Boston College Eagles‘ 2022/2023 commit, Swedish-born center Cutter Gauthier(19) had a 2nd USNTDP season that went completely off-the-hook scoring.
The 6’2″ 201 lbs. Philadelphia Flyers‘ 2022 1st round pick, #5 overall in the NHL draft scored 34 goals and 31 assists in 54 USDP U18 games with a +33 rating and another 19 goals and 9 assists in 22 USHL games with a +14.
At just 18-years old, he’s been in the US for a long while acclimating his game and should be a force as a rookie next season.
His playing rights for the big league have been traded to Anaheim Ducks, which is a no-brainer for him to sign, when he’s ready, as he allegedly didn’t want to skate for his draft team.
Quinnipiac University Bobcats‘ sophomore center Sam Lipkin(28) has 9 goals and 11 assists in 17 games with a +11 rating, which has him closing in on the 14 tallies he had last season, but ascending to that 29 helpers’ mark will be a feat.
The 6’2″ 190 lbs. forward is an Arizona Coyotes‘ 7th round pick in the 2021 draft (#223 overall).
He had 2 successful runs through the USHL and was named captain of Chicago Steel in his 2nd frame, scoring 36 goals and 35 assists in 59 games with a +21 rating.
From Philadelphia, PA, the 20-year old is still setting himself up nicely.
University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks‘ sophomore center Ben Strinden(21) is definitely challenging last year’s total for goals tying last year’s mark of 3 after 13 games with just 1 assist, so still has a little ways to go in that scoring category.
A Nashville Predators‘ 7th round pick in the 2022 draft (#210 overall), the 6’1″ 201 lbs. forward was selected after a 2nd, best run with Muskegon Lumberjacks, scoring 25 goals and 31 assists in 61 USHL games.
From Fargo, ND, the 21-year old is likely looking for a little consistency to his game.
University Of Massachusetts’ Minutemen senior goaltender Cole Brady(34) stepped in to put the fire out, stopping 7-7 shots faced for his team to mount a comeback with him in net for a 6-5 win.
The 6’5″ listed at 181 lbs. tower has appeared in 5 games this season with a 3-1 record.
He transferred from 2 years at Arizona State University Sun Devils.
The Pickering, ON native bounced around 3 junior leagues with mostly good success before committing.
A New Jersey Devils‘ 5th round pick in 2019 (#127 overall), at 22-years old he seems to be a simple sign for a 2-year NHL entry level deal.
Harvard University Crimson freshman center Ben MacDonald(19) is off to a nice start with 1 goal and 3 assists in 5 games.
The 6′ 181 lbs. forward is a Seattle Kracken 3rd round pick in the 2022 draft (#91 overall) after a top scoring senior year at Noble & Greenough.
He did 1 year of BCHL junior hockey with West Kelowna Warriors, running up 50 points (23-27) in 52 games before college.
From Weston, MA, the 19-year old seems to be settling.
Michigan State University Spartans‘ Slovakian-born, freshman defenseman Maxim Strbak(8) is off to a nice start with 1 goal and 2 assists in 9 games.
The 6’2″ 205 lbs. blue liner was selected by Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft (#46 overall) after just 1 USHL season with Sioux Falls Stampede.
He did all his previous junior and youth hockey back home.
The 18-year old plays a big d-man style game, but doesn’t seem afraid to jump up in the play.
Harvard University Crimson junior defenseman Jack Bar(24) may not eclipse modest highs set in earlier college seasons, but is relied upon to play a very in-your-face, move the skater from the front of the net style he is very good at.
A Dallas Stars‘ 5th round pick in the 2021 draft (#138 overall), the 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner was selected after his 1 junior frame with Chicago Steel, where he walked with the 2021 USHL Clark Cup Championship.
From Newmarket, ON, the 21-year old is looking good to sign an entry level deal after next session.
Harvard University Crimson freshman right wing Michael Callow(18) doesn’t have any points through 2 NCAA Division 1 games, but our bet is once he starts it will continue.
The big and rangy 6’4″ 181 lbs. forward is around the net a lot.
In 1 frame of USHL, he was a very decent scorer with Muskegon Lumberjacks and also hit the scoresheet quite decently through high school.
An Anaheim Ducks‘ 5th round pick in 2022 (#154 overall), from Boston, MA we think the 19-year old’s talents are going to spring to life.
University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks‘ freshman right wing Jayden Perron(18) was a very smart grab for Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft (#94 overall), as what he may lack in size, way makes up for it in play making and scoring ability.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. forward had an easy at USHL junior best in his 2nd run for Chicago Steel, potting 24 goals and 48 assists in 61 games.
At just 18-years old and 3 goals in his 1st 7 NCAA Division 1 games, it’s a wonder how long the Winnipeg, MB native stays in school.
New York Rangers‘ 6th round pick in the 2016 draft (#174 overall) goaltender Tyler Wall(33) played his rookie campaign with affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.
The very large 6’3″ 214 lbs. net minder had a tough first season on a club that struggled to cobble together wins and ended the session 3-4-1 in 10 AHL games with a disappointing 3.58 GAA and .865 SV%.
It easily wasn’t always as tough on the 23-year old.
In 31 GOJHL appearances, he had a 1.49 GAA and .940 SV%, posting a 27-2-1 mark in his only full frame for Leamington Flyers.
This was enough to get him noticed by UMass-Lowell Riverhawks to commit and graduated as assistant captain after 2019/2020 was cut short before playoffs.
His numbers as a senior, 18-8-6 with a 2.10 and .931 were similar to the ones he put up as a rookie to be selected.
It would be hard to imagine the Ontario native lost his pacing, and should rebound nicely, if the team out front of him is better and there’s fans in the stands to play for.
After a pretty impressive 35-game appearance with a 22-10-1 record, 2.58 GAA and .912 SV%, he skates of to the EIHL and signs for 2023/2024 with Cardiff Devils.
