Cole Reschny

March 2025- One of the flashiest players in this draft, Cole Reschny has had a couple of eye-popping scoring streaks that have constantly kept him as one of the top point producers in the WHL. Despite this, Reschny is still a fairly streaky player who can go from hot to cold in games. Reschny has been trusted upon in multiple situations for Victoria, capable as a PP and PK option. His most positive asset is his playmaking ability. Reschny is a smart and aware passer with strong pass accuracy who impresses with his high scanning habits and ability to create in tight spaces.

For a player who is not very big, Reschny does show some chops as a physical asset. He is willing to play dirty for pucks and can be a rough forechecker. He’s also quite mentally aware in his own end but can be a bit too focused on puck watching. He looks more of a boom-or-bust player than fellow undersized B-tier prospects Potter & Kindel, and he doesn’t have the same high-end toolkit the other two possess although he’s a bit more detailed oriented. He has the tools but lacks a standout trait. –Austin Kelly

January 2025-Cole Reschny is a highly skilled 5-10 centre who has put together a solid WHL career so far with his playmaking, offensive instincts, and motor. While he’s not the strongest player physically, Reschny is effective at driving play on-puck, with a mechanically-sound skating base, smooth hands, and the ability to manufacture offence for both himself and his Victoria teammates. Reschny’s offensive game revolves around finesse, passing ability, and vision. His strong lower half allows him to create off the cycle and spin off contact down low. He’s displayed a great motor in all 3 zones, but the overall strength is concerning to his projectability. As his size suggests, he loses a big share of physical battles along the boards and isn’t reliable in defensive situations. Still, Reschny possesses top-six upside due to his offensive involvement and play driving tendencies. He could become a solid complementary scorer at the next level, similar to players like Seth Jarvis or Jordan Eberle. Strength development and defensive maturity will be crucial for his development                     –Whittaker Heart