THREE PLAYERS TO WATCH

LANDON DUPONT D, Everett (WHL) The latest CHLer to get exceptional status, DuPont is making the WHL look very smart, as he has been one of the league’s top-scoring D-men. Projected No. 1 in 2027. SCOUT SAYS: “His skating ability is by far the best I’ve ever seen at that age. He has so much knowledge, too. His skating, his skill, his patience with the puck. He has a lot of poise to his game.” MAX PENKIN C, Mannheim Jr. (Ger.) The first player to get exceptional status in Germany’s junior league, Penkin is the type of scorer who wills his team back into games and shows high compete. SCOUT SAYS: “Not in the same category as Leon Draisaitl or Tim Stutzle at the same age, but not far off, either. Has an impressive ability to drive…

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