Ben MacDonald

Defence and physicality define MacDonald’s game. He’s a pressure machine, overwhelming puck carriers and eliminating off-puck threats. After closing space, he knocks the puck and then slams players into the boards. Much of MacDonald’s offence comes from his physical game, too. He leans on defenders, waits for their response, then spins back in the opposite direction. When he’s not winning battles along the boards, he planted in front of the net for rebounds and deflections. He’s also a powerful shooter and an occasionally deceptive playmaker. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide