My official May Rankings 2024

Great list

3. Dickinson - bold, but probably less risk that a lot of the dman, so I could see it. Others have higher upside, hard to pick from those others.

15. Connelly - I continue to believe he is a top-5 or even top-3 talent. So on pure rankings, I’d have a lot higher. But there have been off-ice matters that have hurt his rankings.

20. Stiga - I love the skill and energy, but cannot okay with Hagens forever. I worry that his production is a little too much from his circumstances. I view as more of late 1st or early 2nd guy.

24. Letourneau - Impossible to get full read on him. Some reports sound like he could be top-10 possibility. Some ignore him since he hasn’t played at higher level. I could see him going way higher that many expect.

36. Surin - He has been rising on my list too. Apparently he is much stronger on skates than many think. Tree trunks for legs.

43. Pettersson - I think he is late 1st rounder. Speed, skill, puck protection are great. Along with Wahlin Sallenius, has been one of two really impressive Swedes at U18.

Stiga and Emery are a bit low, I have Stiga at #11, and Emery at #24

Stiga- Second-best skater in the draft and the best defensive forward in the draft.

Emery- Shutdown guy but has improved the puck skills.

The rest looks reasonable.