The first part of my rankings release for the 2026 NHL Draft.
For those that have been following my work for years, like last year, I'm condensing down to only two parts for this. Part one includes the players ranked 21 through 50. Part two will include the players in my top 20.
Just for clarification, for my top 50 ranking, I haven't included any players eligible for draft re-entry, such as Alex Kostov or Egor Barabanov. This has been consistent all the way through my lists. Instead, I did a list of the top 20 draft re-entries, which can be found here.
Also for clarification, this list is MY list of the top 50 OHL prospects, as if I were drafting for my own team. In other words, this isn't a list of where I THINK or believe players will go, but a ranking of my own opinion on the top players eligible for this draft based on my viewings this season. If you want a draft projection and information about players outside the OHL, be sure to check out McKeens Hockey. As you may know (or not know) I am the scouting director for McKeen's and our draft guide will be released extremely soon (purchasing information is available on the linked site).
Previously, the number of players drafted from the CHL in this range was shrinking due to the decreased signing window in comparison to other players from other regions. However, with the new NCAA eligibility rules, I wonder if we see a resurgence here. NHL teams will be more willing to take on longer term projects from the CHL because they know that they can go to college and develop further there, extending their signing window.
Without further ado, here are the players ranked 21 through 50.
21. Eric Frossard - Defense - Guelph Storm
From start to finish this year, Frossard had to be one of the OHL's most improved draft eligibles. I felt like he was Guelph's best overall defenseman by the end of the year, and that includes Penguins draft pick Quinn Beauchesne. Frossard has some really projectable qualities. The size and mobility combination is excellent. He's a smooth four way mover. And I really like how Frossard uses his mobility to play aggressively defensively. Steps up in the neutral zone to make plays. Is aggressive at the blueline with an active stick. He's not content to sit back. Physically, there's room for growth. He's not always as physically aggressive as you'd like, deeper in the zone...especially given his size. However, you have to project that changing as he gains confidence and bulks up. I would project him as a very difficult pro to play against. Offensively, later in the year we really saw him come out of his shell. He's never going to be a highly creative defender, but he's efficient with the puck and makes a strong exit pass. You could make a comparison to a guy like John Marino here. I know Frossard is headed to Notre Dame in the future, but I'm hoping he stays in Guelph next year where we can see his game blossom on the Memorial Cup hosts.
22. JC Lemieux - Wing - Sudbury Wolves
Lemieux is one of those classic cases of...you really like the player, but you also understand that his NHL projection is a bit murky. I mean, there really is lots to like about his game. He's competitive. He's skilled. He's an excellent playmaker, especially from the half wall; he's going to be a powerplay asset at higher levels. He likes to play up tempo. He was so good for Sudbury after the trade from Windsor, although he was admittedly pretty quiet at the U18's. I think his lack of effectiveness at the U18's magnified some of those projection issues. He's considered undersized by today's standards. He's not the kind of dynamic or explosive skater that you like to see in smaller forwards. He's not slow by any means, but if he were just a little quicker, it would help him escape pressure more consistently and not have to rely on outworking defenders. The other concern is durability. Given how he needs to play to be successful, he's struggled with injuries in his OHL career thus far. I'd be totally fine with taking Lemieux in the like 80-120 range, it's worth the risk, but earlier than that and I think more projectable players could be on the board.
23. Colin Fitzgerald - Center/Wing - Soo Greyhounds
Consistency is the million dollar word here. It was an issue starting the year with Peterborough and closing the year with Sault Ste. Marie. Sometimes it feels like Fitzgerald is having a bit of an identity crisis. Every shift; every game, we see different layers but rarely at the same time. Sometimes, he looks like a power forward, throwing his weight around on the forecheck, getting to the net. Other times, he tries to be more of a finesse player, trying to beat defenders one on one. He found some success driving wide to the net later in the year when he was playing the wing almost exclusively. He still has the big shot that he had in minor hockey too, but his usage of it is...again inconsistent. He needs to do a better job of finding those soft spots to use his shot and his release is sometimes on the slower side. You also have ask the question of whether he's a center or wing long term? If you're drafting Fitzgerald early, you're banking on him finding consistency as a power pivot who can project as a solid third line center at higher levels. I know he hit a big growth spurt heading into the year and it impacted his skating a bit, so it'll be interesting to see how offseason training improves his game.
