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Utah Re-Signs Ben McCartney

June 24, 2024 at 6:13 pm CDT | by Brian La Rose Leave a Comment

Over the past few weeks, Utah has been busy re-signing several pending free agents. They continued that on Monday as the team announced that they’ve inked winger Ben McCartney to a one-year, two-way deal. While financial terms were not disclosed, CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that the contract pays $775K in the NHL and $100K in the minors, meaning he took less than his qualifying offer to secure a higher guaranteed AHL portion.

The 22-year-old finished up his entry-level contract this season, playing exclusively in the minors with Tucson although he did have a brief early-season recall to Arizona. McCartney played in 46 games with the Roadrunners in 2023-24, picking up six goals and a dozen assists.

In his rookie year, McCartney had 35 points in 57 games in the minors, earning him a two-game stint with the Coyotes. However, even if you add in his output from 2022-23, he has just 37 AHL points since then which made him a possible non-tender candidate if GM Bill Armstrong decided he wanted to give someone else a shot. Instead, McCartney will get another chance to prove his worth, assuming he clears waivers in the fall to return to the Roadrunners (who remain Utah’s affiliate for next season).

Offseason Checklist: Dallas Stars

June 24, 2024 at 5:32 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson Leave a Comment

The offseason has arrived for all but the two teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. For the rest, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Stars.

A quiet 2023 offseason outside of the addition of Matt Duchene yielded the same results for the Stars – a Western Conference Final elimination. Improvement from their budding stars like Wyatt Johnston and a true breakout season on the blue line from Thomas Harley helped Dallas reach 113 points in the regular season, their second-most in franchise history. They’re already facing one significant loss heading into next season, though, with veteran fixture Joe Pavelski expected to retire. Accordingly, it’s likely another summer of minor surgery for general manager Jim Nill, coming off his second Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award.

Fill A Top-Six Forward Spot

At first glance, this doesn’t seem like a pressing team for a Stars offense that finished third in the NHL last season. But Pavelski and Duchene, who’s a pending UFA, were big parts of that, contributing 52 goals and 132 points between the two of them. They can’t lose both and expect to still be the team they were this season. While the production of one could be replaced by continued improvement from Johnston or strong rookie campaigns from Mavrik Bourque and Logan Stankoven, asking them to offset the loss of both is a tough ask to put on the young future of your franchise.

There’s an easy way to check this box – re-up Duchene, who was more than effective for his $3MM cap hit. He’ll earn a slight raise on it this offseason, but there’s mutual interest in an extension, and he’s expressed a willingness to take a discount on his market value to stay in Dallas. It certainly helps that he’s still receiving $1.56MM per year from the Predators, who bought out the final three seasons of his prior contract last summer, through 2028-29.

In case they can’t keep Duchene from going to market, though, they’ll need to find somebody who can slot into a top-six spot on the right wing, preferably for under $5MM a season against the cap. Even at 32, Tyler Seguin still has enough juice in the tank to comfortably handle a top-six role, especially if the center responsibilities are being dedicated to Johnston and Roope Hintz. They will need an upgrade on someone like Evgenii Dadonov, though, who currently projects as their second-line RW but had only 23 points in 51 games this year. If they do need to hit the free agent market for a Duchene replacement, someone like Anthony Duclair, Anthony Mantha or Vladimir Tarasenko could be an appropriately priced option.

Start Oettinger Extension Talks

Things have been a tad up-and-down for Jake Oettinger since he took over the Dallas crease from Anton Khudobin in 2021, but a good playoff showing has him back to being a largely consensus top-ten netminder in the league. Even at his worst, he’s a slightly above-average goalie, evidenced by his career-low .905 SV% this season. Injuries were a bit of a concern, limiting him to 53 starts, but at his peak, he’s a game-altering talent.

He’s shown it multiple times, whether it be his .919 SV% and 37-11-11 record in 2022-23 that earned him fifth place in Vezina Trophy voting or his .954 SV% in a seven-game loss to the Flames in the first round in 2022 that has gone down as one of the better netminding performances in a series loss in league history. He’s worth shelling out for among a current crop of goalies that, aside from the very few elite, tend to have real stinker seasons at least every once in a while.

Now, as he enters the final season of a respectable three-year, $4MM AAV bridge deal, Nill needs to decide how far he’s willing to go on a long-term deal for his star netminder. If he gets it done early this summer – a realistic scenario given his otherwise light free-agent workload – it could come in a tad north of $8MM annually on a long-year deal. That’s a lower percentage of the cap than recent long-term deals for more highly-regarded netminders like Connor Hellebuyck and Ilya Sorokin and a good bit below what it’s expected to take for the Rangers to retain Igor Shesterkin.

New Deal For Harley

While the Stars have only a few impact UFAs to deal with, the list is even smaller for impact RFAs. Only two saw consistent playing time in the playoffs, and only one was deployed in high-usage situations – Thomas Harley.

The 22-year-old isn’t eligible for arbitration but is due a significant raise coming off his entry-level contract. Drafted 18th overall in 2019, Harley dethroned Ryan Suter for top-pairing duties alongside Miro Heiskanen early in the season and never looked back. He finished the campaign with 15 goals and 47 points in 79 games, finishing second among Dallas defenders in average time on ice with 21:01. His possession game with Heiskanen was strong, controlling 55.6% of shot attempts when on the ice at even strength.

He’s a core piece of their team and could very well serve as Heiskanen’s partner for the next decade if their results together this season are any indication. With the Stars in a bit of a cap crunch, though, expect them to opt for a bridge deal while they load up in a continued effort to make their second Stanley Cup Final appearance of the decade. Evolving Hockey pegs his new contract at a two-year term with an AAV close to $4MM, a safe bet for positive value considering his showing this year.

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The Stars still have Esa Lindell and Suter signed next season behind Harley, so their left side is likely already locked in. But behind Heiskanen, who’s a lefty playing the right side anyway, there’s a lot of uncertainty.

Like Duchene, Nill is expected to make a big push to keep trade deadline acquisition Chris Tanev from heading to market next week. He was stellar in a second-pairing shutdown role alongside Lindell, controlling play well and posting two assists and a +7 rating in 19 playoff games. Even if he comes back, though, there’s a tossup behind him.

