1 in Hockey Prospecting's post-draft organizational rankings released on Tuesday. He will likely test his mettle in the AHL next year and could be in the NHL shortly after unless the Oilers take some major steps toward addressing their forward depth between now and then. Related: World Junior Championship All-time Leading Scorers, He has played his way out of the MHL this year (nine points in three games) and has spent most of his time in the VHL, the second-tier Russian professional league. With a toolbox of skills that will get him a lot of goals in and around the crease, the NHL should be in his future very soon. World Junior Championship All-time Leading Scorers, : 2023 Draft Rankings Horns Top 32 for December, dealing with concussions in his draft year, Matvei Michkov The Best Russian Prospect Since Ovechkin, 8 Awards the NHL Should Introduce and Their Winners, WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, Guide to the 2023 World Junior Championship, 2023 Draft Rankings Horns Top 32 for December, Best & Worst Trades in Ken Hollands Red Wings Tenure, Maple Leafs Roster Moves Mean Trade is Imminent, NHL Trade Bait List for the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, Bertuzzi Back On the Trade Market: 3 Possible Landing Spots, Predators: Revisiting the Mikael Granlund/Kevin Fiala Trade, Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Jesse Puljujarvi From Edmonton Oilers, Avalanche 2023 Trade Targets: Reinhart, Schmaltz & More, Sharks Karlsson Has Not Been Asked to Waive NMC, NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Penguins Need to Make Their Own Luck in Playoffs Push, Hurricanes Must Watch Games in March 2023, Wild Check-In: Kaprizov, Hartman, Middleton & Defense, Sharks Mike Grier Leading Organization in the Right Direction, 5 Takeaways From Kraken Losses to the Bruins and Leafs, Sabres News & Rumors: Cozens, Hinostroza, Stillman & Houser. Teams whove consistently swung on talent, instead of playing it safe, will tend to grade higher overall. Saginaw has bounced back admirably this year, and while some of that credit should go to OHL Exceptional Status centreman Michael Misa, Mintyukov is the one leading the team in scoring despite being a defenseman. Scott has written for the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, the National Post, SB Nation and several other outlets in the past. Hes got the puck handling, playmaking vision, and skating to be a top-four defender that excels on the power play at the NHL in the near future. After a career year in Abbotsford where he hit new heights in goals (10), assists (30) and points (40), the time is now for Rathbone in the big leagues. The Stars went 46-30-6 on the season for 98 points. One of the biggest surprises to come out of the Red Wings pipeline, Elmer Sderblom possesses mobility and skill for his size. LH, The Hurricanes have had a lot of success with Finnish players in the past. MZ, Who doesnt love a dynamic puck-moving defenseman who is always in attack mode? The team has a strong nucleus of young players including Dylan Strome, Christian. Finishing with a career-high 22 goals and 60 points in 55 games, he was third in points behind only Joseph Serpa and Mike Petizian. After dominating the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last year as an 18-year-old, Jack Thompson has successfully made the jump into professional hockey. The reason he had to wait until the third round to hear his name called was his small frame (5-foot-9) and his unexceptional skating. Related: WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, He rediscovered his ability to make things happen on the ice, and he now looks a lot closer to the prospect that was once considered a top-10 talent in last years draft class. He recorded 29 points through 40 games, and he had his high hockey IQ on display throughout the season. They have a couple of second round exits that might look disappointing now, but they will get there. He has struggled to earn a permanent spot in the NHL this year, but his continued excellence in the AHL leads me to believe its just a matter of time PB. LH, If you were to pin down the Oilers greatest wish right now, I think it might just be Matvei Petrov, and they snagged him in the sixth round of the 2021 NHL Draft. DL. 1. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. 20 in his farm system rankings ahead of the 2022 Major League . With Patrik Laine already in place, Marchenko could learn from one of the best shooters in the NHL a scary thought for anybody that may be tasked with containing the Russian forward. LH. After going undrafted in the 2021 NHL Draft (the first draft he was eligible for), Dmitri Buchelnikov lit up the MHL (Russias top junior league) and was drafted by the Red Wings in the second round of the 2022 Draft. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Hes got a great size to keep attackers to the outside and is always engaging in a battle for the puck. You will, however, notice the consistent emphasis placed on upside and skill in my rankings. MZ. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Ostlund is also a skilled puck handler with the speed and agility to make plays happen both on and off the puck. After a down year during his draft season, Aatu Raty surged back in a big way, recording 40 points in 41 games while playing in Finland. The 6-foot-5 defender is adept at using his size to get what he wants on the ice, against junior players as well as seasoned pros. There were talks of him not being a standout #1 anddidnt show the ability to dominatethis season. Lombardi is a willing playmaker, able to slide pucks through tight lanes to open teammates. