"He has proven himself at the WHL level with the Spokane Chiefs, notching back-to-back 100+ point seasons and then scoring 40 points in 22 postseason games as he captained his team to a second-place finish this past year. Catton has also been spending his offseason training with NHLers like Calgary's Connor Zary and Chicago's Kevin Korchinski. He himself admitted that having the opportunity to work out and practice with higher-level players has greatly helped in his development as a player."
"Catton finds himself in the same position that fellow first-round draft pick Shane Wright was in with the Kraken two years ago: on the bubble between headed back to juniors or diving head-first into NHL action. Ultimately, Seattle gave Wright an eight-game stint in the NHL before deciding he was better suited to spend another year developing in the OHL. But the Kraken should strongly consider going a different route with Catton and instead allowing him the chance to battle it out at the highest level."
Prospect development camps across the NHL create uncertainty about where many young skaters will play next season, with some returning to junior leagues or the NCAA while others compete for NHL roster spots. Berkly Catton sits between a return to juniors and an NHL opportunity after dominant WHL seasons with the Spokane Chiefs, including consecutive 100-plus point years and 40 points in 22 postseason games while captaining his team to a second-place finish. Catton trained in the offseason with NHL players, credits those sessions for physical and skill development, and offers lineup flexibility by playing both center and wing with a well-rounded offensive game.
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