Defenseman6’3/190LeftTri-City Americans/WHL Related: Logan Hensler Leading the debate for who the second-best defender in the draft class, the incredibly toolsy Jackson Smith has been one of the more interesting evaluations in this draft class. As a big defender who moves at a high level, Smith’s game has evolved into a more two-way defenseman. Standing atContinue reading “Jackson SMITH”
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Logan HENSLER
Defenseman6’2/196RightWisconsin/NCAA Related: Matthew Schaefer One of the top defensive prospects already for 2025, it’s hard to miss the slick-skating, 6-foot-2, 196-pound defender. He moves so well, takes away space, and is a competent puck-mover, even if the numbers seem a bit lackluster. The University of Wisconsin defenseman uses his agile footwork to take away space,Continue reading “Logan HENSLER”
Caleb DESNOYERS
Center6’2/172LeftMoncton Wildcats/QMJHL Related: Roger McQueen Caleb Desnoyers was taken first overall in the 2023 QMJHL Draft, he made an immediate impact, playing around 20 minutes a night as a rookie while showing speed, skill and two-way smarts. He’s not someone who’ll get caught slacking off and just floating around – he’s fully committed to gettingContinue reading “Caleb DESNOYERS”
Matthew SCHAEFER
Defenseman6’2/183LeftErie Otters/OHL Related: An Early Look at the Top 5 Defenseman Drafted first overall by the Erie Otters last spring, the 6-foot-1 defender is an incredible skater and is always actively engaged at both ends of the ice. Offensively, Schaefer has real potential, but he’s also positionally sound and aggressive in his own zone. HeContinue reading “Matthew SCHAEFER”
Joshua RAVENSBERGEN
Goalie6’5/192RightPrince George Cougars/WHL Related: Jack Ivankovic 16 Year old goaltender Prince George Cougars netminder Joshua Ravensbergen took the WHL by storm this season and has been a crucial piece to the Cougars’ resurgence and dominant season. The rookie goalie has compiled an impressive 21-4-0 record to go with a .920 save percentage. Initially, Ravensbergen wasContinue reading “Joshua RAVENSBERGEN”
Roger McQUEEN
Forward6’5/190RightBrandon Wheat Kings/WHL Related: Ivan Ryabkin Standing 6-foot-5 and tipping the scales at 190 pounds, McQueen’s combination of size and skill represents the type of talent that is difficult for NHL scouts to ignore. He is a 6 foot 5, right-shot center with speed and skill who ticks all the boxes to be a No.Continue reading “Roger McQUEEN”
Michael MISA
C/LW6’1/185LeftSaginaw Spirit/OHL Related: Porter Martone Granted exceptional status in 2022 after being a dominant player in the GTHL, Michael Misa is a highly skilled offensive creator and puck distributor. He had an impressive rookie season with 56 points in 44 games with the Spirit and surpassed that last season with 75 in 67, winning theContinue reading “Michael MISA”
Porter MARTONE
Right Wing6’3/196RightBrampton Steelheads/OHL Related: Anton Frondell A highly skilled power forward, Porter Martone (6-3, 196), a right-wing with the Mississauga Steelheads of the OHL, finished second on the team with 71 points (33 goals, 38 assists) and had 21 power-play points (10 goals, 11 assists) in 60 regular-season games. “He was chosen to be captainContinue reading “Porter MARTONE”
Anton FRONDELL
Center6’0/196LeftDjurgardens IF J20/J20 Nationell Next: Ivan Ryabkin Easily the next best center behind Hagens, Frondell is an extremely versatile two-way pivot with great upside. Frondell has been effective in Sweden’s U-20 league and on the national team, excelling at the Five-Nations tournament and the J20 level with 39 points in 29 games. He even sawContinue reading “Anton FRONDELL”
IVAN RYABKIN
Center/Wing6’0/170LeftMHK Dynamo Moskva/MHL Related: James Hagens Ivan Ryabkin is the next dynamic Russian player to enter the NHL joining Matvei Michkov and Ivan Demidov before him. Ryabkin has with a high-end skillset and release and finished sixth in MHL scoring with 58 points in 44 games, a 1.32 point per game average, and winning bestContinue reading “IVAN RYABKIN”
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