Here's who the top NHL prospects in the upcoming draft are compared to
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MarcOApril 8, 2022 (9:00)
NHL.com reporter Mike G. Morreale compared the young prospects who will be drafted in the first round to current NHL players.
Check out the results:
SHANE WRIGHT, Center, 6'0"/185lbs
* Best assets: His pitching and hockey sense.
* NHL Comparison: Patrice Bergeron (Bruins)
LOGAN COOLEY, Center, 5'10"/174lbs
* Best assets: His playmaking skills, hockey sense
* NHL Comparison: Mitch Marner (Maple Leafs)
MATTHEW SAVOIE, Center, 5'9"/179lbs
* Best assets: His speed, his ability to outwit the opposition.
* NHL Comparison: Mathew Barzal (Islanders)
CONOR GEEKIE, Winger, 6'3"/193lbs
* Best assets: His shot, power forward skills
* NHL Comparison: Brock Nelson (Islanders)
PAVEL MINTYUKOV, Defenseman, 6'1"/192lbs
* Best assets: His skating stroke, fighting spirit
* NHL Comparison: Mikhail Sergachev (Lightning)
TYLER BRENNAN, Goaltender, 6'4"/180lbs
* Best assets: His composure, positioning, net coverage.
* NHL Comparison: Jacob Markstrom (Flames)
JOAKIM KEMELL, Right Wing, 5'11"/171lbs
* Best Strengths: His hockey sense, good under pressure.
* NHL Comparison: David Pastrnak (Bruins)
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