Centers
Jack Hughes
Skilled playmaker who plays a mature two-way game. His upside may be limited but his floor is relatively high and he should grow into an impactful third line NHL center at the very least.
Victor Eklund
Highly skilled two-way forward who brings pace and intensity
Braeden Cootes
Fast and furious forechecker with a high level of pace and puck skill
Jake O’Brien
Quick, intelligent playmaker with room to grow into his 6-2 frame
Julius Sumpf
A draft-overager who added some offense and saw his name called. Likely middle-sixer at the professional level.
Ondrej Pavel
Versatile centerman who will need to find a pro role to be NHL- and fantasy-relevant
Philippe Daoust
Has good offensive instincts and controls the puck well. His size forces him to the perimeter where he might struggle to produce at even-strength as he becomes a pro.
Tyler Madden
Speed-driven, playmaking pivot
Xavier Simoneau
A hard-nose high energy forward who has strong playmaking abilities.
Cole Schwindt
Physical two-way forward who plays a 200-foot game. Capable of playing both center and wing. Adds value in multi-category leagues that include hits.