4. Bowen Byram, 17 (6-0, 193), D, Vancouver (WHL)
2018-19: 67 games, 26 goals, 45 assists, 71 points, 80 PIM, plus-33, 193 shots on goal
Best assets: Hockey sense, leadership
Possible NHL comparable: Morgan Rielly, Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman
NHL Central Scouting analysis: "Byram is a high-end two-way defenseman that excels in all situations and logs big minutes every game. He's skilled, has some snarl to his game, and finished third among all WHL defensemen in points and first in goals and game-winning goals (nine)."
5. Alex Turcotte, 18 (5-11, 185), C, USA U-18 (USHL)
2018-19: 30 games, 23 goals, 30 assists, 53 points, 18 PIM, plus-29, 79 shots on goal
Best assets: Shot, hockey sense, strength
Possible NHL comparable: Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild forward
NHL Central Scouting analysis: "Has good speed and quickness with the puck and can make plays at high speed. He has good hands and is a solid puck mover with high hockey IQ and a responsible 200-foot game. He protects the puck well and has good strength."
NORTH AMERICA GOALIES
1. Spencer Knight, 17 (6-3, 192), USA U-18 (USHL)
2018-19: 32 games, 27-3-0, 2.50 goals-against average, .906 save percentage, 1 shutout
Best assets: Skating, technical ability, post play
Possible NHL comparable: Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens goalie
NHL Central Scouting analysis: "His mannerisms are reminiscent of Carey Price. He has an excellent pro presence with flawless positional play in all situations. He's a very smart goalie with great instincts and plays mostly in the paint area on initial shots while square to the shooter. He has very good feet and is quick to flare out his pads when dropping in the butterfly to protect the low corners. He's very efficient, has quick post-to-post play and offers huge NHL potential."
INTERNATIONAL
1. Kaapo Kakko, 18 (6-2, 194), RW, TPS (FIN)
2018-19: 45 games, 22 goals, 16 assists, 38 points, 10 PIM, plus-1 rating, 228 shots on goal
Best assets: Hockey sense, good under pressure, playmaking
Possible NHL comparable: Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche forward
NHL Central Scouting analysis: "Mikko and Kaapo each had big roles when they played at the IIHF World Junior Championship. Both are big-bodied forwards playing a mature game at a young age, and both have high hockey IQ and are consistent offensive threats on every shift. Kaapo is a big power forward who plays effectively on either wing (he is left-handed) where he showcases his strong playmaking ability. His hockey sense and skills, when combined with his size and strength, allow him to be an impact player in all situations."