Welcome to the podium.
Jakob Pelletier ranks third on our list out of the trio of first-rounders at the top. While all eight of our panellists placed Pelletier fourth or higher on their individual lists, he never appeared in the top spot on any ballot and only once ranked No. 2.
Nevertheless, Pelletier is a fascinating prospect who looks to have an outside shot at cracking the Flames’ NHL lineup in his first season of professional hockey. He served as team captain for the QMJHL’s Val-d’Or Foreurs in 2020–21, capturing the team’s scoring title in both the regular season and the playoffs.