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2021 DRAFT PROSPECTS: NHL TIES AND BLOODLINES

McTavish, Mason His father, Dale, played nine games for the Flames in the 1996-97 No. 2-ranked N.A. Skater season (1-2—3 in 9 GP) and played 14 seasons of professional hockey overseas with stops in and .

Raty, Aatu His brother, Aku, was a fifth-round pick by the Coyotes in the 2019 No. 3-ranked ITL Skater NHL Draft (151st overall) who skated for Karpat in the Finnish Elite League in 2020-21 (4-3—7 in 36 GP).

Hughes, Luke Has two brothers who were recent first-round picks in the NHL Draft: No. 4-ranked N.A. Skater Quinn (No. 7 in 2018 w/ VAN) and Jack (No. 1 in 2019 w/ NJD). His mother, Ellen, played soccer, lacrosse and at the University of New Hampshire and is a former member of the U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team. His father, Jim, was a member of the U.S. Selects team that won the 1988 and has held a of coaching and player development positions in the NCAA, IHL, AHL and NHL.

Lindbom, Carl His brother, Olof, is also a who was a second-round pick No. 5-ranked ITL Goaltender by the Rangers in 2018 (39th overall) and played for Mora in ’s second division in 2020-21.

Clarke, Brandt His brother, Graeme, is a who was a third-round pick by the No. 7-ranked N.A. Skater Devils in the 2019 NHL Draft (80th overall) and spent the majority of the 2020-21 season with the AHL’s Binghamton Devils (8-10—18 in 31 GP).

Korhonen, Rasmus His father, Markus, is a former Blackhawks scout who tended for No. 7-ranked ITL Goaltender over a decade in professional leagues across and is the current goaltending coach for in Finland’s top professional league.

Serhyenko, Carter His cousin, Ryan Bayda, was a third-round pick by the Hurricanes in No. 9-ranked N.A. Goaltender 2000 (80th overall) and appeared in 179 career NHL games with Carolina from 2002-03 to 2008-09 (16-24—40 in 179 GP).

Sillinger, Cole His father, Mike, was a forward who skated in 1,049 career regular- No. 10-ranked N.A. Skater season games spanning 17 NHL seasons with a dozen different teams (240-308—548 in 1,049 GP). He is the only player in NHL history to play for 12 or more different franchises.

Malik, Nick His father, Marek, was a defenseman who was a third-round pick of No. 10-ranked ITL Goaltender the in 1993 (72nd overall) and skated in 691 career NHL regular-season games with the Whalers, Hurricanes, Canucks, Rangers and Lightning (33-135—168 in 691 GP).

Robertsson, Simon His father, Bert, was a 10th-round pick by the Canucks in the 1993 No. 11-ranked ITL Skater NHL Draft (254th overall) who skated in 123 career NHL regular- season games with the Canucks, Oilers and Rangers from 1997-98 to 2000-01.

Salminen, Samu His brother, Saku, was a seventh-round pick by the Lightning in the No. 12-ranked ITL Skater 2013 NHL Draft (184th overall) who played seven seasons of professional hockey in Finland, , Sweden and .

Helenius, Samuel His father, Sami, was a fifth-round pick by the Flames in 1992 (102nd No. 15-ranked ITL Skater overall) who appeared in 155 career NHL regular-season games with the Flames, Lightning, Avalanche, Stars and Blackhawks from 1996- 97 to 2002-03.

Dach, Colton His brother, Kirby, was a first-round selection by the Blackhawks in No. 19-ranked N.A. Skater 2019 (No. 3 overall) and recorded 2-8—10 in 18 games with Chicago in 2020-21.

Kapanen, Oliver His uncle, Sami, was a fourth-round pick by the Whalers in 1995 who No. 22-ranked ITL Skater recorded 189-269—458 in 831 career NHL regular-season games with the Whalers, Hurricanes and Flyers. His cousin, Kasperi, was a first- round pick by the Penguins in 2014 and recorded 11-19—30 in 40 regular-season games with in 2020-21.