Jani Hakanpää is a cheap candidate to re-sign, but he provides much of the same services as Tanev and would likely be ruled expendable if the latter is extended. Nils Lundkvist had 13 points in 59 regular-season games but struggled early in postseason action and was a frequent healthy scratch in the later rounds. It’s fair to assume he won’t be relied upon for much of anything by head coach Peter DeBoer if he’s qualified and brought back next season. Lian Bichsel, while a strong prospect who could challenge for a roster spot out of camp, is also a lefty. Asking him to play his off side, even alongside a veteran like Suter, is an irresponsible ask.

That makes it clear that, even outside of Tanev, adding a right-shot defender will be a priority for Nill when the UFA market opens on July 1.

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Kings Sign Samuel Fagemo To One-Year Extension

June 24, 2024 at 4:50 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 6 Comments

4:50 p.m.: It’s a two-way deal for Fagemo, per PuckPedia. It carries an AHL salary of $375K with a $425K guarantee.

3:07 p.m.: The Kings have signed winger Samuel Fagemo to a one-year extension worth $775K, per a team release.

Fagemo, 24, was a second-round pick of Los Angeles in 2019 but is already on his second stint with the team. After failing to land a spot on their opening night roster last fall, he was waived and subsequently claimed by the Predators.

His stint in Nashville was nothing to write home about, recording one goal in four games while playing fourth-line minutes. He was waived again by the Preds in November, upon which he was picked up again by the Kings. Since L.A. was the only team to submit a claim, he was assigned directly to the AHL’s Ontario Reign.

Fagemo only saw brief call-up action the rest of the way with the Kings, but he was one of the best players in the AHL this season with the Reign. The Swedish sniper lit the lamp 43 times in just 50 games, finishing with 62 points and a +10 rating. He finished tied for 10th in the league in points outright, and his 1.24 points per game were the most among skaters with at least 20 appearances. However, he didn’t manage to get on the scoresheet in four games with Los Angeles after being re-acquired.

However, after his showing with the Reign, the risk of losing him on waivers again in October is sky-high. With Viktor Arvidsson and Trevor Lewis heading for free agency next month and Pierre-Luc Dubois out of the picture after being traded to the Capitals, there’s more than enough opportunity for Fagemo to snag a spot out of camp, potentially on a scoring-oriented third line.

Fagemo would have had arbitration rights had he reached restricted free agency next week. He’ll have them again upon his extension’s expiry.

Bruins Sign Brandon Bussi To Two-Way Extension

June 24, 2024 at 4:15 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 4 Comments

The Bruins announced Monday that they’ve signed depth netminder Brandon Bussi to a one-year, two-way deal covering next season. It carries a cap hit of $775K salary, and he’ll earn $225K in the minors with a $275K guarantee, per PuckPedia.

Bussi, 25, has served as their third-string netminder for the past two seasons. He’s been recalled under emergency conditions a handful of times but has yet to make his NHL debut.

An undrafted free agent signing out of Western Michigan University in 2022, the 6’4″ Bussi has provided good value for the Bruins’ AHL affiliate in Providence. He was electric last season and earned AHL All-Rookie Team honors with a sparkling 22-5-4 record, .924 SV% and 2.40 GAA in 32 games, although he regressed somewhat to a .913 SV% and 2.67 GAA in 41 appearances this year. It was still a solid showing for the New York native, who’s aggressively knocking on the door for NHL time.

For now, though, he’s expected to remain in the starter’s crease for the P-Bruins to open next season. Even if the Bruins move on from Linus Ullmark via trade, they’ll likely replace his spot with a goalie coming back the other way or via a free-agent signing. A two-way extension for Bussi doesn’t exude confidence that they envision him as the backup to Jeremy Swayman entering 2024-25.

One complicating factor is that, for the first time, Bussi will require waivers to head to Providence if he doesn’t crack the NHL roster out of training camp. After a pair of strong seasons with the P-Bruins, there’s a decent chance he’d be claimed.

Devils Re-Sign Nick DeSimone To One-Year Deal

June 24, 2024 at 3:03 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson Leave a Comment

The Devils have re-signed defenseman Nick DeSimone to a one-year, one-way contract, per a team announcement Monday. It’s worth the league minimum salary of $775K.

DeSimone, 29, was headed for the UFA market next week. Instead, he’ll stay in New Jersey, which claimed him off waivers from the Flames in late January. This is the first one-way contract of his career.

Given his small role with the Devils, it was doubtful if general manager Tom Fitzgerald would offer him an extension, especially a one-way commitment. He was scratched more than he played, only skating in 11 of New Jersey’s 37 contests after his acquisition. DeSimone was serviceable when iced, though, posting a goal and an assist while controlling 48.4% of shot attempts when on the ice at even strength. He averaged 16:29 per game in a Devils uniform.

The minor-league veteran has only 38 NHL games to his name, 34 of which came this season. Across his stints with Calgary and New Jersey over the past two years, he’s totaled two goals and five assists without being a defensive liability in bottom-pairing minutes. He’s long been a strong puck-moving option in the AHL, totaling 38 goals and 138 assists for 176 points in 341 games in the Flames, Golden Knights and Sharks organizations.

In fact, most of his time under NHL contract has been spent with San Jose, where he signed as an undrafted free agent out of Union College in 2017. However, he never saw NHL ice during his four years collecting a paycheck from them.

A one-way deal indicates DeSimone has an inside track to start next season as the Devils’ seventh defenseman, although he’ll likely face competition for the role from the younger Santeri Hatakka. Their top six on defense is mostly solidified, with Dougie Hamilton, Luke Hughes, John Marino, Simon Nemec and Jonas Siegenthaler all guaranteed spots, plus a UFA signing to replace Kevin Bahl, who was traded to the Flames in last week’s Jacob Markström deal.

With DeSimone in the NHL, the Devils are down to $15.27MM in projected cap space with a roster size of 16, per CapFriendly. He’ll be a UFA upon expiry.

Atlantic Notes: Heinen, Okposo, Husso

June 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 3 Comments

Talks have begun in Boston on an extension for pending UFA forward Danton Heinen, who 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Ty Anderson writes prefers to stay with the Bruins.

