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5. Mathis Preston, RW/LW, Spokane (WHL), 5-foot-11, 177 pounds

An absolute rocket on ice, Preston can put a team on his back when needed. He can break open a tight neutral zone defense with his speed and puckhandling. The excellent transitional forward can create plenty on offense as a shooter and a passer. 

Some have wondered whether Preston would be able to add a physical element to his game, and this season, he's shown he can get involved in that regard. His size is an issue for some people, but he wants to quickly turn the play up ice and get into attack mode. He's a cerebral offensive mind who can be a game-breaker on the wing. 

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