Centers
June 2026 — Trottier plays the kind of game that wins a coach over and keeps a fantasy manager away. He's arguably the toughest forward on the NTDP, a relentless, in-your-face winger who finishes checks, separates opponents from the puck, and racked up 74 penalty minutes doing it. The grandson of Hall of Famer Bryan [...]
Fast, intelligent two-way center whose offense took off after a midseason trade gave him room to play. The fantasy value is secondary scoring from a middle-six role, with power-play touch as the sweetener if the post-trade surge proves real.
Defense-first checking center whose motor, face off work, and habits away from the puck read as NHL-translatable. The fantasy ceiling stays thin until the offense he posted at the U18 level shows up against OHL competition.
Reliable middle-six centerman who transitioned well to college
Quick, intelligent playmaker with room to grow into his 6-2 frame
A finesse offensive player with a solid defensive foundation. He needs extra development time to improve his skills and become anything more than a career SHL player.
A two-way centre with a decent developing offensive side.
An extremely smart and skilled offensive player with top-six upside. A pass-first type player with high-end playmaking abilities. A natural center but there are some concerns about his ability to play down the middle at the pro level.
A skilled playmaking two-way center who plays like a power forward agitator. Has a high motor and is a strong puck handler with good hands.
The knock on him to date has been that he does not use his size enough and plays on the perimeter. Mix in average skating and Halliday has relied on his above-average playmaking abilities to have the success he has had so far.
