Biggest sleepers to watch in the 2018 NHL Draft

The 2018 NHL Draft is finally here. While some prospects have been surrounded by buzz for months, others are flying under the radar. Here are some of the Draft’s biggest sleepers.

Everyone knows that Rasmus Dahlin, Andrei Svechnikov and Filip Zadina are the three most buzzed-about prospects heading into the 2018 NHL Draft.

But there are plenty more good players that we could consider sleepers. Here are some names flying under the radar heading into the weekend.

Wyatte Wylie (right-handed defenseman, WHL)

Wylie is a smart right-handed defenseman who has sound instincts. He makes a lot of clean plays. The tools are there to develop a top-pair defenseman for a contending team. Wylie started the 2017-18 season a little slow, but he ended the season with momentum. He has established himself as a reliable two-way defenseman.

Curtis Douglas (center, OHL)

Doulgas may not be one of the more well-known prospects in this year’s draft, but he does have some upside. He is six-foot-nine; it’s rare to see a center of that size. He does have deceptive speed and he has soft hands that handle the puck well. There is a lot to like about him and his unique abilities.

Billy Moskal (center, OHL)

Moskal is an interesting player who some good qualities that fit well with certain NHL teams. He is a two-way center with high hockey I.Q. His offense exploded toward the end of the 2017-18 season. NHL teams will like the fact that he is a two-way player with a lot of good qualities.

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Alexander Alexeyev, (left-handed defenseman, WHL)

Alexeyv is a big young player who should be getting more attention . He has quick feet and good knowledge of the game. His versatility should not be overlooked. All the tools are there for Alexeyev to be top defender in the NHL.