11. Buffalo Sabres: Sam Dickinson
The Buffalo Sabres lack a right-shot defenseman among their
top-five prospects, but the opportunity to select a left-shot blueliner with the size and skills of
Sam Dickinson of the OHL's London Knights could prove tempting for them.
Button has Dickinson at No. 8 on his overall list of this year's top prospects. NHL Central Scouting has the 6'3", 203-pound rearguard at No. 7 on its ranking of North American skaters.
Wheeler calls Dickinson a complete, projectable top-four defenseman with size, high-end skating and offensive skills, while Bukala noted that he logged a lot of minutes with the Knights this season, praising his hockey sense as well as his size and skill.
Dickinson's offensive skill were apparent in 2023-24. He was fifth on the Knights with 70 points in 68 games and fourth
among OHL defensemen.
12. Philadelphia Flyers: Konsta Helenius
13. Minnesota Wild: Beckett Sennecke
14. San Jose Sharks (via Pittsburgh Penguins): Adam Jiříček
15. Detroit Red Wings: Michael Brandsegg-Nygård
16. St. Louis Blues: Cole Eiserman