These 2 centers are ranked at #8 & #9 by some sources.
Rutger McGroarty, C, US-NTDP (USHL)
A big-bodied centerman that seems unable to avoid putting up points, McGroarty is FCHockey’s top American in the preliminary ranking (but even that race is tight). He finds open space so well, always presenting himself as a scoring threat. The Nebraska native fights hard to move to the net-front and get open. With the puck, he can be the playmaker as well, showing good vision and hitting teammates with crisp passes and a great scoring chance. He might be the best goal-scorer in the class and if you get the chance to watch him in action, his offensive ability will be hard to miss
Conor Geekie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
While it looks like Savoie will be the star in Winnipeg, Geekie should be right there with him. After starting last season in the MJHL, Geekie went nearly a point-per-game in the WHL last year. Now entering his draft year, expect him to exceed that mark — especially if he’s on the ice with Savoie. The center brings size and skill to his game; a power forward with an ability to produce at a high level. His ability to control the puck is dominant at times and he’s very much a threat to climb these rankings as the season goes on.
