If you’re a big fan of prospects, these few weeks at the end of July and beginning of August are like heaven. The World Junior Summer Showcase just wrapped up and as of today the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, formerly the Ivan Hlinka Tournament will take place with more of the world’s top prospects taking center stage in these dog days of the NHL offseason. Here are five prospects that you should keep an eye on during the Hlinka Gretzky Cup from team Canada.
Alexis LaFreniere
The cream of the crop. The offensive dynamo. The next huge French-Canadian star.