24. Carter Stevens - Wing - Guelph Storm
I really liked Stevens coming into the year and I still have hope that he can develop into a quality pro prospect. I think he's a smart player. He understands his game really well. He's really effective near the crease and in the slot. His shot can be a big weapon for him. I think Stevens has a lot of potential as a two-way player too, again because of the high IQ. However, he's quite often a passenger. He doesn't drive play, only supports it. I mean, that's the kind of role that he'd play at higher levels, but you'd still want to see him show greater offensive responsibility and creativity at the junior level. The other two things I'd like to see from Stevens is improvement to his speed and explosiveness, in addition to an increased physical element. He's not slow and he's not soft. However, he'll need to be quicker and harder to play against to be an effective NHL role player. Drafting Stevens, you're loving the IQ and frame and hoping that a few areas improve to be assets for him.
25. Ryder Fetterolf - Goaltender - Ottawa 67's
Fetterolf is a tough one to gauge. He had such a fantastic year for the 67's, earning the OHL's top netminder award. Yet, you won't find him ranked highly on a public scouting list, and I would suspect he could be lower on NHL scouting lists. You look at guys like Jack Ivankovic or Carter George who are about the same size as Fetterolf, yet drew early looks, and Fetterolf isn't as technically sound as they are. He relies so much on his competitiveness, athleticism, and play reading. His rebound control and positioning aren't always on point. I know there are concerns that his game won't translate as well to higher levels because of this. Smaller goaltenders do have an uphill battle to climb. Look at Michael Dipietro, back to back AHL goaltender of the year and can't get a sniff. Devon Levi is struggling with consistency in the AHL/NHL. Yet, once you get to this point, I just don't see another player who could have the same kind of impact as Fetterolf IF he does end up hitting Dustin Wolf, Juuse Saros style. Mid rounds, sign me up for the risk/reward!
26. Callum Croskery - Defense - Soo Greyhounds
This might be a shockingly low ranking for Croskery, but I lump him in the same category as JC Lemieux. Croskery is a player I like, but who I also worry about in terms of projection. These type of average sized, jack of all trades types on the blueline historically have a difficult time finding roles at the NHL level. A guy like Roland McKeown is the perfect example. I did think that Croskery had a terrific U18's for Canada. We saw more from him offensively; a level of assertiveness and confidence with the puck that we didn't see a ton of this year in the Soo. He's a good skater and I think his decision making at both ends improved a lot over the course of the year. He's at his best defensively when he's defending aggressively, denying entries, breaking up passes in the neutral zone. As play shifts down low, he can struggle to contain at times. Could he develop into a Calvin de Haan kind of player? Certainly possible. He's the kind of prospect who can really use these new NCAA eligibility rules to his benefit. Play at least another year in the Soo, then head to Boston College for another three.
27. Vladimir Dravecky - Defense - Brantford Bulldogs
Basically what I said for Croskery goes here too, except Dravecky is a late born '07. I really liked him at the beginning of the year when he was playing a larger role for the Bulldogs. Thought he was flashing some high end skill and showing some jam in the defensive end to make up for a lack of size. The decision making wasn't always the best, but he was willing to activate and take chances. As the year went on, I felt like he went back into a shell as he got pushed down the lineup; as such his impact was generally limited. The mistakes decreased, but so did the offensive production. Which leads me to believe that Dravecky is the kind of defender who'll need to play that high risk/high reward kind of hockey to be successful; at his size and ability level, that may not work well in the NHL. So, I do believe that he has more upside than he showed late in the year, but I also have concerns that he has plateaued from a development perspective. What would his role at the NHL level be?
28. Ryan Brown - Wing - London Knights
What a difference a change of scenery can make. Brown was really struggling with his consistency in Sarnia. His development had really stalled IMO. He really wasn't utilizing teammates well and offensive zone turnovers were a real issue for him as he tried to transform himself into more of a play driver, rather than a high energy complementary piece. In London, we saw him look a lot more comfortable, letting the play come to him rather than forcing it. Quicker decisions with the puck. Getting back to the basics of getting to the net and outworking defenders along the wall. He was one of their best players, if not their best player down the stretch. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a tad worried about his projection as a high energy middle six type; there's a need for him to get quicker and stronger still. At his size, I wish he were just a little more physical too. That would give him a sort of Michael Bunting type vibe. He's worth a flyer in the mid to late rounds based on the progression he showed in London, but I do wonder if NHL teams bypass him despite a lot of the amateur scouting community buying in.
