Center
6’7/232
Right
Oshawa Generals/OHL
Related: Maddox Dagenais
Brooks Rogowski is a standout center currently playing for the Oshawa Generals in the OHLand is a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Standing at 6’6″ and weighing approximately 231 lbs, he is noted for his rare combination of massive size and offensive skill. In the 2025–26 season, Rogowski tallied 15 goals and 27 assists for 42 points in 46 games with the Oshawa Generals. He was also a member of the 2025 U.S. U-18 Men’s Select Team that won the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and is currently a candidate for Team USA at the IIHF U18 World Championship. His reach and physical strength make him effective at protecting the puck and shutting down opponents. He possesses a high-end shot and has shown significant growth in his creative offensive game. Scouts at McKeen’s Hockey note that while his linear speed is good for his size, he occasionally struggles with lateral mobility and balance on his edges. He has committed to play Division 1 hockey for Michigan State University (Big Ten) starting in the fall of 2026. Scouts from Elite Prospects and other outlets generally rank him as a potential first-round pick for the 2026 NHL Draft, citing his “pro-ready” frame and improved play-driving abilities.
Size/Strength Excellent
Skating Good
Shot/Scoring Great
Puckhandling Average
Physical Play Excellent
Offensive Play Great
Defensive Good
Hockey Sense Great
Competitiveness Great
Strength
1. At 6’7″ and 232 lbs, Rogowski uses his massive frame to dominate along the wall and protect the puck effectively during cycles. His extended reach is a primary asset for disrupting passing lanes and winning loose puck battles.
2. He is noted for a “detailed, intelligent approach” to his shifts, showing an underrated ability to start breakouts with accurate exit passes and find teammates in transition.
3. Posseses a dangerous snap shot with a quick release that often catches goaltenders off guard; highly effective at screening goalies and capitalizing on rebounds or redirections in high-traffic areas near the crease.
Areas of Improvement
1. Although he has solid linear (north-south) speed for his size, scouts identify lateral mobility and balance as significant weaknesses. He has been seen losing his edge during quick cuts or pivots.
2. Rogowski is often described as “raw” and sometimes struggles with puck control when under heavy pressure or in tight spaces, occasionally needing to keep his head down to maintain possession.
3. Noted a need for more consistent physical intensity, suggesting he could use his massive frame more aggressively to dominate opponents.
Scouting Report
Brooks Rogowski is a “unicorn” prospect for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft due to his massive 6’7″, 232 lbs frame and unusual development path from Michigan high school hockey directly to the OHL. A “monster of a kid” who uses his size to dominate the wall and win puck battles. His extended reach makes him a defensive nightmare, restricting the center of the ice and disrupting passing lanes. Not an “elite” or heavy shooter, but possesses a quick snap shot that catches goalies flat-footed due to a fast release. He excels as a net-front presence, scoring many goals on redirections and “home plate” area putbacks. Highly effective at kick-starting breakouts with accurate exit passes. He shows high-end vision in transition, often making smart, look-off cross-ice passes to teammates. Shows good linear speed and builds momentum quickly through crossovers. However, scouts at McKeen’s Hockey note significant issues with lateral agility and balance, frequently losing edges during tight turns. Described as a “Swiss Army knife” who could play a middle-six role, kill penalties, and provide power-play utility in front of the net. Rogowski is a polarizing prospect for scouts; Some see a 6-foot-7 center with good hands and skating who is playing big minutes for the Gens as a go-to player this season on both their power play (where he has the dexterity and soft skill to play the net-front and get sticks on tips and rebounds) and their penalty kill. Others see a big player who doesn’t involve himself or impose himself nearly enough for their liking and are turned off by his lack of intensity. Compared to some of the other big forwards in this range, he stands out for combining size, puck skill, and awareness, but scouts are concerned that he may fade into the background offensively as he moves up in leagues as he develops. There’s very few players who move and create as well as Rogowski does at his frame, although their games aren’t too alike, a popular comparison that will likely come up is Tage Thompson, who had taken a few years to reach his peak. If Rogowski reaches his potential, he could end up one of the best players from this class. Committed to Michigan State University after his OHL career. Scouts will be watching for improved consistency in his “compete level” and refinement of his skating mechanics. He is currently ranked as high as #14 in NHL Central Scouting’s midterm rankings and is viewed as a high-reward power forward project.
Skill: Massive Center with a dangerous combo of size and feel
NHL Comparable: Tage Thompson
NHL Potential: Top 6 Center
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | PTS |
| 2023-24 | Detroit Catholic Central “A” | USHS-MI | 30 | 21 | 47 |
| 2024-25 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 85 | 14 | 29 |
| 2025-26 | Oshawa Generals | OHL | 46 | 15 | 42 |
| USA U18 | WJC-18 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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