2025 PROJECTED TOP 10

1 MATTHEW SCHAEFER D, 6-2, 183 Erie (OHL) It’s no coincidence that Canada fell apart at the World Junior Championship after he broke his collarbone, despite the fact he was the youngest defenseman on the squad. Schaefer has everything a team would want in a blueliner: size, skating, smarts and two-way skills. At the risk of being hyperbolic, he could be the next Cale Makar. SCOUT SAYS: “He just controls the game. He plays in all situations, and he can do it all. He’s a terrific player. He has hockey sense, skill, skating, he can defend, and he can run the power play. He’s a very well-rounded player.” 2 PORTER MARTONE RW, 6-3, 208 Brampton (OHL) What sets Martone apart from other top-end forwards in his class is the size and snarl he brings to each game; it’s…

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