from Sam Cosentino of Sportsnet

1. Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL): Thanks to the finer points in his game and the details away from the puck, Wright still remains the top player available.

2. Logan Cooley, C, USNTDP: As the most dynamic player available, he wasn’t lying when he quipped that I had him ranked too low in March (No. 4). Rising to No. 1 is not out of the question.

3. Juraj Slafkovsky, LW, TPS Turku (Liiga): Continues to play solid minutes for a team competing for a league title, but this will almost certainly keep him out of the U18’s.

4. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg Ice (WHL): Ended the regular season on a three-game multi-point heater. A lengthy playoff run in the rugged WHL will be a great test.

5. Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia): Slipped in a two-assist effort for the D1 gold medal-winning Slovaks at the worlds while playing for his club team in the playoffs.

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