With 2017’s NHL draft in the rearview mirror, the focus shifts to next year and the 2018 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n
While the big names are already known, but there is still plenty of talent across the world to learn about. It will take a few months to find out if we have a true number one or another ‘Nico or Nolan’ or ‘Taylor vs. Tyler’ debate, but teams will be able to fill their needs. Whether it’s a puck-moving defenceman, a strong two-way centre, or a high-scoring winger, there’s a little bit of everything available; especially from the OHL.<\/p>\n
So, a week after we named five winners from the Ontario Hockey League at the 2017 Draft<\/a>, the Friday Five brings you five names to know heading into the 2017\/18 OHL season.<\/p>\n It’s easy to pull for David Levin.<\/p>\n Talking to him two years ago at the OHL Priority Selection, he came off as a very mature kid who had fully dedicated himself to chasing his NHL dream. A dream that started on roller blades. In Israel. To make the decision to come to Canada to chase that dream you have to be mature. And you need guts. Levin has those too. And whether it’s on pavement or ice, he’s got talent.<\/a><\/p>\n 2018 Draft is boosted by late birthday '99, 1st overall in 2015 OHL Draft David Levin (Sudbury). Missed 2017 Draft by one day<\/p>\n — Gregory Hickman (@Gregory_Hickman) June 28, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nDavid Levin, Sudbury Wolves – GP: 66 \/ G: 18 \/ A: 35 \/ PTS: 53 in 2016\/17<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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