Circulartheory
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1. Dylan Strome - F
OHL - 35GP 22G 53A 75Pts
Could not play in the AHL/too good for juniors. He saw time with the Arizona Coyotes but struggled with consistency. That said, when he went back to juniors, he dominated like no other. When he makes plays, he does everything so smoothly. Not an attack player but control and patience player. We believe he'll flourish this NHL season.
Projection: Franchise #1 Centerman
2. Erik Brannstrom - D
SHL - 35GP 1G 5A 6Pts
Wanted Valimaki but Brannstrom's performance in the Golden Knights development camp erased all doubts as he dominated. He may be small but he's stocky and extremely smart; saw some 20+ minutes already in the SHL. We expect him to go back to the NHL and play as a top four defenseman and lead the Swedish WJC team.
Projection: Top Four Two-Way Defenseman
3. Kevin Labanc - F
NHL - 55GP 8G 12A 20Pts
When he was in the AHL, he was amongst the top scorers before being called up as a regular to the Sharks. Labanc is now slotted to be a top six winger for San Jose this season.
Projection: Top Six Offensive Winger
4. Jake Debrusk - F
AHL - 74GP 19G 30A 49Pts
Started his first pro season slowly but gradually picked it up and became the top shooting rookie in the AHL. Not only does he love to shoot, he is actually known for his all-round game, going in the forechecks and backchecks and going for gritty, in-close goals, and can play all forward positions. Basically a versatile shooter.
Projection:Top Nine versatile forward
5. Sonny Milano - F
AHL - 63GP 18G 29A 47Pts
Milano did not have the flashiest offensive season but he has bulked up to an impressive 6-2 197lbs and lead his AHL team in points. Time is slowly running out but we still believe in his potential as he has the size and offensive skills, just needs the consistency.
Projection: 2nd line offensive winger
6. Anthony Cirelli - F
7. Devon Toews - D
8. Ondrej Kase - F
9. Libor Hajek - D
10. Dan O'Regan - F
11. Joe Hicketts - F
12. Elvis Merzlikins - G
13. John Hayden - F
14. Matt Spencer - D
15. Maksim Zhukov - G
16. Joakim Ryan - D
17. Drake Rymsha - F
18. Denis Smirnov - F
19. Joel Teasdale - F
20. Casey Nelson - D
