Pronman's 31-40 is as follows:
31. Emil Andrae, D, HV71-J20 SuperElit
32. Ozzy Wiesblatt, RW, Prince Albert-WHL
33. Thomas Bordeleau, C, USNTDP-USHL
34. Kaiden Guhle, D, Prince Albert-WHL
35. Roni Hirvonen, C, Assat-Liiga
36. Topi Niemela, D, Karpat-Liiga
37. Ridly Greig, C, Brandon-WHL
38. Jake Neighbours, LW, Edmonton-WHL
39. Justin Sourdif, RW, Vancouver-WHL
40. Lukas Cormier, D, Charlottetown-QMJHL
Kaiden Guhle if he's still there.
From Pronman:
Kaiden Guhle, D, Prince Albert-WHL
Jan. 18, 2002 | 6-foot-2 | 186 pounds
Skating: 55
Puck Skills: 55
Physical Game: 60
Hockey Sense: 55
Guhle was the No. 1 pick in his WHL Bantam Draft, and after a limited role in 2018-19, he emerged as a top defenseman in his age group this season. Guhle is appealing because of his physical attributes. He’s 6-foot-2, he skates quite well and he knocks opponents off the puck with high frequency. His gap control is excellent, closing on checks with force and showing a preference for playing the body. The question on Guhle will be how much offense he has and whether he can move the puck at the NHL level even after his 40 point season. I think he can, but with the caveat that he’s not an NHL power play type. He has enough skill and IQ to make a good pass, and he shows some creativity off the offensive blue line. He can create more with his feet than with his skill.
Alan Millar, GM for Canada’s U18 team, on Guhle: “He’s a high-end skater. He has a solid well-rounded game. He’s smart, he’s competitive, he plays with an edge. He’s a high character type.”
If Guhle isn't there, I also like Jake Neighbors:
Jake Neighbours, LW, Edmonton-WHL
March 29, 2002 | six-foot | 195 pounds
Skating: 50
Puck Skills: 55
Physical Game: 50
Hockey Sense: 60
Shot Grade: 60
Neighbours was an important part of Edmonton’s team, scoring more than a point per game and being a leading shot generator in the WHL. He’s a very smart player. He played the flank on Edmonton’s PP1 and showed the ability to make NHL caliber plays in all situations. I debated between a 55 and a 60 for his hands. In practice and in games he shows very quick twitch puck handling and impressive ability to saucer pucks. His 1-on-1 game is not that impressive, so I leaned to a 55. Neighbours has a bullet of a shot and scored several goals this past season that goalies had little to no chance on. He competes hard. He doesn’t shy from physical engagement and is a solid penalty killer. I could see him become a quality bottom-six forward in the NHL and, if he gains a step, I could see him become more than that.
NHL scout on Neighbours, “He’s a complete hockey player. He’s very smart, he can make plays and score. He competes very hard. He got better for me as the season went on.”
I also like Justin Barron and Lukas Reichel if we were to trade up, or Ozzy Wiesblatt if he falls a bit.
Lukas Reichel, LW, Berlin-DEL
May 17, 2002 | six-foot | 170 pounds
Skating: 55
Puck Skills: 60
Physical Game: 45
Hockey Sense: 60
Reichel had an impressive season playing versus men and getting regular minutes in the DEL for a good club in Eisbaren Berlin. I always saw some skill and speed in his game, but this season I saw a high level of creativity with the puck, making difficult plays through defenders and to his teammates. He has the skill and the pace to score in the NHL. I wouldn’t call him the true playmaker you want running a power play, but he sees the ice well and gets a high IQ grade due to how well he creates in small areas. The last time he recorded a penalty was two seasons ago in junior club play, but I don’t think he’s soft. I’ve seen him be hard on his puck pursuits, drive the net frequently and win battles versus bigger players. But it would be fair to say he’s not a very physical or edgy player.
Justin Barron, D, Halifax-QMJHL
Nov. 15, 2001 | 6-foot-2 | 195 pounds
Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 55
Physical Game: 50
Hockey Sense: 60
Barron is a player who’s been hyped for a few years, playing well for Canada and Halifax. He had a tough season with a blood clot keeping him out for a while. He came back in late February, but it was still mostly a lost season with so-so production. On the ice, Barron is a fantastic skater who can lead a rush and close a gap very well, and he projects to be able to handle the NHL speed easily. When he hooks the net and is able to rush with speed, he’s very difficult to stop with his size. The question on his game among scouts is whether he has enough skill and offensive IQ to move the puck at the higher levels. I think he does, but I understand the concerns and debated between putting a 55 or 60 on his hockey sense. He may not be a top puck-mover on your blue line, but rather someone who is solid defensively and makes enough plays to take even strength shifts.
Andre Tourigny, coach of Canada’s 2018 U18 team, on Barron: “He has a lot of poise. He can move the puck well. He moves well. He has all the tools you want in a player, but could play with a bit more bite.”
Ozzy Wiesblatt, RW, Prince Albert-WHL
March 9, 2002 | 5-foot-10 | 183 pounds
Skating: 60
Puck Skills: 60
Physical Game: 35
Hockey Sense: 60
Wiesblatt was a top player for Prince Albert this season following an excellent 16-year-old season where he was a contributor to its WHL title run. Wiesblatt checks a lot of boxes. He’s very quick and skilled. He makes skilled plays at full speed and is a handful for defenders to stop when he comes barreling down on the rush. His hands stand out, with extremely quick twitch touches and ability to inside out defenders. He can attack in a direct style, but also has great vision and can pull up to make a tough play. He was on the flank for Prince Albert’s power play and looked like a pro in the type of plays he made in that role. He’s barely 5-10 so that is the major knock on him, but he is competitive and doesn’t mind the physical engagements. He is listed as a winger but can play down the middle.
Marc Habscheid, coach of Prince Albert Raiders, on Wiesblatt: “He competes well. He has a swagger about him. He wants to be in pressure situations. He has a quick stick and quick feet, and he is smart offensively.”
For what it's worth, Pronman has Mysak all the way at #43, so if he falls, I'd love to grab him too.
