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Preliminary 2021 NHL Draft Watch List Loaded with Steel

October 27, 2020 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Chicago Steel News Release


GENEVA, ILLINOIS - The NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Watch List, released Tuesday, includes eight players on the current Chicago Steel roster in addition to four players with ties to the club.

"We are grateful to have so many players, including the potential #1 pick (Power), recognized by NHL Central Scouting," said Steel General Manager Ryan Hardy. "It is a great source of pride for our franchise. That said, all of our players, including some of those not on the list, will determine their NHL futures by their play on the ice in the months and years to come."

The players listed by NHL Central Scouting on the current Steel roster are as follows:

'A' Rating - Mackie Samoskevich

Forward

5'11'' 189 lbs.

2019-2020 Stats: 47 GP, 34 Points (13G, 21A)

"Mackie Samoskevich is a dynamic, skilled forward that can create offense with his mind, with his hands, and with his speed. He also possesses a quick release on a heavy shot." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'B' Rating - Matt Coronato

Forward

5'10'' 183 lbs.

2019-2020 Stats: 45 GP, 40 Points (18G, 22A)

2019-2020 All-Rookie First Team

"Matt Coronato has a relentless motor that never stops at any point during a game. He can fly and he can score. His effort is a driver for our club on a nightly basis." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'B' Rating - Luke Levandowski

Forward

6'0'' 160 lbs.

"Luke Levandowski is an underdeveloped, dynamic player with multiple elite traits and great deal of potential." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'C' Rating - Jackson Blake

Forward

5'10'' 148 lbs.

"Jackson Blake is a dynamic, fast-twitch, forward with elite skill and playmaking ability. We expect him to take massive strides this year as he adds strength and rounds out his details off the puck." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'C' Rating - Luca Fantilli

Defense

6'0'' 159 lbs.

"Luca Fantilli is a cerebral, puck moving defenseman with high-end poise." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'C' Rating - Lukas Gustafsson

Defense

5'10'' 180 lbs.

"Lukas Gustafsson is a skilled defenseman who creates offense from the backend." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'C' Rating - Sam Lipkin

Forward

6'3'' 196 lbs.

"Sam Lipkin is a big, versatile forward with the ability to use his assets to play a skilled game or a power game." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'C' Rating - Ryan Ufko

Defense

5'10'' 181 lbs.

2019-2020 Stats: 43 GP, 9 Points (2G, 7A)

"Ryan Ufko is an intelligent, competitive, right-shot defenseman who can control the game in all three zones with and without the puck. He has transformed his body physically over the last 18 months and will only continue to improve in that area throughout this season and beyond." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

The players with Chicago Steel ties listed by NHL Central Scouting are as follows:

'A' Rating - Owen Power; Steel Alumnus 2018-2020

Defense

6'6'' 214 lbs.

2019-2020 USHL Defenseman of the Year

2019-2020 All-USHL First Team

2019-2020 Stats: 45 GP, 40 Points (12G, 28A)

2018-2019 USHL All-Rookie Second Team

2018-2019 Stats: 58 GP, 25 Points (11G, 14A)

"Owen Power possesses every trait that you would value in a player and happens to have a 6'6" frame. His potential is matched only by the way in which he goes about his business on a daily basis." - Steel GM Ryan Hardy

'C' Rating - Jason Marsella; Steel affiliate

Defense

5'11'' 179 lbs.

'C' Rating - Tyler Rubin; Steel affiliate

Defense

5'10'' 150 lbs.

'C' Rating - Jimi Suomi; Steel affiliate

Defense

5'9'' 152 lbs.

The full NHL Central Scouting 2020-2021 Preliminary Watch List can be accessed here.

The Steel are coming off the heels of the most successful NHL Draft in franchise history with a total of eight players with Chicago ties selected on Oct. 6 & 7. Prior to the start of the 2019-2020 campaign, 10 players with Steel ties were listed on the NHL Central Scouting Watch List.

In total, the United States Hockey League has 31 current players named on the preliminary list.

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Saturday, November 6 vs. Youngstown Phantoms 7:05 pm CT

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Friday, November 20 vs. Green Bay Gamblers 7:05 pm CT

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