Name: Barrett Hayton
Team: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
Position: Center
Stats: 63 GP, 21 goals, 39 assists, 60 points, 32 PIMs, +24 plus-minus rating
NHL Central Scouting Ranking: 9th (North American Skaters)
NHL Comparable Player: J.T. Miller
When evaluating hockey prospects ahead of the NHL entry draft, a player’s environment can sometimes make a scout’s job a whole lot harder.
Playing on a weak team with underwhelming teammates can be both a good thing or a bad thing, depending on the circumstance.