How about another prospects list?

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ISS Hockey has released its new monthly rankings of the top prospects eligible for the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Rankings include the top 150 skaters, along with the top 15 goaltenders, as evaluated and ranked by ISS Hockey’s worldwide network of scouts.

Below is the ISS Top 31, highlighting the rankings for the top 31 prospects:
Rank Player Pos. Team League
1 Patrick, Nolan C Brandon WHL
2 Hischier, Nico C Halifax QMJHL
3 Vilardi, Gabe C Windsor OHL
4 Tippett, Owen RW Mississauga OHL
5 Heiskanen, Miro LD HIFK Helsinki FinE
6 Glass, Cody C Portland WHL
7 Mittelstadt, Casey C Green Bay USHL
8 Liljegren, Timothy RD Rogle SweE
9 Rasmussen, Michael C Tri-City WHL
10 Makar, Cale RD Brooks AJHL
11 Suzuki, Nick C Owen OHL
12 Foote, Callan RD Kelowna WHL
13 Necas, Martin C Brno Kometa HC CzeE
14 Valimaki, Juuso LD Tri-City WHL
15 Poehling, Ryan C St. Cloud State NCHC
16 Kostin, Klim C/LW Dynamo KHL
17 Tolvanen, Eeli RW Sioux City USHL
18 Hague, Nicolas RD Mississauga OHL
19 Vesalainen, Kristian LW V. Frolunda SweE
20 Pettersson, Elias C Timra SweAl
21 Thomas, Robert C London OHL
22 Ratcliffe, Isaac LW Guelph OHL
23 Norris, Joshua C USA U18 NTDP
24 Lind, Kole RW Kelowna WHL
25 Andersson, Lias C HV71 SweE
26 Yamamoto, Kailer RW Spokane WHL
27 Bowers, Shane C Waterloo USHL
28 Timmins, Conor RD Sault Ste. Marie OHL
29 Jokiharju, Henri RD Portland WHL
30 Comtois, Maxime C Victoriaville QMJHL
31 Anderson-Dolan, Jaret C Spokane WHL

Goalies
Rank Player Pos. Team League
1 Luukkonen, Ukko-Pekka G HPK Hameenlinna FinJrA
2 Oettinger, Jake G Boston University H.E.


Miro Heiskanen (HIFK Helsinki, FinE) makes a significant jump up into the number five spot in the May Release of the ISS Top 31. Another defenseman, Cale Makar (Brooks, AJHL) continues to move up the ranks into the tenth spot.

Nolan Patrick (Brandon, WHL) and Nico Hishchier (Halifax, QMJHL), continue to hold onto of #1 and #2 rank, respectively.

ISS Hockey Director of Scouting, Dennis MacInnis, has been very impressed with the play of Heiskanen over the second half of the season:

“Heiskanen is a smooth skating, mobile defender with good vision and rarely panics or turns the puck over. He has all the tools to be an effective two-way defender in the NHL with future development.”

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (HPKHameenlinna, FinJrA) and Jake Oettinger (Boston University, H-East) continue to have a strong hold on the number one and two spot, respectively for the ISS Top Goalies.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Give me Lias Andersson in the Sens range please.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

This is a good thing right?

 

[Duke of Douchington]

This is a good thing right?

Evidently quitting your junior team to go home and play in high school with your bros makes you look pathetic in workouts. Who woulda thought?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

 

[DragonfromTO]

Evidently quitting your junior team to go home and play in high school with your bros makes you look pathetic in workouts. Who woulda thought?

Obviously didn't watch enough Scotiabank commercials.

 

[dash]

Obviously didn't watch enough Scotiabank commercials.

Yup, it's not enough to work out four seasons of the year, you need to hit the gym in the 5th season as well.

 

[DragonfromTO]

Yup, it's not enough to work out four seasons of the year, you need to hit the gym in the 5th season as well.

