Connor Rankin was one of the most productive 16-year-old rookies in the WHL last year. Expectations have increased for the Tri-City forward this year, and so far Rankin is living up to the billing.

Our WHL contributors team up to bring their pre-season outlook for the 2012 WHL class. A group of extremely talented defensemen headline this year’s group of draft eligible players from the WHL.

Welcome to Day 11 of our Top 30 profiles. Duncan Siemens is a bit of a project, but his upside is certainly too good to pass up. The Saskatoon Blades defenseman checks in at #14 on the list.

Welcome to Day 10 of our Top 30 profiles. Swiss native Sven Bartschi was one of the biggest surprises in the WHL this season, earning a ranking as our 15th best skater.

Welcome to Day 1 of our Top 30 profiles. We kick off our countdown to the draft with creative winger Ty Rattie from the Portland Winterhawks.