Samuel Tirpák

4 days ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Samuel Tirpák |Aaron Vickers |Donesh Mazloum

Pavlik is a responsible, defensive forward who plays a detailed but unexciting brand of hockey. What I really like about him is his attention to detail—he makes smart decisions, rarely commits mistakes, and is therefore heavily utilized in defensive and shutdown situations, which I personally appreciate. However, his offensive upside is very limited, and he had a disappointing draft season in bo...

3 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Kareem Elshafey |David Phillips |Samuel Tirpák

Mrtka is a sizeable right-shot defenseman whose combination of reach, skating efficiency, and two-way awareness makes him effective in all situations. His long stick and active gaps allow him to disrupt passing lanes, swat pucks free, and force attackers wide — often turning potential zone entries into dump-ins rather than controlled plays. He shows strong defensive habits and maintains tigh...

3 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |Kyle Pereira |Samuel Tirpák |David Phillips

Hensler is a mobile defenseman whose active skating and puck-moving ability make him a reliable transition presence. His strong skating ability forms the foundation of his game, with an active, fluid stride that keeps him constantly in motion — whether swooping through the neutral zone with the puck or making subtle micro-adjustments to maintain defensive and offensive positioning. Hensler...

3 weeks ago | nhlentrydraft.com | Aaron Vickers |David Phillips |Samuel Tirpák |Joey Fortin Boulay

Hagens is a highly intelligent, well-rounded center whose game is defined by elite hockey sense, quick decision-making, and a strong compete level. His offensive instincts stand out immediately. He constantly moves into soft ice, supports teammates with his stick always available, and processes plays at an advanced level, rarely holding the puck too long before making a sharp pass or getting off a...