It’s been quite a ride over the past 12 months for the 28-year-old, whose second stint in Boston appears to have revitalized his career. After failing to land a contract on the open market last summer, he settled for a professional tryout agreement with the Bruins that turned into a league-minimum agreement in late October after general manager Don Sweeney opened up the required cap space. He responded with 36 points in 74 games, his highest offensive output since his 47-point rookie campaign with Boston back in 2017-18.

Heinen often earned looks higher up in the lineup and logged most of his ice time this season on a line with David Pastrňák and Pavel Zacha. He’ll see his name on our Top 50 Unrestricted Free Agents list coming out later this week, and whether it’s in Boston or elsewhere, he’ll likely earn a significant raise on his expiring $775K cap hit.

Some other rumblings from the Atlantic Division:

Kyle Okposo will draw back into the lineup for the Panthers for tonight’s (literally) winner-take-all Cup Final game against the Oilers, head coach Paul Maurice said (via the team’s Jameson Olive). Okposo was scratched in their Game 6 loss after a tough Game 5 showing, but his replacement, Nick Cousins, didn’t have much of an impact in his first appearance since Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final. Acquired from the Sabres before the trade deadline, the 36-year-old Okposo has two assists in 16 playoff games for the Cats while averaging 8:36 per game. If Florida avoids making history by blowing a 3-0 series lead in the Final tonight, they’ll incur a $500K cap overage penalty next season without the space to accommodate Okposo’s performance bonus for winning the Cup, CapFriendly points out.
Continuing his look at potential trade candidates this summer with uncomfortably high cap hits, The Athletic’s Harman Dayal mentions Red Wings netminder Ville Husso as someone to watch. The 6’3″ Finn missed more than half of the season with lower-body injuries and wasn’t particularly good when in the lineup, posting a career-worst .892 SV% and 3.55 GAA in 19 appearances. He hasn’t performed up to expectations overall since inking a three-year, $4.75MM AAV deal with Detroit in 2022, coming off a campaign with the Blues that earned him seventh place in Vezina voting. Husso has a 10-team no-trade list.

Central Notes: Blues Draft Plans, Faksa, Glass

June 24, 2024 at 12:56 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson 3 Comments

The Blues had the best record among non-playoff teams this season, giving them the right to draft 16th overall in three days. Speaking to the team’s Chris Pinkert, general manager Doug Armstrong said he’s unlikely to shop the pick for more NHL-ready talent.

There’s obviously some attractive players (in this draft). When you pick No. 10, there’s nine great guys. When you pick No. 16, there’s 15 great guys and when you pick No. 28, there’s 27 great guys. So it’s just going to be fluctuating based on who is available, whether we move up or whether we move back to gain an extra asset. I don’t see us picking at No. 16 to improve our team today, but that being said, if there is somebody in a (younger) age bracket that I see a longer-term vision, we’ll do that… but I see it more of a selection type of draft for us.

If Armstrong does leverage 16th overall to move up in the draft, it likely won’t be more than a few spots. “So let’s say you want to get to pick eight, nine, 10 or 11, I think that’s doable,” he said. “It’s painful, but I have to get the threshold of pain we’re willing to take as an organization (to make that deal).”

It’s a lighter draft at the top end for St. Louis, which had three first-rounders in 2023. They selected Slovak center Dalibor Dvorský 10th overall, Swedish center Otto Stenberg 25th overall and Swedish left-shot defenseman Theo Lindstein 29th overall, all of whom have since signed their entry-level contracts.

Stars Re-Sign Matej Blumel, Emilio Pettersen

June 24, 2024 at 12:29 pm CDT | by Brian La Rose Leave a Comment

June 24: The Stars made Blümel’s signing official in an announcement Monday. They also confirmed the re-signing of Norwegian forward Emilio Pettersen, which PuckPedia had reported last week.

June 21: The Stars have been active in recent days with a trade and a re-signing and have now taken care of another of their pending restricted free agents. CapFriendly reports (Twitter link) that they’ve re-signed winger Matej Blumel to a one-year, two-way deal that pays $775K in the NHL and $175K in the minors. In doing so, he took nearly $100K less than his qualifying offer for his NHL salary but received an additional $95K guarantee for his AHL salary.

The 24-year-old was originally drafted by Edmonton back in 2019 but didn’t sign with them by the deadline in 2021. One year later, Dallas inked him to an entry-level contract, one that officially expires next week before this new deal kicks in.

Blumel spent 2023-24 exclusively in the minors, playing with AHL Texas. He was one of their top scorers, tallying 31 goals and 31 assists in 72 regular season games while adding nine points in seven postseason appearances. That helped earn him a recall last month after Texas was eliminated to serve as a Black Ace for Dallas for the rest of their postseason.

Blumel does have six career NHL games under his belt, all coming from his rookie year in 2022-23 where he had a goal while logging a little under ten minutes a night. He is still exempt from waivers for another season and could find himself on the outside looking in once again. That said, if Blumel scores at a similar pace next season, he should be one of their first recalls when injuries strike.

Wild Notes: Mermis, Johansson, Eiserman

June 24, 2024 at 12:01 pm CDT | by Josh Erickson Leave a Comment

Most of the Wild’s roster will be back next season. Only a select few players who ended the season with the team are free agents, and none of them were consistently in the lineup.

At least one of those expiring depth players won’t be back next season, though. That will be veteran depth defenseman Dakota Mermis, who will head elsewhere searching for a one-way contract, The Athletic’s Michael Russo reports.

Set to hit unrestricted free agency for the third time next week, the 30-year-old Mermis played a career-high 47 games in 2023-24. It was his seventh season seeing NHL time, serving as a top-four minor-league option with depth recall potential for the Coyotes, Devils and Wild since making his debut in the 2017-18 season.

An undrafted free agent signing by Arizona in 2015, 64% of Mermis’ NHL experience came this season. He cleared waivers to begin the campaign and wasn’t on the opening night roster, beginning the season with AHL Iowa, but was recalled a week later with injuries affecting the Minnesota blue line and was shuffled between leagues over the next two months.

Mermis then remained in the NHL for the balance of the season after a recall on Dec. 14. He averaged 14:15 per game for the Wild, adding three goals and eight points with a -2 rating. He’s not the biggest frame in the world (6’0″, 195 lbs) but plays a physical game and has plenty of leadership experience in the AHL, where he’s served as a captain for two seasons and an alternate captain for four.

