Scott Wheeler with a McKenna piece this morning after a firsthand view over weekend in Michigan.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...hl-draft-2026/
Sounds like the decision to go NCAA may be double edged. He has put up good numbers so far, particularly for a 17 year old but some concerns in his game. Sounds like his compete level is starting to be questioned with some perimeter play and giving up on back checking in the eyes of some NHL scouts.
Wheeler’s take is he’s not ready to say Verheoff, Stienberg, or Belchetz is ready to challenge for 1OA but the conversation may shift before seasons end.