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Podcast: Locked On NHL Prospects
Episode: 2024 NHL DRAFT TOP 5 OFFENSIVE DEFENSEMEN? | Which Blueliner Will Score the MOST NHL Points?
Description: In this episode, our scouts break down the Top 5 offensive defensemen eligible for the 2024 NHL Draft! First, they start off with 5 quickfire honorable mentions, including Leo Sahlin Wallenius, Henry Mews, and Alfons Freij, before jumping right in with #5 on their ranking: Cole Hutson! Next, they dive into their 4th and 3rd best offensive D's in the class: projected Top 3 pick Artyom Levshunov and high-flying risk-taking Calgary Hitmen RD Carter Yakemchuk. Last, they cap off the episode with their #2 and #1 picks, highlighted by elite-level skill, composure, creativity, and on-puck upside: Denver's star freshman Zeev Buium and Saginaw's high-octane Zayne Parekh!<...