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2025 NHL DRAFT: TOP 100 PLUS HONOURABLE MENTIONS – March edition – FOR SUBSCRIBERS

McKeen's Hockey — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:34:18 +0000

Porter Mantone of the Brampton Steelheads. Photo by Terry Wilson / OHL Images.

It’s time for an update to our 2025 NHL draft rankings. Back in December, prior to the World Junior Championships, we released our top 64. Now, not only are we updating, but we’re expanding to a Top 100 (plus honorable mentions). This will be our final draft ranking prior to the release of our Top 300 (along with our annual draft guide).

Erie Otters defender Matthew Schaefer remains on top, despite not playing since our last release due to a collarbone injury suffered at the World Juniors. However, we have no doubt that Schaefer will return stronger than ever. He has been skating recently and is gearing up for a return for the OHL playoffs. At this point, Schaefer is our clear number one and we don’t expect that to change.

The other players in our top ten are all the same, with some minor shuffling. Michael Misa moves ahead of James Hagens based on his strong production with Saginaw, mixed with Hagen’s drop in production with Boston College post World Juniors. We feel that both players have similar projections as top six pivots, but we feel Misa’s frame gives him a greater opportunity to be a more complete pro. Caleb Desnoyers is the other big riser. While, admittedly, we do have some minimal concerns about his offensive upside, we appreciate his pro style of play and safe floor, in combination with the improvement he has shown offensively over the course of this season. Roger McQueen is the big “faller” inside our top ten due to injury and durability concerns. He has recently returned to action and we’re eager to see how he performs down the stretch.

Among the biggest risers, Bill Zonnon, Cole McKinney, and Jake O’Brien standout. O’Brien is knocking on the door of the top ten, moving from 23 to 13 thanks to his elite playmaking ability and three zone awareness. McKinney elevated his play in the second half to become the top pivot on the US NTDP, giving our scouts a better indication of his offensive upside. Zonnon is an energetic forward with a pro frame who has been a favourite of our Eastern scouts thanks to consistent production.

Among the biggest fallers are Malcolm Spence (from 13 to 23, switching with O’Brien), Luca Romano (24 to 44), Ivan Ryabkin (26 to 39), and Tomas Pobezal (from 39 to 81).

You may have caught our recent, and annual second chances series that outlined the top “re-entries” available for 2025. Kristian Epperson (49), Francesco Dell’Elce (82), Petteri Rimpinen (84), and Sam Laurila (98) cracked our Top 100. Additionally, Jamiro Reber is listed as an honorable mention.

Overall, the picture is becoming more and more clear regarding this draft class. Simply put, the majority of our scouts are not enamored with the depth of this group. “In a normal year, when we put together our March list, the debate for the first round is often charged, with the regional scouts all fighting to have their personal, regional favourites included in the top 32,” said Director of Scouting Brock Otten. “But this year, the debate was more about who actually deserved to be ranked in the first round…there was significantly less table pounding.”

“The way I see it” continues Otten, “there is a clear drop off after about the 20th position. There are unquestionably some solid players available outside this range, but few high upside players. Potential role players are the name of the game this year. As a staff, we’re really hoping some players step up in their respective league playoffs and at the U18’s to help give this draft class a little more excitement.”

You can expect our final draft ranking to be released in late May, coinciding with the release of our annual draft guide.