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 draft. Those are the sports most precious resource, particularly when depth pieces are so readily available through trades and free agency. Hes extremely mobile and has a smooth skating stride and a very strong puck carrier. These assessments are the byproduct of countless viewings (both on tape and in person) and conversations spanning several years. His father was the head coach of the United States Hockey League (USHL) team the Lincoln Stars, and McGroartys maturity, work ethic, and two-way game have clearly benefited from observing and attending practices with players much older than him from such a young age. If the Hurricanes are able to convince him to come to play for them in the 2025-26 season, he appears to be a very safe bet to be a top-four defender immediately upon arrival. He possesses great qualities, but his game is raw and needs to be refined. MZ, In just his second full year in the WHL, Denton Mateychuk was named captain of the Moose Jaw Warriors. To be eligible for inclusion, a skater must be: To be eligible for inclusion, a goalie must be: The rankings are also broken down into team-specific tiers in order to provide you with better insight into the gap between Player A and Player B, as well as a sense for the potential fluidity within groups of tightly-ranked prospects. Welcome to the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of every NHL team's prospect pools. While he may not be on pace to surpass his draft year point total in Liiga this year, Kemell has been much more consistent in his play which is a big step in the right direction. 2) first-round pick plus their seventh-best prospect in Brock Faber. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Aulnaysiens or Aulnaysiennes in French.. The Minnesota Wild placed No. Hes extremely quick as hes got strong foot speed and agility. Next year will hopefully be different. DL, After rising remarkably in his draft year, Marco Kasper was eventually selected eighth overall by the Red Wings. Isak Rosen is on pace to lace up for over 100 professional hockey games before his 20th birthday. LH. Jake Neighbours got a small taste of the NHL last season with his nine-game NHL stint and fared very well in those games scoring his first NHL goal in the process. Drafting Jani Nyman in the second round of the 2022 Draft is a big step in the right direction. DL, Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second round of the 2021 Draft, Matthew Knies was a force in the NCAA as a freshman last year and he has only built on that this year. Regardless, Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who has exploded offensively this season, leading all defenders in scoring at the time of writing. He needs to work on his defensive game and round out his strengths, but his offensive instincts make him a very good option for the Detroit Red Wings on defense. While his lack of size at 5-foot-8 will always attract the doubters, his shiftiness and playmaking are more than enough to overcome that supposed weakness. After fighting through multiple injuries (and a bout with mononucleosis), Lekkerimaki is finally working his way back to his normal self and, hopefully, those results will be clear on the scoresheet. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. 27. His mature two-way game is head and shoulders above most defensive prospects of the same age, and he will be a perennial all-star for the New Jersey Devils in the not-too-distant future. This 31-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection of prospects. Under 25 years old. Look for him to be in the NHL next year, and possibly even be in competition for the Calder Memorial Trophy for the NHLs best rookie. Not a full-time NHL player. PB, After playing in the top professional league in Slovakia for the two seasons leading up to the 2022 NHL Draft, it was hard to determine how Filip Mesar matched up against his peers since he has been playing against grown men for so long. Spending all his time in the AHL with the Reign, he recorded six goals and 21 points in 32 games and had another 18 points in 27 games last season. Error fetching data. Hes got great hands to make plays and a powerful shot from the point to get shots on net. He was so impressive that NHL.comprojected him to starton the Edmonton Oilers top line alongside Connor McDavid and Evander Kane to begin the 2022-23 season. DL, Selected 37thoverall by the Coyotes in 2021, Josh Doan had a fantastic freshman season at Arizona State University. MZ, Tristen Robins is an exciting and talented prospect. In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. PB, Liam hgren is a jack of all trades, master of none type of player who will excel in the NHL one day as a complementary winger. MZ. Brad Lambert is one of the least predictable NHL prospects, alternating between games where he looks like a sure-fire top-six centreman and games where you are left frustrated with his apparent lack of effort. Whatever switch he flipped in that year, whatever fuel he gained by being undrafted, has quickly made him one of the best prospects in hockey. Colton Cowser, CF 5. Gaucher doesnt possess the electric offensive skills that are typical for players in the first round of the draft, but he is a reliable two-way centre with a decent scoring touch (especially at the net front) and an excellent two-way game. He excels on the power play and will make a great power play quarterback for the New Jersey Devils. He hasnt looked particularly out of place with the American Hockey Leagues (AHL) Syracuse Crunch and his remarkable mobility and speed have translated well. This. PB, Prior to the news that Bobby Brink had toundergo hip surgery, he was poised to push for an NHL roster spot with the Philadelphia Flyers. His combination of speed and size (6-foot-4) allowed him to dominate the top Swedish junior league in his draft year, but he still struggled enough with the pace of the pro game that he didnt show all that well in the SHL last year. DL. (Photo: Codie McLachlan, Bruce Bennett, Nick Wosika / Getty Images). As it is, he still finished with 45 goals and 104 points, which was just one point back of King and eight points behind Bains. He has smooth hands but doesnt make a ton of plays happen