The Illinois native’s possession numbers were solid, controlling 49.5% of shot attempts and 47.9% of expected goals at even strength, per Hockey Reference. After logging minor-league time in eight of his nine professional seasons, he’ll look to land a full-time NHL look, likely as a team’s extra defender.

Elsewhere out of the State of Hockey:

Forward Marcus Johansson could be a trade candidate this summer with the Wild looking to optimize their limited cap space, posits Harman Dayal of The Athletic. The 14-year veteran has one season left on his contract at an only mildly consequential $2MM cap hit, but he struggled last season with 11 goals, 30 points and a -15 rating in 78 games while again averaging over 15 minutes per game. However, he holds a full no-trade clause that significantly complicates any potential move. Entering the summer, the Wild do have $6.25MM in projected cap space with a nearly full roster size of 19, per CapFriendly.
The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters spoke to The Athletic’s Joe Smith about options for the Wild with their no. 13 overall pick in this week’s draft. U.S. National Team Development Program goal-scoring record-breaker Cole Eiserman, who we mocked to Minnesota in our 2024 Mock Draft, was among the players discussed.

PHR’s 2024 NHL Mock Draft

June 24, 2024 at 11:00 am CDT | by Gabriel Foley 10 Comments

The 2024 NHL Draft is just days away, taking the NHL to the illustrious Vegas Sphere and connecting the hockey world to a highly anticipated 2006 age group. This year’s star talent has been hotly discussed as far back as the 2016 Brick Invitational Hockey Tournament, which paved the way for players like Michael Hage and Cole Eiserman to reach star acclaim.

They’ve since been joined by talent from across the world, building a class that fits nicely among a five-year streak of strong drafts – between 2023 and 2027. This year’s contribution to the zeitgeist comes in the form of a loaded defensive group that could drive a lot of highly skilled offensive talent outside of the top 10. That potential has sparked plenty of trade talk around this year’s top picks, building up to a draft that should have plenty to match the excitement of its host city.

2024 NHL Draft Mock First Round

1. San Jose Sharks – Macklin Celebrini (C) / Boston University (Hockey East, NCAA)

In a year full of debate, the first overall pick is as guaranteed as they come. Celebrini has been the unrivaled top prospect in this draft class for years now, as he’s torn up every stage of USA Hockey. One year after winning both the USHL ‘Rookie of the Year’ and ‘MVP’ awards, Celebrini became the youngest player to both be nominated for and win the NCAA’s Hobey Baker Trophy on the back of a dominant 32 goals and 64 points in just 38 games.

Celebrini is a dynamo in the middle lane. He’s one of the few players whose standout trait is how quickly he processes and responds to play. He’s hard to shut down and has built a career out of elevating the players around him.

After a year of historical performance in college, Celebrini has no stops between him and the NHL. Luckily, he’s plenty prepared for the spotlight – having spent part of his childhood around sports legends, including godfather Steve Nash and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. It’s now Celebrini’s turn to chase a legendary career – as the frontman of a resurging San Jose Sharks.

Other Options: N/A

2. Chicago Blackhawks – Artyom Levshunov (RHD) / Michigan State University (Big Ten, NCAA)

It seems the debate has come down to two options – rounding out the defense with Artyom Levshunov or finding Bedard’s partner-in-crime with winger Ivan Demidov. The latter seems to have a camp of supporters in Chicago, but it’s the former who’s won the admiration of seemingly all of USA Hockey after absolutely thriving in an unexpected pre-season move from the USHL to Michigan State’s top defender role.

Levshunov became the choice pick of popular head coach Adam Nightingale, lauded as his pick for the team’s top defender role ahead of the season. That’s exactly what Levshunov achieved in East Lansing, validating a slow start to the year with a standout role in the team’s second half.

Despite a late-summer swap to college, Levshunov was able to carve out more than 25 minutes a night entering the Big Ten playoffs, posting 35 points in 38 games along the way. It was a fantastic performance, with Levshunov showing off a great ability to work off his teammates with powerful skating, smart and aggressive position, and excelling at carrying the puck through the neutral zone with tempo.

He’s a transition specialist at his core, with admitted off-puck flaws that could make a transition to the pros bumpier than some hope for. But even with growing pains looming, Levshunov’s game is certainly strong enough, mature enough, and smart enough to challenge an NHL roster spot next season.

Other Options: Ivan Demidov (RW/C)

3. Anaheim Ducks – Cayden Lindstrom (C) / Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)

A second-half injury derailed Cayden Lindstrom’s truly incredible draft season. He was among the most potent scorers in the league’s first half, posting 46 points through just 32 games – flexing effortless stickhandling, great heads-up play-creating, and a strong ability to create space off of the boards and in the high slot. Lindstrom also boasts one of the most built-out frames of any forwards in the class.

It seems that the latter point will be what excites Anaheim, who has also been connected to big-frame defenders like Levshunov, Anton Silayev, and Sam Dickinson. Continuing to build out a defense corps rife with star prospects would be a dream for Anaheim but with trade rumors surrounding Trevor Zegras – it’s hard to think the team will pass on a player who possesses very similar traits to what’s made Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish, the star prospects Anaheim is deciding to build around – so prolific.

To boot, the Ducks have a serious knack for drafting out of the CHL. Seriously, only six of their last 25 picks were selected from outside of Canada. While Levshunov falling past second overall could tempt the Ducks, their opting for one of Canada’s most popular forwards feels like the right call.

Other Options: Anton Silayev (LHD), Beckett Sennecke (RW), Tij Iginla (LW)

4. Columbus Blue Jackets – Anton Silayev (LHD) / Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL, Russia)

The Columbus Blue Jackets have quickly become hard to predict, overturning both their general manager and head coach in the last month. That sudden shift could push them in all sorts of directions on draft day, though Columbus has been among the top teams on the proclaimed unicorn of the draft: Russian defenseman Anton Silayev.

It’s certainly clear to see what the Blue Jackets see in the 6’7” defenseman, who boasts skating and stickhandling as smoothly as any of his peers. Silayev is a simply imposing presence, excelling at corralling the puck up his stick and commanding transition up the ice, showing a strong instinct for when and how to dip into the offensive zone.

