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Prospects

Will Smith, Ryan Leonard lead NHL draft Class of 2023, but plenty can change

By Jeff CoxJune 2, 2021

Will Smith (Lexington, Mass.) is a Northeastern recruit and will play for the U.S. NTDP 17 team in 2021-22. (Dave Arnold/NEHJ)

While still 24 months away, the 2023 NHL Entry Draft promises to have at least one New Englander in the discussion for a first-round selection.

Will Smith, a center from St. Sebastian’s and Boston Junior Eagles 16-U, is the top prospect from the region, and he’s capable of being one of the first 32 players selected in his draft class.

Smith is one of three New England natives to make USA Hockey’s NTDP U-17 team for the 2021-22 season. Joining him in Plymouth, Mich., will be Pope Francis star Ryan Leonard and Dexter Southfield two-way center Will Vote.

Tags: 2023 NHL draft, Junior Eagles, NHL, Pope Francis/Springfield Rifles, Prospects, Ryan Leonard, st. sebastians, Will Smith

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