RANK	PLAYER	POS	TEAM	HT/WT	DOB	GP	G	A	PTS
1	Matthew Schaefer	D	Erie (OHL)	6-2/180	5-Sep-07	17	7	15	22
2	Michael Misa	C	Saginaw (OHL)	6-1/185	16-Feb-07	62	59	67	126
3	James Hagens	C	Boston College (NCAA)	5-10/175	3-Nov-06	35	10	25	35
4	Porter Martone	RW	Brampton (OHL)	6-3/205	26-Oct-06	54	32	60	92
5	Jackson Smith	D	Tri-City (WHL)	6-3/195	13-May-07	65	7	41	48
6	Caleb Desnoyers	C	Moncton (QMJHL)	6-2/180	11-Apr-07	56	35	49	84
7	Victor Eklund	LW	Djurgardens (HockeyAllsvenskan)	5-11/160	3-Oct-06	42	19	12	31
8	Anton Frondell	C	Djurgardens (HockeyAllsvenskan)	6-1/195	7-May-07	29	11	14	25
9	Roger McQueen	C	Brandon (WHL)	6-5/195	2-Oct-06	14	9	9	18
10	Lynden Lakovic	LW	Moose Jaw (WHL)	6-4/190	12-Dec-06	45	24	31	55
11	Radim Mrtka	D	Seattle (WHL)	6-6/205	9-Jun-07	41	3	31	34
12	Brady Martin	C	Soo Greyhounds (OHL)	6-0/175	16-Mar-07	55	30	37	67
13	Jake O'Brien	C	Brantford (OHL)	6-2/170	16-Jun-07	64	32	64	96
14	Cullen Potter	C	Arizona State (NCAA)	5-10/170	10-Jan-07	34	13	9	22
15	Justin Carbonneau	RW	Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)	6-1/190	25-Nov-06	61	46	43	89
16	Kashawn Aitcheson	D	Barrie (OHL)	6-1/195	21-Sep-06	63	25	33	58
17	Cameron Reid	D	Kitchener (OHL)	6-0/190	8-Apr-07	66	14	39	53
18	Ben Kindel	C	Calgary (WHL)	5-10/175	19-Apr-07	62	34	64	98
19	Braeden Cootes	C	Seattle (WHL)	5-11/180	9-Feb-07	58	25	36	61
20	Carter Bear	LW	Everett (WHL)	6-0/180	4-Nov-06	56	40	42	82
21	Jack Murtagh	LW	USN U18 (USDP)	6-1/200	22-Aug-07	42	20	24	44
22	Cameron Schmidt	RW	Vancouver (WHL)	5-7/160	19-Jan-07	59	39	37	76
23	Malcolm Spence	LW	Erie (OHL)	6-1/200	22-Sep-06	62	32	38	70
24	Joshua Ravensbergen	G	Prince George (WHL)	6-5/190	27-Nov-06	50	33	12	2.93
25	Jack Nesbitt	C	Windsor (OHL)	6-4/185	12-Jan-07	63	24	39	63
26	Cole McKinney	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-0/200	16-Mar-07	45	21	29	50
27	Eric Nilson	C	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	5-11/155	11-May-07	37	12	26	38
28	Logan Hensler	D	Wisconsin (NCAA)	6-2/190	14-Oct-06	32	2	10	12
29	Henry Brzustewicz	D	London (OHL)	6-2/200	9-Feb-07	65	10	29	39
30	Blake Fiddler	D	Edmonton (WHL)	6-4/210	9-Jul-07	62	9	22	31
31	Shane Vansaghi	RW	Michigan State (NCAA)	6-2/210	11-Oct-06	35	6	10	16
32	Bill Zonnon	C	Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL)	6-1/185	3-Oct-06	62	28	53	81
33	Jakob Ihs Wozniak	RW	Lulea (Swe J20)	6-2/185	1-Feb-07	40	23	34	57
34	Nathan Behm	RW	Kamloops (WHL)	6-1/190	18-Apr-07	57	31	35	66
35	Adam Benak	C	Youngstown (USHL)	5-7/160	10-Apr-07	53	16	38	54
36	Kurban Limatov	D	MHK Dynamo Moskva (MHL)	6-3/195	20-Mar-07	45	8	15	23
37	Carter Amico	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-5/225	15-Mar-07	13	0	3	3
38	Cole Reschny	C	Victoria (WHL)	5-10/180	6-Apr-07	60	23	63	86
39	Ivan Ryabkin	C	Muskegon (USHL)	6-0/195	25-Apr-07	18	11	8	19
40	Milton Gastrin	C	MoDo Hockey (Swe J20)	6-1/185	2-Jun-07	40	18	24	42
41	Will Moore	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-2/175	24-Mar-07	49	21	22	43
42	Sascha Boumedienne	D	Boston University (NCAA)	6-1/175	17-Jan-07	35	3	9	12
43	Conrad Fondrk	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-0/190	1-Jun-07	40	13	14	27
44	Luca Romano	C	Kitchener (OHL)	5-11/175	25-Jun-07	65	25	26	51
45	Alexander Zharovsky	RW	Tolpar Ufa (MHL)	6-1/165	22-Feb-07	45	24	26	50
46	Max Psenicka	D	Portland (WHL)	6-4/175	18-Jan-07	22	1	5	6
47	Jack Ivankovic	G	Brampton (OHL)	5-11/180	22-May-07	41	23	12	3.13
48	Maxim Agafonov	D	Tolpar Ufa (MHL)	6-2/195	10-Apr-07	33	6	7	13
49	Kristian Epperson	LW	Saginaw (OHL)	5-11/180	7-May-06	55	26	51	77
50	Vaclav Nestrasil	RW	Muskegon (USHL)	6-5/185	6-Apr-07	51	14	19	33
51	Jimmy Lombardi	C	Flint (OHL)	6-0/180	16-Feb-07	61	13	28	41
52	Gustav Hillstrom	C	Brynas (Swe J20)	6-1/175	20-Jan-07	43	16	22	38
53	Pyotr Andreyanov	G	Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)	6-0/205	22-Jan-07	37	23	6	1.75
54	Arvid Drott	RW	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	6-0/180	11-Aug-07	40	18	18	36
55	Matthew Gard	C	Red Deer (WHL)	6-5/190	7-Apr-07	63	18	17	35
56	Ethan Czata	C	Niagara (OHL)	6-1/175	29-May-07	65	20	33	53
57	Hayden Paupanekis	C	Spokane-Kelowna (WHL)	6-4/195	4-Feb-07	68	22	19	41
58	Charlie Trethewey	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-1/200	2-Aug-07	51	6	12	18
59	Aleksei Medvedev	G	London (OHL)	6-2/180	10-Sep-07	33	22	7	2.72