And you'll never have more time available to do that stuff than when you haven't even started full-day school yet.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Any chance Yamamoto slips to the 2nd?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Hischier rides meteoric rise to top of TSN draft ranking - Article - TSN

1. Nico Hischier, C, Halifax (QMJHL)
HT: 6-1 WT: 176 S: L
GP: 57 G: 38 P: 86 PIM: 24

2. Nolan Patrick, C, Brandon (WHL)
HT: 6-2 WT: 198 S: R
GP: 33 G: 20 P: 46 PIM: 36

3. Miro Heiskanen, D, HIFK (SM Liiga)
HT: 6-0 WT: 170 S: L
GP: 37 G: 5 P: 10 PIM: 4

4. Cale Makar, D, Brooks (AJHL)
HT: 5-11 WT: 180 SH: R
GP: 54 G: 24 P: 75 PIM: 18

5. Gabe Vilardi, C, Windsor (OHL)
HT: 6-3 WT: 201 S: R
GP: 49 G: 29 P: 61 PIM: 12

6. Casey Mittelstadt, C, Green Bay (USHL)
HT: 6-1 WT: 201 S: L
GP: 25 G: 21 P: 64 PIM: 8

7. Elias Pettersson, C, Timra (SWE-Als)
HT: 6-2 WT: 161 S: L
GP: 43 G: 19 P: 41 PIM: 14

8. Cody Glass, C, Portland (WHL)
HT: 6-2 WT: 178 S: R
GP: 69 G: 32 P: 94 PIM: 36

9. Michael Rasmussen, C, Tri-City (WHL)
HT: 6-6 WT: 215 S: L
GP: 50 G: 32 P: 55 PIM: 50

10. Owen Tippett, RW, Mississauga (OHL)
HT: 6-0 WT: 200 S: R
GP: 60 G: 44 P: 75 PIM: 36

 

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http://www.dobberprospects.com/2017-organizational-prospects-rankings/amp/

 

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Below is the ISS Top 31, highlighting the rankings for the top 31 skater and top 2 goalie prospects:

Rank Player Position Team League
1 Dahlin, Rasmus LD Vastra Frolunda SweE
2 Svechnikov, Andrei RW Barrie OHL
3 Veleno, Joseph C Saint John QMJHL
4 Tkachuk, Brady C Boston University H. E
5 Zadina, Filip RW Halifax QMJHL
6 McLeod, Ryan C Mississauga OHL
7 Hughes, Quinn LD U. of Michigan Big Ten
8 Boqvist, Adam LD Brynas IF Jr. SweJE
9 Kupari, Rasmus C Karpat Oulu FinE
10 Smith, Ty LD Spokane WHL
11 Wahlstrom, Oliver C USA U18 NTDP
12 Wilde, Bode RD USA U18 NTDP
13 Thomas, Akil C Niagara OHL
14 McIsaac, Jared LD Halifax QMJHL
15 Bouchard, Evan RD London OHL
16 Sutter, Riley RW Everett WHL
17 Denisenko, Grigori LW Yaroslavl Loko RusJr
18 Farabee, Joel LW USA U18 NTDP
19 Groulx, Benoit-Olivier LW Halifax QMJHL
20 Lundestrom, Isac C Lulea HF SweE
21 Alexeyev, Alexander RD Red Deer WHL
22 Nizhnikov, Kirill RW Barrie OHL
23 Woo, Jett RD Moose Jaw WHL
24 Hayton, Barrett C Sault Ste. Marie OHL
25 Ginning, Adam RD Linkoping HC SweE
26 McBain, Jack LW Toronto OJHL
27 Olofsson, Jacob C Timra IK SweAl
28 Lalonde, Owen RD Guelph OHL
29 Merkley, Ryan RD Guelph OHL
30 MacDonald, Anderson LW Moncton QMJHL
31 Tychonick, Jonathan LD Penticton BCHL
Goalies
1 Rodrigue, Olivier G Drummondville QMJHL
2 Gravel, Alexis G Halifax QMJHL

Rasmus Dahlin (Vastra Frolunda, SweE) begins the 2017-2018 season comfortably atop the ISS Top 31 rankings. ISS Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis has been very impressed with Dahlin’s abilities, stating:

