Canada
Matthew Phillips
AHL standout in need of another NHL audition
Canada
AHL standout in need of another NHL audition
A slick playmaker who finds his teammates with exceptional vision and an outstanding passing ability
A composed defender who makes the right play consistently. He may not be the most flashy player but he is effective in all three zones and finds his way onto the scoresheet more often than you'd think.
Big, intelligent, offense-minded center. Has an underrated offensive game. Battles hard and is well-positioned off the puck. Has middle-six two-way center potential that can contribute to powerplay and penalty kill units.
An offensive winger who thrives with his off-puck movement and ability to find space. He locates his shots well and has shown more and more creativity as he's matured as a player.
Edgy, versatile forward with good hands and a solid release.
Coughlin is a mobile offensive defenseman who lacks a fallback game and will need to elevate his offensive tools to forge an NHL role.
A late-bloomer, he is quick and skates well, with good vision when the puck is on his stick. He can play in all situations, is good in transition, and has offensive upside.
A physically mature goal-scoring winger with a lethal one-timer and elite shooting ability. Lacks playmaking skills and needs to work on off-puck positioning to avoid becoming a one-dimensional goal scorer. Proper development could turn one of the best pure shooters of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft into a high-floor/high-ceiling top-six elite goal-scoring power forward with PP1 and PK usage.
An athletic, agile goaltender with good size. Great mobility in the crease with excellent technique. Needs to improve rebound control and ability to fight through traffic.