2020 Draft: Holtz, Lundell join Stuetzle as top International prospects

The 2020 NHL Draft will be held virtually on Oct. 6-7. The first round will be Oct. 6 (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVAS). Rounds 2-7 are Oct. 7 (11:30 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN1). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects and other features. Today, a look at the top-eligible International prospects. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here.

Tim Stuetzle, No. 1 in NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of International skaters, could be the first of three Germany-born players selected in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
The left wing from Mannheim in Deutsche Eishockey Liga, the top professional league in Germany, also has a chance to become the highest Germany-born and trained player chosen in the NHL draft. Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl became the highest-selected Germany-born player when he was picked No. 3 in the 2014 NHL Draft.
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"He's a consistent threat with his speed, vision, puck-handling skills, balance, and surprising moves," said Goran Stubb, NHL director of European Scouting. "I just love him and he's a great hockey player. He will have a great future."
Stuetzle (6-foot-1, 187 pounds) was named DEL rookie of the year after scoring 34 points (seven goals, 27 assists) in 41 games for Mannheim this season.

Two forwards who could go later in the first round are John-Jason Peterka of Munchen and Lukas Reichel of Eisbaren Berlin. Stuetzle, Peterka (No. 7 in NHL Central Scouting's International ranking of skaters) and Reichel (No. 11) each represented Germany in the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship.
While Stubb said Stuetzle may be the next best prospect from Germany since Draisaitl, he thinks it would be wise if he spent at least one more season in Mannheim before turning professional.
"It's always difficult to compare players, especially when the youngest one is only 18 years old, but I would put Stuetzle**