It’s natural to try to look at something new and compare it to something you are much more familiar with. While comparing NHL Draft prospects to current NHL players isn’t the most perfect science, it does give us a fuller picture of a prospect’s playstyle and potential impact in a lineup.
Last week, Elite Prospects released their comprehensive draft guide, a yearly tradition that’s become the largest collection of game reports and draft knowledge that is available publicly. Part of their lists, for prospects through the second round, is to give a few NHL comparables for each player if they reach their highest potential.