Ryan Lin: Top NHL Draft Prospect

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Ryan Lynn is a standout defenseman for the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League.

Born on April 18th, 2008 in Richmond, British Columbia, this 5'11' 176' right shot player is.

Eligible for the 2026 NHL draft.

Scouts rank him highly, with NHL Central Scouting placing him 13th among North American skaters and

other seeing him between 8th and 16th overall.

This season, Lynn has put up 56 points in 51 games, marking his best year yet and back-to-back campaigns over 50 points.

He has been the Giants top blueliner, running their power play with SmartPuck Movement, a strong shot and great vision to set up plays.

At just 17 years old, Lynn earned a big honor by being named Captain of the Giants for the rest of the 2025, 2026.

Season. That is rare for someone his age, showing his leadership on and off the ice, which has impressed teammates and coaches alike.

Lynn also shines internationally, helping Canada win gold at the Under 18 Men's World Championship in the spring of 2025 and bronze.

At the linka Gretzky Cup in the summer, he joins other top draft eligible players on those teams.

Scouts love his skating, hockey scents and offensive upside as a right handed defenseman,

projecting him as a top 4 NHL player down the line, maybe even a top 10 pick.

He needs to cut down on turnovers and add some physicality, but his potential is sky high.

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