Having seen many of these players play this year through scouting I can assure you there is plenty of upside in most of these prospects, although none are pure goal scorers/elite offensive guys.
Noah Lugli - Was impressed with the hulking defense. Smart defender, good mobility, sees the ice well, engages physically, gets in the shooting passing lanes effectively. With the Bulldogs back fairly deep and everyone eligible to return it will be tough for him to crack the roster next season but the upside is certainly there.
Nick Donofrio - Intriguing goaltending prospect, battles, tracks the puck well I've only seen him once this year and admittedly my focus wasn't on the young goaltender but he stood out and was hard to miss. Wouldn't shock me to see him bump Connor Hicks next season pairing with Fulcher as the Bulldogs 1/2. Keep an eye out for Cole Ceci who is with Ancaster Jr. B this season he'll push for a spot as well.
Jacob Durham - Bigger Body, Skates well, gets to the gritty areas of the ice, tenacious on the forecheck, works the cycle well, deceptive offensive traits, good anticipation skills and awareness. Playing a very limited role in Whitby, not a fault of his play more so coaching staff playing favorites &/Or Older guys (see them often).
Maddux Rychel - Another Big bodies forward. Skates well for his size but lacks high end speed, takes a few strides to generate top end speed. Better without the puck then he is with it. Complementary winger, creates space for skilled guys with physical play. Works the cycle effective, strong on the half boards and below the goal line. Good hockey sense, net front presence, deceptive good shot and decent puck skills. Rychel is a safe OHL player he should crack the Bulldogs as a 4th liner next season and should move up the lineup as he develops, complementary winger.
Brandon Scanlin - Smooth skater, highly mobile, strong on his edges. Saw him alot last year and early on this year, could make better decisions in possession (would be interested to see if this has improved lately), makes a strong first pass, capable puck carrying defensemen, shows impressive offensive traits, could add a physical element to his game. I liked Scanlin alot in his draft year but he's going to be in very tough to crack the Bulldogs d-core.
Isaac Nurse - Undersized but energetic, tenacious on the forecheck, no quit to his game, gets to the gritty areas, quick release, shows improving offensive traits, needs to play in a top six role to produce offensively but can be an effective checker. Like his speed and work ethic but hes a boarder line OHLer needs to add another element to his game.
I've only seen Zach Jackson once this year so I don't like putting to much stock into one game but he looked solid, think he'll be a guy who makes the Bulldogs next season, looks to have a nose for the net and some versatility to his game. Jesse Berger is playing alot with a bad team, he's the teams best player, gets keyed in on as a 16 year old which makes it tough for him to get going offensively, tough to scout him at times as well but I like his game, could have an impact just don't think it will be a high end impact.
If Skyler Brind'Amour decides to come to the OHL (not likely..at least not with Hamilton) he is hands down the best player of the bunch.