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Blake Zielinski, an 18-year-old forward from Berlin, New Jersey, is a top prospect for the 2026 NHL draft. Standing at 511 and weighing 188 lbs, he shoots right and plays for the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL. Zielinski finished second on his team with 55 points this season and was a standout at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, helping Team USA win gold. Scouts love his compete level, physical edge, and smarts, and hes expected to boost the Providence Friars power play next fall. With mid-to-late second-round projection, Zielinski has middle-six NHL upside as a winger or center.

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