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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.

For years, I've done a top 100 NCAA hockey players to watch list, 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.
thehockeynews.comThe Top 100 CHL Players To Watch In 2025-26For years, I've done a top 100 NCAA hockey players to watch list, 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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