"The first thing that jumps out about Cardwell is his drive. Every single shift, he brings energy, determination and a level of competition that's really infectious. He's the type of player who can spark his teammates into a flame, simply by going hard on the forecheck or digging out pucks in the corner. Coaches love that, and it's a big reason why he's already trusted in a wide variety of situations."
"Cardwell also has a slightly effective offensive game. He isn't flashy in the way some prospects on our list are, but he produces because he's smart. In his final OHL season, he put up 90 points in 62 games, proving he could drive play at the junior level. With the Barracuda, he followed that up with 43 points total in his first full AHL season."
"After finishing up an impressive junior career with the Barrie Colts of the OHL, he then made the jump to the San Jose Barracuda, where he spent his first full professional season in 2023-24. Last year was a breakout for him. He not only became one of the Barracuda's most consistent forwards, but he also earned his first NHL call-up, playing six games with the Sharks and even scoring his first NHL goal."
Ethan Cardwell was selected in the fourth round, 121st overall, of the 2021 NHL Draft after a strong junior career with the Barrie Colts of the OHL. He moved to the San Jose Barracuda and spent his first full professional season in 2023-24, becoming one of the Barracuda's most consistent forwards. He earned an NHL call-up, played six games with the San Jose Sharks and scored his first NHL goal. Cardwell's game is defined by relentless drive, forechecking and smart offensive instincts; he recorded 90 points in 62 OHL games and 43 points in his first full AHL season.
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