Paquette is captaining the Guelph Storm in his fourth OHL season. His offense so far through 20 games- eight goals and 10 assists- has him trending towards a slight decline from his previous campaign’s output.

Often teams draft for grit and end up with big players without the hop. That’s not what the Stars get in Paquette.

Selected 222nd overall in the seventh round, Charlie Paquette is now a member of the Dallas Stars.

Paquette’s value to the Dallas Stars, and by extension, our fantasy squads, will be on throwing the body and throwing pucks at the net. He won’t be a valuable asset in points-only, shallow or most redraft leagues, but could find a role as a category specialist in the hits column. Stash him in leagues where hits matter, as he will likely get a call up to the Texas Stars when his junior season ends and will become a better known asset as time goes by.

The 6-2, 207-pound centre is aggressive, hard-hitting, and magnetic to the net front. At 222nd overall, Dallas bet on a high-floor player who could join their pro ranks as soon as next year – although he is not worth stashing in fantasy leagues.

Not selected in his first year of draft eligibility, Paquette heard his name called in his second year of eligibility after doubling his point total with Guelph of the OHL. Known more for his hits and forechecking, popping from 35 to 70 points (37 goals and 33 assists) was enough to get the Stars to take a swing. Seventh rounders are not often NHL material, but the multi-cat potential is there for Paquette in deeper leagues if he can keep himself on the path he’s on currently.