There are 17 NTDP players at the combine. Though center Jack Hughes, expected to be the No. 1 pick, overshadows them, there are a lot of other highly talented players in Buffalo.
Among them are four forwards ranked in the top 10 of NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of North American skaters: Zegras; center Alex Turcotte (No. 4), who battled injuries but had 62 points (27 goals, 35 assists) in 37 games; right wing Cole Caufield (No. 8), who scored 72 goals in 64 games; and left wing Matthew Boldy (No. 9), who had 81 points (33 goals, 48 assists) in 64 games.
All bring different elements, which is what makes them appealing prospects.
"There's a number of different guys (who stand out) depending on the night," Philadelphia Flyers assistant general manager Brent Flahr said. "Caufield, who is small (5-7, 162) but scores all the time. Zegras, who is highly skilled, creative offensively, makes plays. Boldy, big body (6-2, 192), still growing but he's a power forward, good hands, skill. Turcotte is speed, determination. ... There's a lot of different types of players and you need them all to win."