It’s that time of the year for The Win Column’s NHL Draft Rankings and Draft Profiles! Earlier on, we released the TWC consolidated 2026 NHL Draft rankings. The 2026 NHL Draft will take place on June 26 and 27 in Buffalo.
Today, we will look at Brooks Rogowski. The towering 6’6″ Center suited up for the Oshawa Generals the past two seasons, while committing to the Michigan State Spartans of the NCAA next season.
Who is Brooks Rogowski?
| Player | Position | Shoots | Height | Weight | Nationality | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Rogowski | Centre | Right | 6’6″ | 231lbs | USA | TWC #37/ CS NA Rank #21 |
Rogowski started his minor league career in Michigan before being drafted by the Oshawa Generals in the second round of the OHL Draft. His towering frame jumps off the page at 6’6″ and over 230lbs at 17 years old. Before being drafted by Oshawa, Rogowski was eyeing a baseball career as both his father and uncle had been drafted by MLB organizations.
Rogowski’s on-ice production
| Year | Draft Rel. | League | Team | GP | G | A | P | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | D-3 | 14U AAA | Little Caesars 14U AAA | 28 | 11 | 13 | 24 | 0.86 |
| USHS-MI | Detroit Catholic Central | 15 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0.47 | ||
| 2023–24 | D-2 | NA1HL 16U | MDHL 16U AAA | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1.25 |
| USHS-MI | Detroit Catholic Central | 25 | 19 | 24 | 43 | 1.72 | ||
| 2024–25 | D-1 | OHL | Oshawa Generals | 66 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 0.35 |
| 2025-26 | D+0 | OHL | Oshawa Generals | 46 | 15 | 27 | 42 | 0.91 |
Rogowski has a knack for the offensive zone, but it’s not digging in the corners, grinding out puck battles. Brooks played all of his minor league hockey in Michigan, really turning heads in 2023–24 on Detroit Catholic Central’s U16 team. The talented 15-year-old posted 1.72 points per game that season with an even balance of goal scoring and playmaking. The Oshawa Generals selected Rogowski in the second round of the OHL draft, marking an unlikely path from his high school’s program.
He began his career with the Generals last season at 16 years old, posting a promising 11 goals and 35 points in a full 66 games. His draft stock was rising, but despite his close to point-per-game production in his draft season, Rogowski didn’t post the stats some scouts expected. Keep in mind, he didn’t have a ton of help as Oshawa finished with a league-worst 19-45-3 record.
Rogowski’s strengths
Size
Rogowski utilizes his size very well. Not with big hits, but with his reach and stride. He protects the puck well and keeps possession. He does it well in transition, creating a lot of shot opportunities for himself off the rush. Rogowski was also a net front staple on Oshawa’s top power play. He recorded a team-leading 7 power play goals and 10 of his 27 assists with a man advantage.
It’s kind of ironic to say, but Brooks doesn’t hit a ton. The lengthy center relies on his reach, aiming to knock down passes or poke the puck free. This isn’t a negative thing; he does it quite well, actually. It might be the baseball in his blood, but Rogowski doesn’t love contact. That doesn’t mean he won’t win puck battles in the corners or be a presence in front of the net; you just won’t see any Zdeno Chara or Nikita Zadorov-level hits coming with his stature.
Skating
Rogowski doesn’t have the quickest first step, but the rangy centre uses his long stride efficiently, with smooth transitions and the ability to change directions quickly despite his massive frame. His skating ability allows him to play with less reliance on his stature and the physical side of his game. Brooks’ skating ability and reach make up for what some scouts label as a lack of physicality from someone of his stature.
Rogowski’s areas of improvement
Intensity
The biggest red flag some scouts have pinned on Rogowski is his lack of intensity. He’s a smart player, and some of his flat-footedness could be excused as reading the play. But some scouts think he can struggle with the consistency of competition. After losing the puck, he can disengage or look a step behind the play. Despite his athletic ability and smarts, Rogowski is still relatively new to calling hockey his sport. Making the jump to the NCAA next season will challenge him further to try to reach a consistent pace with his play.
Consistency
Like all prospects, Rogowski will have to strive for more consistency with his play as his development continues. He’s a unique prospect with his combination of size, speed, and playmaking ability. However, as a multi-sport athlete growing up, there hasn’t been as long a commitment to hockey as other prospects. He has a very strong skillset and a great head on his shoulders, but he leans on his size and athletic ability at times. The question is, will his game transition at the next level?
Small issues like getting caught behind a play, making a rough turnover, or losing your assignment on a back check, will limit Rogowski’s opportunities and prevent him from developing the more exciting components of his game like his playmaking, shooting and versatility. In many teams’ eyes, Rogowski’s floor is higher than most, but his ceiling comes with many questions.
Fit with the Flames
| Organizational need addressed | Centre prospect |
| Realistic pick range | 25–40 |
| NHL timeline | 3–4 seasons |
| Fit verdict | Decent Fit |
Rogowski would slot into the Flames’ growing collection of centre prospects comfortably and wouldn’t have a ton of pressure from the organization to be the unicorn some teams think he could be. The Flames have drafted down the middle well in the last few seasons without adding a game-changing, bona fide centre. Although Rogowski would fall into this same bin (or just below it) he could be worth the gamble due to his versatility.
Summary
Rogowski will be an interesting player to watch over the next few seasons as his development could go a number of different ways. Although Rogowski operates effectively at the junior level, the jump to the NCAA will be a good test for his game. How much of his offensive ability will transfer and continue to develop is left unpredictable in many scouts’ eyes. There’s potential for the young center to develop into a Tage Thompson or Beckett Sennecke-type power forward with skill. But there is also the harsh reality that he tops out as a third-line checking forward who earns his keep on the penalty kill.
Risk: 3/5
Reward: 4/5
Projection: Middle six centre, powerplay & penalty kill specialist
