Brady Martin

June 2025 – Selected fifth overall, Brady Martin is now a member of the Nashville Predators. Mark Henry

Final Rankings – Brady Martin is a dynamic, hard-nosed center in the mold of Sam Bennett, combining relentless energy with rare physicality for his age. His game is defined by an unmatched motor, devastating body checks, and a forecheck that overwhelms opponents. However, he’s far more than just a physical presence: he’s a legitimate dual-threat offensively. Martin can beat goalies from mid-range, battles fiercely in high-traffic areas, and is even better as a playmaker, disguising passes by manipulating defenders with his eyes or faking a shot before delivering a crisp tape-to-tape feed. While his skating was initially a concern, his stride improved throughout the season, and his agility at top speed is now a strength. Further refining his crossovers and lower-body strength will unlock another level. The most exciting part about Martin’s game is that it got better and better as the season wore on. Martin finished the season with 41 points in his final 27 games and finished as Canada’s second-leading scorer at the U18s, capped by a two-goal gold-medal performance. His blend of physicality, offensive polish, and clutch play makes him one of the most exciting and projectable centers in this draft class.—Kareem Ramadan

January 2025- Few players go hard in the paint like Brady Martin. His competitiveness, his intensity and his confidence pop off the screen with every shift. Nobody will question his effort, especially not with how physically he plays.

That said, Martin is more than a wrecking ball on skates; he’s bringing a ton of skill too. He’s a force in transition due to his raw strength, and he brings soft hands to go along with it. It’s not uncommon to see Martin challenge a defender in the middle of the ice, just for Martin to immediately make a move into space to leverage his powerful shot. 

While he’s relatively new to the first-round conversation, Martin has been pulling eyes all over the NHL since he’s been given the reigns with the Soo Greyhounds. Its possible we have another Jett Luchanko on our hands. David Saad