Liam Greentree, Beckett Sennecke, & Cole Beaudoin round out the top five among OHL draft-eligible players, including a complete breakdown of each player.
Rankings #1 and #2 have been completed, with Sam Dickinson & Zayne Parekh filling those two spots respectively.
Here are ranks 3-5, rounding out the top five among OHL draft-eligible players:
3. Liam Greentree, RW, Windsor Spitfires. 6'2" 198 lbs.
GP:41 G: 27 A: 37
Windsor Spitfires newly named captain Liam Greentree takes the #3 spot on this list. Greentree has undoubtedly been the best draft-eligible forward in the OHL this season. His combination of size, quickness, offensive zone smarts, and hands is what makes him unique.
When he attacks in the offensive zone, he leads with his hands. His hands help him to manipulate opponents and create lanes for himself. Greentree has the ability to create strictly by using his hands, he's able to work himself into open ice in high quality scoring areas. Greentree is able to play with speed, but he also plays with an element of patience. He isn't afraid to take things into his own hands and turn back to restart the play.
Greentree's strong on his feet and he plays a high-pace game for a 6-foot-2 forward. He is easily projectable to the NHL level. We could see him being effective in a bottom-six energy role to start, but eventually progress into a top-six driving, creative winger.
4. Beckett Sennecke, RW, Oshawa Generals. 6'3" 178 lbs.
GP: 42 G: 15 A: 24
Speaking of hands, Beckett Sennecke might have the best in this draft class. Sennecke always creates with his hands, and has a way of getting himself open so often in front of the net. If Sennecke is in alone on the goalie 9 times out of 10 he is putting the puck into the back of the net.
Sennecke's skating has been a conversation of concern this season, but he was able to shine some light onto his speed at the CHL Top Prospects Game. He was very good in the on-ice testing, ranking fourth overall among all participants
As far as projecting him to the next level, Sennecke will certainly be a project for whichever team drafts him. He still needs to fill out his frame quite a bit, and continue to develop that complete game. His linemate Calum Ritchie has certainly helped him with his two-way game, but he still needs to round out his game overall.
5. Cole Beaudoin, C, Barrie Colts. 6'2" 206 lbs.
GP: 42 G: 20 A: 18
Barrie Colts centre Cole Beaudoin has been one of the few bright spots for the Colts this season. The Colts have not lived up to expectations this season, especially with the departure of Brandt Clarke and the season-ending injury to Beau Akey. But Cole Beaudoin has put on a good showing in his draft-eligible season.
Beaudoin's vision and hockey IQ is elite. He sees the ice on an advanced level and he is able to find passing lanes that opponents can't see. He uses his solid frame to protect the puck, and actually has smooth edges for a bigger player.
His skating has been the biggest concern for him this season as well, and his foot speed is not exactly there. However, he has proven time-and-time again that his hockey sense and high-paced thinking makes up for his lack of speed. This was especially showcased at the Top Prospects Game, where he was able to create offence against some of the quickest prospects in junior hockey