W Owen Tylec - Chicago Steel, USHL (2025 Draft)

[Pavel Buchnevich]

This is a player I think is looking like a draft pick next year. He stood out a lot to me in the Chicago Steel games I’ve watched. Probably more of a potential mid round pick, if all goes well. He’s only 5’10 and not an elite skill guy, but he has good skill, skates well, good hockey sense, and can control a shift at the junior level. I think he’ll score a lot next year for this team. Committed to Notre Dame for 2025-26. Has 3+6=9 points in 44 games.

https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/774937/owen-tylec

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

My review of what I've watched from him this season. Has 5+14=19 points in 44 games.

I expected him to light it up this year for Chicago, and it looks like they’ve found other players who are similar to him yet likely better to replace him. His stats aren’t as good as I expected, but he doesn’t play that much. Only like third line minutes and he’s not PP1. I definitely see why he wouldn’t be drafted. He’s only like 5’11 and has very average speed for 5’11. Not the most physical winger either, and plays on the perimeter. I like his hockey sense and he’s got some slipperiness and makes some plays with the puck that get your attention. I would probably say he’s a late rounder for me, but I think it’s probably an outside chance he actually gets picked.