His two-way ability combined with great anticipation and a high-end shot make him one of the more exciting prospects in the class. Jackson Smith, D, Tri-City (WHL)Smith is a big, physical defenseman with untapped offensive ability and is the consensus second-best defender in the draft class behind Schaefer. The development will come from simplifying offensive plays to eliminate turnovers caused by holding the puck for too long. Though undersized at 5-10, 176 pounds, Kindel blends pace, vision and quality instincts, and he projects to be a middle-six winger with two-way ability. OHL competition exposed his rawness as a prospect, with inconsistent reads and turnovers, but he consistently improved his retrievals, breakouts and defensive play.