“Absolute top prospect for the 2018 NHL Draft, has the potential to become a franchise player. Dahlin plays an amazingly mature game already. Dynamic player with the puck, with elite puck patience. High-end speed, quickness, lateral mobility, and agility. Skating ability is at the NHL level right now and his puck handling and skills are excellent. He just needs to be little more assertive in the defensive zone and that will come with maturity. He has the ability to jump into an NHL lineup as early as next fall. “

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Below is the ISS Top 31, highlighting the rankings for the top 31 skater and top 2 goalie prospects:

Rank Player Position Team League
1 Dahlin, Rasmus LD Vastra Frolunda SweE
2 Svechnikov, Andrei RW Barrie OHL
3 Veleno, Joseph C Saint John QMJHL
4 Tkachuk, Brady C Boston University H. E
5 Zadina, Filip RW Halifax QMJHL
6 McLeod, Ryan C Mississauga OHL
7 Hughes, Quinn LD U. of Michigan Big Ten
8 Boqvist, Adam LD Brynas IF Jr. SweJE
9 Kupari, Rasmus C Karpat Oulu FinE
10 Smith, Ty LD Spokane WHL
11 Wahlstrom, Oliver C USA U18 NTDP
12 Wilde, Bode RD USA U18 NTDP
13 Thomas, Akil C Niagara OHL
14 McIsaac, Jared LD Halifax QMJHL
15 Bouchard, Evan RD London OHL
16 Sutter, Riley RW Everett WHL
17 Denisenko, Grigori LW Yaroslavl Loko RusJr
18 Farabee, Joel LW USA U18 NTDP
19 Groulx, Benoit-Olivier LW Halifax QMJHL
20 Lundestrom, Isac C Lulea HF SweE
21 Alexeyev, Alexander RD Red Deer WHL
22 Nizhnikov, Kirill RW Barrie OHL
23 Woo, Jett RD Moose Jaw WHL
24 Hayton, Barrett C Sault Ste. Marie OHL
25 Ginning, Adam RD Linkoping HC SweE
26 McBain, Jack LW Toronto OJHL
27 Olofsson, Jacob C Timra IK SweAl
28 Lalonde, Owen RD Guelph OHL
29 Merkley, Ryan RD Guelph OHL
30 MacDonald, Anderson LW Moncton QMJHL
31 Tychonick, Jonathan LD Penticton BCHL
Goalies
1 Rodrigue, Olivier G Drummondville QMJHL
2 Gravel, Alexis G Halifax QMJHL

Rasmus Dahlin (Vastra Frolunda, SweE) begins the 2017-2018 season comfortably atop the ISS Top 31 rankings. ISS Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis has been very impressed with Dahlin’s abilities, stating:

“Absolute top prospect for the 2018 NHL Draft, has the potential to become a franchise player. Dahlin plays an amazingly mature game already. Dynamic player with the puck, with elite puck patience. High-end speed, quickness, lateral mobility, and agility. Skating ability is at the NHL level right now and his puck handling and skills are excellent. He just needs to be little more assertive in the defensive zone and that will come with maturity. He has the ability to jump into an NHL lineup as early as next fall. “

I think Svechnikov makes up some ground on Dahlin this year. He has superstar forward written all over him.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Sens prospect Drake Batherson, who was taken in the 4th round as an overager, is tearing up the Q.

16 goals and 28 points in 14 games this year. Next closest player on his team has 12 points. He's been the best player in the Q this year. Pretty crazy to think that just 2 years ago he was a middling player in maritimes junior A. I can't remember a prospect who took off like this. He has legit top 6 NHL potential. Crazy.

Drake Batherson hockey statistics and profile at hockeydb.com

 

[puckhead]

Nov update

ISS Hockey has released its new monthly rankings of the top prospects eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft. The rankings have been created and compiled by our worldwide network of scouts.

