So far this seems like an average class to me but its still early. I have some thoughts on a number of guys.
From the WHL;
1) I like Ryder Ritchie alot. Not that he's torching the league necessarily but the high skill level is evident both as a shooter & playmaker. He could be a really good offensive player in time. I'd have him as a top 10 guy atm
2) Cayden Lindstrom; not as sold on him being a lottery pick as others. I do like his game but wonder about the offensive ceiling. Don't think he's the most creative nor has the greatest offensive awareness. He does have great hands & a good shot though. Uses his size well. Whether he could be a definite top 6 player or middle 6 I'm not so sure, but with his size he'll be valuable either way.
3) Andrew Basha I like alot. High energy, skates well, good playmaker, great hands, overall high IQ player. Could see him being a riser.
4) Berkley Catton is great attacking player. Keller-like ceiling imo. I do wonder if he'd be better as a Winger long-term but no doubt he'll be top 10. Great talent.
5) Tij Iginla is really smart, and very engaged in the game. Good hands & protects the puck well. Has definite pro-elements. I'm interested to see if/how high he'll rise; 16th on Dailyfaceoff's latest list (mid-Nov), wasn't on SN's 1st list (Oct).
6) Carter Yakemchuck; I see where people could get a Myers comp from. He makes great plays by himself, then other times seems to lose the play defensively. Probably a 2nd pair D if he hits but the one thing I like is he plays physical & really battles, very competitive.
A few non-WHL guys;
Sam Dickinson - I like him, definite top 10 pick, though as far as upside I do wonder if his skills are sort of 'good not great' & he's just ahead of most other guys at this point. Top 4 matchup D potential imo.
Zayne Parekh - To me he's a 1-way defenseman right now, always thinking offense. Dunno if I'm crazy about him/that profile but he skates well & does make some really good plays. Had a hattrick tonight so..
Michael Brandsegg Nygard - Really like him, complete player & I don't mean that in the 'limited upside' sense. Only seen 1 full game so far but he showed great awareness with & without the puck, and scored with a laser beam shot from distance.