Alexis Lafreniere tops NHL’s draft-eligible prospects list

When the NHL suspended the season March 12 because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Kings had the fourth-worst record and the Ducks had the fifth-worst mark in the 31-team league, giving them good odds to move up in the draft lottery and perhaps even secure the No. 1 pick.
The league postponed the lottery and the draft, but Wednesday it revealed its final draft rankings for eligible players. As expected, Alexis Lafreniere retained the top spot in the rankings of North American skaters after lead