2019 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile: Brett Leason

Lucas Chudleigh/Apollo Multimedia Name: Brett Leason

Team: Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)

Position: Right Wing

Stats: 55 games played, 36 goals, 53 assists, 89 points, 28 PIMs, +55 plus/minus rating

NHL Central Scouting ranking: 25th (North American Skaters)

Comparable NHL player: Ryan Clowe

Let’s get something out of the way. If the Dallas Stars pick Brett Leason at No. 18, it will confirm every criticism directed Dallas’ way when it comes to their draft history. A massive reach? Check. Taking the player who is big and burly over the smaller and more skilled? Check. Trying to fill a need over clear-cut BPA? Check. Fails to fill the other needs for an impact playmaker, which Dallas has yet to draft?…