Conor Geekie - Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
- Has NHL size (6'3'', 196 Ibs)
- Can play a skilled game, with a physical edge
- Younger brother of Morgan Geekie (Seattle Kraken)
- Often compared to: Joe Thornton
- High hockey IQ (very smart and efficient player)
- Always in the right spot
- Speed is biggest issue in his game (not the fastest)
- Hasn't shown two-way ability
- Projected: Top 20 Pick
Matthew Savoie - Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
- Undersized centerman (5'9'', 175 Ibs)
- Will probably move to the wing in the NHL
- Dynamic playmaker (55 points in WHL this season)
- Great skater (stands out)
- Dynamic with and without the puck
- 90 points in 65 NHL games
- Projection: Top 10 Pick
Lian Bichsel - Leksand IF (SHL)
- Massive (NHL body)
- 6'5'', 216 Ibs
- Physical (defensively sound)
- Defensive skills is beyond age
- Smooth Skater (although skating doesn't stand out)
- Great 1-on-1 (good gap and stick length)
- Lacks elite offensive skill (concerns on 5-on-5)
- Split time between SHL, Juniors and representing Switzerland
- Projection: Top 25 Pick
Brad Lambert - Pelicans (Liiga)
- Described as inconsistent
- Poor year playing in Top Finnish League (49 GP, 10 PTS)
- Did not progress as expected
- Best skater in the draft (attacks the outside with edges and stride)
- High Skill (concerns about translating into pro game)
- Great WJC games before cancellation of tournament (ran Finland's offence)
- High Risk, High Reward Prospect
- Projection: Top 20 Pick
Lane Hudson - U.S. National Development Team (USHL)
- Small, undersized d-man (5'9'', 148 Ibs)
- Left handed d-man
- Skilled and competitive
- Shows high offensive instincts in junior
- Development needed defensively
- Great skater, "I'm in or I'm out" prospect
- Projection: Top 45 Pick
Jimmy Snuggerud - U.S. National Development Team (USHL)
- Big NHL body (6'1'', 186 Ibs)
- RW
- Continued to get better over his USHL season (26 points in 26 games)
- Committed to play for University of Minnesota next season
- Described as competitive, skilled and the complete package
- Two-way ability, with reasonable scoring ability
- Projection: Top 20 Pick