Silayev’s frame and play-driving abilities make him an exciting prospect, though he’s certainly unrefined. That may be enough to dissuade a Blue Jackets team that already has plenty of left defense. Should it be, they’ll be top candidates for an exciting forward pick – with Don Waddell potentially getting a chance to take his choice of Cayden Lindstrom, Ivan Demidov, Beckett Sennecke, or Tij Iginla.

Other Options: Ivan Demidov (RW/C), Beckett Sennecke (RW), Tij Iginla (LW)

5. Montreal Canadiens – Ivan Demidov (RW/C) / SKA St. Petersburg (MHL, Russia)

The Montreal Canadiens seemed to make a franchise-defining decision in their choice of David Reinbacher over Matvei Michkov with the 2023 fifth-overall selection. Neither player has pulled ahead of the other just yet, though Montreal could have a quick chance to have their cake and eat it too – once again facing the chance to take a star Russian prospect in Ivan Demidov.

Demidov hasn’t accomplished nearly as much as Michkov on the KHL or international stages, but his skill is readily apparent. He attacks defenders head-on, with a mix of great offensive awareness and truly elite puckhandling, making it easy for him to beat defenders and work out of tight spots.

His talents seem cut from a different cloth, though his biggest drawback is his lack of a true test – spending all year in the MHL, Russia’s U21 league. He’s so far played in just six KHL games, failing to score in any of the appearances. Ideal development would have him in a prominent KHL role next season, though it seems there’s no way for NHL teams to guarantee that.

Demidov is among the most talented players in this test, though far from the most proven. In taking him, Montreal would be taking a major swing on the upside, albeit one cushioned by their possession of a second first-round pick. Should Montreal shy away from Demidov, they’ll have no lack of secondary options – with rumored interest in defenders Sam Dickinson and Zeev Buium, as well as power forward Beckett Sennecke.

Other Options: Sam Dickinson (LHD), Zeev Buium (LHD), Beckett Sennecke (RW/C)

6. Utah Hockey Club – Zeev Buium (LHD) / University of Denver (NCDC, NCAA)

While J.J. Moser has settled into a routine NHL role, and Sean Durzi certainly vindicated his summer acquisition, the ‘Hockey Club’ is still lacking a truly elite defenseman to go with the many star prospects they’ve gathered on offense. Utah seems fully prepared to rectify that issue with pick six, expressing interest in each of the top defensemen in the draft class.

But of the list, there’s none closer than Zeev Buium. Literally – Buium spent the season pursuing a National Championship with the University of Denver, even closer to Salt Lake City than the Hockey Club’s old stomping grounds in Phoenix.

That will no doubt support his case for an early selection, as will his fantastic 11 goals and 50 points in 42 games this season. Buium thrives at moving the puck through the neutral zone, establishing possessions in the offensive end with confidence, and excels at creating openings while walking the blue line.

His game blossomed with David Carle’s Pioneers, giving Buium plenty of momentum heading into the draft. That should be enough to convince Utah, though Silayev, Zayne Parekh, and Sam Dickinson could each fill important roles.

Other Options: Zayne Parekh (RHD), Anton Silayev (LHD), Sam Dickinson (LHD)

7. Ottawa Senators – Zayne Parekh (RHD) / Saginaw Spirit (OHL)

The Ottawa Senators are in a very similar spot to Utah, stuck looking for a final piece on their blue line after not finding a perfect match with trade acquisition Jakob Chychrun. But unlike Utah, the Senators will have to draft with handedness in mind – with Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot filling the meaningful minutes on the left side.

That all sets them up as the perfect contender for Saginaw’s Zayne Parekh, the reigning OHL ‘Defenseman of the Year’ after scoring 33 goals and 96 points in 66 games, most of any OHL defender.

Parekh’s skill is quickly apparent. He possesses some of the best stickhandling in the class and blends it with very agile skating in all directions.

Those traits give Parekh the tools to beat any of his peers one-on-one, and his quick processing helps him find teammates with sharp passing, but his overall off-puck energy can certainly seem lacking at times. Parekh represents one of many top prospects with boundless upside this year, with Scott Wheeler of The Athletic speaking to the mindset that could make Parekh special.

Even with a golden toolset, Parekh’s game still needs refining, though the sky will be the limit and then some if he’s as determined as he’s claimed.

Other Options: Tij Iginla (LW), Carter Yakemchuk (RHD), Beckett Sennecke (RW)

8. Seattle Kraken – Sam Dickinson (LHD) / London Knights (OHL)

Sam Dickinson was a close runner-up to Zayne Parekh’s OHL ‘D of the Year’ crown, emerging as a star prospect for the London Knights even despite playing second fiddle to a top pair of Isaiah George and Oliver Bonk. Dickinson fought his way into top-line minutes and consistent power-play ice time over the year, playing upwards of 40 minutes a night as London paved through the Memorial Cup.

He continuously rose to the bell, recording a dazzling 70 points in 68 games – a mark that led the London defense, even ahead of Bonk, last year’s 22nd-overall selection. He excels at using his frame and physicality to shut down plays and gain possession quickly, seeing lanes clearly and not hesitating to take chances for his own.

More importantly, Dickinson is popular. He’s been a top prospect for much of his teen years, largely thanks to how quickly he adjusted to his hefty frame.

Seattle has found a way to always land the popular players, boasting a loaded prospect featuring Shane Wright, Jagger Firkus, Carson Rehkopf, Caden Price, and Ty Nelson… and that’s just their CHL names. That trait has helped them quickly build a well-rounded depth chart, though Dickinson’s spot of left defense would give them a star prospect in their shallowest position.

It’s hard to think the Kraken could turn down a chance at adding more CHL acclaim – though they may be more allured by the legendary Iginla family.

Other Options: Tij Iginla (LW), Konsta Helenius (C), Ivan Demidov (RW/C)

9. Calgary Flames – Tij Iginla (LW) / Kelowna Rockets (WHL)

The potential of an Iginla returning to Calgary is undoubtedly romantic. But there’s merit to the pick.

Iginla made his mark as one of the WHL’s most effective scorers this season, potting 47 goals and 84 points in 64 games with Kelowna. He simply couldn’t be left alone in the slot, showing clear control over the high slot and tops of the circles, and showed his prowess lower in the zone with his international play.

