Since everyone is talking about him, what do they say about wang?
Also, if you don’t mind anything on will horcoff, Wilson bjorck, Mike aeschlimann,
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Since everyone is talking about him, what do they say about wang?
Also, if you don’t mind anything on will horcoff, Wilson bjorck, Mike aeschlimann,
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To be clear, this is EP. BB should be out next week
Cootes- "This one man forechecking machine already looks like an NHLer. With flashes of dynamic play-driving, there’s top-six potential, too."
Ranked 16th, above average tool grades across board with highest in sense and physical. They project him as at least a 3rd liner, with potential to be a dynamic 2nd liner with some playmaking improvements. 2nd best 2-Way F and 4th best Motor in scouts Poll
Potter- "A high-end skater who brings a sniper’s release and some playmaking, but it was his growth defensively and physically that impressed this season"
Ranked 30th, low physical grade but high skating (7.0 on a 1-9 scale). Second half lowered concerns over physical play due to increased defensive awareness and effort. EP was very happy to see him evolve over the season to mitigate some of the concerns about his game. 3rd best straight-line skater in scouts poll.
Aitcheson- "A punishing two-way defender with clutch scoring ability, play-killing potential, and elite physical skills. A future fan favourite in the NHL."
Ranked 18th, mostly avg to above avg tool grades. Below avg skating, high-end physical (7.5). Needs to improve explosiveness & playmaking to hit ceiling, but potential is there for a very popular fan-favorite 2 way guy with grit to spare.
West- "The top high school prospect in the draft, his 6-foot-6 frame, mobility, and toolsy profile are punctuated by flashes of higher-end skill; an unlimited projection."
Ranked 46th, big and a good skater but doesn't have much of a power game at the moment. EP likes him as a prospect, but there's a lot of talk about him attracting NCAA attention for other sports and its unknown if he'd stick with hockey (HS quarterback as well)
Lee- "A tremendously skilled winger who slices open defences with game-breaking handling and punishes them with his playmaking and heavy one-timer. Everything hinges on skating."
Ranked 34th, above average everything except skating which is definitely below average (4.0 out of 9). Skating improvements will make or break whether he ends up as a Top 6er or doesn't make the NHL.
Wang- "An enormously gifted skater with massive play-killing potential and flashes of vision. The biggest development project in the draft, but unique potential"
Ranked 49th, below average sense (4.0) and handling (4.5), but high-end skating, especially for his size (7.0). Very inexperienced relative to other prospects, but a lot of potential. On the younger side for the draft, and the OHL was a bit of a jump in competition for him, but likely will help in long run. Ranked 4th in scouts poll in Best 4-way mobility
Horcoff- "A rare midseason jump from the NTDP to the NCAA proved to be the right call for this towering, pass-first forward with defensive upside. Skating is the question."
Ranked 57th, below average skating (4.0) and shooting (4.5), average to above average elsewhere. Mobility issues and lack of pace might limit him offensively, but he's got NHLer upside and attention to detail especially defensively if those can be worked on.
Bjorck- "A quick and versatile forward who had a big breakout year in the J20 ranks; showed more offensive ability than in the past, but also played in a very favourable environment"
Unranked. Average skating, but below average everywhere else. D+1, and EP is worried how much of his increased production was a result of playing on most stacked team in league.
Aeschlimann- "With NHL-projectable skating, he already has a standout tool. He’s a hard worker, too. The next step is building atop that foundation."
Unranked, mostly average to below average tools besides skating. Limited offensive impact and skills, but could be a bottom 6 checker if he develops. One of the younger guys in the class.
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Ran another FC mock on Consensus, 5 rounder:
12- C Brady Martin (EP 12th ranked)- "A one-of-a-kind manipulative playmaker who overwhelms opponents with monster forechecking ability and bone-crushing hits. Top-six NHL outcome hinges on skating development."