60	Daniil Prokhorov	RW	MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg (MHL)	6-5/210	27-Apr-07	41	19	7	26
61	William Horcoff	C	Michigan (NCAA)	6-5/190	23-Jan-07	18	4	6	10
62	Tyler Hopkins	C	Kingston (OHL)	6-1/180	23-Jan-07	64	19	31	50
63	Lasse Boelius	D	Assat (Fin-U20)	6-0/180	16-Mar-07	34	4	14	18
64	Eddie Genborg	RW	Linkopings (SHL)	6-1/180	20-Apr-07	28	2	0	2
65	Semyon Frolov	G	MHK Krylia Sovetov (MHL)	6-3/200	17-Jan-07	5	2	2	2.75
66	Ben Kevan	RW	Des Moines (USHL)	6-0/180	3-Jan-07	46	12	29	41
67	Peyton Kettles	D	Swift Current (WHL)	6-5/195	1-Sep-07	51	5	9	14
68	Zeb Lindgren	D	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	6-1/195	14-Apr-07	38	4	15	19
69	Everett Baldwin	D	St. George's School (USHS-RI)	5-11/175	15-Jan-07	22	10	10	20
70	Ryker Lee	RW	Madison (USHL)	5-11/180	8-Nov-06	48	27	33	60
71	Michal Svrcek	LW	Brynas (Swe J20)	5-10/175	26-Jan-07	30	14	16	30
72	Zachary Morin	LW	Saint John (QMJHL)	6-1/185	25-Jan-07	54	16	20	36
73	Jacob Rombach	D	Lincoln (USHL)	6-6/200	1-Apr-07	50	3	15	18
74	Alex Huang	D	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	6-0/170	30-Jul-07	62	6	33	39
75	Tommy Lafreniere	C	Kamloops (WHL)	5-11/170	16-Jan-07	66	24	32	56
76	Haoxi (Simon) Wang	D	Oshawa (OHL)	6-6/210	27-Jul-07	29	0	2	2
77	William Belle	RW	USN U18 (USDP)	6-3/220	14-Jan-07	50	4	11	15
78	Jan Chovan	RW	Tappara (Fin-U20)	6-3/185	9-Jan-07	39	11	12	23
79	Luka Radivojevic	D	Muskegon (USHL)	5-9/165	3-Jan-07	28	1	16	17
80	Shamar Moses	RW	North Bay (OHL)	6-1/200	6-May-07	58	12	35	47
81	Tomas Pobezal	C	HK Nitra (Svk)	5-10/180	18-Sep-06	42	15	8	23
82	Francesco Dell'Elce	D	Massachusetts (NCAA)	6-0/170	23-Jun-05	38	6	16	22
83	Vojtech Cihar	LW	Karlovy Vary (Czechia)	6-0/175	29-Mar-07	43	4	5	9
84	Petteri Rimpinen	G	Kiekko-Espoo (Fin)	6-0/175	25-Apr-06	40	16	9	2.36
85	Carlos Handel	D	Halifax (QMJHL)	6-0/170	31-Mar-07	50	3	23	26
86	Burke Hood	G	Vancouver (WHL)	6-3/195	30-Apr-07	41	18	13	3.21
87	Melvin Novotny	LW	Leksands (Swe J20)	6-1/185	3-Apr-07	41	12	26	38
88	Sean Barnhill	D	Dubuque (USHL)	6-5/205	8-Jan-07	46	4	4	8
89	Tomas Poletin	LW	Pelicans (Fin-U20)	6-1/200	30-Apr-07	25	13	7	20
90	Roman Bausov	D	MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg (MHL)	6-5/180	28-Apr-07	39	2	9	11
91	Mason Moe	C	Madison (USHL)	6-1/185	26-Mar-07	41	13	24	37
92	Reese Hamilton	D	Calgary-Regina (WHL)	6-0/170	26-Mar-07	59	4	10	14
93	Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen	D	Michigan (NCAA)	6-0/180	18-Dec-06	35	3	6	9
94	Nathan Quinn	C	Quebec (QMJHL)	5-11/170	29-Aug-07	52	17	29	46
95	Samuel Meloche	G	Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL)	6-2/190	22-Jul-07	49	29	13	2.96
96	Maceo Phillips	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-6/225	25-Feb-07	47	2	4	6
97	Eduard Bondar	D	Val d'Or (QMJHL)	6-5/195	31-Jan-07	52	3	9	12
98	Sam Laurila	D	Fargo (USHL)	6-1/185	2-Sep-06	50	7	28	35
99	Owen Conrad	D	Charlottetown (QMJHL)	6-2/210	10-Mar-07	62	7	19	26
100	Malte Vass	D	Farjestads (Swe J20)	6-2/185	28-Mar-07	40	2	9	11
HM	Karl Annborn	D	HV 71 (Swe J20)	6-1/185	6-Mar-07	39	3	21	24
HM	Lucas Beckman	G	Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)	6-1/180	23-Aug-07	51	30	18	2.68
HM	Carson Cameron	D	Peterborough (OHL)	6-1/190	27-Jun-07	60	7	16	23
HM	Hayden Harsanyi	C	Medicine Hat-Saskatoon (WHL)	5-10/175	10-Jan-07	34	11	12	23
HM	Dmitri Isayev	LW	Avto Yekaterinburg (MHL)	5-9/150	26-Jun-07	43	22	23	45
HM	Atte Joki	C	Lukko (Fin-U20)	6-1/190	21-Jul-07	40	15	17	32
HM	Viktor Klingsell	RW	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	5-10/185	10-Feb-07	43	17	22	39
HM	Nathan Lecompte	C	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	5-10/165	19-Jan-07	56	14	35	49
HM	Jeremy Loranger	C	Sherwood Park (BCHL)	5-9/160	15-Jun-07	50	37	57	94
HM	Jamiro Reber	C	HV 71 (SHL)	5-10/170	4-Sep-06	47	8	7	15
HM	Grayden Robertson-Palmer	C	Phillips Academy (USHS-MA)	5-11/195	29-Aug-07	30	16	23	39
HM	David Rozsival	RW	Bili Tygri Liberec (Czechia U20)	6-0/185	1-Jun-07	30	17	20	37
HM	Lukas Sawchyn	LW	Edmonton (WHL)	5-10/175	27-Feb-07	64	15	38	53
HM	Theo Stockselius	C	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	6-2/180	24-Jul-07	40	22	29	51
HM	Mason West	RW	Edina (USHS-MN)	6-5/205	3-Aug-07	31	27	22	49
HM	Max Westergard	RW	Frolunda (Swe J20)	5-11/160	3-Sep-07	41	19	31	50

