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”
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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”
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”
ARON KIVIHARJU
Defense5’10/165LeftHIFK (Liiga) Heading into last year, Kiviharju’s name was the one on top of everyone’s mind. But some growing pains have dropped him in some scouts’ opinions, and being a defenseman always makes it harder to go No. 1. He has dynamic puck skills and skates well while moving pucks with ease. The question aboutContinue reading “ARON KIVIHARJU”
2024 NHL DRAFT: LATE FIRST-ROUND PICKS
In an earlier blog, I had an early look at first-round picks in the 2024 Draft picks, in this blog, I wanted to take a deeper look at some of the late 1st round picks in next year’s draft. Related: 2024 NHL DRAFT: AN EARLY LOOK AT TOP PROSPECTS 11-32 Sascha Boisvert, C, Muskegon LumberjacksContinue reading “2024 NHL DRAFT: LATE FIRST-ROUND PICKS”
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