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Below was posted today on the Hockey Writers by Brett Slawson: A Writer covering the Toronto Maple Leafs and NHL Prospects, Brett Slawson is also a credentialed Writer with the Ontario Hockey League's Mississauga Steelheads.
https://thehockeywriters.com/2018-ohl-draft-ranking-top-20/
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"The Sudbury Wolves may have hit the jackpot. Sure, the Wolves finished last in the Ontario Hockey League this season, however, Sudbury and other franchises who played to disappointment throughout the 2017-18 campaign now stand poised to reap the rewards made possible by an incredibly deep and talented class of incoming prospects. With a wealth of insanely talented forwards, defencemen, and goaltenders all available, each OHL team will boast the ability to nab a game-changing prospect in the blink of an eye come Apr. 7. And, when the 2018 OHL Priority Selection commences, it will undoubtedly be led by Quinton Byfield. As an exceptional athlete who owns eye-watering speed, an overpowering shot, and innate offensive instincts, Byfield’s raw physicality and ability to think the game at a high pace has placed him well above his fellow teammates and rivals.
Sure to follow Byfield is a slew of incredibly promising forwards and defenders, all of which boasting the potential to become elite players at the OHL-level and beyond. Although a handful of which could opt to play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the future, these prospects will remain immensely valuable and attractive to OHL clubs come draft day."
The Top-20
Well, here they are, the top 20 prospects available in the rapidly approaching 2018 OHL Priority Selection.
Now, it goes without saying that this ranking is based strictly upon my personal opinion, so debate and discourse are not only welcomed but encouraged. If you would like to discuss any particular player or a specific segment of this ranking, feel free to do so in the comments below.
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https://thehockeywriters.com/2018-ohl-draft-ranking-top-20/
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"The Sudbury Wolves may have hit the jackpot. Sure, the Wolves finished last in the Ontario Hockey League this season, however, Sudbury and other franchises who played to disappointment throughout the 2017-18 campaign now stand poised to reap the rewards made possible by an incredibly deep and talented class of incoming prospects. With a wealth of insanely talented forwards, defencemen, and goaltenders all available, each OHL team will boast the ability to nab a game-changing prospect in the blink of an eye come Apr. 7. And, when the 2018 OHL Priority Selection commences, it will undoubtedly be led by Quinton Byfield. As an exceptional athlete who owns eye-watering speed, an overpowering shot, and innate offensive instincts, Byfield’s raw physicality and ability to think the game at a high pace has placed him well above his fellow teammates and rivals.
Sure to follow Byfield is a slew of incredibly promising forwards and defenders, all of which boasting the potential to become elite players at the OHL-level and beyond. Although a handful of which could opt to play in the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the future, these prospects will remain immensely valuable and attractive to OHL clubs come draft day."
The Top-20
Well, here they are, the top 20 prospects available in the rapidly approaching 2018 OHL Priority Selection.
Now, it goes without saying that this ranking is based strictly upon my personal opinion, so debate and discourse are not only welcomed but encouraged. If you would like to discuss any particular player or a specific segment of this ranking, feel free to do so in the comments below.
Rank | Player | Position | 2017-18 Team (Minor Midget) |
1 | Quinton Byfield | C | York Simcoe Express |
2 | Jamie Drysdale | D | Toronto Marlboros |
3 | Cole Perfetti* | C/RW | Vaughan Kings |
4 | Antonio Stranges* | C | Detroit Little Caesars U16 |
5 | Lleyton Moore | D | Toronto Marlboros |
6 | Dylan Peterson* | C | CIH Academy White |
7 | Ryan O’Rourke | D | Vaughan Kings |
8 | Cameron Tolnai | C | Oakville Rangers |
9 | Will Cuylle | LW | Toronto Marlboros |
10 | Owen Power | D | Mississauga Reps |
11 | Evan Vierling | C | York Simcoe Express |
12 | Stephen Halliday | W | Toronto Marlboros |
13 | James Hardie | LW | Barrie Jr. Colts |
14 | Ty Collins | W | York Simcoe Express |
15 | Reid Valade | C | Toronto Marlboros |
16 | Logan Morrison | RW | Guelph Jr. Gryphons |
17 | Cameron Butler | RW | York Simcoe Express |
18 | Zack Terry | D | Oakville Rangers |
19 | Cam Peters | C | Toronto Marlboros |
20 | Ty Tullio | C/LW | Vaughan Kings |
* Indicates player committed to NCAA | |||
** Daniil Chayka and Andrei Bakanov have yet to secure eligibility. |
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