The Cannon · Jul 22, 2021
2021 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Francesco Pinelli is a creative, playmaking center
We are less than a week away from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft (July 23-24), so it’s time to start researching the prospects likely to be selected in the first round. The Columbus Blue Jackets currently hold three picks in that round: #5, #24, and #31.
Francesco Pinelli
Position: Center
Team: Kitchener Rangers (OHL)
Date of Birth: April 11, 2003
Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario
Height: 6’1”
Weight: 185
Shoots: Left
Rankings
Ranked #24 by CONSOLIDATED RANKING
Ranked #16 by ELITEPROSPECTS.COM
Ranked #31 by FCHOCKEY
Ranked #24 by NEUTRAL ZONE
Ranked #23 by TSN/BOB McKENZIE
Ranked #25 by MCKEEN’S HOCKEY
Ranked #24 by TSN/CRAIG BUTTON
Ranked #15 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)
Ranked #29 by SPORTSNET