![]() A coveted right-shot center, San Jose lands its future top-line pivot and running mate for William Eklund. Smith is a well-rounded threat with a quality shot and passing ability, but it's his elite puck skills that truly make him a dynamic player. The USNTDP star thrashed the U18s en route to tournament MVP and the gold medal, matching Jack Hughes' American record for scoring at the event. The Sharks land a much-needed offensive stud in Smith. Nobody would call him a burner, but he's a smooth skater for someone who's 6-foot-3, plus he possesses high-end skill, vision, and playmaking abilities. Carlsson spent much of the season on the wing in Sweden's top pro league - where he tallied an impressive 25 points in 44 games - but he possesses all the traits to be an elite player down the middle. ![]() The Blue Jackets fell in the lottery but still get the franchise center they so desperately need. Missing out on Bedard hurts, sure, but getting Fantilli is an ultra-soft landing. Fantilli skates very well, competes extremely hard, and is a dual threat capable of distributing and burying the puck on any given shift. A first overall pick most other years, the Canadian immediately rockets to the top of the Ducks' list of forward prospects. Fantilli is an all-situations force who's fresh off winning the Hobey Baker Award after tallying 65 points in 36 college games. ![]()
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