And, of course, the San Jose Sharks are laughing again taking the #1 ranked goalie in the draft 127th overall.
1. Brady Knowling, USA U-18 (NTDP-USHL)
NHL Central Scouting ranking: No. 1 (North American goalies)
Knowling (6-foot-5, 208 pounds) takes up a lot of space with his size and athleticism.
“Not much room for shooters,” Jensen said. “Good rebound control, quick and controlled lateral crease play. He seals holes in tight very well, tracked pucks well through traffic. He showed he’s very capable of playing in big games and has a very good chance to be a quality No. 1 NHL starter down the road.”
The 18-year-old will play junior hockey next season but said he won’t pick a destination until after the draft. Saginaw of the Ontario Hockey League owns his Canadian Hockey League rights, while Youngstown has his rights in the United States Hockey League. After next season, he’s committed to Boston University for 2027-28.
Leafs standing there with their thumb up their ass once again.