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Silvertips' DuPont embraces pressure from Memorial Cup, recruiters
The 17-year-old defender is drawing major NCAA interest and reported NIL offers near $1 million while Everett chases the Memorial Cup.
On Sunday, the Everett Silvertips face the Kitchener Rangers in the Memorial Cup final, with 17-year-old defenseman Landon DuPont facing intense NCAA recruiting pressure from top programs.
As the projected top prospect for the 2027 NHL draft, DuPont is heavily pursued by NCAA programs attempting to convince the defender to join their ranks for his draft season.
DuPont scored two goals in Friday's semifinal, powering Everett past the Chicoutimi Sagueneens 6-1, though he remains focused on the tournament rather than his future.
Silvertips head coach Steve Hamilton said the team's environment has been a "good fit" for DuPont, noting their successful partnership this season.
Despite recruiting pressure, DuPont insists he has "nothing lined up right now," stating he is "focused on this event" rather than planning next season.