43- RW Vaclav Nestrasil (EP 26th ranked)- "A hard-working winger with creativity, handling, flashes of
high-end thinking, and an increasingly violent side. A long-term prospect, but one with unique potential."
70- RD Max Psenicka (EP 30th ranked)- "Perhaps the draft’s biggest second-half riser, this high-pace breakout wizard adapted to the WHL instantly, and still has to more to give offensively"
104- LW Daniil Prokhorov (EP 56th ranked)- "A missile on skates, he’s a violent forward who looks to throw
crunching hits, fight to the net, and occasionally snipes off the rush. Sense is the concern."
118- C/LW Theo Stockselius (EP 58th ranked)- "A big-bodied forward whose intelligence and skill led to elite production in the Swedish junior ranks; needs to improve his skating and pace to make the NHL."
148- LW Brandon Gorzynski (EP 68th ranked)- "Speed, physicality, and a non-stop motor could make him a
menace in the playoffs — and there’s some scoring upside, too."
I think this'd be a draft that'd give the grit-focused folks a very good night. Martin's the only guy below 6'2, and going off EP's 1-9 grading scale, the lowest "Physical Grades" are 5.5's for Stockselius and Gorzynski. 6.5 for Nestrasil, 7 for Psenicka, 8's for both Martin and Prokhorov.
12- C Brady Martin (EP 12th ranked)- "A one-of-a-kind manipulative playmaker who overwhelms opponents with monster forechecking ability and bone-crushing hits. Top-six NHL outcome hinges on skating development."
43- RW Vaclav Nestrasil (EP 26th ranked)- "A hard-working winger with creativity, handling, flashes of
high-end thinking, and an increasingly violent side. A long-term prospect, but one with unique potential."
70- RD Max Psenicka (EP 30th ranked)- "Perhaps the draft’s biggest second-half riser, this high-pace breakout wizard adapted to the WHL instantly, and still has to more to give offensively"
104- LW Daniil Prokhorov (EP 56th ranked)- "A missile on skates, he’s a violent forward who looks to throw
crunching hits, fight to the net, and occasionally snipes off the rush. Sense is the concern."
118- C/LW Theo Stockselius (EP 58th ranked)- "A big-bodied forward whose intelligence and skill led to elite production in the Swedish junior ranks; needs to improve his skating and pace to make the NHL."
148- LW Brandon Gorzynski (EP 68th ranked)- "Speed, physicality, and a non-stop motor could make him a
menace in the playoffs — and there’s some scoring upside, too."
I think this'd be a draft that'd give the grit-focused folks a very good night. Martin's the only guy below 6'2, and going off EP's 1-9 grading scale, the lowest "Physical Grades" are 5.5's for Stockselius and Gorzynski. 6.5 for Nestrasil, 7 for Psenicka, 8's for both Martin and Prokhorov.
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Alright I’ll be the first to admit I am not the amateur scout I used to be.
And haven’t poured a ton of time into this class.
But from what I have seen, it seems completely underwhelming.
Martone is jumping off the page. I can’t believe this kid is a potential top 5 pick. Don’t even remotely see it.
And haven’t poured a ton of time into this class.
But from what I have seen, it seems completely underwhelming.
Martone is jumping off the page. I can’t believe this kid is a potential top 5 pick. Don’t even remotely see it.
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This was my small, prior write-up on him. Plays the way NYR fans want the rest of the team to play. If things go right, he could be the Tkachuk-lite for some teams without having to make a trade for Tkachuk.. If things don't go right, you'll see him constantly force pucks to nobody. Also needs to attend skating lessons with Laf, because I don't see the hockey sense there to get by like Tkachuk.
A lot of these players feel like mid-to later 1st round picks.
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If they're going to gamble on a giant guy with some skill who can move I'd much rather roll the dice on West (not with the 1st) than McQueen if he were to fall to 12.
I know that there are some questions about what he's going to do but his status as a high level football player is a bit uh... overstated.
