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| Michael Hawkins/Saint John Sea Dogs |
Mateiko was given a 'C' grading, meaning Central Scouting considers him a candidate to be selected in the fourth- or fifth-round.
The 17-year-old is in his second season with the Sea Dogs and has four goals and four assists in 10 games. He was a pleasant surprise last season, recording 16 goals and 36 points in 62 games after being a second-round pick of Saint John in the CHL Import Draft.
Mateiko has proven he can produce offensively but also has size. He is listed at 6'4" and 201 lbs.
The Latvian was the lone Sea Dog to crack the list, which included 36 players from the QMJHL. Only one player from the QMJHL — Chicoutimi's Maxim Masse — was given an 'A' grade, meaning he is a candidate to be picked in the first-round. Like last year, the 2024 NHL Draft is not supposed to be a great one for the QMJHL.
Boston University forward Macklin Celebrini is expected to be taken first overall. Chasing him is American forward Cole Eiserman of the USNTDP, who is notably a Boston University commit. Eiserman's QMJHL rights are held by the Moncton Wildcats.
Two American Sea Dogs draft picks were given W ratings, indicating sixth- or seventh-round candidates: Will Felicio, who is playing with the USHL's Madison Capitols, and Joseph Monteiro, who is playing with the BCHL's Salmon Arm Silverbacks.
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