And while his style is certainly a bit more immature than his peers, his August 1st birthday lucks him with a bit more time to develop. That, combined with how ready he seems for the next step, should set Tij up for an exciting professional career.

The Flames have the flexibility in their prospect pool to go in any direction and can’t pass up a feel-good story for the fans.

Other Options: Zayne Parekh (RHD), Beckett Sennecke (RW), Konsta Helenius (C)

10. New Jersey Devils – Beckett Sennecke (RW) / Oshawa Generals (OHL)

The New Jersey Devils have been incredibly vocal about shopping this pick around in the name of adding more impactful lineup pieces. But that eagerness could be dwindling after the team spent a 2025 first-round pick to acquire former Vezina Trophy runner-up Jacob Markstrom.

This selection is, hopefully, the last time New Jersey will pick in the top 10 for quite a while, and it’d be a shame to squander the chance at adding one more top prospect to their future Stanley Cup charge. In the name of finding impact, the Devils land Beckett Sennecke here.

Sennecke is the year’s notable late-bloomer, breaking into top-of-the-draft conversation on the back of a powerful drive through the OHL playoffs. He’s always down-and-ready, reacting to play quickly and possessing the skating and hands needed to work out of tight spots.

The Devils have plenty of undersized star power but are in desperate need of more grit and size near the top of the lineup. They’ll hope to get that with the skilled and strong Sennecke.

Other Options: Konsta Helenius (C), Berkly Catton (LW), Carter Yakemchuk (RHD)

11. Buffalo Sabres – Konsta Helenius (C) / Tappara (Liiga, Finland)

Konsta Helenius has been a standout prospect since he was young, earning North American attention with Finland’s U16 team in 2022 and vindicating it with strong performances on every stage. Helenius is among the most potent forwards in this class, coming off 36 points in 51 games in Finland’s Liiga, though he’s been admittedly looked over as NHL teams favor big-frame defensemen over sub-6’0” forwards.

Helenius earns his dues on the back of smart, patient, and abundantly effective playmaking and thus earns a spot with a Sabres team full of creative offensive styles. Like the Devils, Buffalo has been vocal about shopping around their first-round pick. That could move them away from this spot, though Helenius – and dangler Berkly Catton – offer exciting reasons to go to the podium.

Other Options: Berkly Catton (LW), Carter Yakemchuk (RHD), Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (LW/C)

12. Philadelphia Flyers – Carter Yakemchuk (RHD) / Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

The Philadelphia Flyers will be a team to watch on draft day after placing plenty of irons in the fire during and after general manager Daniel Briere’s recent press conference on the draft. In the clearing of smoke around Briere’s comments and other rumors around the Flyers came three notable takeaways: the Flyers could be set for a trade with the Senators, that trade could involve the seventh-overall pick, and Philadelphia is a fan of the year’s top right-defensemen, Parekh and Yakemchuk.

Well, in a mock with no trades, they’ll have to settle for the latter – getting the powerful, abrasive, and surprisingly nifty skillset of Carter Yakemchuk, who championed the Calgary Hitmen’s offense from the dropback role, posting 30 goals, 71 points, and 120 penalty minutes along the way.

Other Options: Cole Eiserman (LW), Berkly Catton (LW), Trevor Connelly (LW/C)

13. Minnesota Wild – Cole Eiserman (LW) / USA U-18 (NTDP)

Cole Eiserman may hold the chip for the most interesting prospect of the year. He’s been a superstar in the hockey world since he was young, setting ablaze every league he’s in and holding the goal-scoring record for both Shattuck St. Mary’s and the USNTDP.

And yet, Eiserman isn’t earning the unrelinquished praise his accolades would suggest. Scouts are instead worried that goal scoring may be all he’s good at, showing major lapses off of the puck or when play isn’t moving through him.

Those concerns certainly don’t diminish what Eiserman has accomplished – though whoever drafts him will need to be prepared for his development. Through rumors and fan optimism, it’s been Minnesota that’s emerged as a favorite to hone Eiserman’s craft.

The Wild could use an offensive boost in whatever way they can find it and certainly had success with the last NTDP left-winger they picked. Right-shot defender Carter Yakemchuk would also serve as a nice fit with the Wild – though with him off the board and Minnesota amid a sea of forwards, they’ll be tied to Eiserman.

Other Options: Carter Yakemchuk (RHD), Berkly Catton (LW)

14. San Jose Sharks (via PIT) – Berkly Catton (LW) / Spokane Chiefs (WHL)

In a year with plenty of players to be excited about, there are always the inevitable forgotten few. Berkly Catton takes on the trope of ‘undersized but overskilled winger’ this year – though he wears it as good as any prospect.

Catton is the real deal, becoming just the third U18 skater since 2000 to break 110 points in the WHL, alongside Connor Bedard and (interestingly) Nic Petan. He is a dazzling puck handler and sees a path to scoring chances from any position. The Sharks have shown no hesitation in drafting smaller-frame players as long as the skill holds true.

In a year where they have plenty of picks to go around, it’d be hard for San Jose to pass up a chance to flank star Celebrini with like company.

Other Options: Carter Yakemchuk (RHD), Igor Chernyshov (LW), Liam Greentree (LW)

15. Detroit Red Wings – Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (LW/C) / Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden)

The Detroit Red Wings have shown no hesitation in drafting top talents from hockey’s smaller countries, setting them up as a great candidate to end the slide of Norwegian forward Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. He emerged as a top prospect on the back of an ability to infuse offense into the relatively slow HockeyAllsvenskan.

Brandsegg-Nygard scored the most of any draft-year player in the league since 2018 while showing a base of intelligence and fundamentals that make him impactful in all three zones. The Red Wings could use an influx of reliable middle-six talent – the exact role Brandsegg-Nygard seems destined to thrive.

Other Options: Liam Greentree (LW), Trevor Connelly (LW/C), Stian Solberg (LHD)

16. St. Louis Blues – Liam Greentree (LW) / Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

The St. Louis Blues are entering a second straight draft with nine selections – and will want to replicate the hot start they got with the 10th-overall pick last year, selecting Dalibor Dvorsky, who has since scored 45 goals and 88 points in the OHL. Watching Dvorsky would’ve provided plenty of viewings of Liam Greentree, who actually scored more of the pair with 90 points.

