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TREVOR CONNELLY

Center6’1/161LeftTri-City Storm/USHL Related: Ryder Ritchie Trevor Connelly is a terrific Skater who probably has more skill than most other USA prospects and had a productive Hliknka-Gretzky tourney, where he was dangerous on every touch. Connelly is one of the most skilled forwards in the draft. His blend of puck handling, skating, and ability in transitionContinue reading “TREVOR CONNELLY”

CARTER YAKEMCHUK

Defense6’2/194RightCalgary Hitmen/WHL Related: Adam Jiricek Carter Yakemchuk had a tremendous season with the Calgary Hitmen in the WHL, putting up 19 goals and 47 points in 67 games. While he was mostly unnoticeable at U18 Worlds for Canada, that was mostly due to his usage and role on the team. While his game in theContinue reading “CARTER YAKEMCHUK”

ADAM JIRICEK

Defense6’1/152RightHC Plzen/Czechia Related: Anton Silayev The younger brother of Columbus’ No. 6 pick David Jiricek is a very good prospect in his own right who got games at the top Czech level this season. He’s not as big or physical as his brother, but he’s a better skater. Adam has good four-way mobility, an activeContinue reading “ADAM JIRICEK”

ANTON SILAYEV

Defense6’7/207LeftTorpedo Nizhny Novgorod/KHL Related: Artyom Levshunov Russian scouts are very excited about the hulking 6’7 Defenseman’s toolkit, which includes size (obviously), solid skating, and good heads-up decision-making. Silayev could be a top-five pick when all things are said and done. Although his point production isn’t anything to brag about, having only put up 10 pointsContinue reading “ANTON SILAYEV”

RYDER RITCHIE

Right Wing6’0/174RightPrince Albert Raiders/WHL Related: Cayden Lindstrom Last year’s OHL Rookie of the Year, Ryder Ritchie of the Prince Albert Raiders, has grown a few more inches to almost six foot and this should aid him as he played bigger than he was last year. Ryder Ritchie tallied 20 goals and 55 points in 61Continue reading “RYDER RITCHIE”

CAYDEN LINDSTROM

Center6’5/205LeftMedicine Hat Tigers/WHL Related: Konta Helenius At 6-foot-5, Lindstrom’s getting significant attention in the scouting community these days. The Medicine Hat Tigers forward seems to get better with every game, and he has tremendous speed for his frame. From talking to a few WHL defenders, Lindstrom might be the most feared player in a 1-on-1Continue reading “CAYDEN LINDSTROM”

KONSTA HELENIUS

Center/Right Wing5’11/176RightJukurit/ Liiga Related: Berkly Catton When Konsta Helenius suited up for Finland at the World Junior Summer Showcase last summer, he could have been playing against his own age group at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, perhaps as the most notable forward from the 2024 NHL Draft class. Instead, Helenius showed up, played a middle-sixContinue reading “KONSTA HELENIUS”

BERKLY CATTON

Center5’11/163LeftSpokane Chiefs/WHL Related: Artyom Levshunov Berkly Catton was the top 2024 prospect to watch at this event, as he was centering the top line for Canada at this year’s Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Catton, who plays for the Spokane Chiefs in the WHL, is a high IQ playmaking center who can play the game with paceContinue reading “BERKLY CATTON”

ARTYOM LEVSHUNOV

Defense6’2/198RightMichigan State Univ./NCAA Related: Sam Dickinson While Sam Dickinson is still the top defenseman in this draft, Artyom Levshunov isn’t going to go quietly as he’s just as efficient leading the play from the backend. His impact to be a constant presence in the offensive zone is always noticeable, walking the line to get openContinue reading “ARTYOM LEVSHUNOV”

SAM DICKINSON

Defense6’3/194LeftLondon Knights/OHL Related: Aron Kiviharju At 6-foot-3, Dickinson is as big as they get among top-flight, mobile defenders. He’s a strong skater, a smart puck-mover, can shoot the disk accurately and his defensive game is consistent and reliable. Dickinson doesn’t give you much room to work with, which makes him so effective. Dickinson didn’t lightContinue reading “SAM DICKINSON”