2025 NHL DRAFT: TIER TWO LEAGUES PROSPECTS – BCHL, OJHL, NAHL, USHS, etc – FORWARDS

Brock Otten — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:34:39 +0000

Part one of my annual look at the top Tier 2 (BCHL, OJHL, NAHL, USHS, etc) players available for the 2025 NHL Draft. These are the top forwards.

Jeremy Loranger

Jeremy Loranger - Wing/Center - Sherwood Park (BCHL)

5-foot-9, 161 pounds, Shoots: Right

It's certainly hard to compare, given that the BCHL has been slightly decimated thanks to the NCAA's ruling, but Loranger's production does compare favorably to some of the other high end draft picks to come out of the league in the last few decades. He's not quite at Tyson Jost, Jeff Tambellini, Kyle Turris, and Bradly Nadeau, who were all above two points per game, but he's right on par with the likes of Kent Johnson and Alex Newhook. He has played some center this year but mostly lines up on the wing with fellow draft eligible Crusader Kale Dach as his pivot. Loranger also routinely quarterbacks Sherwood Park's powerplay.

Overall, Loranger is an exciting player to watch and it's easy to see why he's been as successful as he has been this year. Tons of skill. Very good shot with a lightning quick release. Gets to the middle of the ice consistently even though he lacks size/strength. While there are some bad junior habits in his game, like overhandling, for example, he largely shows as an intelligent player who really has a clear understanding of how to vary pace and control the tempo of the game. He skates well enough in straight lines and routinely builds in stops/starts to freeze defenders, but his edgework and pushes aren't the cleanest and lack power. I do question whether he'll have the same elusiveness at the higher levels. However, the hands do work perfectly in sync with the feet, giving him full control when he has the puck; the old adage of keeping the puck on a string. Equal parts goal scorer and playmaker, he routinely finds seams and space to play the puck into.

From a physicality perspective, it's obvious that he needs to bulk up. He does kill penalties and is active on the forecheck. Additionally, he's not a perimeter player. However, he can get bullied off the puck and he will occasionally give up possession under pressure in a panic or passively make a pass during 50/50 battles. As an undersized winger, his pro future will be tied to his ability to improve his skating further. The rest is there. He's slated to go to the University of Nebraska-Omaha, but one would guess he spends a year elsewhere first, perhaps with Dubuque of the USHL. Loranger is the kind of player scouts make their money on in the mid rounds.

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A great example of Lorganger's quick strike ability as he roofs one short side.

Grades:

Skating: 50

Shot: 55

Skills: 57.5

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 45

OFP: 52.75

Kale Dach - Center - Sherwood Park (BCHL)

5'11, 165 pounds, Shoots: Left

Loranger's pivot in Sherwood Park. The two of them have ripped up the BCHL this year and it has both of them firmly on the draft radar. In what I would call one of the strangest coincidences ever, Kale is not related to Kirby and Colton, despite also being from Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, a town with just over 25,000 people in it. Unlike Loranger, Dach has signed in the CHL with the Calgary Hitmen, intending to play there next year (or for two years), before attending Penn State.

As you might expect from someone leading the BCHL in assists, Dach excels as a pass first, playmaker. He's a really intelligent player. His game, unlike Loranger, is predicated by quick touches. From time to time he'll look to beat a defender one on one to create some extra time and space, or to help him get to the middle, but he mostly operates by getting the puck off his stick quickly in the offensive zone. He receives a pass and he already knows where he's going with the puck, then he'll find open space to drive or settle in to, becoming an option for a return. He's not a dynamic skater; there's a need to improve the power of his strides to be more explosive, but he does operate well in transition because of his quick hands and quick thinking.

Dach also excels away from the puck in all three zones. His stick placement and anticipation in the defensive zone and on the backcheck are impressive. Dach also flashes a physical game, especially on the forecheck, however, there's a need to get stronger for that to be an above average attribute moving up the levels. His shot and shooting ability are inconsistent, perhaps what you'd expect from a pass first player. He shows upside as a scorer on the right flank with a one timer, but his wrist shot doesn't have a ton of zip and often finds the goaltender. While the lack of elite physical tools scares me a bit, I do certainly appreciate Dach's IQ and play creation ability. With the right physical development, he could easily play his way into some kind of NHL role in the distant future.

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Dach showing off his ability to get to the net to finish off plays.

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A great example of Dach's IQ as a passer as he sets up the goal in this beautiful passing play.

Grades:

Skating: 50

Shot: 47.5

Skills: 55

Smarts: 57.5

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 52.75

Poul Andersen - Wing - Sherwood Park (BCHL)

6'1, 200 pounds, Shoots: Right

The third wheel on that strong Sherwood Park team, playing alongside Loranger and Dach. It's interesting to note the different paths all three players took to find each other. Loranger from Quebec, Dach from Alberta, and Andersen from Minnesota. Andersen is a different player than his two linemates. His game revolves around power and using his size. The University of Maine commit excels in straight lines. Most of his goals are scored near the blue paint or on odd man rushes, where he's the one finishing off a play in tight. Like Loranger and Dach, Andersen can work up to a solid top speed, but his first steps need work to create better and more consistent separation.

He's the perfect complement to Loranger and Dach because he's also a smart player. He does the dirty work on the forecheck or to win possession along the wall. And he shows good vision and playmaking ability coming off the wall or working in transition. Even though he attacks in straight lines, he's not a head down, barrel through you kind of winger. He'll play the puck into space and he finds passing options before driving head on and turning the puck over. Andersen is also a good offensive support player, finding gaps and timing cuts well to become a passing option, especially on the powerplay, where he cycles between the left flank and the bumper position. He's also a fairly consistent physical player, especially in puck pursuit. Andersen's upside may not be as high as Loranger or Dach's, but the small details in his game, combined with his pro frame make him a potential pro down the line. It'll be about the continued development of his skating and small area skill, of which he'll do with Edmonton of the WHL next season before heading to Maine.

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A good example of Anderson's ability to work as a complementary goal scorer as he drives wide and creates a two on one that he finishes.

Grades:

Skating: 50

Shot: 50

Skills: 50

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 52.5

OFP: 51.375

Rasmus Svartström - Wing - Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL)

6-foot-5, 200 pounds, Shoots: Left

Svartström came to the BCHL from Finland to try to acclimate to the North American game before heading to St. Lawrence University. It's not too often that a BCHL player in their final year of draft eligibility is on the draft radar, but it's also not common for a 6'5 import winger to be leading the BCHL in goal scoring (as of writing this). A massive human, I actually expected Svartström to be a different kind of player. I mean, I expected the physical element to be prominent and it is; he's a very aggressive physical player. He runs over opponents in pursuit of the puck. However, I figured that he'd be purely capitalizing near the net front and just dominating in the bumper spot on the powerplay. Instead, Svartström is actually creating his own scoring chances as much as he's finishing off those created for him. He's not nearly as bad of a skater as I was anticipating. He actually can build decent linear speed, which helps him drive the net and put defenders on his back. There's a ton of room for him to become more explosive and more agile but given that his game is mostly North/South, it doesn't hinder him. He also shows well off the puck in the offensive end, working to make himself a passing option; timing cuts well to get scoring looks. Lastly, his shot is a major weapon. He's scoring in a lot of different ways in the BCHL. With a big one timer on the flank. With a heavy wrister in transition. On the backhand as he drives the net. As he moves up to higher levels, he'll likely be pushed to more of the Tomas Holmstrom role, but this is someone NHL teams will be taking a long look at.

