2. Landon DuPont, D, Everett (WHL): With Gavin McKenna in college, DuPont becomes the phenom to watch in major junior, even though the slick blueliner isn't draft-eligible until 2027.
6. Tij Iginla, C, Kelowna (WHL): With the Rockets hosting the Memorial Cup, Iginla is guaranteed great experience. The Utah first-rounder is a sharp goal-scorer with power.
*11. Braeden Cootes, C, Seattle (WHL): Cootes was The Guy with the Thunderbirds last year, a complete player with smarts. The Vancouver Canucks agreed, grabbing him in the first round.
12. Berkly Catton, C, Spokane (WHL): Has put up a ton of points in the 'Dub' and is still eligible for the world juniors, though Catton was strong enough to make the Kraken out of camp.
The Top 100 CHL Players To Watch In 2025-26
For years, I've done a <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/the-top-100-ncaa-players-to-watch-in-2025-26">top 100 NCAA hockey players to
watch list</a>, and for some reason, despite the fact the CHL has about the same
number of teams, I always felt a major junior list would be harder.
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