This isn't Joe Mauer who was both a #1 overall pick in MLB and the top HS QB in the country, he's a mid major QB recruit (he has D1 offers, but nothing from a team in one of the P4 conferences.)
Maybe he really loves football and thats what he wants to do, but at this point it seems pretty clear that his prospects are way better in hockey.
It's the size and numbers package.
I can see a world where he's a very good NHL player but an optimistic scenario is probably what Mason McTavish is right now.
I haven't dumped a ton of time/effort into looking at everyone but there are more than a few guys who are going to go lower who are way more interesting to me.
There are a slew of middle 6 utilitarian skill set guys who are going to go really early this year. That said, there are also more than a few really high upside guys with a big flaw or 2 or project picks that will go within the first 3 rounds.
The overall quality is probably going to shake out as pretty meh when we look back at this class in 5-6 years and wonder why some guys didn't go in the top 5. Some of those flaws mentioned above will be amended enough and someone will ace the development of one of those projects.
I'm usually pretty adverse at just swinging for the fences but this is probably the year to do it. Maybe not with the top pick (Aitcheson and Potter are both pretty fence swingy picks in this range that I'd be fine with though) but 10000% after that.
I know that there are some questions about what he's going to do but his status as a high level football player is a bit uh... overstated.
This isn't Joe Mauer who was both a #1 overall pick in MLB and the top HS QB in the country, he's a mid major QB recruit (he has D1 offers, but nothing from a team in one of the P4 conferences.)
Maybe he really loves football and thats what he wants to do, but at this point it seems pretty clear that his prospects are way better in hockey.
It's the size and numbers package.
I can see a world where he's a very good NHL player but an optimistic scenario is probably what Mason McTavish is right now.
I haven't dumped a ton of time/effort into looking at everyone but there are more than a few guys who are going to go lower who are way more interesting to me.
There are a slew of middle 6 utilitarian skill set guys who are going to go really early this year. That said, there are also more than a few really high upside guys with a big flaw or 2 or project picks that will go within the first 3 rounds.
The overall quality is probably going to shake out as pretty meh when we look back at this class in 5-6 years and wonder why some guys didn't go in the top 5. Some of those flaws mentioned above will be amended enough and someone will ace the development of one of those projects.
I'm usually pretty adverse at just swinging for the fences but this is probably the year to do it. Maybe not with the top pick (Aitcheson and Potter are both pretty fence swingy picks in this range that I'd be fine with though) but 10000% after that.
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I think he goes around 10-14 so i think we got around a 50% chance he is there. I definitely wouldn't be upset if we draft him.
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This is the mock draft site I've been using for the mock sims I've been doing. While I don't necessarily agree with their rankings, I'd recommend using it with that rather than consensus, as the consensus isn't 200+ picks deep, and defaults to alphabetical order after it expires.
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FC Mock, set to use their rankings. Prospect eval stuff is from EP's Draft Guide. Brackets are my thoughts where relevant, mostly from reading various prospect things throughout the year:
12- C Roger McQueen (EP 5)- "A power centre with highlight-reel handling skill, a sniper’s release, playmaking ability, and defensive impact, but repeated injuries make him the draft’s biggest risk."
[I was really torn here between Martin, McQueen, Aitcheson. Ended up going McQueen for ceiling and positional need. A project, but possibly highest ceiling in draft if everything hits & injuries dont linger]
43- RW Vaclav Nestrasil (EP 26)- "A hard-working winger with creativity, handling, flashes of high-end thinking, and an increasingly violent side. A long-term prospect, but one with unique potential."
[Split between Nestrasil and Ryker Lee. Ultimately went with Nestrasil bc I think his skating issues are more likely due to growing into a larger frame (6'5, 187lbs). Also think floor is higher, but he is still a project]
70- RD Max Psenicka (EP 31)- "Perhaps the draft’s biggest second-half riser, this high-pace breakout wizard adapted to the WHL instantly, and still has to more to give offensively"
[Again a project, but I think style will translate. Brings a combination of puck moving, grit & size, and skating is at least average.]