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Well placed shot as Svartström capitalizes on the slot pass.

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Svartström drives wide and beats the defender to the net, showing off his finishing his ability in tight.

Grades:

Skating: 47.5

Shot: 55

Skills: 47.5

Smarts: 52.5

Physicality/Compete: 57.5

OFP: 51.5

Shaan Kingwell - Wing - Navan Grads (CCHL)/Ottawa 67's (OHL)

5-foot-11, 160 pounds, Shoots: Left

Kingwell was a player who caught my eye while playing for Canada East at the WJAC's. He was one of the lone bright spots for the team at the event. Since then, he has spent some time with the Ottawa 67's, signing with them shortly after the event. Shuttling between Navan and Ottawa this calendar year, Kingwell has played well for both. He's currently without an NCAA commitment, so perhaps his intention is to play full time with Ottawa next year and beyond. In Navan of the CCHL, he looks the part of a dominant offensive player. He escapes pressure consistently, pushes pace, and shows high end scoring upside with a plus shot. Playing at a higher level, such as the OHL and at the WJAC, Kingwell has been more of a support player. Get pucks in deep, work the forecheck, bring some tenacity. At either level, I think he has shown well as a boards player; he has quick feet that allow him to evade pressure and keep plays alive. He has a good skating base, but it's obvious that he needs to get stronger to improve his speed and quickness. He can be knocked off stride too easily. However, I'd expect his skating to improve a lot over the next few years. For me, Kingwell's upside is going to be tied to his scoring ability. The release on his wrister is lightning quick, so as he gets stronger and is able to get himself more chances at the higher levels, he could be a valuable complementary piece. The added strength will make him a more consistent physical threat too, a required element if he wants to take his game to another level.

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Great shot placement here from Kingwell.

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Outstanding individual effort from the World Junior A Challenge that sees him turn a defender inside out, then roof it.

Grades:

Skating: 52.5

Shot: 52.5

Skills: 50

Smarts: 52.5

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 51.625

Ellis Mieyette - Wing - Drumheller Dragons (AJHL)

6-foot-0, 160 pounds, Shoots: Left

Originally mentioned by NHL Central Scouting on their preliminary watch list, Mieyette was not listed as one of the top 224 in North America on their midseason list. He largely struggled at the World Junior A Challenge for Canada West in December and his AJHL production has been fairly inconsistent this calendar year. It's important to note that Mieyette is a late bloomer. He was playing AA only a few years ago and wasn't even a WHL bantam selection. Yet, now he finds himself as one of the leading scorers in the AJHL and with a scholarship to Lindenwood University. That's a pretty impressive turnaround. Watching Mieyette, it's obvious that he has skill. He's a very creative player. He's also a pretty good skater, building to a solid top speed. That combination gives him upside as he moves through the levels. That's why NHL Central Scouting listed him originally. However, the inconsistency can be explained by a lack of strength and a lack of sense, which in turn can be explained by a lack of experience playing at higher levels and at a greater pace. This was very obvious watching him play against Sweden at the WJAC, where he was easily neutralized and kept to the perimeter. That's not to say that he was playing “soft,” he will play the body and compete for pucks. But, he's just not strong enough to be consistent. If an NHL team is using a pick on Mieyette, it's because they see him developing into a point producer as he matures physically down the road. He's a long, long term project.

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Mieyette makes no mistake from the low slot.

Grades:

Skating: 52.5

Shot: 50

Skills: 55

Smarts: 47.5

Physicality/Compete: 47.5

OFP: 50.75

Frantisek Netusil - Center/Wing - Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)/Green Bay (USHL)

5-foot-10, 185 pounds, Shoots: Right

Czech born pest like player who has played the last two seasons in North America; last year with the New Jersey Rockets AAA program and this year in the NAHL with Minnesota. The Western Michigan commit is a real pain in the butt to play against. He consistently finishes his checks, gets under the skin of opponents, and occasionally crosses the line of safety. He's also a committed and versatile two-way player who shows great awareness and commitment in all three zones. He's played both center and the wing over the last few seasons in North America, and given his skill set, I believe he's a more natural fit for the wing long term. Netusil isn't the kind of dynamic skater that you normally look for in undersized forwards, but he does build to a solid top speed that can catch defenders flat footed. With greater focus on conditioning, and the elongation of his strides, I believe it shows promise to be an above average area for him, helping him play a high energy game. From a skill perspective, Netusil's shot is his bread and butter. He's got a quick release on his wrist shot but can also one time pucks from the slot or half wall, giving him upside as a scorer as he moves through the levels. In his cup of coffee at the USHL level this year, he had a bit of a tough time maintaining possession through traffic or making skilled plays with the puck; the creativity and overall skill are somewhat limited. Yet, there are enough pieces to the puzzle here to suggest that Netusil could end up being a pesky bottom six option down the line. NHL Scouts are going to wish he were bigger for the kind of role he plays, but the tenacity in his game will endear him to them.

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An example of Netusil's physicality, as he plasters an opponent near the bench.

