[Canada 02]

Steve Ellis says:

82. Aidan Lane, RW (Brampton Steelheads, OHL)
Lane was one of the biggest movers this year after starting the season playing prep hockey. He spent time in the USHL as well before finishing the season with the OHL’s Brampton Steelheads – a move that might pay off. Lane is a highly skilled forward who put up great numbers at every level, but wasn’t getting a ton of high-end attention in the PHC with St. Andrew’s despite putting up incredible numbers. Once the NCAA allowed CHLers to commit, the future Harvard University forward jumped to the Steelheads and finished the regular season with 13 points in 13 games. That definitely helped Lane’s draft stock, showing what he could do with his bulky frame and quick hands. The biggest knock against Lane right now is his weak skating – he’s not quick and gets up to speed way too slowly. If he can fix that, there’s a chance Lane could become a middle-six winger.