Mike Kennedy

2 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Joseph Aleong |Mike Kennedy |Kohen Willis Dengler

Martin is an absolute menace of a forward because of his physicality, compete, and skill. He plays a power game. His motor is always running and he rarely passes up an opportunity to throw a check and genuinely looks like he enjoys the physical side of the game. A hard competitor with skill makes for a great combination, and that’s what is almost always on display in Martin’s game. Wha...

3 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Nathan Hutchinson |Mike Kennedy

Lombardi is a smooth-skating two-way forward with great habits and strong hockey IQ. He has a well-rounded skill set that is elevated by his high game sense. He is able to impact the game in all three zones due to his strong skating skills. He doesn’t have elite top-end speed but has strong balance and plays through contact well. I was impressed by the way he moved through the zones, acting as a...

1 month ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Nathan Hutchinson |Mike Kennedy

Hopkins is a two-way forward with strong details and a good motor. His skating ability stands out, as he has strong straight-line speed as well as excellent acceleration that allows him to be a tight-checking defensive center when needed. He plays with high energy and is always available to support his teammates, whether as an option for a pass or to help win a battle. In the defensive zone, he is...

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...