Grades:

Skating: 52.5

Shot: 52.5

Skills: 47.5

Smarts: 50

Physicality/Compete: 57.5

OFP: 51.75

Grayden Robertson Palmer - Center - Phillips Andover Academy (USHS-Prep)

5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Shoots: Left

High octane playmaking center who consistently skates circles around lower-level prep players. His speed is a major factor to his success, especially when you combine it with his tenacity. This is a pivot who is physically engaged in all three zones and who makes himself difficult to play against, despite lacking size. He forces a ton of turnovers with both his speed and his strength. He plays down low and wins battles along the wall and then he's off on the breakout, transitioning quickly. Or he's winning races to loose pucks or retrievals easily and establishing possession for Phillips Andover. The captain of Andover Academy is also an excellent play creator because of his vision and passing ability. He pushes pace and routinely finds open linemates at full speed, showing excellent anticipation and awareness. He also operates well behind the goal line, keeping his feet moving to keep plays alive until he can find a passing option in the slot. A Dartmouth commit, we'd probably be talking about Robertson Palmer as a potential top two round selection out of prep if he were bigger. However, he's only a few weeks shy of being first time eligible in 2026, so there could be a lot of physical development left for him. Patience will be key, but if his skating ability holds up at the higher levels, he's going to be someone who could develop into a versatile middle of the lineup piece at the NHL level. NHL scouts should be all over him.

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Great example of Robertson Palmer's speed and playmaking ability as he goes coast to coast to set up the goal.

Grades:

Skating: 55

Shot: 47.5

Skills: 50

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 55

OFP: 52.625

Graham Jones - Center - Shattuck St. Mary's (USHS-Prep)

5-foot-8, 150 pounds, Shoots: Left

A former first round selection of the Portland Winterhawks (WHL), Jones instead opted to join the Shattuck's program and has since committed to Boston College. He's a high end skater who loves to attack defenders head on. He plays the game at a blistering pace. He routinely beats defenders on the outside and cuts to the middle or drives the middle lane and gets to the net, proving that he's not a perimeter player despite his lack of size. Jones' skill as a playmaker is evident too. He gets pucks to the middle of the ice and can maintain possession while operating at full speed, keeping the puck in his hip pocket to shield it from bigger defenders. His hands and feet work in sync, and he varies pace to keep defenders guessing. His shot isn't a major weapon; he's a pass first pivot. He's also not likely to be much of a factor physically at higher levels, even if he's not a perimeter player at the prep level. However, he does show well in the defensive end, a testament to his three-zone awareness. He anticipates passing lanes well and forces turnovers on the backcheck and forecheck, then it's off to the races as he storms up the ice in transition. The lack of size is obviously a concern, and it's going to make him a late round selection (if at all). However, he has the speed, smarts, and tenacity that you like to see from smaller players.

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Jones intercepts a pass and then it's off to the races as he drives wide and cuts in for the scoring chance.

Grades:

Skating: 57.5

Shot: 45

Skills: 55

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 45

OFP: 52.5

Alexander Donovan - Wing - Shattuck St. Mary's (USHS-Prep)

5-foot-10, 170 pounds, Shoots: Right

Donovan is a unique player with a few really intriguing and projectable skills. He started the year playing for the U.S. at the Hlinka/Gretzky Cup, but outside of a dominant performance against Germany, he was largely a non-factor. Then he returned to Shattuck St. Mary's for a fourth season. A Denver University commit, Donovan's best skill is unquestionably his shot. He can absolutely rifle the puck. It's possibly a top ten shot in this entire draft class. His wrist shot is quick, explosive, deceptive, and accurate. He can also one time pucks cleanly from the flank or slot. Donovan is also a fairly physical player, especially in puck pursuit. He looks to get after it on the forecheck and he, largely, plays bigger than his size. But the rest of his game needs major refinement. Consistency has been an issue for him and there appear to be a few reasons why; things he'll need to work on to be a solid NCAA player, let alone an NHL player. For one, his skating isn't dynamic enough given his size. His first few steps lack power, and he can be slow to pucks or spots because of it. It also can limit his effectiveness in transition. Secondly, his decision making leaves some to be desired, both with and without the puck. He can force plays with the puck and turnovers have been an issue. Without the puck, he isn't finding those soft spots as consistently as you would like given his shooting ability. Lastly, while he's a fairly physical player, his defensive zone commitment and ability to work between the hash marks are questionable. If you're drafting Donovan, you're hoping that he can gain a step at Denver and learn to take better advantage of his shot as a strong complementary piece. His upside is high, but the downside is quite low.

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Look at that release. Blink and you'll miss that one.

Grades:

Skating: 47.5

Shot: 60

Skills: 55

Smarts: 45

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 51.375

Connor Davis - Wing - Salisbury School (USHS-Prep)

6-foot-0, 183 pounds, Shoots: Right

The Northeastern commit is a competitive two-way winger with the potential to develop into a solid middle six, complementary piece at the NHL level. It's pretty rare to say that a prep player plays a very mature, pro style game, but that's Davis. He skates hard North/South and gets to the net. His stride isn't the most efficient and there's room for more power, but he builds to a solid top speed and can beat prep defenders to the net, to spots, and to the puck pretty consistently. His compete level would definitely be classified as solid. Seems to be more physical in the defensive end and neutral zone than he is in the offensive zone, a testament to his will and desire to force takeaways and be hard to play against. Offensively, he shows well as a playmaker with excellent vision, especially for the kind of North/South game he likes to play. Is particularly dangerous on the man advantage, working the half wall. Davis flashes some creativity with the puck too, but he's probably best suited to be more of a work horse alongside a more skilled pivot at the higher levels. Evaluating later born prep players can sometimes be difficult (Davis has a November 2006 birthday) because of the physical advantages they hold over other prep players. However, Davis impresses with his attention to detail and well rounded skill package. I feel like Northeastern has done really well with these types of players in recent years and that makes me more confident about his development. I'd have a lot of time for Davis in the later rounds.

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Davis regroups along the wall and threads a cross ice pass to set up a goal.

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Davis showing off his skill as he turns a defender inside out and buries one.

