*Denotes Graduating Player

 

 

1. *Alex Newhook, F, 5'11 190, B:2001

71GP, 13-20-33 (Colorado, NHL)

Elite scoring forward, very strong first NHL season. Expect big things next year

 

2. *Peyton Krebs, C, 6'0 185, B:2001

48GP, 7-15-22 (Buffalo, NHL)

Two-Way pivot, strong finish after slow start. Is there more offence?

 

3. *Thomas Harley, D, 6'3 207, B:2001

34GP, 1-3-4 (Dallas, NHL)

Toolsy defenceman. Size and mobility will always play, potential two-way force.

 

4.  Carson Lambos, D, 6'1 197, B:2003

51GP, 10-37-47 (Winnipeg, WHL)

Well rounded top pair defenceman, no holes in his game. Look for monster year next season.

 

5. Francesco Pinelli, C, 5'11 182, B:2003

55GP, 22-38-60 (Kitchener, OHL)

Two-Way pivot with untapped offensive upside, look for breakout year nexrt season. Has anyone seen him and Antony Cirelli in same room?

 

6. Luke Evangelista, RW, 6'0 171, B:2002

62GP, 55-56-111 (London, OHL)

Super gifted offensive player, added extra skating gear this season. Should fare well as first year pro next year.

 

7. Egor Zamula, D, 6'3 177, B: 2000

58GP, 4-25-29 (Lehigh Valley, AHL)

All the tools in the world, needs to put it together and solidify NHL job next year. 

 

8. *Brett Leason, RW, 6'5 218, B:1999

36GP, 3-3-6 (Washington, NHL)

Late bloomer at every level, held his own this year. Look for breakout NHL season in '23

 

9. Jan Mysak, F, 6'0 180, B:2002

61GP, 34-30-64 (Hamilton, OHL)

High motor winger with good scoring touch, should fare better in his 2nd go around in the A.

 

10. Brayden Tracey, W, 6'0 177, B:2001

55GP, 11-20-31 (San Diego, AHL)

Surgical Hands, took a big step forward this year. Look for a dominant season in the AHL next year.

 

11. Jamieson Rees, F, 5'11 172, B:2001

61GP, 7-17-24 (Chicago, AHL)

Skilled agitator.Production did not match his impact this year. Needs to take a step next season

 

12. Jared McIsaac, D, 6'1 196, B:2000

70GP, 5-19-24 (Grand Rapids, AHL)

Well rounded blueliner was finally healthy this year. Look for him to surprise and be in the roster mix out of camp.

 

13. Alec Regula, D, 6'4 208, B:2000

41GP, 4-22-26 (Rockford, AHL)

Big skilled Dman needs to find his niche, up production or add some bite.

 

14. Drew Helleson, D, 6'3 191, B:2001

32GP, 4-21-25 (Boston College, NCAA)

Potential shutdown dman flashed some offence this year. Big rangy mobile dman should have good pro season next year

 

15. Michael Benning, D, 5'9 177, B:2002

41GP, 15-23-38 (U. Denver, NCAA)

Took a huge step this year, NCAA frozen four MVP. Can he overcome lack of size and be impact pro?

 

16. Logan Mailloux, D, 6'3 208. B:2003

12GP, 3-6-9 (London, OHL)

Great physical package, development slowed by injuries and off ice issues. Next year will be crucial for him. 

 

17. Juuso Parssinen, F, 6'2 196, B:2001

41GP, 9-23-32 (TPS Turku, SM Liiga)

Polished 2-way pivot coming to North America next year. If production translates look for him to rocket up this list.

 

18. Brett Harrison, C, 6'3 175, B:2003

65GP, 27-34-61 (Oshawa, OHL)

Rangy center needs to define his game next year. Will he be dominant scorer or defensive pivot?

 

19. Kirill Kirsanov, D, 6'1 198, B:2002

24GP, 0-4-4 (St. Petersberg SKA, KHL)

Rock solid defensive dman, game is pro ready. Hopefully will be in North America soon.

 

20. Arvid Soderblom, G, 6'3 180, B:1999)

38GP, 2.76, .919, 2SO (Rockford, AHL)

Impressive first season across the pond, got taste of big league action. In the mix in Chicago

 

21. Jack Finley, C, 6'6 223, B:2002

39GP, 19-15-34 (Winnipeg, WHL)

Massive pivot needs to find some consistency, size and mobility will serve him well as rookie pro.

 

22. Riley Damiani, F, 5'10 170, B:2000

55GP, 13-23-36 (Texas, AHL)

High motor forward needs to carve out NHL niche. Look for him to stick next year

 

23. Nathan Legare, W, 6'0 205, B:2001

57GP, 7-9-16 (Wilkkes Barre, AHL)

Junior Sniper hasn't produced yet. Has shown flashes and is close, look for breakout year next season.

 

24. Matthew Robertson, D, 6'4 201, B:2001

65GP, 1-10-11 (Hartford, AHL)

Rangy blueliner needs to refine game. Tools are there to be two-way NHLer

 

25: Declan Chisholm, D, 6'1 185, B:2000

53GP, 9-21-30 (Manitoba, AHL)

Productive defemceman on the cusp of NHL. 

 

26. Guillaume Richard, D, 6'2 170, B:2003

36GP, 3-11-14 (Providence College, NCAA)

Great skater with good size. Will he add offence or be shutdown dman at next level?

 

27. Kasper Puutio, D, 6'0 185, B:2002

51GP, 5-5-10 (KalPa Kuopio, SM Liiga)

High effort blueliner with underrated skill. If he tightens up defensively could be a steal.

 

28. Logan Hutsko, W, 5'10 175, B:1999

71GP, 10-28-38 (Charlotte, AHL)

After career derailed by inuries had healthy year and produced. Could be dark horse next season.

 

29. Adam Scheel, G, 6'3 192, B:1999

31GP, 2.91, .902, 0SO (Texas, AHL)

Big technically sound goaltender. Needs to dominate in the AHL next year, should be backup before long.

 

30. Tyler Angle, F, 5'10, 172, B:2000

71GP, 11-26-37 (Cleveland, AHL)

Skilled forward needs to find niche. Adding PK ability would go a long way to NHL shot.