LW Kieran Walton - Sudbury Wolves, OHL (2024, 187th, WPG)

[Shlep]

Can't wait to see this guy in camp this year, he looked like a giant last year even around all of our NHLers.

There has been a bit of speculation on our board that he may end up in NCAA for next season since he hasn't signed yet - does anyone who know if this is a possibility? No one really knew the new CHL/NCAA rules too well over on our forum

I think he hasn't signed yet because it benefits him to wait until the New Year, and now that we're past it it doesn't benefit anybody to rush it. I don't see him going to the NCAA with the success he's having in the OHL.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Can't wait to see this guy in camp this year, he looked like a giant last year even around all of our NHLers.

There has been a bit of speculation on our board that he may end up in NCAA for next season since he hasn't signed yet - does anyone who know if this is a possibility? No one really knew the new CHL/NCAA rules too well over on our forum

No one knows the rules anywhere. It’s new for everyone.

 

[Boonk]

Can't wait to see this guy in camp this year, he looked like a giant last year even around all of our NHLers.

There has been a bit of speculation on our board that he may end up in NCAA for next season since he hasn't signed yet - does anyone who know if this is a possibility? No one really knew the new CHL/NCAA rules too well over on our forum

He can pretty much go to the NCAA next year if he doesnt sign his ELC, just needs to be graduated high school, meet the academic requirements, and to make a commitment to a school, tho he hasnt done that yet. Good chance hes wavering his options going forward tho, he will most likely get a full ride scholarship to any D1 school and big program in NCHC, Big10 or HE.

 

[DeepFrickinValue]

2nd place in OHL scoring. Steal of the 2024 draft.

 

[Huffer]

Super excited for this kid.

 

[Hallzy]

He is fantastic. He reminds me a little of Blake Wheeler. He is a solid skater for his size and had fantastic vision. He makes some passes the are just incredible. He could be a little more physical but he still uses his size well in other aspects.

Absolutely love watching this kid play

 

[Finster8]

If Walton can keep developing into that big frame at such a high rate the Jets could have the steal of the draft as a 5th rder. Still getting acclimated with his size seems to be getting better and getting all that quality TOI which is imperative for his confidence.