| Draft Type | Round | Pick | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projection | 6 | 187 |
Prep school goalie whose size and athleticism may interest NHL scouts as a long term developmental netminder. Tracks pucks well and minimizes his movements to swallow pucks and keep hot rebounds out of high danger areas. The Cushing Academy goaler has the physical attributes to be a top goalie at the prep and college levels with enough pro upside to begin the mix as for the NHL draft. He has signed with the Brooks bandits in the AJHL for next season, one oof the top Tier II outfits in Canada, and will be a MVP candidate from the get-go. There is enough raw talent here for him to be a top junior goaltender in teh next couple seasons and has a chance to develop into a legitimate pro prospect, even if he is further away at present. NHL scouting helps NHL GM's to play the long game on guys like this in the second half of the draft. Committed to Arizona State University in 2026-27.
-Bill Płaczek-
