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Drafted in the first round, tenth overall by the Kitchener Rangers in the 2023 OHL Bantam Draft, Cameron Reid had a strong draft season. He put up 14 goals and 40 assists for 54 points in 67 games. Reid also added five assists in 14 playoff games. It was an improvement on his rookie campaign, when Reid scored two goals and 21 assists for 23 points in 49 games. He also added five points in ten games in the 2024 playoffs.

Reid is no stranger to international play. He put up two assists in five games at last summer’s Ivan Hlinka U18 tournament. Reid helped Canada win a gold medal. He also played for Canada White at the 2024 Under-17 World Hockey Challenge, winning another gold medal. He picked up a goal and an assist in the eight-game tournament. Reid also played for the CHL team in the CHL/USHL prospects series.

Cameron Reid 2025 NHL Draft Scouting Report

Left Defence — shoots Left
Born April 8th, 2007 — Aylmer, Ontario
Height 6’0″ — Weight 193 lbs [183 cm/88 kg]



Skating

Reid is an outstanding skater, which helps him play a strong two-way game. He has excellent speed and acceleration in both directions. This allows him to join the rush, as well as pinch in at the blueline and still get back defensively. His ability to change speeds allows him to go wide on the rush and cut back to the front of the net. Reid also has very good agility and edge work. His pivots are quick and crisp, and allow him to transition quickly from offence to defence and vice versa. His mobility allows him to avoid defenders both with and without the puck. It also allows him to maintain good gap control and defend against strong attackers.

Reid has gotten stronger this past year. His balance is improved, and he’s harder to knock off the puck than earlier in his career. There is still room to improve, though, before he is ready to make the jump to playing against men. However, Reid should be able to add more muscle to his frame over the coming years.

Offensive Game

Reid pairs his skating ability with strong stick handling. He can lead the rush and avoid defenders in the neutral zone. This allows him to generate effective zone entries and get the offensive play started. His speed also allows him to join the rush as a trailer. Once the puck is in the offensive zone, he can walk the line. His lateral movement and quick hands allow him to open up passing and shooting lanes. Reid has very good vision and passing skills. He can quarterback the power play and set up teammates for scoring chances.

Reid has a good wrist shot and a strong slap shot. He can change his shooting angle with a quick toe-drag and his quick release can fool goalies. He also does a good job of keeping his shots low and on the net. His teammates can get do the net and create traffic, screen goalies and tip in shots. Reid also likes to sneak in from the point, looking for a back door pass from a teammate to create a scoring chance. As he gets stronger, his shot should get even better.

Defensive Game

Reid’s improved strength helped him in his end of the ice this season. He is better in board battles and at clearing the front of the net. However, there is still room for improvement as he gets even stronger. Reid could improve his concentration, though. There are times he gets caught puck-watching and loses his man. He is very good at defending against the rush, using his skating to maintain gap control and force attackers to the outside and away from prime shooting areas. Reid uses his active stick to cut down passing lanes and poke-check opponents. While not a big hitter, he isn’t afraid to throw the odd hip check when given the opportunity. His skating and stickhandling abilities are also seen in the defensive end. He is quick to retrieve dump-ins and loose pucks. Reid can skate the puck out of danger as well as start the counterattack with a good first pass.

Projection and Comparison

From Cameron Reid’s scouting report skating and offensive game will intrigue NHL teams, and he should be taken in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. His defensive game is much improved over the last year, but he will need to see that continue before he is ready for the NHL. Like many young defenders, he is at least two or three years away. However, if he reaches his potential, Reid could become a mobile defender, capable of quarterbacking a team’s power play and playing in all situations. Expect him back in Kitchener next season. His game is reminiscent of Jake Walman, however, this is a stylistic comparison only and not one based on skill and ability. Regardless, being in the conversation with a defenceman who has been spectacular for the Edmonton Oilers, is very noteworthy.

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