Based upon their recent performances, these prospects have really caught my attention, and I’ll be watching them closely in Kelowna:
CHICOUTIMI (QMJHL):
Forward Maxim Masse (ANA) – 5th in scoring (24 points), 3rd in assists (18) in QMJHL playoffs; power forward prospect D-man Alex Huang (NSH) – 2nd in d-men scoring in QMJHL playoffs with 19 points (2G 17A) in 20 games Goalie Lucas Beckman (OTT) – 1st in wins (16) & GAA (1.98), 3rd in SVP (.918), in QMJHL playoffs; signed ELC with Sens
KITCHENER (OHL):
Forward Sam O’Reilly (TBL) – Named OHL Playoffs MVP with 28 playoff points (2nd-most) and 17 goals (playoff leader) D-man Alexander Bilecki (49th-ranked 2026 draft prospect) – Draft prospect with 11 points (2G 9A) in 18 games from blueline Goalie Christian Kirsch (SJS) – Playoff leader wins (16) and shutouts (2)
KELOWNA (WHL):
Forward Tij Iginla (UTA) – Top-ranked affiliated prospect in NHL; scored 12 points (7G 5A) in 9 WHL playoff games Forward Forward Vojtech Cihar (LAK) – Scored 13 points (6G 7A) in 9 WHL playoff games; signed ELC with Kings
EVERETT (WHL):
Forward Julius Miettinen (SEA) – WHL Playoffs MVP with 27 points (tied for 1st) and 14 goals (1st) Forward Matias Vanhanen (54th-ranked 2026 draft prospect) – 24 WHL playoff points (12G 12A)(2nd on team, 3rd in league) D-man Landon Dupont (2027 draft prospect) – 23 WHL playoff points (5G 18A); potential 1st overall 2027 pick