Behm stood out as a top point producer in Kamloops, flashing strong hands, good size, and speed off the rush. He is comfortable carrying the puck through traffic and creating space on the wing, with the kind of skating and offensive instincts that give him a real shot at the pro level. However, when the puck is not on his stick, his impact fades. The tools are there: a strong frame, fluid stride, and a natural scorer. If he adds some grit and inside presence, he could grow into a solid middle-six winger. Chicago’s betting on the upside here. Puneet

Selected 66th overall, Nathan Behm is now a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Behm put up solid production (66 points in 59 games) on a struggling Blazers team that had difficulty generating much of anything. He is an excellent puck handler with strong vision, though he displays it inconsistently. His shot is also a legitimate Junior-level weapon. However, as a low-pace, low-motor player who frequently cheats for offense (minus-23 rating), there are concerns about how well his skill set will translate to higher levels. But it’s harder to pinpoint exactly how well he is doing when the team around him is weak. –

Final Ranking – A 6-2 puckhandling sniper with flashes of playmaking vision, he possesses a cherry-picking, perimeter approach that isn’t well-loved.—