Brady Tkachuk is among the top-five heading into the 2018 NHL Draft, and a player the Montreal Canadiens could take if they wanted to. Past philosophy would make him an obvious selection (finger slowly pointed towards Rick Dudley), but there are other aspects of the wingers playing style that work besides his size.
Tkachuk has the tools to be an effective power forward in the NHL or a serviceable centre as some scouts mention. He’s a player that produces in all areas of the ice both offensively and defensively and isn’t afraid to go to the high-danger areas to make an impact.