Canada
Justin Poirier
Goal-scorer with some of the most polished shooting mechanics in the draft. Forechecking game borderlines on violent. Improving defensive game and playmaking is key to unlocking second-line, top power play upside.
Charles-Alexis Legault
Strong, smooth skating defensive defenseman with some offensive upside. Needs to remain consistent on offense but has legit NHL upside with some penalty killing ability.
Tyler Tucker
Big defenseman who has is limit offensively. Takes and draws lots of penalties.
Jacob Quillan
Effective two-way forward with the potential to be a strong middle-six player in the NHL.
Olen Zellweger
Puck rushing defenseman with outstanding skating ability. His well-rounded games gives him potential as a top-four defender in the NHL.
Graham Sward
Two-way defenseman that has solid positioning and awareness but needs to improve his skating. Bottom-pair ceiling.
Nicholas Moldenhauer
Versatile, 200-foot player with great offensive instincts, skating, compete and vision. Puck skills need some work, but could be a solid middle-six defensive center.
Fraser Minten
North-South center with above-average intelligence and defensive abilities. Needs to round out his puck skills and add some finesse, but could become a middle-six forward at the NHL level.
Easton Cowan
Cowan is a high-energy playmaker who plays with significant grit; with added polish and muscle, he projects as an intense depth creator in the NHL.
Braeden Kressler
Undersized but tenacious winger with good vision and passing ability. A long-term project who could grow into an effective bottom-six forward in the NHL.