Center Peyton Krebs was a surefire top 10 pick at the time of the combine, but a torn Achilles in training could impact his stock — that said, whoever takes him is still getting a smooth skating forward who lights the lamp.

The 6th ranked North American center, according to Central Scouting, had 6 goals and 10 points in 7 games for Team Canada in the World Juniors and poured in 68 points on 19 goals in 64 games for Kootenay in the WHL.

"I think I am a 200-foot player and play both ends of the ice. I like to get in on offense and help the D too,” said Krebs.

Even with his eye-popping stats, the Calgary native knows working on his complete game was key last season.

"As a player I worked on my defensive game. I got to play against the top guys in the western league and that helped me gain a lot of knowledge for the future,” said Krebs.

Now this next comment was made back at the Combine and before his injury, but it has to make teams feel a little more confident about how Krebs will attack his rehab.

"I think I am going to come to the rink every day and work my hardest, that is the message I want to get out. I think teams like that because there is no better quality in a person,” said Krebs.

Add that to having competitiveness in his blood, Krebs’ older brother Dakota plays in the WHL, the duo along with their sister have always fought tooth and nail — giving Peyton all the tools for a quick bounce back.

"Every little thing you do, whoever eats fastest at the dinner table. The littlest things come into a competition it seems like. It is fun and it allows you, like I said, it allows you to get better at hockey and utilize that,” said Krebs.

With his injury, Krebs will most likely be a year or so away from being a real threat to see professional playing time.

Next up we stay on offense with fellow forward Alex Newhook.