I mainly noted Lincoln as a crafty puck manager who combined quickness and tactical handling to spark offensive chances, which was consistent with my read on him from the OHFs. With the puck, he always operated with a sense of control, played with patience, never rushed his decisions, and just managed the puck well. If Edwards was under pressure, he wouldn't hesitate to turn back to regroup or use a delay to buy space, all falling under the theme of a player who prioritizes possession. These tendencies to play under control resulted in a player who always made the right decision at both bluelines and was instrumental in his lines' transition game. Within the offensive zone, all of these skills and habits were also apparent, using smart handling and patience to draw pressure toward him before dishing off to a teammate in open space. He had some scoring chances of his own but mainly made his mark as a passer, as evidenced by his six assists over the tournament. As with many of these Don Mills skaters, it was just nice to see my initial evaluation of Lincoln hold true after a solid first impression when I saw him at the OHF Championship.

After Murata, I thought Edwards was the Flyers' most impactful forward. Edwards was dominating in small areas within the offensive zone. He was so effective at dodging checks along the wall and in the corner with slick puck moves and controlling the play in confined spaces. No matter how much pressure he was under, Lincoln could always get himself out of any tricky situation, buy time and space, and then move pucks to the slot. Even outside of small areas, he was controlling the puck so well, prioritizing possession and dominating with the puck on his stick. Rarely did he rush his decisions, always seeming patient and deliberate with his actions, making him one of the more significant transition and offensive impacts for the Flyers over the weekend. Like many of his teammates, I've appreciated Lincoln's game across many viewings this year, and it was excellent to see him meet my expectations over the OHFs.

Edwards was another impressive player on the champion Don Mill side. I mainly noted him for his pace in everything he did. Whether it was his skating, puck touches, or decisions, everything was quick and decisive, rarely slowing things down and always looking to attack. This made him incredibly evasive, able to dodge any defender who tried to close him down and keep play within the Flyer's control. Especially in small areas, I always found Edwards had the right move for the moment to problem-solve his way out of danger. All of this resulted in many sequences of Lincoln dodging a check and advancing play to the dangerous parts of the ice, mainly as a passer, spotting open teammates in the slot for quality chances. Needless to say, it was a solid showing for the Flyer and one that puts him on my radar as I work on learning more about the 2009 Ontario class.

Every time I watch the Flyers, I know I'm going to come away impressed with Lincoln, and this game was no exception. There's always a promising blend of on-puck creativity and smart decision-making that stands out, as Edwards can always spot the right play for the moment and string together plays. With the puck, he smartly processed his options, looked for passing lanes, and executed many passes to advance play or spot a teammate in scoring position. He set up Murata for one of his goals, spotting him open along the goalline and Murata capitalized off Lincoln's pass.

Edwards was a primary engine for the Flyers in the final. As always, I just thought he always made the smart play with the puck, playing with patience and a puck-possession mindset to never waste a sequence. Every time he touched the puck, Lincoln's eyes were up, scanning his options, and he typically made the right play for the moment. It was nothing flashy, but just a series of smart decision after decision to win a zone exit or entry, find a way to hit an open teammate, and link plays together.

Edwards played with his normal combination of pace and creativity, making for another strong performance. His feet were always moving and he was always prcoessing things quickly, making the right play to advance pucks up ice with control and transport things into the offensive third. Edwards scored one of the Flyers five goals, with a well-timed route into an open pocket of space net-front to be in the perfect spot at the precise moment to receive a pass from Murata and quickly fire it home.

Edwards was one of the top performers on the Don Mills side in their victory over BK. I thought he was exceptional with the puck on his stick, showing creativity and patience to scan and detect passing lanes. He spotted some complex passing lanes, slipping pucks under defenders' sticks to feed teammates on the interior, and just added tremendous value as a playmaker. The handling and pace were undoubtedly there in spurts, but the volume of dangerous passes he threaded was the central aspect of his game that impressed me.

The '09 duo of Murata and Edwards was the most impressive tandem in this game, playing well off one another and combining for many of the Flyers' chances. Edwards mainly made his mark as a passer, spotting an open Murata for quality scoring chances. He had a few nice sequences attacking open space, driving to the slot for scoring chances, but it was mainly his passing that created quality opportunities for the Flyers.