Film Room: Why Brandt Clarke is the top prospect in the 2021 class

Since you've already read the title, this first paragraph will not be much of a surprise to you. This piece will dive deeply into the game of Brandt Clarke. It will investigate his strengths, his shortcomings, how he himself views his game and what some prominent NHL scouts and executives had to say about him.

In the end, the message will be clear: Clarke is the best player in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and should be treated as such.

The Back Story

Brandt Clarke spent his minor hockey days playing for the powerhouse Don Mills Flyers system. He was a force at the U16 level ending up third in GTHL scoring with 35 goals and 113 points in 73 games. He was clear of the next highest scoring defender by 40 points. His impressive output and two-way acumen led to his being selected fourth overall by th