Hermansson, Verhoeff, Suvanto | DRAFT PROFILES

ESSENTIALS

Ranking: 5^th EU Skater (Central Scouting)

Position: Right Wing

Amateur Club: Modo (SWE-1)

Height: 6-1

Weight: 181

Shoots: R

Country: SWE

Stats: 38 GP, 11 G, 10 A, 21 PTS, +9, 22 PIM

SCOUTING REPORTS

"Hermansson (6-1, 181) is a standout offensive performer who had 21 points (11 goals, 10 assists) in 38 games with MoDo. He led all players 18 and under in Allsvenskan in goals and was fourth in points. He impressed scouts with his offensive creativity and ability to carry the puck through traffic to create space for his teammates." Adam Kimelman/NHL.com

"Elton Hermansson, a Swedish forward, is a highly anticipated prospect this season. He is heralded for his raw talent on the ice. He seems to have it all: skilled stickhandling; speed and sharp edgework; a powerful, accurate shot; great hockey sense; and vision. He is a playmaker and consistently finds creative ways to move the puck across the ice, pass to a teammate, or take a shot himself." Hayley Paljug/The Hockey Writers:

ESSENTIALS

Ranking: 3^rd EU Skater (Central Scouting)

Position: Center

Amateur Club: Tappara (SM Liiga)

Height: 6-3

Weight: 207

Shoots: L

Country: FIN

Stats: 48 GP, 2 G, 9 A, 11 P, + 3, 16 PIM

SCOUTING REPORTS

"As one of the more mature two-way forwards of this draft class, Suvanto (6-3, 207) has drawn comparisons to fellow Finland-born forward Anton Lundell of the Florida Panthers. He knows how to protect the puck, is good on face-offs, and plays a heavy game to match up physically against any opponent. He won't turn 18 until Sept. 3, making him one of the youngest players in this draft class Mike Morreale/NHL.com

“Oliver Suvanto is a huge, young center. At 17, he’s one of the youngest skaters eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft. At Liiga, he’s part of a rare breed of skaters who skipped Tappara U-20 to play in Liiga full-time. He has the talent for it. His combination of size, speed, and resiliency on his feet could make him an elite two-way center in the NHL.” Owen Hillman/The Hockey Writers

ESSENTIALS

Ranking: 4^th NA Skater (Central Scouting)

Position: Defense

Amateur Club: North Dakota (NCAA)

Height: 6-4

Weight: 212

Shots: R

Country: CAN

Stats: 36 GP, 6 G, 14 A, 20 PTS, +7, 29 PIM

SCOUTING REPORTS

"Verhoeff passed every test he faced when he stepped up a level to play NCAA hockey. He also stood out for Canada at the World Juniors, finishing with four assists in five games but getting demonstrably better and earning more ice time with each game." Adam Kimelman NHL.com

"Sometimes when people talk about size, they're just thinking, this guy is big and can play physical"; that's not what I mean here. Verhoeff's size is an asset because his frame allows him to close gaps, shut down lanes, and go all out in the neutral zone to take away any time and space his opponents might have.

"He's a proactive guy in his own end, which serves him well; he consistently does his best to deny entries, and he hits in a productive manner" Hannah Stuart Bleacher Report