:  Brady Tkachuk


Ryan Leonard may have been the third-most prolific scorer on Boston College’s freshman line on a per-game basis, but if you know puck, then you know he was the one driving the bus for that group almost every time they took the ice. An overwhelming physical presence with a motor that never stops – it’s hard to miss Leonard. He’s driving opponents through the boards, sending them to the ice in space, and right in the middle of every post-whistle scrum. Leonard pairs this hard skill with soft touch as a handler and passer and a knack for creating looks away from the puck. (EliteProspects, 2024)