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Will McLaughlin

DShoots LAge 18CanadianPortlandWHL

CS Rank

#113
NA Skaters:#57

Current Season Stats

68
GP
9
G
21
A
30
PTS
14
PIM

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McLaughlin quietly put together a 30-point season from the blue line in Portland, using his sharp reads and crisp outlet passes to push pace before most forwards even realize the puck has left the zone. He projects as a reliable two-way defender who won't light up a scoresheet every night but will give an NHL coach exactly what they need in a third-pairing minute-eater with legitimate offensive instincts.

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Strengths

  • ✓His 30 points in 68 WHL games shows reliable offensive production for a defenceman, though not at an elite pace.
  • ✓A PIM of just 14 across 68 games suggests strong discipline and composure on the blue line.

Concerns

  • ✗Nine goals on the season is modest for a defenceman tagged with offensive upside, raising questions about his shooting effectiveness.
  • ✗A #113 ranking from NHL Central Scouting places him firmly on the draft's fringe, indicating scouts see him as a project rather than a sure-thing pick.
  • ✗His 21 assists in 68 games, while decent, does not stand out among top defensive prospects in the WHL draft class.

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Two-Way DefencemanOffensive Defenceman

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