Boucher, Tyler His father, Brian, is a former goaltender and current NHL analyst who No. 25-ranked N.A. Skater competed for 13 seasons with the Flyers, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Sharks and Hurricanes. He set a modern- day NHL record by posting five consecutive for Phoenix from Dec. 31, 2003 to Jan. 9, 2004.

Richard, Guillaume His uncle, Jean-Marc, appeared in five games with the Quebec No. 32-ranked N.A. Skater Nordiques from 1987-88 to 1989-90 (2-1—3 in 5 GP) and had a lengthy professional career including stops in the AHL, IHL and Germany.

Korczak, Ryder His brother, Kaedan, was a second-round pick by the Golden Knights No. 34-ranked N.A. Skater in 2019 (41st overall) and helped Team earn a silver medal at the 2021 World Junior Championship.

Stillman, Chase His brother, Riley, was a fourth-round pick by the Panthers in 2016 No. 35-ranked N.A. Skater (114th overall) who currently plays for the Blackhawks. His father, Cory, was a first-round pick by the Flames in 1992 (No. 6 overall) who went on to record 278-449—727 in 1,025 career regular-season games with the Flames, Blues, Lightning, Hurricanes, Senators and Panthers. Cory is a two-time champion (2004 w/ TBL and 2006 w/ CAR). His grandfather, Bud Stefanski, was a ninth-round selection by the Rangers in 1975 (154th overall) who also played in the IHL, AHL, CHL and .

Morrow, Scott His father, Steve, was a 10th-round pick by the Flyers in 1987 (209th No. 39-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who played for the AHL’s and CHL’s Fort Worth Fire. His uncle, Scott, was a fifth-round pick by the Hartford Whalers in 1988 (95th overall) and appeared in four games with the Flames in 1994-95.

Allan, Nolan His uncle, Chad, was a third-round pick by the Canucks in 1994 (65th No. 40-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who played 11 seasons of professional hockey in the AHL, Germany and Austria and helped Team Canada earn a gold medal at the 1996 World Junior Championship. His uncle, Karl Taylor, served as head coach of the AHL’s from 2018-19 to 2019- 20.

Bar, Jack His father, Mark, was a fourth-round pick by the Flyers in 1986 (83rd No. 41-ranked N.A. Skater overall).

Robidas, Justin His father, Stephane, was a seventh-round pick by the Canadiens in No. 47-ranked N.A. Skater 1995 (164th overall) and appeared in 937 career regular-season games with the Canadiens, Stars, Blackhawks, Ducks and Maple Leafs.

Huckins, Cole His uncle, Jim Malone, was a first-round pick by the Rangers in the No. 48-ranked N.A. Skater 1980 NHL Draft (14th overall) and his uncle, , was a second-round pick by the Penguins in 1976 (19th overall) who appeared in 704 regular-season games with the Penguins, Whalers and Nordiques. His cousin, , was a fourth-round pick by the Penguins in 1999 (115th overall) who skated in 647 regular-season games with the Penguins, Lightning and Rangers while his other cousin, , was a fourth-round pick by the Avalanche in 2007 (105th overall) who has appeared in 199 regular-season games with the Avalanche, Hurricanes and Oilers and in 2020-21 served as of the AHL’s .

Blake, Jackson His father, Jason, was an undrafted forward who played in 871 career No. 52-ranked N.A. Skater regular-season games with the Kings, Islanders, Maple Leafs and Ducks and was the recipient of the 2007-08 Bill Masterton Memorial after battling a leukemia diagnosis without missing a single game.

Savage, Redmond His father, Brian, was an eighth-round pick by the Canadiens in 1991 No. 54-ranked N.A. Skater (171st overall) who skated in 674 career regular-season games with the Canadiens, Coyotes, Blues and Flyers.

Chiasson, Jake His uncle, Doug Lidster, was a seventh-round pick by the Canucks in No. 61-ranked N.A. Skater 1980 (133rd overall) who appeared in 897 career regular-season games with the Canucks, Rangers, Blues and Stars.

