Just outside the top 5
- Willie Nylander- Nylander gets a little less attention playing his junior hockey in Sweden, and he still needs to “bulk up.” However, this kid is not someone many should overlook. He has great offencive potential and is ranked in the top 5 of the ISS ranks. You want offence and lots of goals, then Nylander is your guy.
- The way the Sabres seem to be transitioning, would lead one to believe they want tough and skilled forwards. Although Girgensons and Dal Colle would fit the bill, Nick Ritchie is another power forward with a scoring touch.
- Another big defenceman up for grabs is Haydn Fleury of the WHL. He’s the 2nd ranked defenceman eligible for the draft and has the same size as Eklbad but a little less offencive upside.