William Horcoff

June 2025 – Selected 24th overall, William Horcoff is now a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins after a trade with the Los Angeles Kings for the 31st overall and 59th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Mark Henry

Final Rankings – A towering forward whose projection is much more enticing than the player he currently is. Has some creativity and handling ability in tight around the net and along the wall, but puck protection and finishing need to improve at his size.—Luke Sweeney

June 2025 – A big kid with flashes of higher-level skill who has made a name for himself at the University of Michigan. Flush with fresh energy following his flight from the floundering USNTDP, Horcoff has worked his way into the hearts of many scouts, some of whom see him as a first-rounder. That said, even noting his long runway, Horcoff still has a ways to go, with even his strengths possibly requiring some tweaks. His skating is OK, but his stride needs work. His shot has some pop, but he needs to work on creating deception in his release and improving his accuracy. His hands are good downhill, but he needs to improve his handling posture and quick-thinking. All-in-all, at 6-5 Horcoff is another interesting project with clear developmental steps.—Luke Sweeney