Liam Ohgren is a phenomenal offensive winger who has a variety of ways to create offense if given space in the opponent’s zone. For one, he is a fantastic puck distributor. He can dish the puck to open teammates, especially below the circles on his usual power play spot. When with the puck, he can deke and dangle opponents when needed to bypass defenders. In flashes, he shows top-end skill and brilliance that indicate he is one of the highest-upside players in the draft class. While the skill with his hands and playmaking ability are his primary offensive tools, he also does impress with his shot. He can quickly change angles and manipulate his shot angle in order to release quick pucks off that can either beat goalies or create rebound opportunities. The only thing he needs to do to his offensive game: simplify. Too often he will try to do too much and lose possession of the puck, causing ill-timed turnovers. With a more developed, simple, and practical game, he can become an even better offensive threat. In the defensive zone, his play takes an expected dip. His positioning could be better, often seen cheating for offense. Probably most worrisome, his use of his stick is not ideal. He tries too often to pokecheck his opponents, when a less aggressive, more positional style of defense would have been more suitable in defending the rush. He should see his name called in the first round of the NHL Draft, considering his multifaceted offensive game is one of the best in the draft class. With a more patient attitude in the offensive and refinement in the defensive zone, best-case Ohgren should develop into a second-line scoring winger who performs well on the power play for his team.

– FCHockey’s 2022 NHL Draft Guide