Owen Sound Attack acquire 2027 NHL Draft prospect Brenner Lammens from Sarnia Sting
The Owen Sound Attack have acquired forward Brenner Lammens, the fourth overall selection in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, and a conditional draft pick from the Sarnia Sting in exchange for veteran centre Jake Crawford and five future picks.
Lammens, a 17-year-old from Langton, ON, is a highly regarded prospect eligible for the 2027 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound forward received a ‘B’ rating on NHL Central Scouting’s preliminary Players to Watch List in October, identifying him as a potential second- or third-round selection.
The former Toronto Red Wings U16 AAA captain has recorded five goals and six assists for 11 points in 20 games with Sarnia this season after registering nine goals and nine assists for 18 points in 59 contests during his rookie OHL campaign in 2025-26.
Lammens also represented Canada White at the 2025 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge, recording two goals and three assists for five points in five games. He was ranked 26th overall in Elite Prospects’ September ranking for the 2027 NHL Draft.
“We’re very excited to add Brenner to our organization,” said Attack President and General Manager Tyler Nother. “He’s a young player with a tremendous amount of potential, and we believe he has the ability to become an important piece of our hockey club moving forward. Being selected fourth overall in the OHL Priority Selection and earning a B rating from NHL Central Scouting speaks to the talent and upside he brings. We feel this is a significant addition for our organization, and we’re looking forward to welcoming Brenner to Owen Sound.”
Heading to Sarnia is Crawford, a 19-year-old centre from Barrie, ON, who has spent his entire OHL career with Owen Sound. Originally selected in the second round of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, the 6-foot-3 forward has recorded 32 goals and 54 assists for 86 points in 202 career regular season games.
Crawford established career highs with 14 goals and 37 points in 60 games during the 2025-26 season and has registered four goals and seven assists for 11 points through 20 contests this year. He also served as an alternate captain with the Attack over the previous two seasons and attended the Los Angeles Kings’ development camp this past summer.
“This move is about putting our team in the best position for this year and beyond. We believe we have the talent and the depth to be a tough team to play against in the second half and into the playoffs, and Jake Crawford makes us even harder to play against,” said Sting General Manager Dylan Seca. “He’s a big, smart, 200-foot centre who has been a tough matchup for every team in this league for three years, including us. He wins faceoffs, he kills penalties, he answers the bell, and he makes the players around him better. Crawford could also return to the OHL as an OA in 27-28.”
Along with Crawford, Sarnia receives Soo’s second-round selections in 2027 and 2028, Owen Sound’s second-round pick in 2030, Ottawa’s third-round pick in 2028 and a conditional 2029 selection.
“We also know there are still a few areas we need to improve. These three second-round picks and the third-round pick give us the flexibility to address those needs and keep adding to this group before the deadline, as well as add significant draft capital to the organization,” said Seca. “We’re in the race in the West, and we intend to stay in it.”
Seca also addressed Lammens’ departure, explaining that the young forward was seeking additional responsibility.
“Brenner was looking for a bigger opportunity, and we wanted to respect that and find a situation where he can take on a larger role,” said Seca. “We believe Owen Sound gives him that chance. We thank Brenner for everything he gave this organization, and we wish him nothing but success.”
The conditional selections could change depending on future developments. Sarnia’s 2030 15th-round pick heading to Owen Sound becomes Sarnia’s sixth-round selection in 2030 if Crawford returns for an overage season. Owen Sound’s conditional 2029 15th-round pick heading to Sarnia becomes Ottawa’s fourth-round selection in 2029 if Lammens plays in the 2028-29 season or scores 30 goals.
Lammens is expected to make his Attack debut Saturday when Owen Sound hosts the Guelph Storm at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, wearing No. 93.