He plays a swift, power-forward style with a knack for controlling possession through the neutral zone in a style St. Louis enjoys. The Blues are looking to strike while the iron is hot once again – and Greentree’s stout frame and cerebral scoring is a fine way to start.

Other Options: Trevor Connelly (LW), Stian Solberg (LHD), Adam Jiricek (RHD)

17. Washington Capitals – Trevor Connelly (LW/C) / Tri-City Storm (USHL)

The Washington Capitals have been lacking a certain energy as franchise legends Alexander Ovechkin and Nikita Backstrom have begun slowing down. And while they could go in many different directions with this pick, they’re getting the best energy available in Trevor Connelly, who dominated the USHL with his ability to make plays at full speed.

He’s a burly, gritty forward who sees the ice well and leans into aggression, though that same energy leaves him prone to being burned. Honing his aggression and adjusting to pro pace will be the focus of Connelly’s development, and his upside is sky-high should he find an extra gear.

That could be exciting enough for the Capitals to bite on with a mid-first, though Igor Chernyshov and Liam Greentree – if available – offer more robust projectability should the Capitals want to hedge their bets.

Other Options: Igor Chernyshov (LW), Liam Greentree (LW), Adam Jiricek (RHD)

18. Chicago Blackhawks (via NYI)- Igor Chernyshov (LW) / Dynamo Moskva (KHL, Russia)

The Chicago Blackhawks made a confusingly early swap of first-round picks with the Islanders nearly a month ago, moving their second pick of day one up two spots. That could suggest they have their sights trained on someone specific – potentially a player they don’t want to be stolen by Vegas or New York – though it’s hard to think who that could be, especially with so much speculation surrounding second-overall.

While they could go in many directions, it’s hard to think the Hawks won’t want to leave the first round with a strong option on forward and defense. To that spirit, they land the incredibly projectable Igor Chernyshov – who’s sacrificed flashy upside for hardened fundamentals and already expressed interest in playing in the AHL next season.

For a team full of high-upside prospects, Chernyshov offers a chance to hedge your bets, playing an all-three-zones style that should garner a solid middle-six role.

Other Options: Sacha Boisvert (C), EJ Emery (RHD), Emil Hemming (LW)

19. Vegas Golden Knights – Michael Hage (C) / Chicago Steel (USHL)

The Vegas Golden Knights have become a bit unfamiliar with first-round picks, making just four in the last six years and since trading away three. The only top pick Vegas has clung onto is the highly-skilled Brendan Brisson, who earns his keep with shifty puckhandling through the neutral zone and creative drives to the net.

Well, those are the exact traits that made Hage one of Canada’s premier prospects in this draft class – before serious injury and personal loss derailed his junior career last season. Hage showed incredible resilience through it all and once again emerged as a top prospect in the year’s second half.

He’s an upside buy, to be sure, but he boasts all the skills needed to thrive with Bruce Cassidy’s Golden Knights.

Other Options: Emil Hemming (LW), Cole Beaudoin (LW), EJ Emery (RHD)

20. New York Islanders (via TBL) – Emil Hemming (LW) / TPS (Liiga, Finland)

Emil Hemming stamped his spot as one of the draft’s most projectable and impactful talents this season – showing a great ability to play in his hefty frame, with great physicality and a killer shot. The build has earned him a lot of NHL popularity and now earns him a spot with the New York Islanders built around similar styles.

The Islanders have shown no hesitation in drafting top European prospects who they think will translate – and Hemming appears much more ready for the spotlight than players like Aatu Raty or Ruslan Iskhakov. Though the Islanders’ prospect pool is in need of help at every position, leaving the team plenty of directions they could go with their top-20 pick.

Other Options: Sacha Boisvert (C), Adam Jiricek (RHD), Cole Beaudoin (LW)

21. Los Angeles Kings – Sacha Boisvert (C) / Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)

Sacha Boisvert is among the draft’s most physical presences, standing at an imposing 6’2” and 180lbs while using every bit of it to power to drive the net hard and fight for space in the low slot. He’s as close to a prototypical power forward as this class offers – a trait that will certainly entice a Kings team who just learned their lesson by leaning too far into skill-over-heft.

Boisvert has been a popular draft name all year long and now finds a SoCal home that should welcome his heavy-hitting style.

Other Options: Adam Jiricek (RHD), Emil Hemming (LW), Cole Beaudoin (LW)

22. Nashville Predators – Adam Jiricek (RHD) / HC Plzeň (Czechia Extraliga)

Adam Jiricek has maintained plenty of draft excitement, even despite missing the entire second half of the season with a lower-body injury that he’s still not cleared from and a slow start to the year. But teams can’t ignore the lure Jiricek threw with his fantastic Hlinka Gretzky Cup last season, followed by a strong U17 season, leading some NHL scouts to tell The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler that Jiricek is still challenging the year’s top five defensemen.

The Predators are looking for their next home run swing in the draft and could feel they’re buying cheap on a defender whose family already has NHL precedent.

Other Options: EJ Emery (RHD), Ryder Ritchie (LW), Julius Miettinen (LW)

23. Toronto Maple Leafs – EJ Emery (RHD) / USA U-18 (NTDP)

EJ Emery is a physical specimen. He’s gained notoriety at the NTDP for how hard he works in the gym – a mindset he inherited from his pro-football veteran father, Eric – and vindicated his off-ice work with a record-setting performance at this year’s NHL Combine.

Some scouts worry about how Emery’s athleticism translates to the ice. He has yet to find his offensive touch, though his long reach and strength make him a fantastic shut-down defender.

The Emery family has been connected to Toronto for many years and should be set for an easy move from Michigan as the Leafs look to bolster their defense, with a specific priority on adding size.

Other Options: Cole Beaudoin (LW), Jett Luchanko (LW/C), Stian Solberg (LHD)

24. Colorado Avalanche – Jesse Pulkkinen (LHD) / JYP (Liiga, Finland)

Jesse Pulkkinen is this year’s top re-entry prospect, having been looked over in last year’s draft but reigniting interest with strong international play this year. Pulkkinen is a heavy, well-rounded defenseman with strong puckhandling and plenty of aggression.

