Jaxon Cover: NHL Draft Prospect

With the NHL today, March 18, Jackson cover is making waves as a top prospect for the 2026 NHL

draft. The 17-year-old left-wing plays for the London Knights in the Ontario Hockey League.

Born February 13, 2008 in Aurora, Ontario, he stands 6 feet 1-inch tall and weighs 185 pounds.

Scouts rank him between 26th and 57th among North American skaters,

putting him in late first round conversation, cover started ice hockey late at just 13 years old

after playing inline. That background has fueled his standout skills, like slick stick handling

and puck control that make defenders look foolish. His natural goal scoring touch shines through,

especially on the power play where he plays bumper and is notched five goals. Fans and Scouts

love his compete level. He battles hard in the corners and net front, show strong vision to find

open ice and plays responsibly on defense. With a solid frame, he's learning to use his

physicality smarter each game. Decision making remains his main area for growth. Sometimes he forces

plays instead of seeing better options, but more ice time should sharpen that as he matures.

His raw talent gives him huge upside, with experts projecting him late in the first round or early

second. Playing under coach Dale Hunter with the Knights, who run things like an NHL team,

sets cover up well. Recent grads like Eastern Cowan prove the development pipeline works.

He could evolve into a middle six forward, who chips in on the power play at the pro level.

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