Luca Del Bel Belluz

In November 2021, I had him pegged as a late second rounder about on par with the plethora of OHL graduating centres. The fact that he was playing with a talent laden Mississauga and I don't think he was thought of as a possible top future NHL prospect his entire career, but his play with the steelheads as a top line centre displayed his hockey smarts, good vision, quick feet and hands. His confidence level and the way he uses his feet allows him to deceive defenders to set up looks. He has good size, a lean frame, quick hands and feet. Is light on his edges and will make sharp cuts and changes in direction. He is a deceptive puck carrier who isn't always in top gear crossing the blue line; he will change his pace and look over his options. before committing to distribution. A good decision-maker who can fight off checks and score with a man on his back. A surprise package who will get his name called quicker than the late second I had him in. 

--Bill Płaczek--