Forward Jeffrey Viel will never be a top-six forward in the NHL but he still has the opportunity to turn into a role player.
Unlike some of the other players on this list, Viel was not drafted. He caught the eyes of the San Jose Sharks scouts during the 2017-18 season when he played for the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the QMJHL. During that campaign, the Titan won the CHL’s Memorial Cup and Viel was named the winner of the Guy Lafleur Trophy as the league’s playoff MVP. He was also named to the tournament’s All-Star team.