Ilia Morozov
A highly capable defensive centre thanks to his instincts, his positioning, and his frame.
Ben Wilmott
A feisty forechecker who could develop into a reliable middle-six pivot if development breaks right.
Adam Valentini
A small, shifty player with a high work-rate and pace.
Ben MacBeath
A mobile-defender who blends mobility, size, and skill. He needs more work defensively, but his offensive should get selected inside the top two rounds at the 2026 NHL Draft.
Rudolfs Berzkalns
Big 6-4 left-shot two-way center with a modern power forward's mix of size, reach, and on-the-puck skill, and one of the higher Central Scouting placements in this group. The fantasy ceiling is a middle-six power center if the offense becomes consistent, with a reported concussion history as the risk to weigh.
Ryan Healey
Offensively talented blueliner who plays an aggressive game in all three zones. Will need to improve his mobility and refine his decision making but possesses NHL potential.
Quinn McKenzie
Smallish centre with a decent shot and goal-scoring acumen.
Victor Plante
A smaller forward with a nonetheless projectable and intelligent game
Niklas Aaram-Olsen
Norwegian winger with one of the best shots in the class and a power-play release built for goals. A pure scorer who leans shooter over playmaker.
Timofei Runtso
Right-shot, two-way defenseman who moves the puck and creates off the rush, with the discipline to play both special teams. The fantasy value rides on the power play, where his shot-through volume and passing project him as a secondary point source if he climbs an NHL depth chart.