A third-round pick from last year, Tommy Lafreniere, is quickly climbing the ranks in Edmonton’s pipeline. He brings speed, a solid shot and energetic forechecking to the table. His game isn’t overly flashy, but he has the kind of tools that make for a solid base to build on. He’s heading to Western Michigan in the NCAA this upcoming season, where he will look to get a bit stronger and find success against bigger, faster competition. He’s still a long-term project.
