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NHL Central Scouting has released its final prospect rankings for the 2021 NHL Draft, with defenceman Owen Power topping the North American skaters list, winger William Eklund reigning supreme among European skaters, Sebastian Cossa sitting first among North American goaltenders, and Jesper Wallstedt landing first in the European goaltender rankings.

Power, who is currently playing for Canada at the 2021 IIHF World Championship, spent the 2020-21 season at the University of Michigan. In 26 games, he scored three goals and 16 points and was a plus-18 in his freshman season.
On the European side, Eklund is coming off of a tremendous season in the SHL, where he posted 11 goals and 23 points in 40 games with Djurgarden. He was named the league's Rookie of the Year.
Final Rankings: North American Skaters
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Final Rankings: European Skaters
Cossa, who played for the Edmonton Oil Kings, ended the shortened WHL season with a 17-1-1 record, 1.57 GAA, and a .941 save percentage. He also posted four shutouts in his 19 appearances.
Wallstedt has been touted by many as the best goaltender in this year's draft class. The 18-year-old played the 2020-21 season in the SHL with Lulea, going 11-8 with three ties, a 2.23 GAA, and .908 save percentage.
Final Rankings: North American Goaltenders
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Final Rankings: European Goaltenders
The Flames will select 12th overall in the first round of the 2021 NHL Draft, which takes place virtually on July 23.