Liam Ruck

ANALYSIS
Liam and his twin brother Markus dominated the WHL this past season, with Markus leading the league in scoring and Liam finishing tied for second in both goals (45) and points (104 in 68 games). That was a massive increase for a kid who posted just 41 points in 61 regular-season appearances the year before. Liam is a bit stockier than Markus, and both are right around six-foot. His lack of size and breakaway speed are a concern, but Ruck has a rocket of a wrist shot and works his tail off. For a player this size to make it as an offensive threat at the NHL level, it's a necessity he has a high hockey IQ. Ruck most certainly brings that to the table.