Nolan Patrick wants to make it known he's ready for the next level.
The potential first overall pick of the 2017 NHL Draft recently missed the Western Hockey League playoffs with a lower-body injury, but maintains he'll be ready to hit the ground running next season.
"I'm 100 percent healthy," Patrick told Mike Morreale of NHL.com. "I'm confident I can play a full season without getting injured; I'm confident in my abilities."
As to his feelings on possibly being selected by the New Jersey Devils with the first pick or falling to the Philadelphia Flyers at No. 2, Patrick said, "Honestly, I'd be honored to go anywhere."
Patrick also missed several games - along with the world juniors - this past season due to an upper-body injury, but still recorded 20 goals and 26 assists in 33 appearances with the Brandon Wheat Kings.