29. Parker Vaughan - Wing - North Bay Battalion
I thought Vaughan had a really strong finish to the year, elevating his play in the OHL playoffs specifically. He's a fairly projectable player; the tools are solid. He's a winger with a good frame, physical intensity, and a really good wrister. Thought that his physical play really became more consistent late in the season, which in turn, helped drive better production. He has a great shot, but does he have the instincts to utilize it? Goes through dry spells because I find that he can have trouble finding those openings to use his shot. His playmaking vision and decision making with the puck can leave some to be desired too. He's at his best when he keeps things simple. The top speed is solid, but there's room for improvement in his start ups; they're a bit clunky. Overall, you're projecting Vaughan as a possible middle six, complementary scorer.
30. Yevgeni Dubrovtsev - Center - North Battalion
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills in regards to Dubrovtsev because I am always impressed by him, yet NHL Central Scouting doesn't rank him and I haven't seen him mentioned anywhere else. But, I'm sticking to my guns here. Dubrovtsev isn't huge, but he's a really well rounded player. I think he's very efficient in all three zones. Flashes skill in transition and can play with pace. He works hard to earn touches and plays through traffic. He's shifty and quick. Does he currently lack a true standout quality? I would say yes. However, he flashes greater potential offensively and I really hope he sticks it out in the OHL next year and improves. He'd be a very valuable later round pick IMO. His talents were hidden a bit by a lack of ice time.
31. Rowan Henderson - Wing - Sudbury Wolves
This is another player that I'd advocate for in the later rounds. I think that there is a very clear path to a long NHL career for him as a 4th liner and PK'er. He's one of the quickest and better skating players eligible from Ontario this year. His speed is a major asset in puck pursuit especially. Henderson is also physical and assertive, especially in the defensive end. The shot shows promise and I think his goal scoring numbers will slowly increase. He's not going to be a high skill or points guy. The hands don't always work in sync with his feet and he's not able to weaponize his skating the way that you'd want him to offensively. But, he understands that he can impact the game in other ways and I appreciate that. Keep it simple. I look at a guy like Jordan Martinook as a comparable here. Didn't score a ton in junior, but has that elite checking line mentality paired with great skating.
32. Gavin Betts - Goaltender - Kingston Frontenacs
First half of the season Gavin Betts doesn't even make this top 50 given that he's an undersized goalie. For whatever reason, when he returned from the Hlinka/Gretzky (where he played reasonably well IMO), he was really fighting it for a while and that allowed Minchak to shine. Second half of the season? Betts was one of the best goaltenders in the OHL IMO. It was a complete 180. The thing about Betts is that he's so athletic and competitive. He's truly never out of a play. His recovery ability and scramble abilities are great. His highlight package by the time he graduates from the OHL will be insane. I also appreciate how aggressive he is in trying to play the puck. It can be a bit of a nightmare, but this is a lost art these days. If he continues to work at it, it could be a big asset for his team. Otherwise, the things that were said about Fetterolf go for Betts too. There's not a ton of confidence in the scouting community that his skill set translates well to higher levels. He's a smaller goaltender who doesn't always make himself bigger. But, as I said for Fetterolf, he's well worth a draft pick to try to find out. His strong play at the U18's really did him favors too.
33. Adam Levac - Center - Peterborough Petes
Unfortunately for Levac, his season is being remembered more for that terrible slew foot that earned him a long suspension, rather than the fact that he pushed his way up Peterborough's lineup to become their top center. Two things are at the heart of his game. First is his aggressiveness. He's not an in your face physical player per say; not a heavy hitter. But, he plays hard. He's getting to the net. He's involved in board battles. He takes away space defensively and gets under the skin of opponents. The second thing would be his passing touch. This year I was consistently impressed by his ability to find or create passing lanes. He mixes speed well and is not afraid of inviting pressure to open up those lanes. There will probably be folks who'd have Levac higher than 32, but I'm also concerned about his upside. I don't see him as an above average skater. There's room for him to get quicker. Levac is also not a high skill guy or creative. There's that tweener vibe being given off. If you draft Levac high, you're really leaning on him becoming a high end checking line center.