108- LD Jacob Rombach (EP 32)- "The modern shutdown NHL defenceman: Towering size, polished habits, and standout retrieval ability. Skill development in progress, but the want is there."
[Big, decently physical, and good retrieval skills is a yes for me, even if skating is only average. Refined defensively]
118- RW Bruno Osmanis (EP 55)- "A well-rounded offensive winger with strong playmaking vision and projectable natural athleticism; playing in a weaker environment adds some uncertainty to the projection."
[Probably a 3rd liner if he makes it. Dont see anything super high end from anywhere i've read.]
148- C Teddy Mutryn (EP 85)- "A physical winger with a heavy release and playmaking flashes, he looks like a future bottom-six winger who steps it up in the playoffs — provided the skill takes a step"
[If he hits, likely a 3rd/4th liner tweener. Not quite 3rd liner skill, but decent, and physical]
166- G Semyon Frolov (EP 75)- "Strong puck-tracking goalie and an elite athlete that makes up for some technical flaws with his other strengths."
[Another Russian goalie for our goalie farm. Stash him away and see if he's good enough in a few years for the big show]
171- RW Nicholas Sykora (EP Unranked) - "A skilled winger who shoots the puck hard, precisely, and often,
he has the tools, intensity, and physicality to score in the NHL if his skating and consistency catch up."
[No relation to Adam Sykora]
203- LD Anthony Allain-Samake (EP 96)- "A strong skater and frequent activator, the points didn’t come
close to representing his offensive threat. A boom candidate who could become a bottom-pair guy built for the modern game."
[One of the youngest guys in the draft, 9/10 birthday.]
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I feel like this draft ended up heavy on projects, rather than guys closer to pro-ready. The benefit there is that we're not in a situation where we'll need most of them immediately, and the org as a whole will have time to let them cook. On the whole, I think there's actually a lot of upside in this group. I think Allain Samake, Rombach, Nestrasil, and Psenicka will all end up going higher than this on draft day.
12- C Roger McQueen (EP 5)- "A power centre with highlight-reel handling skill, a sniper’s release, playmaking ability, and defensive impact, but repeated injuries make him the draft’s biggest risk."
[I was really torn here between Martin, McQueen, Aitcheson. Ended up going McQueen for ceiling and positional need. A project, but possibly highest ceiling in draft if everything hits & injuries dont linger]
43- RW Vaclav Nestrasil (EP 26)- "A hard-working winger with creativity, handling, flashes of high-end thinking, and an increasingly violent side. A long-term prospect, but one with unique potential."
[Split between Nestrasil and Ryker Lee. Ultimately went with Nestrasil bc I think his skating issues are more likely due to growing into a larger frame (6'5, 187lbs). Also think floor is higher, but he is still a project]
70- RD Max Psenicka (EP 31)- "Perhaps the draft’s biggest second-half riser, this high-pace breakout wizard adapted to the WHL instantly, and still has to more to give offensively"
[Again a project, but I think style will translate. Brings a combination of puck moving, grit & size, and skating is at least average.]
108- LD Jacob Rombach (EP 32)- "The modern shutdown NHL defenceman: Towering size, polished habits, and standout retrieval ability. Skill development in progress, but the want is there."
[Big, decently physical, and good retrieval skills is a yes for me, even if skating is only average. Refined defensively]
118- RW Bruno Osmanis (EP 55)- "A well-rounded offensive winger with strong playmaking vision and projectable natural athleticism; playing in a weaker environment adds some uncertainty to the projection."
[Probably a 3rd liner if he makes it. Dont see anything super high end from anywhere i've read.]