He filled a consistent role in the Liiga for most of the season, intercut by appearances in Finland’s U20 league and the Mestis. And while he never found too strong of a scoring touch – surpassing 10 points in just the U20 league, where he tallied 28 in 18 games – Pulkkinen showed a strong ability to keep opponents outside of the slots and shutdown transition at the blue line.

He’s seemingly pro-made and could be bound for the NHL in just a few years. For an Avalanche team that may soon need to replace Josh Manson, Pulkkinen’s projectability is enough to overlook his age.

Other Options: Julius Miettinen (LW), Cole Beaudoin (LW), Stian Solberg (LHD)

25. Boston Bruins (via OTT) – Cole Beaudoin (LW/C) / Barrie Colts (OHL)

The Boston Bruins acquired this pick from the Ottawa Senators on the same day that this mock released, though the swap doesn’t change our 25th selection, with the Bruins likely also looking for brute and projectability after not making a first-round pick in either of the last two drafts.

That’s what they’ll get in the rough-and-tumble Cole Beaudoin, a combine standout who’s shown an impressive ability to shut down opponents and take quick advantage of scoring opportunities all season long.

He’s already physically built out and projects as a special teams x-factor, though his ultimate ceiling might not be too high. Still, that floor-buy could be exactly what Ottawa is looking for.

Other Options: Ryder Ritchie (LW), Stian Solberg (LHD), Julius Miettinen (LW/C)

26. Montreal Canadiens (via WPG) – Ryder Ritchie (LW) / Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)

Ryder Ritchie is this year’s ‘Swiss Army Knife’ prospect, showing the lateral agility, heads-up skating, and quick instincts needed to make an impact in any play. That drive can leave him subject to making the first play instead of the right play a bit too often, but his ability to shut down play and work with his teammates could make Ritchie a great utility tool down the lineup.

Montreal already has plenty of top-end talent – and even added to it with Demidov at fifth overall – giving them plenty of room to take the safe option with their second pick.

Other Options: Cole Beaudoin (LW), Jett Luchanko (LW/C), Adam Jiricek (RHD)

27. Carolina Hurricanes – Jett Luchanko (LW/C) / Guelph Storm (OHL)

The Carolina Hurricanes will be entering the draft under new management, with rookie general manager Eric Tulsky replacing Don Waddell after a five-year tenure in the GM chair. That shouldn’t remove Carolina’s patented drafting, though, with the team still being connected to some of the class’ most unique and hard-working prospects.

That includes Jett Luchanko, whose work ethic on the ice drove him to NHL attention. He knows how to make a play in any situation and doesn’t struggle much with physicality, thanks to a built-out frame.

Luchanko doesn’t project as a dynamo scorer but should offer down-the-lineup value that’ll prove invaluable as Carolina tries to build a franchise.

Other Options: Dominik Badinka (RHD), Stian Solberg (LHD), Adam Jiricek (RHD)

28. Calgary Flames (via VAN) – Stian Solberg (LHD) / Vålerenga (EliteHockey Ligaen, Norway)

Stian Solberg has stood as Europe’s biggest riser this season, breaking out with an incredibly high-energy and heavy-hitting season in Norway’s top league. He vindicates the strong play with great international performances, including three points in seven World Championship games.

Solberg has handled a pro role all year long and is set for an even tougher test with the SHL’s Färjestad BK next season. That should be an exciting test of his development – and could help the Flames patch the hole left by Noah Hanifin.

Other Options: Julius Miettinen (LW/C), Nikita Artamonov (LW/C), Ryder Ritchie (LW)

29. Dallas Stars – Julius Miettinen (LW/C) / Everett Silvertips (WHL)

There has been talk of NHL interest in Julius Miettinen all season long, with teams enticed by how effortlessly he’s taken to playmaking in his 6’3”, 201lbs frame. Miettinen moves through the neutral zone well and knows how to play the puck off his teammates, though he can fail to inspire much when attacking defenders head-on.

Dallas is among the first teams that come to mind when discussing powerful Finnish prospects and confident CHL selections – making Miettinen a perfect fit.

Other Options: Ben Danford (LHD), Ryder Ritchie (LW), Jett Luchanko (LW/C)

30. New York Rangers – Dean Letourneau (C) / St. Andrew’s College (CAHS, Canada)

Many have described Dean Letourneau as this year’s unicorn prospect, though the sentiment seems more rooted in his 6’7” height than his on-ice skills. Letourneau spent the season in Canada’s U18 league, thriving to the tune of 61 goals and 127 points in 56 games – dominating the high slot with great puck protection and a killer shot.

With this pick, Letourneau would not only become the first Canadian high schooler since 1989 to be drafted straight into the NHL but the highest selected of any of the seven players to achieve the feat. Those facts make him a hesitant selection, though the Rangers are among the best candidates to overlook it on the back of just how much recent success they’ve had with their giant prospects.

Other Options: Julius Miettinen (LW), Dominik Badinka (RHD)

31/32. Anaheim Ducks (via EDM) – Sam O’Reilly (C/RW) / London Knights (OHL)

The Ducks have had their sights fully trained on the CHL for the last three drafts and will be happy to learn how many Canadians are available on the fringe of this year’s first round. That includes rangy defender Ben Danford and hefty winger Maxim Massé, though the Ducks seem more cut out for true two-way centerman Sam O’Reilly.

O’Reilly has added more and more speed to his game as the year has gone on, blending well with a great hockey IQ to make him as stout of a defensive forward as anyone in this class. The Ducks will hope to round out the top of their offensive depth chart with this year’s first round, with the reliable O’Reilly matching the flashy Lindstrom well.

Other Options: Ben Danford (LHD), Maxim Massé (RW), Linus Eriksson (LW)

31/32. Philadelphia Flyers (via FLA) – Nikita Artamonov (LW/C) / Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod (KHL, Russia)

As mentioned, the Flyers are a wildcard team this year. They could go in many different directions and have been tied to many different names, though after landing a defenseman with their first pick of the day, they’ll have a bit more room to take Russian winger Nikita Artamonov, who’s shown great fundamentals in all three zones and a finishing ability among the best in the class – though he’s struggled to use his top traits on the back of a relatively low-energy game.

The Flyers will hope they can rejuvenate that energy by pulling Artamonov to North America quickly.

Other Options: Charlie Elick (RHD), Maxim Massé (RW), Andrew Basha (LW/C)

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