Logan Brown falls four spots from last year’s rankings, to absolutely zero fault of his own. The centreman continued his growth this past season, and at 21 years old, could be making noise in the NHL as soon as this season.
Originally drafted 11th overall in 2016, Brown has the one trait lauded by every old school scout: size. At 6’6” and 220 lbs, he sticks out like a sore thumb on the ice, but plays unlike any other player of his stature. Instead of using his size to be a physical presence, he’s an adept playmaker, using his smarts, vision, and skilled hands to create offence.