Grades:

Skating: 52.5

Shot: 50

Skills: 50

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 55

OFP: 52.375

William Schneid - Wing - Northwood School (USHS-Prep)

6-foot-0, 195 pounds, Shoots: Right

Schneid recently signed with the OHL's Barrie Colts, but won't be suiting up for them next year. The intention here is to play a year or two in the OHL before honoring his commitment to the University of Connecticut. Schneid is a well rounded, complementary winger with a goal scorer's touch. He's strong on the puck and gets to the net consistently. His shot shows major promise as being an above average weapon for him. Sometimes me misses the mark, fails to corral pucks, or whiffs, but when he gets himself square, he can really pick corners with a whip-like release. I suppose the concern here would be that outside of his shot, the rest of his game is fairly vanilla. Schneid isn't really a dynamic skater. He can build to a decent top speed North/South, but he's not the most agile or balanced and his first few strides lack power. Schneid also isn't a flashy or creative player with the puck. He already operates best as a complementary piece at the prep level and that can be a bit concerning. His compete level and physical play are solid, but somewhat inconsistent. When he joins the OHL next season, it'll be interesting to see how he fits in and performs.

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Schneid joins the play as a trailer and roofs one.

Grades:

Skating: 50

Shot: 55

Skills: 50

Smarts: 50

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 51

Brent Solomon - Wing - Champlin Park High (USHS-MN)

6-foot-0, 173 pounds, Shoots: Right

Solomon is an exciting and dynamic offensive star who has become Champlin Park's first ever Mr. Hockey finalist. He's best classified as a shoot first kind of player, at least at the high school level where he regularly finishes games with well over 20 shots. Shot selection will definitely be a focal point for development as he moves up to the higher levels, as a lot of these each game are lower percentage shots from the perimeter. Solomon also routinely beats high school defenders one on one, turning them into swiss cheese, with the way that his hands work in sync with his feet. He's not an explosive North/South player, but he can play through defenders, catching them flat footed with his ability to cut to the inside quickly. In fact, he does a great job of varying pace as an attacker, knowing when to attack at full speed and when not to. It's tough to truly evaluate his “IQ” at this level because of the way he plays and leads the Champlin Park attack. He flashes high end passing and playmaking ability, but then also forces shots, forces dekes and gets caught with his head down. As mentioned, his game does not lack skill or touch, but it will need refinement. Additionally, at this stage, he's not a consistently committed two-way player or physical player. He'll get to the net for scoring opportunities, but he's not strong along the wall or a high impact forechecker. Defensively, he can cheat for offense. As a skater, Solomon shows very good edge work and agility, which he uses to work more on a lateral plane, than North/South. His first step quickness and overall top speed could use some improvement as he moves up the higher levels, but he does project as an above average skater. Headed to the University of Wisconsin, look for Solomon to make a stop in the USHL for a year or two first. He possesses significant offensive upside that can be unlocked with the right coaching and development.

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Solomon accepts a breakout pass and turns a simple two on two into a goal with his quick wrister.

Grades:

Skating: 52.5

Shot: 55

Skills: 55

Smarts: 50

Physicality/Compete: 45

OFP: 51.875

Mason West - Wing - Edina High (USHS-MN)

6-foot-6, 215 pounds, Shoots: Right

Elite three sport athlete who is still determining his future path in sport. One of the top quarterback recruits out of the state and there could be a chance that he tries to play collegiately in both football and hockey…thus why he has yet to commit to an NCAA program yet. His high-end athleticism is visible on the ice. Big kid who moves very impressively. Builds to a solid top speed moving North/South but has refined balance and edgework that allows him to put defenders on his back to protect the puck in motion. For that reason, he's a tough check for high school defenders right now; near impossible for them to separate him from the puck. West also shows strong vision with the puck and a clear understanding of how to use his size to be a factor away from the puck. He gets to the net. He forechecks. I wouldn't call him an overly physical player (perhaps shocking given his football background), but maybe that's something he grows into. His shot shows promise if he can work on his release; it's heavy, but he can have a tendency to whiff under pressure. From a skill perspective, again, there's upside. He handles impressively well at full speed for a big man, although he can keep the puck too far out, leaving him susceptible to stick checks. He needs to operate more in his hip pocket, using his size to his advantage in transition. What West ultimately ends up becoming…if he even chooses hockey, remains to be seen. My guess is that NHL teams will be monitoring his situation closely leading up to the draft. Will he commit to a program in either sport? How will he respond to questions at the combine (he seems like a very safe bet to be invited given the information teams will want to acquire). A pick of the Fargo Force, it will also be interesting to see if he closes the year in the USHL. It would be great to see how much of his dominance at the high school level comes from his size and skating advantage.

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We see West's quick strike ability as he jumps on a loose puck and generates a high end scoring chance.

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West's frame and reach at work as he plays through a defender to make a pass to the slot that results in a goal.

Grades:

Skating: 55

Shot: 50

Skills: 50

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 52.5

OFP: 52.625

Cooper Simpson - Wing - Shakopee High (USHS-MN)

6-foot-1, 180 pounds, Shoots: Left

Simpson came into the year as a potential top two round pick after a strong draft minus one year split between Shakopee High (Minnesota high school) and Tri-City of the USHL. His pro frame, combined with his scoring ability and skill gave him significant upside. However, his draft year has been somewhat tumultuous. He played a key role for the United States at the Hlinka/Gretzky in the summer, and even though he didn't find the scoresheet much, he did enough to impress with his play creation ability. However, rather than spend time with Tri-City again to start the year, he has played all season in Minnesota, which has some scouts confused. He's the odds-on favourite to be Mr. Hockey in Minnesota this year, so his play at the high school level hasn't been the issue, more the fact that he didn't challenge himself to play at the USHL level again. There's no doubting Simpson's skill and scoring ability. He has a rocket of a shot. He gets himself in good scoring positions and earns open looks all over the ice. He can beat defenders one on one and creates time and space for himself with strong edgework and puck protection skill. However, there also hasn't been a ton of growth or progression in his game from a year ago. There's still a need for him to improve his explosiveness. He's also the kind of player who's faster without the puck than with it; there's a tendency for his strides to become shorter and choppier when he carries. Additionally, Simpson's decision making continues to be inconsistent. He flashes high end vision and playmaking ability. But also operates as a high-volume shooter who can force plays under pressure resulting in low percentage shots or turnovers. His compete and physicality are equally inconsistent. I saw a quote recently that suggested NHL scouts were concerned that Simpson's game would need major refinement at the junior level before becoming an NCAA player, let alone an NHL one. He's going to be seen as a major project pick for that reason. The upside is still significant and how he closes out the year (maybe at the USHL level or in the Minnesota HS tournament) will go a long way as to determining his draft fate.

