Dalyn Wakely – North Bay Battalion – Player Profile

HT	WT	DOB	POS	SH	OHL DRAFT	NHLCS	NAT
6’1”	197	Mar 5, 2003	C	R	30th 2020	116th N.A.	CAN

SEASON	LEAGUE	TEAM	GP	G	A	PTS
2019-2020	ETAHL U16	Quinte Red Devils	35	30	42	72
2021-2022	OHL	North Bay Battalion	67	20	14	34
2022-2023	OHL	North Bay Battalion	66	30	19	49
2023-2024	OHL	North Bay Battalion	66	39	65	104

As previously discussed regarding his teammate Anthony Romani, I typically do not delve deeply into draft re-entry players, but I believe it is necessary to do so in this case. Dalyn Wakely is a player eligible for the draft for the third time, making it even more imperative to mention him here, as this diminishes his chances of being selected.

Wakely had no trouble scoring goals in the past. Last season, he scored thirty goals while playing lower in the lineup. However, this season, after moving up to the top line in junior hockey, his playmaking abilities shone through, as seen in his increased assist numbers.

Wakely excels in protecting the puck, seldom losing possession when it’s on his stick. Additionally, he demonstrates exceptional awareness and scanning skills to track all players on the ice, enabling him to create scoring opportunities.

When it comes to Wakely, the key question is: How much did his performance improve by playing with Romani and Owen Van Steensel, and how much did the duo benefit from playing with Wakely?

That will be the determining factor.