Centers
Samuel Walker
Versatile forward who is able to put up both goals and assists while playing center or at the wing. He has great vision and playmaking capabilities along with strong skating.
Berkly Catton
Catton stands out for his abundant dynamism, skill, and creativity, but his defensive engagement will need to take a few steps before he can make the jump to pro hockey.
Topi Rönni
Decent-framed center who brings pace and intensity, solid playmaking and two-way play. Needs to improve his manipulation, deceptiveness and physical game, but shows middle-six upside.
Dmitri Zlodeyev
A responsible 200-foot player with solid playmaking and shooting ability. Can lead a powerplay by himself. Not always able to play against physically strong opponents.
Ryan Suzuki
Top six playmaking center with all the tools to be a high volume points producer at the NHL level.
Miroslav Holinka
January 2025 - A breakout player for the Czechs at the World Juniors, Holinka has always been a slippery and creative offensive player, something that may have been unrecognized given Holinka's lower upside. He's adjusted well to NA ice playing in the WHL. He's a strong play maker who's defensive game has grown since moving [...]
Artem Shlaine
An impressively dynamic player for his size, Shlaine is all offence and no defence. He has the puck on his stick often, driving offense himself rather than through his teammates. He has a slim chance of becoming an elite playmaker, but odds are this pick is one to forget.
Vojtech Hradec
A big center (6-4) who plays well defensively, Hradec's offensive performance at the 2025 WJC opened eyes.
Bradly Nadeau
Nadeau is a versatile center who lacks high-end tools but makes up for it with a refined offensive mind.
Jayson Shaugabay
Very skilled but undersized forward.