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Simpson's skill on display at the Hlinka/Gretzky, as he goes coast to coast for the great chance against Finland.

Grades:

Skating: 50

Shot: 55

Skills: 57.5

Smarts: 47.5

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 52

Brooks Cullen - Center - Moorhead High (USHS-MN)

6-foot-0, 185 pounds, Shoots: Left

It's pretty rare for high school players to be on the draft radar in their second year of eligibility, but Cullen is a rare case. For one, he's the son of former NHL standout Matt Cullen. For two, he missed the September cutoff to be first time eligible in 2025 by only a couple of days. The captain of Moorhead has improved a ton as an offensive player this year as he matures physically and that has him firmly on the radar. A Michigan State commit, Cullen is a very intelligent two-way pivot. He shows good vision with the puck and operates well with the puck whether he's pushing the pace or slowing things down. He's also highly effective off the puck in all three zones, with an active stick and the work ethic to match. As a skater, Cullen shows quick bursts of speed that allow him to create separation from high school defenders. He doesn't project as more than an average skater moving up the levels, however, it will be interesting to see how improved conditioning at the NCAA impacts that. Cullen's offensive toolkit also includes a heavy wrist shot, which he uses effectively in the slot. The overall offensive upside may not be extremely significant, but the pedigree and IQ are enough to make me extremely curious about the type of player he could be five years from now. Maybe NHL teams look to see how he performs in the USHL first, or even wait to see how he does at Michigan State, however, don't count him out as a potential pick.

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Cullen buries one, showing off his deceptive release, picking the corner far side.

Grades:

Skating: 52.5

Shot: 52.5

Skills: 50

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 52.125

Kieren Dervin - Center - St. Andrew's College (PHC)/Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)

6-foot-2, 180 pounds, Shoots: Left

The St. Andrews College program has been an NHL draft selection factory the last decade and this year they have a few quality prospects for the mid rounds. Dervin, a Penn State commit, is someone who has greatly benefited from the ruling that opened up the NCAA route for CHL players. He's played most of this year with SAC, but will join Kingston full time when the prep season is over, allowing Dervin to be along for the ride during Kingston's playoff run. He probably spends all of next year (perhaps more) with the Fronts before joining Penn State. Now, this is great because Dervin's biggest weakness is a lack of strength and conditioning; he'll have a ton of time to work on that. This has been most obvious at the OHL level with Kingston where he's had trouble keeping possession of the puck and playing through traffic. There's a will there, and that's obvious when he's playing with SAC. He competes for space and pucks and he's an improving three zone pivot. However, consistency has been a huge issue for him this year. The basic foundation of a quality middle six center is there. He skates well. He has good vision as a passer and, as mentioned, shows promise as a two-way threat. However, is he skilled enough? Again, his on puck play and production have been wildly inconsistent. For that reason, Dervin looks more like a mid round selection than a top 75 one, as might have been the case early on this season.

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Great feed from Dervin as he secures the puck off the face, draws in pressure and feathers a perfect pass to set up the goal.

Grades:

Skating: 55

Shot: 50

Skills: 50

Smarts: 55

Physicality/Compete: 50

OFP: 52.25

Aiden Lane - Wing - St. Andrew's College (PHC)/Brampton Steelheads (OHL)

6-foot-2, 192 pounds, Shoots: Right

Lane is another player who has greatly benefitted from the NCAA ruling. A Harvard commit, Lane has signed with the Brampton Steelheads and intends to play with them for at least another season before heading to the NCAA. This year, like Dervin, he's spent some time in the OHL in between breaks with St. Andrew's College. He'll also finish out the year in the OHL, arriving in time for Brampton's hopeful playoff run. If we're describing Lane's game, the best thing I can say is that if he were a better skater, he'd be in strong consideration for the first two rounds. He's got a pro frame. His game is extremely detail oriented. He gets to the net. He is hard on pucks in all three zones. He has great offensive zone anticipation. He's not the most skilled player and for that reason, his upside as a pro is likely limited to the bottom six. However, he understands that he's not the most skilled or creative player on the ice and for that reason, he operates perfectly as a complement to other more dynamic playmakers. The real issue is that skating. Lane lacks power and speed in straight lines, relying on his IQ at the junior and prep level to be a step ahead of the competition. But as he moves up the levels, those gaps will close and he won't have that advantage to lean on. That's why the newly available OHL/NCAA route is a perfect one for him. He's going to have a ton of time to become a more explosive player and that will improve his odds of being a long time pro.

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Lane's game in a nutshell. Get to the net, make things happen.

Grades:

Skating: 47.5

Shot: 52.5

Skills: 50

Smarts: 57.5

Physicality/Compete: 55

OFP: 52.125

A note on the 20-80 scale used above. We look at five attributes (skating, shooting, puck skills, hockey IQ and physicality) for skaters and six for goalies (athleticism/quickness, compete/temperament, vision/play reading, technique/style, rebound control and puck handling). Each individual attribute is graded along the 20-80 scales, which includes half-grades. The idea is that a projection of 50 in a given attribute meant that our observer believed that the player could get to roughly NHL average at that attribute at maturity.