
Few prospects in this draft class have seen their stock skyrocket in the last 8-10 months in the way that Saginaw Spirit forward Dima Zhilkin has. Zhilkin has outstanding stick skills and play-driving ability that gives him the ability to consistently create high-danger scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates in the offensive zone.
High-end offensive skill and compete level could help center Petr Tomek emerge as one of the most versatile centers in the lottery conversation for 2027.
Proving himself as a top-tier scoring threat with the Chicago Steel this past season, winger Timothy Kazda has the offensive upside to be firmly in the first-round discussion.
At 6-foot-3, winger Andrei Pustovoy has the physical tools and offensive skill to be one of the best Russian forwards in this draft class. He registered 32 goals and over 60 total points in 52 MHL games this past season.
Among the more intriguing Finnish forwards in this draft class, winger Luca Santala brings impressive playmaking ability and versatility that could make him a riser in his draft year.
His size and stature at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds give winger Noah Davidson an intriguing combination of strength, physical tools, and scoring ability after establishing his ability to impact the game offensively in the WHL.