34. Brady Murnane - Defense - Oshawa Generals
I thought Murnane improved a lot over the OHL season and was the most impactful of Oshawa's draft eligible defenders this year. It's not easy playing on a rebuilding team as a stay at home defender, but I liked the progression. His combination of size, mobility, aggressiveness, and smarts are going to definitely attract an NHL team; I'd be shocked if he goes unselected. I don't think Murnane is a high upside guy. His exits improved over the course of the year as he learned he could trust his feet to create space. However, his offensive skill set is pretty limited. What we're talking about here is a third pairing, PK guy who can give you solid minutes and not hurt his team. Every organization needs that.
35. Joseph Salandra - Wing - Barrie Colts
I love watching Salandra play. That brutal leg injury in the OHL finals was so hard to watch because he's such a tenacious and hard working player. Hopefully he bounces back quickly. What you're getting in Salandra is one of the fiercest physical competitors, pound for pound, in the OHL. He's a relentless physical player. Forecheck. Backcheck. Getting to the net. He will play through you. It's cliche for sure, but he plays way bigger than his size. He's strong. However, Salandra also has some offensive skill and he's certainly not a poor skater. He can create space with his quickness and he surprises defenders on the forecheck with how quickly he can close in on them. Salandra's playmaking touch coming out of the cycle always impresses me; he has great scanning habits. As an NHL player, Salandra would be a bottom six guy. And at his size, he may not get picked. It will be an uphill battle for him. However, I'd advocate pretty heavily for him late because he's one of those guys that I think finds a way.
36. Weston Cameron - Center/Wing - Kitchener Rangers
It was tough to see Cameron healthy scratched for most of the playoff run and Memorial Cup. However, the Rangers depth was just too strong. The start of his year wasn't much luckier either, with that bad infection that cost him the first few months. Obviously, he didn't receive a ton of ice time either. So why do I have him ranked? I think that Cameron has serious boom potential. Huge frame. Knows how to leverage his frame down low and near the crease; just has to get stronger to fight off checks and find consistency. He's a decent skater for a guy his size and I think that as he fills out, his skating could actually become a strength; it's just the power and balance that are lacking. I think Cameron also shows excellent two-way potential and that he could end up playing center, his natural position, down the line. An NHL team would be really wise to use a later round pick on him. Let him gain ice time in Kitchener and then he heads to UMass for three years. In five, you potentially have a 6'4, power pivot who can play both ends of the ice. Or at worst, you could have a Mark Jankowski kind of fourth line center.
37. Maks Corovic - Goaltender - Brantford Bulldogs
I'm extremely intrigued by Corovic. The OJHL's goaltender of the year with Collingwood, also saw spot duty with the Bulldogs and with one of the Canadian entries at the WJAC. I thought he really held his own in his limited OHL appearances, flashing upside because of his quickness and size. If he had played the entire year in the OHL, I wonder if the narrative surrounding him would be different and we'd be seeing him ranked way higher. The big thing for Corovic is learning to harness his size more and control his rebounds. His positioning isn't always sound and he can have trouble securing pucks. That's going to hurt him at higher levels. However, the upside is very high because his more natural gifts are great; gives NHL development staffs a lot to work with. I assume we'll see him as a full time OHL starter next year with Brantford because the Bulldogs already moved out Leenders and Egorov.
38. Caden Harvey - Wing - Windsor Spitfires
I like Harvey. I think the big thing for him is developing a more clear identity on the ice. We see bits and pieces of things. He looks like a borderline power forward at times with his ability to drive the net and work the wall. However, the physical consistency really wavers. His play away from the puck lacks consistency too. He shows flashes of being a very capable offensive support player. He protects the puck well and has good playmaking vision. But, there are other times where he simply fades to the background. The frame and skating are both solid. I mean, there's room for him to get quicker, but it's not a weakness. If you're drafting Harvey, you're really hoping that he unlocks that power winger potential by increasing his physical intensity; developing that dog on a bone mentality. If he does, he could easily be a quality third line player at the NHL level.