Below is the ISS Top 31, highlighting the rankings for the top 31 prospects:

Rank Player Position Team League
1 Dahlin, Rasmus LD Vastra Frolunda SweE
2 Svechnikov, Andrei RW/C Barrie OHL
3 Tkachuk, Brady C Boston University H.E
4 Zadina, Filip RW Halifax QMJHL
5 Wahlstrom, Oliver C USA U18 NTDP
6 Hughes, Quinn LD University of Michigan Big Ten
7 Veleno, Joseph C Saint John QMJHL
8 Boqvist, Adam LD Brynas IF Jr. SweJE
9 McLeod, Ryan C Mississauga OHL
10 Kupari, Rasmus C Karpat Oulu FinE
11 Smith, Ty LD Spokane WHL
12 Wilde, Bode RD USA U18 NTDP
13 Farabee, Joel LW USA U18 NTDP
14 Thomas, Akil C Niagara OHL
15 McIsaac, Jared LD Halifax QMJHL
16 Bouchard, Evan RD London OHL
17 Sutter, Riley RW Everett WHL
18 Denisenko, Grigori LW Yaroslavl Loko RusJr
19 Groulx, Benoit-Olivier C Halifax QMJHL
20 Woo, Jett RD Moose Jaw WHL
21 Lundestrom, Isac C Lulea HF SweE
22 Alexeyev, Alexander RD Red Deer WHL
23 McBain, Jack LW Toronto OJHL
24 Samuelsson, Adam LD USA U18 NTDP
25 Hayton, Barrett C Sault Ste. Marie OHL
26 Olofsson, Jacob C Timra IK SweAl
27 Merkley, Ryan RD Guelph OHL
28 Johansson, Filip RD Leksand SweJE
29 Ginning, Adam RD Linkoping HC SweE
30 Tychonick, Jonathan LD Penticton BCHL
31 Dobson, Noah RD Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL
Goalies
1 Rodrigue, Olivier G Drummondville QMJHL
2 Gravel, Alexis G Halifax QMJHL


Oliver Wahlstrom (USA U18 Program) has seen one of the biggest jumps from the initial prospect rankings, rising from #11 to #5, largely due to the fantastic start to the season he’s had with the National Team Development Program. Wahlstrom has 20 PTS in 12 GP already, and is only just getting started.

Regarding Wahlstrom, ISS Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis says that “Oliver is a goal scorer with a solid frame and high end offensive talent. He currently leads the US U18 team in points with 20 in just 12 games including 11 goals. Oliver is a good skater armed with very good puck skills and an NHL shot. He is improving, especially in his own zone, and looks so much stronger this year. He will shoot the puck often and from almost anywhere. From the red line in to the offensive zone he is very creative, strong on the puck and dangerous offensively. He is not a liability defensively and understands the game well”.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Zadina sure looked good in defeat last night. Thinking he might be the 3rd overall this year.

 

[puckhead]

ISS Hockey has released its new monthly rankings of the top prospects eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft. The rankings have been created and compiled by our worldwide network of scouts.

Below is the ISS Top 31, highlighting the rankings for the top 31 prospects:

Rank Player Position Team League
1 Dahlin, Rasmus LD Vastra Frolunda SweE
2 Tkachuk, Brady C Boston U. H.E
3 Svechnikov, Andrei RW/C Barrie OHL
4 Zadina, Filip RW Halifax QMJHL
5 Wahlstrom, Olvier C USA U18 NTDP
6 Bouchard, Evan RD London OHL
7 Hughes, Quinn LD U. of Michigan Big Ten
8 Boqvist, Adam LD Brynas IF Jr. SweJE
9 Kupari, Rasmus C Karpat Oulu FinE
10 Smith, Ty LD Spokane WHL
11 Lundestrom, Isac C Lulea HF SweE
12 Veleno, Joseph C Saint John QMJHL
13 Wilde, Bode RD USA U18 NTDP
14 Farabee, Joel LW USA U18 NTDP
15 Hayton, Barrett C Sault Ste. Marie OHL
16 McIsaac, Jared LD Halifax QMJHL
17 Denisenko, Grigori LW Yaroslavl Loko RusJr
18 Thomas, Akil C Niagara OHL
19 McLeod, Ryan C Mississauga OHL
20 Dobson, Noah RD Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL
21 Groulx, Benoit-Olivier C Halifax QMJHL
22 Alexeyev, Alexander RD Red Deer WHL
23 Merkley, Ryan RD Guelph OHL
24 Kaut, Martin RW Pardubice CzeE
25 Kotkaniemi, Jesperi C Assat FinE
26 Woo, Jett RD Moose Jaw WHL
27 Sutter, Riley RW Everett WHL
28 McBain, Jack LW Toronto OJHL
29 Tychonick, Jonathan LD Penticton BCHL
30 Ginning, Adam RD Linkoping HC SweE
31 Noel, Serron RW Oshawa OHL
Goalies
1 Ingham, Jacob G Mississauga OHL
2 Rodrigue, Olivier G Drummondville QMJHL


