Projected lottery pick and University of North Dakota blueliner Keaton Verhoeff joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down his journey and what lies ahead.

Verhoeff kicked things off by reflecting on his NCAA season and how he’s evaluated his own play, while also looking ahead after his squad’s tough exit in the Frozen Faceoff semifinals. He also touched on his experience representing Canada men's national junior ice hockey team at the World Juniors, and what he learned from competing on that stage.

From there, Verhoeff dove into his identity as a player — detailing his brand, style, and what he hopes NHL scouts see when they watch him. Naturally, the conversation shifted to the draft, including whether he keeps tabs on the NHL standings and what it would mean to potentially be selected by a Canadian market. Growing up a fan of the Edmonton Oilers, Verhoeff also shared his thoughts on the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs, emphasizing the importance of team culture. He weighed in on the hot-button topic surrounding Radko Gudas’ hit on Auston Matthews, offering his perspective on how he would respond in a similar situation involving a teammate.

To wrap things up, Verhoeff looked ahead to where he sees himself in five years, discussed whether he believes he’s NHL-ready, and shared his thoughts on fellow prospect Matthew Schaefer.

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