Updated NHL Central Scouting Watch List features 11 CJHL players

CALGARY, Alta. The Central Scouting department of the National Hockey League announced Monday its updated Players to Watch List and 11 members from Canadian Junior Hockey League were recognized.

The CJHLer earning the highest position once again was Sherwood Park Crusaders (AJHL) forward Carter Savoie, who was tabbed by NHLCS with a ‘B’ rating, which identifies him as a potential second or third round selection at the 2020 NHL Draft, which will be held in June at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

As for the other 10 players, they all received a ‘C’ rating, listing them as possible fourth, fifth or sixth round draft choices.

The following are the 11 CJHL players named to the Nov. 11 NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch List.

RATING FIRST LAST POS. TEAM LEAGUE
B Carter  Savoie LW Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL
C Michael  Benning D Sherwood Park Crusaders AJHL
C Kabore Dunn D Fort McMurray Oil Barons AJHL
C Ethan Edwards D Spruce Grove Saints AJHL
C Ethan Bowen C Chilliwack Chiefs BCHL
C Ryan Helliwell D Langley Rivermen BCHL
C Kyler Kovich LW Nanaimo Clippers BCHL
C Trey Taylor D Vernon Vipers BCHL
C Danny Weight C Penticton Vees BCHL
C Ryan Alexander C St. Michael’s Buzzers OJHL
C Ryan Tverberg C Toronto Jr. Canadiens OJHL