Coming off a huge rookie season in the WHL, defenseman Brock Cripps showed his offensive skill and puck-moving ability while registering nearly 60 points between the regular season and postseason this past year.
17. Jaxon Jacobson, C (Brandon, WHL): Utah Mammoth
Despite being a bit of an undersized center at 5-foot-10, Jaxon Jacobson brings an excellent compete level, hockey IQ, and versatility on both ends of the ice.
Russian center Yevgeni Yakunin has an intriguing combination of offensive upside, hockey IQ, and playmaking ability that will only get better as he moves up through the ranks before the 2027 draft. The Kings adding another skilled center like Yakunin would give the prospect pipeline more high-upside talent in the middle of the lineup that still needs additional offensive depth.
Medicine Hat winger Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll showed excellent offensive skills and a quick shot release in the WHL this past season. He's underrated for his compete level and physicality on both sides of the ice, seeing how Gordon-Carroll isn't afraid to get involved in those tough puck battles and dirty areas of the ice.
Swedish center Bosse Meijer has an appealing combination of offensive confidence, shot creation, and quick hands. He's got the hockey IQ and skating ability to do some damage offensively in the NHL in the future.
A well-rounded center who turned heads with the U-17 US team this past year, Nolan Fitzhenry has the confidence and decision-making to be one of the smartest two-way players at his position in this draft class.
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