Spacek, David His father, Jaroslav, was a defenseman selected by the Panthers in No. 79-ranked ITL Skater the third round of the 1998 NHL Draft who went on to skate in 880 career NHL regular-season games with the Panthers, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Sabres, Canadiens and Hurricanes.

Doan, Josh His father, Shane, was a first-round pick by the original Jets in 1995 No. 87-ranked N.A. Skater (No. 7 overall) and spent his entire 21-season career with Jets/Coyotes franchise (402-570-972 in 1,540 GP) where he served as captain from 2003-04 to 2016-17. His grandfather, Bernie, was a sixth-round pick by the Blues in 1971 (80th overall).

Plandowski, Oscar His father, Darryl, is the Director of Amateur Scouting for the Coyotes. No. 94-ranked N.A. Skater

Eljas, Arvid His second-cousin, Emil Heineman, was a second-round pick by the No. 94-ranked ITL Skater Flames in 2020 (43rd overall) who skated for Leksands of the in 2020-21.

Fusco, Matthew His father, Mark, appeared in 80 career regular-season games with the No. 97-ranked N.A. Skater Whalers from 1983-84 to 1984-85 (3-12—15 in 80 GP) and represented Team USA at the 1984 Winter . His uncle, Scott, was an 11th-round pick by the Devils in 1982 (211th overall) who twice represented Team USA at the Winter Olympics (1984 and 1988).

Mittelstadt, Luke His brother, Casey, was a first-round pick by the Sabres in 2017 (No. No. 98-ranked N.A. Skater 8 overall) who posted 10-12—22 in 41 regular-season games with Buffalo in 2020-21.

Mechura, Adam His uncle, Pavel Kasparik, was a seventh-round pick by the Flyers in No. 99-ranked ITL Skater 1999 (200th overall) who played his entire professional career in the where he was a four-time champion.

Kressler, Braeden His cousin, Kyle Quincey, was a fourth-round pick by the Red Wings No. 103-ranked N.A. Skater in 2003 (132nd overall) and has appeared in 586 regular-season games with the Red Wings, Kings, Avalanche, Devils, Blue Jackets and Wild.

Landry, Manix His father, Eric, played in 68 career NHL games with the Flames and No. 108-ranked N.A. Skater Canadiens from 1997-98 to 2001-02 (5-9—14 in 68 GP), followed by nine seasons in Europe with stops in Switzerland and .

Lachance, Shane His father, Scott, was a first-round pick by the Islanders in 1991 (No. No. 110-ranked N.A. Skater 4 overall) and skated in 819 regular-season games with the Islanders, Canadiens, Canucks and Blue Jackets. He also represented the Islanders at the 1997 NHL All-Star Game.

Tammela, Jeremi His brother, Jonne, was a fourth-round pick by the Lightning in 2015 No. 112-ranked ITL Skater (118th overall) who won a championship with of the Finnish Elite League in 2020-21.

Gasseau, Andre His father, James, was a sixth-round pick by the Sabres in 1984 (123rd No. 116-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who played for the AHL’s from 1986-87 to 1987-88.

Arcuri, Francesco His cousin, Mike Cammalleri, was a second-round pick by the Kings No. 122-ranked N.A. Skater in 2001 (49th overall) who recorded 294-348—642 in 906 career regular-season games with the Kings, Flames, Canadiens, Devils and Oilers.

St. Louis, Ryan His father, Martin, is a forward who recorded No. 125-ranked N.A. Skater 391-642—1,033 in 1,134 regular-season games. Among his many accolades, St. Louis won the Stanley Cup in 2004 (w/ TBL), the Trophy twice (2003-04 and 2012-13) and the Hart Trophy (2003- 04).

Janicke, Justin His brother, Trevor, was a fifth-round pick by the Ducks in 2019 (132nd No. 128-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who skated for the University of Notre Dame in 2020-21.

