Today’s set of profiles expands our horizons to players who had vastly different seasons.
Only one played at the U18s; another had a positive COVID-19 test, and the last was a surprising cut from the roster.
One had to change leagues halfway through the year; another played his third season among men, while the last had a more traditional approach, splitting his time between his country’s top junior league and the second tier men’s league.
Let’s dig into the stories of Cole Sillinger, Aatu Räty, and Fyodor Svechkov.
Background
Another draft-eligible skater with ties to Ottawa thanks to his father, Mike, Cole is a dynamic talent who can drive his own offence with a strong one-on-one skillset and a lethal shot.