OJHLERS MAKE NHL DRAFT PLAYERS-TO-WATCH LIST
National Hockey League Central Scouting announced its initial Players to Watch List as a prelude to the 2021 NHL Draft Tuesday.
The list includes three Ontario Junior Hockey League players:
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Declan |
Ride |
D |
Oakville Blades |
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Thomas |
Sinclair |
C |
St. Michael's Buzzers |
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Luke |
Strickland |
LW |
Stouffville Spirit |
Ride is 6-foot-6 defenceman who is committed to Miami of Ohio for 2022. The 17-year-old from Toronto had six assists and 52 penalty minutes in 42 games with Oakville last season, as an OJHL rookie.
Sinclair committed to Vermont this fall. The Toronto resident had 44 points (18 goals/26 assists) in 46 games during 2019-20 with St. Mike’s – his first full-time season in the OJHL.
Strickland was OJHL 1st Team All-Prospect last season. As a rookie, he had 49 points (30 G/19 A) in the regular season. The Keswick product led the Spirit in goals and was third in points. He has not made a college commitment.
