Smith is a well-rounded threat with a quality shot and passing ability, but it's his elite puck skills that truly make him a dynamic player. The USNTDP star thrashed the U18s en route to tournament MVP and the gold medal, matching Jack Hughes' American record for scoring at the event.
The Sharks land a much-needed offensive stud in Smith. Nobody would call him a burner, but he's a smooth skater for someone who's 6-foot-3, plus he possesses high-end skill, vision, and playmaking abilities. Carlsson spent much of the season on the wing in Sweden's top pro league - where he tallied an impressive 25 points in 44 games - but he possesses all the traits to be an elite player down the middle. The Blue Jackets fell in the lottery but still get the franchise center they so desperately need. Missing out on Bedard hurts, sure, but getting Fantilli is an ultra-soft landing. Fantilli skates very well, competes extremely hard, and is a dual threat capable of distributing and burying the puck on any given shift. A first overall pick most other years, the Canadian immediately rockets to the top of the Ducks' list of forward prospects. Fantilli is an all-situations force who's fresh off winning the Hobey Baker Award after tallying 65 points in 36 college games.
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