1. D Zeev Buium — has come on strong through a National Championship with the University of Denver. The California native had 50 points in 42 games as a defender. He is pushing in most Top Tens lately after being a mid to late teen ranking earlier in the season.
2. D Artyom Levshunov — the Belarusian defender just completed his freshman year at Michigan State University. He had 35 points in 38 games. He has been ranked has high as two and low as ten around scouting reports. At 6’ 2” tall, he has the size to be an NHL now body for a roster needing a defender.
3. C Cayden Lindstrom — injuries plagued him, but has had back to back 40 point seasons. As a center at 6’ 4” he has the size to drive play. His body will be more developed coming from the WHL.
4. D Anton Silayev — the top ranked European skater stands at 6’ 7” earning 11 points in 63 games. Very high risk and may take years before he makes his mark on the roster.
5. C Cole Eiserman — broke the US record goals. Every year it seems Americans are outscoring themselves. Imagine him and Fantilli wrecking shop. 83 goals in 81 games this season for the USNTDP.
6. D Sam Dickinson — could be the London Knight pick for the new management group.
7. Tij Iginla — son of Jarome Iginla. Strong showing in the WHL. There are several circles that have him in their top five.
8. Adam Jiricek — David Jiricek’s brother. Could be a later pick due to injuries but David says his brother is better than him in his opinion.
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