Blake McGuire

2 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Blake McGuire |Joseph Aleong |David Phillips

Czata is a two-way forward who impresses with his details the closer you watch him. He’s got a strong motor powering his game and he can navigate the ice quickly with his speed. He has a good burst and can switch gears pretty easily, allowing him a jump or burst in loose-puck races. He can also use this effectively to close gaps or gain separation. I wouldn’t say Czata’s blessed ...

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Mike Kennedy |Joseph Aleong |Blake McGuire

Spence plays a mature, straightforward brand of hockey rooted in directness and physicality. Offensively, he shows a strong understanding of game flow, recognizing when to carry the puck in and when to chip and chase to get in hard on the forecheck. He navigates the dirty areas around the net effectively by staying in motion and competing for space, rather than simply parking himself. While not a ...

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Joseph Aleong |Blake McGuire |Mike Kennedy

Aitcheson is a physical left-shot two-way defenseman with promising attributes at both ends of the ice. Offensively, he shows good instincts about when to move off the blue line into the offensive zone, demonstrating patience and calculation in deciding when to contribute rather than gambling unnecessarily. This same measured approach applies to joining the rush as a fourth man – he particip...

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Joseph Aleong |Mike Kennedy |Blake McGuire

Reid is a left-shot defenseman with average size but a big game. All elements of his game stem from his impressive skating and four-way mobility. His movement across all three zones looks effortless, and he plays the game with such a high panic threshold that he looks like he’s out for a Sunday skate with the belief — but not overconfidence — in his game. He’s really strong...

2 months ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Greysen Goudy |Blake McGuire |Kohen Willis Dengler |Aaron Vickers

Romano continues to impress me with his well-rounded skill set and high hockey IQ. His skating remains a strength, with above-average agility and acceleration that allow him to move effectively in all areas of the ice. He doesn’t have game-breaking speed, but he’s certainly fast enough to create separation where he needs to. Romano has a quick wrist shot, though it was uncharacteristically ina...