148- C Teddy Mutryn (EP 85)- "A physical winger with a heavy release and playmaking flashes, he looks like a future bottom-six winger who steps it up in the playoffs — provided the skill takes a step"
[If he hits, likely a 3rd/4th liner tweener. Not quite 3rd liner skill, but decent, and physical]
166- G Semyon Frolov (EP 75)- "Strong puck-tracking goalie and an elite athlete that makes up for some technical flaws with his other strengths."
[Another Russian goalie for our goalie farm. Stash him away and see if he's good enough in a few years for the big show]
171- RW Nicholas Sykora (EP Unranked) - "A skilled winger who shoots the puck hard, precisely, and often,
he has the tools, intensity, and physicality to score in the NHL if his skating and consistency catch up."
[No relation to Adam Sykora]
203- LD Anthony Allain-Samake (EP 96)- "A strong skater and frequent activator, the points didn’t come
close to representing his offensive threat. A boom candidate who could become a bottom-pair guy built for the modern game."
[One of the youngest guys in the draft, 9/10 birthday.]
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I feel like this draft ended up heavy on projects, rather than guys closer to pro-ready. The benefit there is that we're not in a situation where we'll need most of them immediately, and the org as a whole will have time to let them cook. On the whole, I think there's actually a lot of upside in this group. I think Allain Samake, Rombach, Nestrasil, and Psenicka will all end up going higher than this on draft day.
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Just tried,
12- McQueen -A highly skilled offensive player, McQueen combines pace with mechanical refinement and a deep arsenal of tricks. Always in motion, he catches pucks inside crossovers, takes the middle, and attacks defenders one-on-one. He fakes one way before going the other, using his full wingspan to bait the defender and beat them to the other side. He spaces the offensive zone well, often controlling the game from the half wall, only to slip inside at the net front for a chance. He’s also a very skilled passer, landing hook, slip, and backhand passes through layers – all while looking off his target and at speed
43: (C) Ryker Lee - EP# 34 Rapid-fire handling skill, explosive pull-back wristers, perfect lob passes, backhand dangles, precision saucer passes – Lee has just about every skill in the book. Without speed as an advantage, he prefers to press the middle, draw pressure, and delay for support, often landing a creative spin pass for a chance.
70: (C) William Moore - EP#35 Moore does a bit of everything, from high-end plays right down to the finest details. In his best games, he manipulates defenders with driving crossover rushes, lands look-off passes, crashes the net, and puts on a down-low clinic with possession. He drives wide, gets the defender to follow, and then instantly cuts inside for a better look
104 : (D) Wang - EP#49 - In Wang, you get all the advantages of size without the usual drawbacks that come with it. He can flex his lower body, bring his knees over his toes, and drop his upper body at just the right angle to enable fast and smooth lateral pivots, crossovers, and backward strides.
118: (D) Carson Cameron - EP#111 - (Hockey Writers profile nothing on EP) He is a strong passer which translate into his transition game out of his own end. He completes passes at an 80 to 85 percent clip making him a trusted option on the backend. Cameron has the ability to create chaos in the offensive end as well, but still has areas of growth in that aspect of his game
148: (G) Petteri Rimpinen - EP#100 -(HW) His combination of size, athletic ability, and big-time performances makes him one of the top draft-eligible goaltenders, with many scouts projecting him as a second- or third-round pick
166: (D) Felix Farhammer - No description, just liked the name.
171: (D) Maceo Phillips - EP#69 - Mace'o Phillips has built his game around physicality and toughness, making him one of the hardest-hitting defensemen available in the 2025 NHL Draft. His defensive instincts and shutdown ability are what set him apart, and he plays every shift with that edge. Phillips has NHL qualities as a true shutdown defenseman.
203: (D) Makar Fomin - Fomin is projected as a potential middle-pairing puck-moving defenseman in the NHL, with the possibility of contributing on the power play if he improves his shot. His size and strength are areas he needs to develop, making him more of a project than a guaranteed NHL player. He is expected to continue developing in the KHL before potentially moving to North America.
Went have with C & D prospects. I highly doubt this is close to how it breaks down but would dig it if it did.
