:  Brock Nelson


The injuries keep piling up for Samuel Honzek, who missed the first months of the season. When he returned, he failed to take a step forward. Still, it’s impossible to miss the 6-foot-4 winger’s rare combination of size and finesse. He’s a highly skilled handler, shooter, and passer, all bolstered by his puck protection skills. Pace and precision both remain concerns, and limited his impact far too many nights last season. He still has home run potential, but he’ll need a big bounceback season. (EliteProspects, 2024)