FIVE BEST DRAFT-ELIGIBLE PLAYERS

C/W SAM REINHART, KOOTENAY (CANADA)

“I could see him on the third line. He’s so smart. I could see him playing with (Bo) Horvat potentially.” — Seidel

D AARON EKBLAD, BARRIE (CANADA)

“You’d swear he’s 30 years old. He’s a man out there. He does everything well. When you look at the 17-year-old kids, he’s the best prospect ... He was completely and utterly dominant at the under-18 tournament.” — Seidel

RW KASPERI KAPANEN, KALPA (FINLAND)

“Sami’s kid, Kasperi, will be called upon to help lead the offensive charge for the Finns. He has some size concerns, especially when playing against bigger 19- and 20-year-olds. But he has the offensive skills to make a statement on the ice in front of hordes of NHL scouts.” — Stewart

W JAKUB VRANA, LINKÖPING (CZECH REPUBLIC)

“Small, but real, real skilled. Because the Czechs don’t have much, I think he’ll play above where he probably should. You’ve got Reinhart playing on the third line. You may very well have Vrana playing on their first power play unit.” — Seidel

C CONNOR MCDAVID, ERIE (CANADA) — ELIGIBLE FOR 2015 DRAFT

“That big ice is going to help him. He doesn’t need the big ice, but it’s just going to give him more time and space. The hype machine is going to get turned up because he’s going to make some plays. He’s a generational talent. The last player I’ve seen like him is Sidney.” — Seidel

C LEON DRAISAITL, PRINCE ALBERT (GERMANY)

“Draisaitl likely is the top offensive player on an always plucky Germany squad. He will utilize his power game to take the puck to the net, as well as his vision and playmaking abilities to try to set up his teammates.” — Stewart “Draisaitl is a solid pro. He’s going to have a good tournament, but he’s also going to have a great pro career. He’s proven he can play in the Western Hockey League. He’s a big guy, who’s not afraid.” — Seidel