2023 NHL Draft Eligible Players Who Made An Impression At the USHL Fall Classic

The USHL had its annual Fall Classic in Cranberry, PA. They had all 16 teams there including the NTDP. Every team played two games. A good amount of 2023 NHL-drafted players will come out of the USHL. Here are some of the 2023 NHL draft-eligible players who looked good in their first two games.

2023 NHL Draft Eligible

Oliver Moore – Left Wing – He plays for the NTDP and was playing on the second line. Moore’s speed through the neutral zone is special. Moore has an excellent one-timer. His passing is accurate, and his puck possession is good.

William Whitelaw – Center – Youngstown has him listed as a center, but he wasn’t taking all the face-offs. He was good on the wing and lined up there at times. He changes angles on his hard wrist shot. He works well in traffic too.

Maxim Strbak – Defense – This right-handed shot defenseman was playing top pairing for Sioux Falls. He’s smart with the puck and a good passer. He uses his body to hit and block shots. Strbak will produce points with his accurate shot.

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Lucas St. Louis – Defense – He’s the son of Martin and his brother Ryan is on the Dubuque roster and on the same power play. His skating is terrific, and he’s a battler who takes no guff. His clears are safe, and his wrist shot from the point gets through.

Will Smith – Center – The NTDP center started slow and then got a game-winning goal. He plays in all situations. His skill level is high. Smith has the kind of speed that can beat defenders by the wall.

Jayden Perron – Right Wing – This talented winger played on the second line in both of his games for Chicago. He set up a goal in one game and showed a solid defensive game in the other.

Chris Delaney – Center – He moved up from Chicago’s fourth line in the first game to the third line the next game. Delaney is fast. He’s good on face-offs, fast with the puck, and has a terrific two-way presence. At 5’6”, let’s see what the future brings.

Gabe Perreault – Right Wing – He played top-line right wing in both games for the NTDP. Perreault is 17 until May, so time is on his side. His father is Yanic. He’s fast with a good, deceptive shot.  His game needs some work, but the high-end part of his game is what makes him an attractive prospect.