The centreman's supporting game is his biggest asset. He's the link between all of his teammates' plays, a predictable and timely ally all on the ice, offensively and defensively. He understands the shutdown game, the necessity to balance pressure and effort with sound positioning, to remove options from the opposition, and limit the time spent running around the defensive zone. -EliteProspects 2022 NHL Draft Guide
Brothers: Blake McConnell-Barker & Broden McConnell-Barker
Cousins: Cole Bishop & Stone Bishop
DATE | STATUS | FROM | TO | SOURCE |
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03/23/2023 | ||||
03/23/2023 | Confirmed | Soo Greyhounds | New York Rangers | |
05/15/2020 | ||||
05/15/2020 | Confirmed | London Jr. Knights U16 AAA | Soo Greyhounds |
Drafted 2020, 1 #4 overall by Soo Greyhounds in the OHL Priority Selection
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #67 by Elite Prospects
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #67 by FCHockey
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #74 by TSN/Craig Button
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #95 by McKeen's Hockey
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #58 by TSN/McKenzie
2022 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #34 by NHL Central Scouting
Invited to NHL Scouting Combine -- 2022
Other Career Highlights
2021-22:
4 assists in 2021-22 Canada U18 Summer Showcase
Invited to play in CHL/NHL Top Prospects game in Kitchener March 23, 2022
Recorded a 2G night November 5, 2021 vs Guelph
Listed as a ‘B’ rated prospect in the NHL Central Scouting October ‘Players to Watch’ List
Recoreded 1G, 1A & was named 1st star in road win @ Guelph (October 15, 2022)
Scored his 1st-career OHL goal on October 14, 21 @ Barrie
Ranked 21st by TSN’s Craig Button on players who could be chosen in opening round of 2022 NHL Draft
2020/21:
Invited to Canada’s National Men’s U18 Summer Development Camp
2019-20
Signed a standard player agreement and education package with the Hounds on May 15, 2020
Selected in the 1st Round of the 2020 OHL Priority Selection
Invited to Canada’s National Under-17 Development Camp