Burroughs, Ethan His grandfather is former NHL referee Tom Smith. No. 138-ranked N.A. Skater

McCleary, Ryan His father, Trent, appeared in 192 career regular-season games with No. 141-ranked N.A. Skater the Senators, Bruins and Canadiens from 1995-96 to 1999-2000.

Krebs, Dru His brother, Peyton, was a first-round pick by the Golden Knights in No. 142-ranked N.A. Skater the 2019 NHL Draft (17th overall) who led all WHL players in points with 13-30—43 in 24 GP in 2020-21. He also appeared in four NHL games for Vegas in the 2020-21 campaign.

Sirizzotti, Brenden His cousin, Andrew Crescenzi, appeared in two games for the Kings No. 143-ranked N.A. Skater in 2017-18 and played for seven seasons in the AHL where he won the championship in 2014-15 as a member of the Manchester Monarchs.

Ertel, Justin His father, Tyler, was an 11th-round pick by the Canucks in the 1990 No. 150-ranked N.A. Skater NHL Draft (212th overall).

Brown, Caden His father, Jeff, was a second-round pick by the Nordiques in the 1984 No. 152-ranked N.A. Skater NHL Draft (36th overall) and ranks 44th on the NHL’s all-time list for points by a defenseman with 154-430—584 in 747 career regular- season games. His brother, Logan, was a first-round pick by the Senators in 2016 who has appeared in 30 NHL games with since 2017-18.

Cardwell, Ethan His grandfather, Steve, was a fifth-round pick by the Penguins in 1970 No. 159-ranked N.A. Skater (63rd overall) who appeared in 53 games for the Penguins from 1970- 71 to 1972-73 (9-11—20 in 54 GP).

Maggio, Matthew His cousin, Dan, was a sixth-round pick by the Rangers in 2009 (170th No. 175-ranked N.A. Skater overall) who had an eight-season professional career with stops in the ECHL, AHL, CHL and Denmark.

Hache, Braden His father, Conrad, is a former NHL referee and the current OHL No. 181-ranked N.A. Skater Director of Officiating.

Delay, Tim His uncle, Mike, was a ninth-round pick by the Maple Leafs in 1988 No. 187-ranked N.A. Skater (174th overall)

Ginnell, Riley His grandfather, Pat, was a longtime scout in the Blues organization. No. 191-ranked N.A. Skater His father, Erin, was a fourth-round pick by the Capitals in 1986 (82nd overall) and currently serves as an amateur scout in the Golden Knights organization. His uncle, Dan, is an amateur scout for the Blues. His uncle, Kevin, was a fifth-round pick by the Blackhawks in 1980 (99th overall).

Saganiuk, Colby His grandfather, Rocky, was a second-round pick by the Maple Leafs No. 193-ranked N.A. Skater in 1977 (29th overall) who recorded 57-65—122 in 259 career regular- season games with the Maple Leafs and Penguins.

Avon, Jon-Randall His stepfather, Steve Larmer, was a sixth-round pick by the No. 200-ranked N.A. Skater Blackhawks in 1980 (120th overall) who recorded 441-571—1,012 in 1,006 career regular season games with the Blackhawks and Rangers. Larmer won the Calder Trophy in 1982-83 (w/ CHI) and the Stanley Cup in 1994 (w/ NYR).

McGroarty, Matthew His cousin, Alex DeBrincat, was a second-round pick by the No. 205-ranked N.A. Skater Blackhawks in 2016 (39th overall) who recorded 32-24—56 in 52 games with Chicago in 2020-21.

Serdachny, Noah His father, Steve, is a skating and skills instructor who has worked with No. 208-ranked N.A. Skater multiple NHL players and for the Oilers organization.

Murray, Owen His great uncle, Dallas Smith, is a two-time Stanley Cup champion No. 210-ranked N.A. Skater (1970 and 1972 w/ BOS) who appeared in 889 career regular-season games with the Bruins and Rangers (55-252—307 in 889 GP).