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Adrian Sgro hockey prospect

2028 NHL DRAFT • #6

Adrian Sgro

CA LHD6'0"185 lbs
Sarnia Sting • OHL
PROJECTEDTOP-PAIR DConfidence: MED-HIGH
SCOUTING FINGERPRINT
Skate↑
9.6
Skill↑
8.8
Pass↑
9.2
Shot→
8.1
IQ↑
9.1
Def↑
9.0
Elite SkaterTransition DPressure BreakerPhysical Competitor
CeilingTop-pair D
LikelyTop-4 LHD
FloorSecond-pair D
PLAYER TYPE

Dynamic left-shot defender whose skating, passing creativity and competitiveness let him influence all three zones.

Sgro’s skating is the foundation of everything he does. He can escape pressure, transport the puck himself and recover quickly enough to activate without surrendering structure. He is also more physical than his frame might suggest and closes plays aggressively in his own zone. His passing creativity gives him legitimate offensive upside, though the same ambition can occasionally push him toward unnecessary risk. If the activation decisions become more selective, the profile has top-pair potential.