Player Profile
Height
6\
Weight
190 lbs
Shoots
Left
Nationality
🇺🇸 USA
Scouting Report
A middle-rounds defender in the WHL with translatable NHL tools. Currently with Portland.
Strengths
- Blue-line reads
- Developmental upside
- Projectable frame
- Draft-day value
NHL Projection
Comparable
Middle-pairing D
Frequently Asked About Will McLaughlin
Who is Will McLaughlin?
Will McLaughlin is a Canadian Defenseman for Portland in the Western Hockey League, ranked #54 on the Draft Prospects Hockey big board for the 2026 NHL Draft. A middle-rounds defender in the WHL with translatable NHL tools. Currently with Portland.
What position does Will McLaughlin play?
Will McLaughlin plays Defenseman for Portland.
Where does Will McLaughlin play hockey?
Will McLaughlin plays for Portland in the Western Hockey League.
What is Will McLaughlin's NHL projection?
Will McLaughlin projects as a middle-pairing d at the NHL level.
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