Ilya Protas, a towering figure at 6-foot-5, emerged as a standout in his junior season, becoming one of the biggest steals of the 2024 NHL Draft.
Milano faced a harsh 2024-25 season, managing only three games due to injury, impacting his career trajectory significantly and raising uncertainty for his future.
Hutson had an unbelievable freshman season with Boston University, notching 48 points (14g, 34a) in 39 games, leading all NCAA freshmen in scoring.
One candidate to watch is Washington Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, who was impressive during his interview for the Pittsburgh Penguins' vacant head-coaching position.