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Junior A players on NHL radar for 2016-17

The first step in identifying next year’s draft picks – the NHL Central Scouting Futures List – has identified 11 Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) players.

The Futures List consists of 148 North American players and 142 International players. (CLICK HERE for full list)

“The 2016 draft class lived up to all the hype regarding the exceptional talent available and the unpredictability of the order in which prospects would be taken,”said NHL Director of Central Scouting Dan Marr. “It’s anticipated that 2016-17 will again be a deep draft class for prospects, and there is a lot of depth at all positions.”

Here’s a look at the CJHL prospects on the NHL Central Scouting Futures List:

Ian Blacker (Oakville Blades – OJHL)

Tyler Burnie (Wellington Dukes – OJHL)

Nick Campoli (North York Rangers – OJHL)

Alec Capstick (Langley Rivermen – BCHL)

Jarrod Gourley (Brooks Bandits – AJHL)

Cale Makar (Brooks Bandits – AJHL)

Greg Meireles (Ottawa Jr. A Senators – CCHL)

Griffin Mendel (Penticton Vees – BCHL)

Bryce Misley (Oakville Blades – OJHL)

Ian Mitchell (Spruce Grove Saints – AJHL)

Dylan Seitz (Buffalo Jr. Sabres – OJHL)

In 2015-16, the CJHL only had three players on the NHL Central Scouting Futures List.