Cooley is committed to the University of Minnesota in 2022-23.
"[Cooley] skates so well and closes gaps when he wants to retrieve pucks, and breaks away when he's got the puck," Central Scouting senior manager David Gregory said. "He's very hard to contain, very hard to limit, and he has this brain that processes the game very quickly.
"You should have your stick on the ice at all times when you're playing with Logan because you may get the puck, or he may fake you the puck, shoot it and score himself."
The 18-year-old was second on the NTDP with 75 points (27 goals, 48 assists) in 51 games. He had 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and 23 shots on goal in six games to help the United States finish second at the 2022 IIHF World Under-18 Championship.
"I'm a complete two-way player, good IQ, and I have good hands," Cooley said. "I have a finishing touch and can make plays under pressure. What do I need to work on? I would say just my physical strength, getting stronger on my skates. When you play against bigger and stronger people you have to be pretty strong. So I would say just maintaining strength and obviously getter stronger on my feet."
Cooley has never been to Montreal but that will change since the 2022 draft is scheduled to be held at Bell Centre. The first round is July 7 and rounds 2-7 will be July 8.
"The draft is a really important part of your career, and it's always in the back of your mind so there's a little bit of pressure," he said. "But pressure is also good for you. I think I'm just trying to play my game, do what I do best and then I'm looking forward to the draft. Hopefully everything falls into place and it'll be a special night for sure."
While Logan has never been to Montreal, his parents have and they look forward to returning to support their son on his big day.
"It's funny ... I handed over a boy to the NTDP and I got a man back," said Cathy, who lived with Logan while he attended the NTDP in Plymouth, Michigan, the past two seasons. "How they've prepared him is truly amazing. I think to myself, 'What happened to that little shy boy?'
"I mean, it shocks me when I see him do interviews, but it's just how bad he wants it. A couple years ago he had the hockey tools. But what I'm seeing now just shows how hungry he is for this opportunity."