39. Arvin Jaswal - Goaltender - Barrie Colts
Always tough to evaluate back-up netminders in their draft years, especially ones on good teams like Jaswal. But, he was really solid for Barrie when called upon to give Ben Hrebik a break. He's clearly an athletic play tracker. He covers his posts really well. As such, he seals the bottom of the net and has quick pads. Pucks do tend to squeeze through his body and he can have trouble securing point shots or controlling rebounds. I wonder if he has the frame to bulk up a bit to help him look a little bigger/wider in the crease. I'm really curious as to how he'd handle a full starter's load too. Looks like we'll find out next year with Hrebik heading south of the border rather than play an OA year.
40. Braidy Wassilyn - Wing - London Knights
This is definitely way lower than many have him, but I'm just not sure I'd be comfortable with selecting him anywhere outside of the later rounds. Yes, he was a high OHL pick. He flashed a ton of offensive upside as a rookie with Niagara. However, this wasn't a good year for him. There's no question that his puck skill and shooting ability give him offensive upside. But his game is just so wildly inconsistent, especially in terms of urgency and off puck play. He had a hot start in London, but a lot of those goals and production were due to the hard work or strong play of others. It wasn't soon that he found himself pushed further down the depth chart because it was obvious Dale Hunter wasn't happy with his physical engagement and three zone play. Wassilyn is capable of playing tenaciously. I've seen it. He can be an effective forechecker. He can be a pest physically. But will he ever reach his upside as a high scoring winger?
41. Zach Jovanovski - Goaltender - Guelph Storm
Jovanovski is just a very efficient netminder. Sometimes that doesn't stand out playing on a retooling Guelph team; he's not the kind of guy who regularly hits the highlight reels. He's not the quickest or best athlete available at the position this year. It's all about making things look easy. He tracks the play well. He controls rebounds well. He squares to shooters and covers his angles. His movement is very refined, he's not a scrambler. At higher levels, there may be some limitations as to how good he can be, but I think NHL teams are going to like how technically sound he is and hope that they can help him unlock another level from an athletic perspective. I don't think he'll ever be an NHL starter, but I think he's a worthwhile later round gamble to see if he could become a reliable back-up or high end organizational depth.
42. Lucas Ambrosio - Defense - Erie Otters
Ambrosio is going to be drafted higher than this. You can take that to the bank. He's a big, physical, shutdown defender who can skate. He closes gaps really well and is tough to shake in the defensive zone because of his reach and four way quickness. There's defensive upside. My issue is that I just don't think he is capable enough offensively to make a considerable impact at higher levels. Even the best defensive defenders have to be able to make a clean exit under pressure and Ambrosio really struggles with this at times. He can be very turnover prone in his own end. I also wonder about his overall defensive sense too. He can chase the play and take himself out of the action. If you recall, I was lower on David Bedkowski last year too for the same reason. I'd rather a guy like Frossard, who may not be as physically dominant yet, but is more sound with the puck.
43. Wesley Royston - Wing - Owen Sound Attack
At one point this year, I was much higher on Royston. It's rare to find a big winger who brings speed and physicality like Royston does. He can be really effective in transition with his ability to drive the net. He's sort of the prototype, athletically, of what NHL teams want from their fourth line players these days. However, I was really disappointed with his play in Owen Sound after the trade. His offensive game, for a the third year OHL player, really didn't make any strides. He can struggle receiving passes or keeping control at full speed. I don't see him as a natural goal scorer. A lot of plays died on his stick late in the year with the Attack. Like Ambrosio, he's going to be drafted higher than this. He was invited to the combine. But, I'm just not sure he has the offensive skill to be a highly useful NHL player. I hope I'm wrong because the athleticism gives him a chance to be a unique player.
44. Justin Handsor - Defense - Barrie Colts
Handsor would be lumped in with guys like JC Lemieux and Croskery; I really like the player, but I'm not sure about the projection. A future elite defensive player at the OHL level, but given that many components of his skill set are average, how does that carry him forward to the NHL? For the kind of physical defensive first game that he plays, he's pretty competent with the puck. I actually think that he'll breakout a bit offensively next year with a larger role. But, that's not likely to carry over to the pro level. And his size/mobility combination is only average and that'll make it tough for his defensive game to translate too. I'm not sure he's drafted, but as I said, I do like and appreciate the player.
