Sam Dickinson has all the tools to become one of the best defensemen in the NHL

The London Knights are considered a trusted name in the NHL Draft, with a well-established reputation as one of the best development organizations in North America. Their track record is so strong that simply being in their ranks is often seen as a sign of future success.

Left-handed defenseman Sam Dickinson, the Elite Prospects’ 10th prospect in the 2024 NHL Draft, could be their next and best deal.

This became clear early in his tenure with the Knights. He was playing the first four minutes at the age of 16, which isn’t something you see on every OHL roster, let alone a contender. And at that position, Dickinson has established himself as a top defensive prospect for this year’s draft, perhaps even a top-10 pick — exactly where he finished the year on our board .

In a draft loaded with athletic defense