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If Verhoeff or Carels or Malhotra are the targets then a trade down. At 3oa if SJ keeps 2oa we get Stenberg my guess. If gone then go BPA.
Keep in mind he and Carels are still 17. They’ve got plenty of time to develop. Yet they’re way ahead of the curve for their age.
He’ll have to adjust quickly facing NHL speed & pressure. I’ll be fine with whoever is picked 3oa. Strong C draft next year allows for BPA this draft. If Verhoeff or Reid our D is set for many years & picks 24 33 41 oughta be heavy on F’s.
He has a hitch every once in a while with his pivot backwards. Nothing big and probably a hangover from starting out as a Goalie and skating in goalie skates. I do it myself in player skates from time to time because there’s different pivot point between rockered skates and the flat goalie blade. It’s not a big issue because his balance is fantastic and it’s something that can be fixed with time and experience.
https://www.nhl.com/news/2026-nhl-draft-diary-keaton-verhoeff
Areas for ImprovementSkating Mechanics: Scouts remain somewhat divided on his skating. While he generates plenty of raw power and has excellent tight-area edgework, his backward skating, pivots, and open-ice acceleration require refinement to evade faster NHL-level forecheckers
I spent a season and a half watching the kid. I’d draft him at 3 without hesitation over anyone except McKenna.
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