This was fun, so did another one:
12: (C) Brady Martin - EP#12 - When Martin gets a head of steam, he looks unstoppable. He weaves through the neutral zone, alternating between holding the puck deep in his hip pocket and perfectly timed pushes through sticks and feet. With a seemingly bottomless bag of tricks, he regularly makes the flashy look easy. A destructive force, Martin is a uniquely heavy and frequent hitter. He slams opponents into the wall and throws them to the ice before chasing down the next victim. He battles hard, proactively wins inside position, lands heavy reverse hits, and keeps that energy in the defensive zone.
43: (C) Conrad Fonder, just picked him cause he's going to BU and what's more Dru than that? - Bob MCKenzie#43 - He has played his best hockey of the year since returning, though, finding the back of the net more consistently. He's got a dangerous midrange shot, individual skill/hands and good overall skating. The talent level and the ability to execute finishing plays appeared top-end in stretches last season and has started to reveal itself more again. - Scott Wheeler
70: (F) Mason West - EP#46 - Beyond his imposing frame, West is a fluid skater with effortless extension, and the reach and skill combination to make high-level plays. A natural shooter, he loads his shots from the hip, using upper-body torque and frame transfer to generate power.
104: (C) Tommy Lafreniere (lolz) - EP#124 - Can't find much on him expect he's a quick witted pesky player
118: (C) Aidan Park - EP#114 - Park is a high-motor centre that plays all out on every shift. His game is built on relentless effort, both on and off the puck. He sprints and crashes hard on the forecheck, always ready to support his linemates.
148 (G) Petteri Rimpinen - See above
166 (D) Lasse Boelius - EP#110 - he shows no hesitation pursuing his plays and he is eager to close in very quickly on the puck carrier
171: (D) Will Sharpe - FCHOCKEY#158 - A sleek-skating defenceman can be a game-changer. Their ability to influence the flow of the game with a burst of speed to carry the puck into the offensive zone or quickly move into position to shut down a scoring chance is vital for success in the modern game of hockey.
203: Anthony Allain-Samake - EP#96 - Mobile, left-shot defenseman who blends smooth skating, solid puck-moving instincts, and high-end spatial awareness to contribute as a transitional and power-play defenseman.
Wanted to get D earlier in the draft but the forward prospects seemed like Dru type picks.
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I want Martin to fall, but if he doesn't then McQueen should and I'm into that risk/reward.
Lee, Moore, West, and Wang are all good targets.
I haven't looked at the late G list, but it would be a good year to grab one. Hope that in 5 years' time he's Garand right now.
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Is Jackson Smith at 12 not someone worth considering if he's there. This drafting website has him ranked much lower than previous mockdraft sites that I've seen. I didn't think he'd be available at 12 unless he's dropped in the rankings.
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I went D crazy in my draft. I don't have the scouting reports so someone will have to add them (or not!)This is the mock draft site I've been using for the mock sims I've been doing. While I don't necessarily agree with their rankings, I'd recommend using it with that rather than consensus, as the consensus isn't 200+ picks deep, and defaults to alphabetical order after it expires.
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12 - (LD) Jackson Smith, 6'3" 190, 68-11-43-54 for Tri-City Americans in the WHL, commited to Penn State
43 - (RD) Henry Brzustewicz, 6'1" 194, 67-10-32-42 for London Knights in the OHL
70 - (RD) Carter Amico, 6'5", 234 lbs, commited to BI, 13-0-3-3 in NTDP
104 - (LD) Haoxi Wang, 6'6", 209 lbs, commited to BU, 38-4-18-22 in OJHL
118 - (LW) Viktor Klingsell, 5'10", 183 lbs, Skellefteå AIK J20. 43-17-22-39 in Swe-Jr
148 - (LD) Lasse Boelius, 6'1", 187 lbs, Ässät of the SM-sarja, 34-4-14-18, 7-0-2-2 in the Liiga
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