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Fantasy Summary

Speedy, intelligent two-way forward with forechecking skill and a projectable frame. Offensive upside is limited, but has a safe floor as a bottom-six Swiss Army knife.


Observations

September 2026 – Josephson had a productive first NCAA season at North Dakota, recording six goals and 14 assists for 20 points in 38 games while establishing himself as a reliable defensive center. The 2024 fourth-round pick’s season was interrupted by an injury during North Dakota’s NCAA Tournament run, but he recovered in time to return for the Frozen Four semifinal. Josephson’s shutdown ability and strong two-way game remain his biggest selling points, and after four seasons in the WHL, the 20-year-old will look to build on his first college campaign as he continues his development with the Fighting Hawks. Jayd Serdy

July 2025 – Josephson missed some time in 2024-2025, only skating in 48 games compared to the 68 a year prior. His offense matured further, potting 14 goals and adding 21 assists for 35 points. He wore the C on his chest for the Red Deer Rebels, and we will likely see him take a swan song in the WHL before moving to the AHL to continue his march towards the bottom-six at the NHL level. Alex Wyatt

October 2024 – Josephson is showing signs of a developing offensive game in the WHL, growing his offensive output to 12 goals, 35 assists and 47 points in 68 games in 2023-24. He could have some relevance in leagues with peripherals, but as of present, doesn’t project to be a player to provide much offense to your fantasy squad. Alex Wyatt

 

July 2024 – Josephson was selected 105th overall by the Seattle Kraken. Mark Henry

 

April 2024 – Ollie Josephson is a bet on a guy who does a lot of things right. He plays with pace and is a strong forechecker and in-zone defender, an effective transition player, a solid playmaker, and takes high-quality shots. Even if the production doesn’t come, its not unrealistic to expect Josephson to develop into an effective, high-energy bottom-six driver at higher levels. Luke Sweeney

April Ranking: 62nd

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 6.0
NHL Certainty 6.5
Country CAN
Position C
Roster Type NCAA
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth July 22, 2006
Height 6‘1”
Weight 190 lbs
Drafted 2024 Round 4; Overall: 105
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2025-2026NCAAUniv. of North Dakota38614201211
2024-2025WHLRed Deer Rebels4814213537-2
2023-2024WJC-18Canada U18703301
2023-2024WHLRed Deer Rebels6812354725-4
2023-2024Hlinka Gretzky CupCanada U18503300
2022-2023WHLRed Deer Rebels635141928-8
2021-2022WHLRed Deer Rebels601100
2021-2022BCHLVictoria Grizzlies510120
2021-2022BCEHL U18South Island Royals U18 AAA28282553100
2020-2021CSSHL U15Pacific Coast Academy U15 Prep241500
2019-2020CSSHL U16Pacific Coast Academy U16 Prep100000
2019-2020CSSHL U15Pacific Coast Academy U15 Prep2910273760

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