Blazers’ Dumansky, Geras catch the eyes of NHL Central Scouting

KAMLOOPS — NHL Central Scouting has released its preliminary ‘Players to Watch’ list ahead of the 2027 Entry Draft and it includes a pair of Kamloops Blazers.

Forward Jacob Dumansky is listed as a ‘C’ prospect on the list, indicating a potential fourth-to-fifth-round draft pick.

The 17-year-old Dumansky, from Langley, is in his second full season with the Blazers. He has accumulated one goal and five assists in 13 games to start the 2026-27 season.

Defenceman Joaquin Geras is indicated as a ‘W’ prospect on the list, meaning he is predicted to be a sixth-to-seventh-round selection.