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Beckett Hamilton, Red Deer Rebels (Photo credit: Taylor Lachance)<\/p>\n2025-26 Team: Red Deer Rebels (WHL)
Date of Birth: March 28, 2008
Place of Birth: Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Height: 5-foot-11, Weight: 172 pounds
Shoots: Right
Position: C
NHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible<\/p>\n
Rankings<\/p>\n
Beckett Hamilton is a hardworking two-way center who would have earned a lot more attention this season if he had more talent surrounding him. Hamilton led the Red Deer Rebels in scoring with 62 points in 67 games, with the team\u2019s next highest scoring having just 38 points.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Beckett Hamilton, Red Deer Rebels (Photo credit: Taylor Lachance)<\/p>\n
Only five of Hamilton\u2019s teammates even reached 25 points on the season, but Hamilton made a lot happen offensively regardless of his lack of support. The Rebels narrowly made it into the WHL playoffs this season, but they certainly would have missed out if not for Hamilton.<\/p>\n
Hamilton is an excellent skater and has good skill. His size won\u2019t help him in the draft, but I think there\u2019s a chance he could become a good third-line player in the NHL someday due to his high compete level and strong mobility.<\/p>\n
Beckett Hamilton \u2013 NHL Draft Projection<\/p>\n
Hamilton likely won\u2019t be in play until at least the second round of the 2026 Draft, though I\u2019d be mildly surprised if he fell outside of the top-100 picks. He didn\u2019t light the WHL on fire production-wise which hurts his chances a bit, but I think given the context he played in, his 62 points are plenty impressive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Quotables<\/p>\n
\u201cThe creativity comes in flashes, but those flashes are very impressive and the tools in terms of skating and pure skill could carry him to be a legit offensive player in the NHL.\u201d \u2013 Thomas Gagn\u00e9, Smaht Scouting<\/a><\/p>\n Strengths<\/p>\n Good motor<\/p>\n Drives offense (even without consistent talent around him)<\/p>\n Strong skating<\/p>\n Under Construction- Improvements to Make<\/p>\n Can put offensive blinders on at times to try and create, leaving his team vulnerable<\/p>\n NHL Potential<\/p>\n I believe that Hamilton has the potential to become a solid bottom-six player in the NHL, though he would likely have the biggest role as a winger. He works hard for pucks in all three zones and drives play down the middle of the ice while in possession. I doubt he has a ton of NHL offense, but with teammates who can anticipate his passes and even make plays of their own, I think his production could pop in the next few seasons.<\/p>\n Risk- Reward Analysis<\/p>\n Risk- 2\/5, Reward 3\/5<\/p>\n Fantasy Hockey Potential<\/p>\n Offense- 7\/10, Defense \u2013 5\/10<\/p>\n Beckett Hamilton Stats<\/p>\n iframe><\/p>\n Free Newsletter<\/p>\n \n Get NHL Entry Draft coverage delivered to your inbox <\/p>\n In-depth analysis, breaking news, and insider takes – free.<\/p>\n