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Zhilkin’s Rise to Draft Spotlight | NHL News
Dima Zhilkin is heating up as a top 2027 NHL Draft prospect, leading the OHL in scoring with 36 goals and 39 assists last season while already committed to Michigan. In a standout October 2025 game against Erie, he dazzled with six shot attempts and key assists despite his team’s score deficit, proving he’s more than just a goal scorer—he’s a possession-driving force with relentless energy and elite shot power. At just 17, scouts see room for growth in decision-making, but his leadership as the Spirit’s new captain and offensive spark plug make him a rising star. Currently ranked ninth in…
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