Sturdy two-way center with the reach of a giant octopus and a high compete level that makes him a difficult player to prepare for. Spiridonov is a natural center who began the season flanked by fellow 2019 draft prospects Dmitry Sheshin and Pavel Dorofeyv, and the trio clicked to the tune of two to three combined points per game. Both Dorofeyev and Spiridonov were ultimately promoted to Mettalurg for a trial by fire, simply because they proved to be to good for the MHL. Spiridonov, however, was the line’s driving force, using his size, reach and excellent anticipation to create havoc on the forecheck and during board battles. His straight-line speed is slightly above average and he has a short, wide stride, but he has shown to be able to pull away in open ice. His turns and pivots are sharp and he can move well laterally.

Spiridonov’s active stick comes in handy during the penalty kill, not only for consistently keeping it in lanes, but also for picking off passes and transitioning to attack mode. He is a very good passer, but his assists come more from hard work in the corners or mucking and grinding near the net rather than set-ups of the fancy variety. He also can finish from just about anywhere, especially with his snapshot or wrister, and occasionally plays the role of a net-front presence thanks to his ability to tip home shots well away from his body. Spiridonov is dominant on faceoffs in any zone, and he can be entrusted to support his defenders either below the circles, in the crease or behind the net. He has a strong upper body and can lean or one-arm shove opponents off balance, but he does so in a clean, disciplined manner. — Steve Kournianos

The third-year draft-eligible was an explosive player for Prince Albert this season. His skating is powerful, and his in-close skill makes him a consistent scoring threat. — Chris Peters

He can score effectively thanks to his quick release, he’s got quality vision that allows him to set up teammates, and he’s dramatically improved his skating over the last season or so — Hannah Stuart

Légaré has taken a step away from that traditional mold. He doesn’t have the size or strength to truck towards the net with consistently positive results at the QMJHL level, so he has adapted to a style with less of that physical element while still managing to put his finishing skills to good use. The downside of that change is that Légaré now has an increased reliance on his teammates to get the puck to that net front area for him, since he struggles to do it himself. — Sam Happi

Knight is a big specimen, standing at 6’3” and weighing 200 pounds. He’s athletic, calm, poised, technically sound, excellent with his rebound control, and communicates well with his teammates on the ice. He has most of the qualities you look for in a starting goaltender, from technique to his mental approach.

What distances him from his peers is his overall intelligence on the ice. He brings a comprehensive and effective game on a nightly basis. He isn’t overly flashy, and that is a good thing. He has a solid foundation all based on his stellar positioning and the athleticism to get to the more precise shots he faces.

He has powerful lateral strides to cover the bottom of the net, and an excellent butterfly stance. He doesn’t flop in his crease and is always square to the shooter.

With his size, he’s able to fight through traffic to spot loose pucks and can control his rebounds effectively to limit second chances for the opposition. His stature also makes him an intimidating presence for shooters, who are given little to aim for. He naturally reduces shooting angles, and with his already sound technique he makes quite the wall. — David St. Louis

A strong skater with good mobility, Harley is offensive-minded but can be effective on both ends of the ice. He still has a lot of potential to unlock. — Chris Peters

An efficient and play-driving defender with good size and speed. He not only accepted a larger role with Mississauga this year, but he’s also thrived with it. — Cam Robinson

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