Ben Danford, D, Brantford, OHL (Toronto Maple Leafs)
After entering his fourth season with Oshawa, Danford was traded to Brantford on Oct. 30, and has wasted little time making friends on his new team. He had two assists in his first game, including one on the first goal of a 7-0 win against Flint on Nov. 1. A day later, he had two more assists, including one on the first goal of the game, in a 6-2 victory against Saginaw.
The 19-year-old, selected by the Maple Leafs in the first round (No. 31) of the 2024 draft, has eight points (one goal, seven assists) in 10 games this season.