2018 Top 25 under 25: The case for Dakota Joshua

When ranking players, you take a lot of time trying to find out who goes behind Auston Matthews. Is Mitchell Marner better than William Nylander? Can you really separate them? As you go down the list you tend to think a bit more with your heart, and turn to players you favour more than anything else. For me it’s the Ohio State Buckeyes centre Dakota Joshua.

Age: 22

Height: 6’2”

Weight: 198 lb

Drafted: 2014, #128

2017 T25: NR

elseldo: 25

Arvind: NR

Kevin: NR

Katya: NR

Annie: NR

Hardev: NR

A player I’ve had interest in since he was drafted, and following along each NCAA season, to see his production more than double in his sophomore year, but fall by 30% in his junior. He’s heading into his senior year…