Though it will take some of these players a few years to develop into pros, Jason Bukala shares his one favourite pick from each round of the 2024 NHL Draft.
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ROUND 6
Jared Woolley, Los Angeles Kings, 164th overall
Woolley is a towering prospect (6-foot-4, 207 pounds) who split time between the London Knights and their Jr. B affiliate, the St. Thomas Stars in the GOJHL.
Woolley is a player who had to be watched closely. He’s a bit green, but he moves well, sees the ice, outlets pucks accurately, and has some bite physically. His size, and length, are assets he uses in the defensive zone to kill plays and keep opponents to the perimeter.
Woolley will take time, but he ticks off three important boxes for me at this stage of the draft: He skates well, thinks the game responsibly, and competes every time his number is called. I believe there’s some underdeveloped offence waiting to go to another level in his game as well.