Brady Martin Leads Team Canada to Gold at World U18 Championship

Brady Martin, center for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, has surged as a top prospect for the 2025 NHL Draft after leading Team Canada to gold at the World U18 Championship, where he notched 11 points in seven games and was named Tournament All-Star for his physical, aggressive play. Scouts praise Martin’s relentless checking and growing offensive skills, with some analysts ranking him as high as No. 10 and projecting him as a potential top-10 pick. However, there are concerns about whether his scoring ability will translate to the NHL and if he will remain a center or shift to wing for better effectiveness. Teams see Martin as a high-risk, high-reward prospect, needing to weigh his intensity and physicality against uncertainties in his offensive game as the draft approaches.