Zach Dean — or Zachary if you’re feeling spicy — has everything you are looking for in a high-floor forward; blinding speed, able to process the game at a high level, a workhorse, and can be trusted to play the game at both ends of the ice.
Originally from the metropolis of Grand Prairie, Alberta, Dean spent the last couple of seasons with the Gatineau Olympiques of the QMJHL. Sporting the ‘A’ this past season, Dean established himself as a top option on both the powerplay and penalty kill. While his offensive production is underwhelming for a top prospect — 20 points in 23 games — it’s still nothing to sneeze at.