Defense5’11/165LeftUniversity of Denver/NCAA Related: Tij Iginla Zeev Buium, a native of San Diego, has blown away expectations as a freshman at the University of Denver. With 25 points and a plus-13 in 18 games, he’s been the best defenseman on a top-five-ranked Pioneers team, vaulting himself into the conversation as a potential top-10 pick. BuiumContinue reading “ZEEV BUIUM”
Category Archives: Prospects Profiles
TIJ IGINLA
Center/Left Wing6’0/186LeftKelowna Rockets/WHL Next: Trevor Connelly Tij Iginla is the Son of former Calgary Flames Legend Jarome Iginla, and he has a serious chance at following in his father’s footsteps, in terms of being a goal-scoring Winger. Tij doesn’t have the physicality and toughness that his dad became known for, but he does possess allContinue reading “TIJ IGINLA”
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”
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”
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