If there were any doubts about Rasmus Dahlin coming into the World Junior Championship, they were all but erased by his spectacular performance at the tournament. The draft eligible defenceman had 6 points in 7 games, and was named the tournament’s best defenceman. He showcased his dazzling skating and offensive abilities every game, regularly rushing the puck up ice and dancing through opponents to create scoring chances.

“Dahlin’s performance not only solidified his #1 ranking, he separated himself from everyone else”, said ISS Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis. “Dahlin showed the ability to be a difference maker in each and every game he played. When he has the puck on his stick, he is one of the most electric players in this age group”.

 

[puckhead]

versus sportsnet's (Jeff Marek)

1. Rasmus Dahlin, D, 6-foot-2, 183 pounds (Frolunda, SHL): After the WJC there is zero doubt who the top draft pick should be in June. Dahlin has everything you want in a defenceman in 2018. Can help turn a franchise around.

2. Andrei Svechnikov, RW, 6-foot-2, 187 pounds (Barrie Colts, OHL): Didn’t get as much ice time at the WJC as many scouts would have liked, but his skills are undeniable.

3. Filip Zadina, RW, 6-foot-1, 192 pounds (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL): Zadina had a great tournament in Buffalo with seven goals and eight points. Was a threat every time he was on the ice.

4. Brady Tkachuk, LW, 6-foot-3, 196 pounds (Boston University, NCAA): Raised his stock immensely for those who doubted him due to a sluggish start at BU.

5. Adam Boqvist, D, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds (Almtuna, Allsvenskan): Loaded with talent. As one NHL scout recently told me “there’s a lot of Karlsson in him.”

6. Noah Dobson, D, 6-foot-3, 179 pounds (Acadie-Bathurst Titan, QMJHL): Scouts go out of their way to make sure they see Dobson. This season’s big riser.

7. Rasmus Kupari, C, 6-foot-1, 183 pounds (Hermes, Mestis Finland): Would have been nice to see more of him at the WJC, but his skill very much keeps him in the top 10 mix.

8. Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, 6-foot-1, 205 pounds (USNDTP): Has outstanding skill and is an effective player with a high hockey IQ.

9. Bode Wilde, D, 6-foot-2, 197 pounds (USNTDP): Big, strong, can move his feet and competes hard. Stands guys up in the neutral and defensive zone and hits hard. Moves pucks quickly to the best option. Has a bomb of a shot.

10. Evan Bouchard, D, 6-foot-2, 193 pounds (London Knights, OHL): A smart player who never panics and has a cannon from the point. With his London Knights in rebuild mode it will be challenging for Bouchard to stand out on a weaker squad, but make no mistake, he is legit.

11. Barrett Hayton, C, 6-foot-1, 185 pounds (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL)

12. Joel Farabee, LW, 6-foot, 164 pounds (USNTDP)

13. Jared McIsaac, D, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL)

14. Ty Smith, D, 5-foot-11, 176 pounds (Spokane Chiefs, WHL)

15. Joe Veleno, C, 6-foot-1, 195 pounds (Drummondville Voltigeurs)

16. Quinn Hughes, D, 5-foot-10, 174 pounds (U of Michigan, NCAA)

17. Jet Woo, D, 5-foot-11, 205 pounds (Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL)

18. Grigori Denisenko, LW, 5-foot-11, 175 pounds (Yaroslavl, MHL)

19. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, C, 6-foot-2, 190 pounds (Assat, Liiga)

