3. Dallas Stars – Gabriel Vilardi (C, Windsor Spitfires, OHL)
While the Stars are usually cup contenders, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory this season. They’re slotted to pick third after a big jump in the lottery.
The Stars have some quality talent on the back end in Esa Lindell and Julius Honka, so they go with the big centre in Vilardi.
Vilardi had a strong regular season and stepped up big time in the Memorial Cup, posting seven points through four games and will fit right into the Stars strong forward core.