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Six Muskegon players were included in the first release of the NHL Central Scouting Preliminary Rankings.
Tynan Lawrence earned an A-grade, representing a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Lawrence, named team captain before the season, is currently sidelined with an injury. He tallied 25 goals and 29 assists (54 points) in 56 games last season and was named Clark Cup Finals MVP.
Niklas Aaram-Olsen, a Phase II draft pick, received a B-grade, indicating second- or third-round potential. The forward is currently playing in Sweden for Örebro of the SHL, where he has 13 points in 10 games.
Rudolfs Berzkalns earned a C-grade (projected fourth- or fifth-round selection). The center has four goals and three assists for seven points through 10 games.
Teddy Lechner, a defenseman who made his Lumberjacks debut last weekend against Dubuque, also received a C-grade.
Nate Celski, another defenseman, was given a W-grade, representing potential sixth- or seventh-round selection. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound blueliner has appeared in four games this season and holds a -1 rating.
Goaltender Will Keane rounded out Muskegon’s representatives with a W-grade as well. Keane has appeared in four games, posting a 3-1 record with a 2.00 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage.