| Draft Type | Round | Pick | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projection | 1 | 7 |
A kid who can play anywhere up front and has high hockey IQ in all three zones. He was Spokane's best player last season in the dub, and also Canada' best player in the Hlinka-Gretzky Tournament, continuing this season to almost single-handedly being the reason Spokane is in the playoff race. He is a clutch performer and elite playmaker with speed and lateral quickness, great hands and vision, and has shown exceptional improvement in his ability to finish. Very comfortable in the slot area, with quick puck touches while in traffic. Has a very hard shot and release. Has a terrific initial burst, great scoring touch and quick hands. He drives pucks hard to the net and creates chances with extra effort on follow ups. He is a dominant offensive force and elite playmaker, and appears to always be a step or two ahead of everyone else. He leaves very little doubt that his offensive skills will translate at the pro level. The vision and creativity of his passes screams the chance he may be a first line NHL centre, but his size tempers that idea, but most will be comfortable projecting him as a second line centre.
--Bill Płaczek--
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
