The Vancouver Giants celebrate as two of their players, defenceman Colton Roberts and forward Tyler Thorpe, have been included in NHL Central Scouting's Final rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft. Roberts secured the 36th spot among North American Skaters, while Thorpe was listed at 111th.

By the Numbers
  • Roberts finished his season with 27 points in 62 games.
  • Thorpe scored 23 goals in 51 games during the 2023-24 season.
State of Play
  • 56 WHL players were listed on the final Central Scouting rankings, including 51 skaters and five goaltenders.
  • Five WHL skaters were ranked in the top-15, and 10 WHL skaters were in the top-32.
What's Next

The 2024 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 28-29, with the NHL Draft Lottery for the first 16 picks to be announced at a later date.

Bottom Line

The inclusion of Roberts and Thorpe in the NHL Central Scouting's Final rankings indicates their potential for the 2024 NHL Draft, showcasing the Vancouver Giants' development of top talent.