20. Benoit-Olivier Groulx, C, 6-foot-1, 192 pounds (Halifax Mooseheads, QMJHL)

21. Isac Lundestrom, C/LW, 6-foot-1, 185 pounds (Lulea, SHL)

22. Rasmus Sandin, D, 5 foot-11, 190 pounds (Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, OHL)

23. Jack McBain, C, 6-foot-3, 196 pounds (Toronto Junior Canadiens, OJHL)

24. Alexander Khovanov, C, 5-foot-11, 179 pounds (Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL)

25. Ryan McLeod, C, 6-foot-2, 200 pounds (Mississauga Steelheads, OHL)

26. Serron Noel, RW, 6-foot-5, 201 pounds (Oshawa Generals, OHL)

27. Ryan Merkley, D, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds (Guelph Storm, OHL)

28. Jacob Olofsson, C, 6-foot-1, 192 pounds (Timra, Allsvenskan)

29. Calen Addison, D, 5-foot-10, 179 pounds (Lethbridge Hurricanes, WHL)

30. Mattias Samuelsson, D, 6-foot-4, 217 pounds (USNTDP)

31. Akil Thomas, C, 5-foot-11, 170 pounds (Niagara Ice Dogs, OHL)

 

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17. Jet Woo, D, 5-foot-11, 205 pounds (Moose Jaw Warriors, WHL)

That's a great name.

 

[puckhead]

ISS Hockey has released its new monthly rankings of the top prospects eligible for the 2018 NHL Draft. The rankings have been created and compiled by our worldwide network of scouts.

Below is the ISS Top 31, highlighting the rankings for the top 31 prospects:

Rank Player Position Team League
1 Dahlin, Rasmus LD Vastra Frolunda SweE
2 Tkachuk, Brady C Boston U. H.E
3 Svechnikov, Andrei RW/C Barrie OHL
4 Zadina, Filip RW Halifax QMJHL
5 Wahlstrom, Olvier C USA U18 NTDP
6 Bouchard, Evan RD London OHL
7 Hughes, Quinn LD U. of Michigan Big Ten
8 Boqvist, Adam LD Brynas IF Jr. SweJE
9 Kupari, Rasmus C Karpat Oulu FinE
10 Smith, Ty LD Spokane WHL
11 Lundestrom, Isac C Lulea HF SweE
12 Veleno, Joseph C Saint John QMJHL
13 Wilde, Bode RD USA U18 NTDP
14 Farabee, Joel LW USA U18 NTDP
15 Hayton, Barrett C Sault Ste. Marie OHL
16 McIsaac, Jared LD Halifax QMJHL
17 Denisenko, Grigori LW Yaroslavl Loko RusJr
18 Thomas, Akil C Niagara OHL
19 McLeod, Ryan C Mississauga OHL
20 Dobson, Noah RD Acadie-Bathurst QMJHL
21 Groulx, Benoit-Olivier C Halifax QMJHL
22 Alexeyev, Alexander RD Red Deer WHL
23 Merkley, Ryan RD Guelph OHL
24 Kaut, Martin RW Pardubice CzeE
25 Kotkaniemi, Jesperi C Assat FinE
26 Woo, Jett RD Moose Jaw WHL
27 Sutter, Riley RW Everett WHL
28 McBain, Jack LW Toronto OJHL
29 Tychonick, Jonathan LD Penticton BCHL
30 Ginning, Adam RD Linkoping HC SweE
31 Noel, Serron RW Oshawa OHL
Goalies
1 Ingham, Jacob G Mississauga OHL
2 Rodrigue, Olivier G Drummondville QMJHL


If there were any doubts about Rasmus Dahlin coming into the World Junior Championship, they were all but erased by his spectacular performance at the tournament. The draft eligible defenceman had 6 points in 7 games, and was named the tournament’s best defenceman. He showcased his dazzling skating and offensive abilities every game, regularly rushing the puck up ice and dancing through opponents to create scoring chances.

“Dahlin’s performance not only solidified his #1 ranking, he separated himself from everyone else”, said ISS Director of Scouting Dennis MacInnis. “Dahlin showed the ability to be a difference maker in each and every game he played. When he has the puck on his stick, he is one of the most electric players in this age group”.