“In puck skill, you put him with Nylander, but in some games you can’t find him. The end of his season and his under-18 tournament were strong.”

– SCOUT

“The winger’s skill would put him in the top 15, but he missed time at the end of the season with a back injury—not a concussion, as rumoured.”

– GARE JOYCE

“Played well against Canada. Has skill but also an attitude. He goes to the net hard and is hard to knock off the puck.”

– GARE JOYCE

“He’s got great size and can really skate but he doesn’t like when you’re physical with him. He plays smaller than you’d think.”

– SCOUT

“Seeing Edmonton bounce him around in the Memorial Cup final made a few wonder if he can compete physically at the next level.”

– SCOUT

“Missed 2015 eligibility by three days. Big power forward – a pro in the Swedish league. Plays a two-way game.”

– JEFF MAREK

“I always seemed to leave games wondering why he didn’t do more. He settles for playing well when he has the ability to dominate.”

– SCOUT

“Up there with Ehlers on speed and is stronger on the puck. Some scouts question his maturity and competitiveness.”

– GARE JOYCE

Missing out on
Nick Ritchie, a team needing size will look at the best USNTDP prospect. Second-line upside.

– GARE JOYCE

“Some teams won’t take a Russian under any circumstances because of the KHL. If he were Canadian, he’d be top 10.”

– SCOUT