Ht/Wt: 6' 0"/178 lbs
Position: C/RW
Team: Soo (OHL)

Brady Martin's Player Profile

Corey Pronman - The Athletic - June 10th: "He's a very skilled forward who has the one-on-one abilities to beat a lot of NHL defensemen. He's creative as a puck handler and his offensive IQ impressed as the season went along even if not his calling card."

Adam Kimelman - NHL.com - June 9th: "Martin doesn't have the prototypical power-forward size but plays far bigger, and his tenacity and competitiveness are among the best in this year's draft class. He made a strong final impression on scouts by helping Canada win the gold medal at the 2025 IIHF World Under-18 Championship with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in seven games."

Mike Morreale - NHL.com - June 9th: "The right-handed shot (6-0, 178) complements a power-forward game with a great work ethic and intelligence in the offensive zone. He relishes play in the trenches and is the type of player who will make an impact in clutch situations."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - June 2nd: "He plays hard, he plays in the guts of the ice, his effort level and physicality get among the highest grades in the draft and he stays involved in all three zones, constantly seeming to make things happen and have an impact on shifts and games. He’s strong on his feet and finishing checks."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - May 27th: "There has been a ton of discourse recently as to whether Martin is a top-10 pick. Here’s what I’ll say: this is a guy you win with. He’s built for the playoffs like Brad Marchand, so undervalue him at your own peril."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - May 12th: "Martin accomplishes a lot by simply trying hard and playing harder. Although he may lack some dynamism, NHL teams will value his steady game, knowing he will work hard, get involved physically and clear some space for those around him."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - March 26th: "Eklund never goes away. He’s undersized but always around the play. He generally leans goal scorer, but has the vision and playmaking ability to distribute as well."

Smaht Scouting - March 23rd: "While he’s an offensively driven player, he never shies away from battling for possession, whether with his stick or body. This work rate makes him stand out in two key offensive metrics: his ability to recover and extend possession in the offensive zone."

Brady Martin's Stats

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