45. Tyler Challenger - Wing - Sarnia Sting
You could honestly do a lot worse than Challenger with a late round dart throw. He's one of those guys who's passing the eye test at times, but simply not hitting the score sheet. His play the last few months of the season definitely caught my eye. He's a power forward that can skate. Those don't grow on trees. I think he has goal scoring upside because he has a heavy shot, he just needs to earn better looks and improve his release. He could be one of those guys who really explodes in the next year or two, as Sarnia improves around him or he finds an organization (OHL or NCAA) who can unlock his upside. He committed to Michigan State recently, but I wonder how impactful he'd be without significant improvements made. An NHL team may take him late because if he were to explode next year, say as a 35 goal scorer in the OHL, they'd have to use a pick earlier than a 7th to select him.
46. Caleb Mitchell - Defense - London Knights
Let the record show that I don't expect Mitchell to be selected. He hasn't showed enough offensively to suggest that he can be an impactful pro at his size. However, when you're getting this late in the draft, you're looking for players with one elite quality that they can build around. Mitchell is a terrific skater. His four way mobility and ability to play off his edges is one of the best among defenders in this Ontario class. As he earns the trust of Dale Hunter, what can Mitchell transform himself into? An elite two-way guy like Jared Spurgeon? An offensively oriented puck mover and powerplay quarterback? It's tough to project him right now given his inconsistent ice time and responsibility. When he did play big minutes, he was more safe and simply trying to stay out of the doghouse given London's blueline depth. Curious to see how he develops next year.
47. Matthew Humphries - Goaltender - Oshawa Generals
Circumstance is such a huge part of getting noticed for the draft. Humphries was sent down by Niagara and looked destined to play the year in Tier 2. But then the Generals came calling for his rights. And then the Generals suffered some injuries at the goaltending position and he got his second chance. He came out like gangbusters for the Generals and was literally stopping everything. He looked downright unbeatable at times through his first month with the team. Later in the year, it seemed like he hit a wall and the league got a book on him...plus the Generals kind of packed it in a bit and he was facing a lot of high end chances on a nightly basis. Humphries is a big netminder with a high compete level. Could stand to use his size a little more to his advantage by refining his movements and scrambling less, but he can be tough to beat when he's tracking the play and challenging shooters. Room for him to improve in a lot of areas, but there's some raw talent there in a big frame.
48. Aiden O'Donnell - Wing - Oshawa Generals
After a hot start to the year with Brantford, it seemed like O'Donnell was earning a lot of high praise as a potential top two round selection. But, I wasn't really on board with that talk and I'm even less so after an inconsistent run with Oshawa to close the year. To me, O'Donnell lacks a standout quality. I think he struggled with his identity in Oshawa in particular. In Brantford, he was asked to be the third wheel on his line and he was able to do the dirty work and keep things simple. In Oshawa, he was tasked with having to drive play and be an offensive catalyst and he struggled. The one thing that's close to a standout quality is the hockey sense; he's a smart player. We saw that in his time in Brantford and it showed in flashes in Oshawa. I think he'll end up being a solid two-way winger who can play in any situation. But, the skating, skill, and physicality all need to tick up.
49. Ondrej Ruml - Defense - Ottawa 67's
I kind of see Ruml like a poor man's Jakub Fibigr. Similar kinds of players. Similar difficulty with NHL projection. Only Fibigr, at least IMO, is the better skater. Ruml was definitely solid as an OHL rookie and I hope he sticks in the league next year and continues to develop. However, I don't think he has the dynamic abilities to be a true offensive type at higher levels. And while I appreciate his competitiveness despite his slight frame, he's going to have a tough time defending at the pro level. Given how few smaller defenders are drafted these days, it seems unlikely that Ruml hears his name called. That said, if you're drafting Ruml it's because you like his well rounded game and physical intensity, and you hope that as he bulks up and matures physically, that components of his game really progress.
50. Quinn McKenzie - Center - Soo Greyhounds
I really enjoyed watching McKenzie play this year as a rookie with the Greyhounds. He's such a high impact player in transition. He reminds me a bit of when you hit the Go-Kart track; the foot is always down on the gas pedal...no brakes allowed (despite what the signs ask you to do). He's fearless for his size too. Definitely not a perimeter player. The skill and playmaking ability are legit; he's going to be a high scoring player in the OHL and eventually in College. However, he's just so small. Yeah, he's the kind of dynamic skater and creative player that you need to be at that size, but he's easily separated from the puck at times and not as impactful in the defensive zone. Maybe he's Mats Zuccarello? But, he had to work his way up as an undrafted player. It's going to likely be that way for McKenzie too.