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C Jack Hextall - Youngstown Phantoms, USHL (2026 Draft)

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He's absolutely sick.

I liked him the best of the US Select team by a decent margin. His point totals didn't really reflect that, but if you tally up who was creating the most scoring chances with the deeper analytics, I'm sure it would've been him. He's also an all-situations center.

He's only 5'11, so that's probably the biggest weakness for him right now. But I think he has the potential to be a more talented Ryan Greene style of prospect, and a first round pick in 2026. His facilitating of the puck is excellent. Pulls out some great passes that no one else saw, he has great control of the puck and can pivot and regroup and create space in doing so in small spaces like all the good puck dominant players can. He's more of a passer, but shoots it okay too. Gives good effort and battles a little. He's not really a big physical player, but gives enough effort and goes to the hard areas enough. Could still improve there. And he skates well and can carry the zone pretty easily.

Will be a fun player to watch in the USHL this upcoming season. Big pickup for Michigan State. They are going to turn into a power. Reid and this kid in the same class is some absolutely shrewd recruiting that won't get the attention of the NTDP players, but is right there with them.
 
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Another assist tonight. 1+6=7 points in his first 7 games. Impressive numbers for a U17. If he could continue this they’d be some of the best scoring numbers in league history for a player this age.
 
Two assist night.

19 points in 24 games. Comically low SH%, and he’s not a bad shooter or not getting shots. Just can’t find the net. Having a very good rookie season in junior.
 
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My review of what I've watched from him this season. Has 8+22=30 points in 44 games.

His point totals have kind of stagnated the last month or two. They took him off PP1 for some reason, and it's hurting his totals, but great prospect.

I love his game. I think he’s a definite first rounder next year. He’s so smooth. One of the best 2026 eligibles playing in the USHL (including NTDP guys), and might be the best. Definite center. He has solid size (6’0 or maybe taller at this point), good skater, responsible player in all zones, and he has high level offensive skills. I think he’s more of a playmaker for sure. Makes a lot of good, accurate, and tough passes, but he can also shoot the puck (his SH% is low, but he has a decent shot). He sometimes looks like a mini Jack-Eichel to me. He’s not as good and an inch or two shorter, but he just looks the part of a future top 6 center in the NHL.
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