Jakob Pelletier

Pelletier got his first taste of NHL action in 2022-23, racking up seven points in 24 contests. All of that offense came in a nine-game span during February, but it's clear he's got enough talent to hold onto a middle-six role for much of 2023-24. He's a bit of an undersized winger, but he plays with a lot of heart and energy. He can generate as much positivity being happy for his teammates as he does for his own success. While he may be limited to the third line and the second power-play unit initially, his hockey sense is strong and it could lead to him producing enough offense to outscore his role. However, he's set to undergo surgery after suffering a shoulder injury in late September. A timeline has yet to be established, but he's almost certainly looking at a multi-month absence, so there's no reason for fantasy managers in redraft leagues to consider him on draft day.

Pelletier made his professional debut last season for AHL Stockton following an excellent junior career in the QMJHL and immediately became an impact player for the club. He averaged nearly a point per game (27 goals, 62 points in 66 games) despite playing nearly the entire campaign at age 20. He was rewarded with a spot on the AHL's All-Rookie Team. A diminutive forward with high-end skill, Pelletier, the No. 26 overall selection in the 2019 draft, should get a look with the Flames at some point in the 2022-23 season.