2027 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Colin Grubb (C)

Colin Grubb (Brandon):Projection/Archetype: Top 9 – Two-way ForwardStrengths: Defensive Stick, Skating, Motor, Face-offsWeaknesses: Lack of elite attribute Analysis:Colin Grubb is an unbelievably well-rounded player. He is the motor that drives whatever line he is on and is a valuable asset to his team in every situation. The biggest attributes he has in his game are his skating and compete level. He utilizes a quick stride, great stamina, and a surprising top speed to pressure opponents and create chaos for them. With the puck on his stick, he utilizes good vision and great puck control to create scoring chances for his teammates. Without the puck, he is good at finding open ice and reading the play before it fully develops to put himself in the best position on the ice for a rebound, pass, or sneaky deflection. Defensively, he uses a great defensive stick to block passing and shooting lanes, force opponents to the perimeter while protecting the puck, and use stick checks to try and create turnovers. He is willing to sacrifice his body to block shots or throw hits to create separation between his opponents and the puck. He has an underrated skill of being well-versed in the faceoff dot too, being able to win draws with ease in every zone of the ice. In my opinion, he has a versatile set of tools that will make him a very versatile and valuable player at the pro level. The only major flaw I have in Grubb’s game is his lack of elite attributes. Though he is a jack-of-all-trades type of player, he lacks a major attribute in his game that I would consider elite. Though it isn’t a detrimental flaw to him as a player, it is still something that needs to be taken into account when ranking him against his peers.