I’m a Jack Thompson guy. Let’s get that out of the way right now. Of the seven writers who voted this year, I had Thompson rated the highest (5). I’ve been pumping his tires since the beginning of last season. Now it’s time to see if he can live up to the hype.
Position: Defense
Age: 20
2022-23 Team: Syracuse Crunch
It was a breakout season for the 20-year-old defenseman from Ontario. He started the season with a bang as Sudbury’s captain, earning OHL Player of the Week honors in the opening week of the season.