Scouting reports about Vancouver Canucks forward prospect Adam Novotny often start with his size and strength and how his game seems to project to the pro ranks. Sarnia Sting’s Alessandro Di Iorio (17) is checked by Peterborough Petes’ Adam Novotny (16) at Progressive Auto Sales Arena in Sarnia, Ont., on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Mark Malone/Chatham Daily News/Postmedia NetworkIs Oke going out of his way to hype up one of his guys? Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementWhen he was at the Canucks development camp, Novotny said that he had been studying McTavish's game. Adam Novotny speaks during a TV interview at the 2026 NHL Draft on June 26.