage."
USA Today, Vincent Mercogliano
Seth Jarvis, C, Portland (WHL)
"The Canes would certainly be tempted by Askarov if he makes it here, but otherwise they'd be content to snag a two-way forward who had a highly productive second half last season in the WHL."
Bleacher Report, Lyle Richardson
Iaroslav Askarov, G, Neva St. Petersburg (RUS-2)
"Goaltending has been an Achilles' heel for the Hurricanes for several years, though they have considerable depth throughout the rest of their roster and in their prospect pipeline. Adding Askarov could provide a welcome boost between the pipes."
SB Nation, Canes Country
Iaroslav Askarov, G, Neva St. Petersburg (RUS-2)
"Askarov is a difference maker at a position where there is a lot of variance. There's certainly no such thing as a sure thing, but he's as close to it as there has been in years."
The Draft Analyst, Steve Kournianos
Cole Perfetti, C, Saginaw (OHL)
"Considered by many to be one of the smartest forwards from the 2020 crop, Perfetti is a deadly dual-threat type who can blister the puck with pinpoint accuracy or split the seam in half with a no-look dart onto a teammate's blade."
Yahoo! Sports, McKeen's Hockey
Jack Quinn, RW, Ottawa (OHL)
"One of the draft's best goal scorers, Quinn rocketed up the draft board this year with his 52 goal performance for the Ottawa 67's. A late bloomer, Quinn has impressed with his dedication to improving his game and profiles as the kind of goal scorer whose minutes and zone starts do not have to be sheltered because he is such a complete and competitive player."
The Score
Iaroslav Askarov, G, Neva St. Petersburg (RUS-2)
"Askarov is too tantalizing to pass up. The Russian possesses rare athleticism and is considered one of the better goalie prospects in recent memory."
