5. Blake McLaughlin, Chicago (USHL)NHL Central Scouting: No. 24 (North American skaters)
McLaughlin's good skating ability enables him to create offensive opportunities for himself and teammates. McLaughlin (6-0, 162) ranked second in scoring for the Steel with 52 points (23 goals, 29 assists) and first with two shorthanded goals in 54 games. He'll attend the University of Minnesota in 2018-19.
6. Blade Jenkins, Saginaw (OHL)NHL Central Scouting: No. 26 (North American skaters)
Jenkins (6-1, 195) had a solid rookie season in the OHL with 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists) and 140 shots on goal in 68 games for the Spirit. He's an effective passer, has good hockey sense and compete, and can play physical when needed. Jenkins is at his best when keeping things simple, fighting for rebounds and deflections in the slot.
7. Gabriel Fortier, Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)NHL Central Scouting: No. 49 (North American skaters)
Fortier (5-10, 170) has great acceleration and refuses to lose puck battles. He had 59 points (26 goals, 33 assists) and 20 power-play points (seven goals, 13 assists) in 66 games and was also an effective penalty-killer, leading Baie-Comeau with three shorthanded goals. He ranked second with four game-winning goals.
8. Dmitry Zavgorodniy, Rimouski (QMJHL)NHL Central Scouting: No. 69 (North American skaters)
An elite skater who is more than capable of keeping opposing defensemen honest. He exhibits a strong, accurate shot and can produce turnovers in the offensive end with his relentless attitude. Zavgorodniy (5-8, 173), a right-hand shot, had 47 points (26 goals, 21 assists), nine power-play goals, six game-winning goals and two overtime goals in 62 games as a rookie in the QMJHL.
9. Carl Jakobsson, Farjestad Jr. (SWE-JR.)NHL Central Scouting: No. 42 (International skaters)
A hard worker who has a desire to create offense and win battles. Jakobsson (6-1, 165), who turns 18 on July 13, is still raw in terms of offensive ability but has a good understanding of the game and is reliable. He had 27 points (14 goals, 13 assists) in 41 games for Farjestrad junior in the SuperElit and played 11 games for Farjestad in the SHL.
10. Nando Eggenberger, Davos (SUI)NHL Central Scouting: No. 48 (International skaters)
He had three goals and five points in 36 games against men for Davos of National League A in Switzerland's top division, his second full season in the league. Eggenberger (6-2, 198), considered a power forward, was captain for Switzerland at the 2018 World Junior Championship. He has a good shot and is one of the more intriguing prospects of this draft class.