It is draft week. The 2025 NHL Draft is now only four days away and there are still a ton of questions to be answered. Between the trade rumors, the free agent runners and trying to figure out where all the prospects will fall, there are a lot of things circulating around the rumour mill.
We've been going heavy into the draft content for the Utah Mammoth and that will continue for the duration of the week. Today, we are looking at Henry Brzustewicz of the London Knights.
Scouting Report
Team: London Knights (OHL)
2024–25 Stats: 10 G, 32 A, 42 P, 42 PIM
DOB: Feb. 9, 2007
Position: Defense
Shoots: Right
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 194 lbs
Brzustewicz plays the game with pace and confidence. He’s always looking to get involved offensively, whether it’s jumping into the rush or moving the puck up ice with a clean first pass. He’s got a good feel for how to create from the back end, and that makes him a natural fit to run a power play down the line. For a team like the Mammoth, having a defenceman who can help generate offense and push the pace from the blue line is exactly the kind of piece they’d want to develop.
What really helps him stand out is how well he skates. He recovers quickly after taking a risk, closes gaps with ease, and does a nice job forcing opponents into mistakes. He’s not just an offensive guy, he’s got the skating and awareness to hold his own defensively too. The fact that he’s still eligible to return to junior for two more years is a bonus. It gives the Mammoth time to be patient with him and let his game round out naturally. There’s real upside here, and if he keeps trending in the right direction, he could end up being a big part of Utah’s future on the back end.
What the Scouts Are Saying:
In most shifts, Brzustewicz plays a quiet and supportive style of game. Rotating ahead of plays, denying the middle, pushing opponents wide, and walling off the front of the net, he contains the opposition. When they put themselves in vulnerable spots, he engages, skating forward at them, and pushing them off the puck. He retrieves it and moves it to his partner, prioritizing safety over creativity. — Elite Prospects, 2025
“Henry Brzustewicz is undoubtedly a player to watch as the 2025 NHL Draft approaches. With his skill set, physical attributes, and strong hockey bloodlines, he has the potential to make an impact in the NHL. As he continues to develop and refine his game, fans and scouts alike will be eagerly anticipating his future in professional hockey.” — OHL Writers, 2025
“Brzustewicz is effective in making a strong first pass to start breakouts and is capable of skating the puck out of his zone when under pressure. His lateral mobility along the offensive blue line allows him to keep plays alive, and his shot from the point, while not always accurate, has notable power and velocity. Offensively, he shows flashes of being an active presence, jumping into the rush and getting involved in the play when the opportunity arises.” — Neutral Zone, 2025
"Brzustewicz was part of the Memorial Cup champion London Knights and played a significant role for the team. He quietly produced 10G-32A in the regular season and followed it up with some secondary scoring in the playoffs (1G-4A). He has the skill set to be used in a variety of roles and he’s trustworthy defensively. He engages his opponents and doesn’t cut corners searching for offence. I like his size, strength, detail and compete overall." — Jason Bukala, Sportsnet
Brzstuweicz has a sure-built frame. He’s stocky and strong, with good skating under him. He’s a great defensive mind, and knows how to position himself strategically to limit access to the slot. His physicality is great and he’s got a strong stick. Those traits alone hook me, but Brzstuweicz adds to them with a great jump and puckhandling ability. He gets to loose pucks quick and makes strong passes. When he can’t, Brzstuweicz is completely capable of driving the puck downhill fast. He has an eye for making strong first-passes in the offensive end and patrols the blue-line well enough. A boomer slapshot too. He’s a bit old guard, but Brzustewicz’s projection is strong. — Gabe Foley, Recruit Scouting
Utah could benefit from adding a very offensive-minded defenceman into their prospect pool. There is a growing sense that Brzustewicz could go higher than originally expected. However, if he doesn't, there isn't an overly large chance that he will fall all the way down to 46 in the draft. But if he does, GM Bill Armstrong and the Mammoth need to call his name, he would easily be one of the best prospects available.
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