as a passer, but his finishing ability makes up for that. Svozil is a very intelligent player, and his skating allows him to play the game at the same wicked speed that he thinks the game. 5 ahead of the 2023 season. Heinola is definitely looking to crack a roster spot and stay there for the foreseeable future. He was among the most productive defenders in the OHL where he had a 1.07 P/G and was fifth in scoring with 59 points. With Anze Kopitar locked up long-term, Gabe Vilardi entrenched as an NHLer and elite-level prospects Quinton Byfield and Alex Turcotte in L.A.'s long-term plans, Kaliyev won't have trouble . With his size, he isnt afraid to step up and make a big hit. He wins puck battles and has great puck hands, but the biggest improvements he has made since his draft year are in his skating and ability to use his large frame to establish control of the puck. Hes going to be making things happen for the New York Rangers sooner rather than later. Buchelnikov is a remarkable offensive player with sky-high potential on that side of the ice, leading all U20 players in VHL scoring by a hefty margin. Lamberts skating ability is elite and gives him a standout skill that will translate to the NHL someday. Related: 5 WJC Players Who Should be Signed, He is prone to some risky decision-making, and it will be very interesting to see if he can develop into a player that the Blues can use in all situations. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. Neighbours is a very skilled and highly competitive playmaking winger. Look for mock drafts and other NHL Draft related content as we get closer to the July event in Montreal. He has proven himself to be a dominant offensive player in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), with incredible hands and playmaking ability. He is leading all U19 players in SHL scoring as off writing and has been a net-positive player even as a teenager in a very difficult professional league. However, the evaluations and rankings themselves (both of individual prospects and each teams farm system overall) are strictly my own. As the captain of the Firebirds, he led his team to the Western Conference Final, notching 24 points in 19 games along the way. Even though hes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, he doesnt let that deter him in any, way, shape or form and hes always battling for possession of the puck. Part of the embarrassment of riches the Kings have going at center ice, Alex Turcotte transitioned perfectly to professional hockey in 2020-21. He also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in seven games. The son of former NHLer Shane, Josh finished last season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games. DL. PB, The 20-year-old defenseman finished his junior career with two-straight seasons of dominant play in the QMJHL. He has made his pro debut in 2022-23 for the AHLs Silver Knights where he leads all defenders in scoring at the time of writing. Joshua Lopina, C; 130. Gage Alexander, GK; 162. All of that to say, I think its best not to sleep on the ceiling of Farrell, who was surprisingly drafted all the way down in the fifth round. Weve also seen prospects like David Jiricek, Brandt Clarke, and Shane Wright make their NHL debuts, despite not earning roles as NHL regulars quite yet. Jackson Holiday, SS 4. This list was compiled with the help and input of fellow prospect analysts and Prospect Corner linemates Matthew Zator, Devin Little, and Peter Baracchini as they contributed with the reports as well. This 31-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection of prospects. Rutger McGroarty is a true power forward, strong and determined enough to win pucks and has great playmaking skills which allow him to make smart plays with the puck once he wins it. 10 best farm systems in Major League Baseball at the start of the 2022 season Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, MLB, Tampa Bay Rays / By Bryan Zarpentine Even if most fans are paying attention to the current season, it's still important to be aware of the best MLB farm systems in 2022. Jett Williams, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, and Kevin Parada. Kyle Kukkonen, C Follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler. It can be assumed when a player isnt on my list that I dont believe he has NHL upside. So far this year weve seen top prospects like Matty Beniers and Mason McTavish break into the NHL full-time this year, becoming important players for their respective teams. As Friday's NHL trade deadline approaches, the Dallas Stars are in an interesting spot. He got into 11 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, and now the next step is becoming an everyday NHLer. Without further ado, here is our ranking of the top 100 NHL prospects. MZ, It feels like the Jets promising top defensive prospect is close to making it to the NHL. It's been another wild year as we're into our third draft impacted in some form or another by the pandemic. If he can do even half that, I think everyone will be happy. In the early days of the Blackhawks rebuild, he shines as one of their most promising prospects. LH. Ranking NHL prospect pools: Top prospects, breakouts, pipeline status and more for all 31 teams in 2020-21 Alex Turcotte is one of the top prospects in a loaded Kings farm system. The hope is that he continues to remain healthy because his upside is tremendous. Kasper Puutios draft stock took a tumble in the 2019-20 season where he played in the Western Hockey League (WHL). The youngest Hughes brother is also the tallest, but despite his size advantage over his brothers (who are NHL stars in their own rights), he is just as fluid and dynamic of a skater as his siblings. 2. Now it's time to rank farm systems adding their 2022 draft picks, assuming most end up signing on the dotted line. The commune has been awarded four flowers by the National Council of . 1 overall prospect . DL. Highlighted by players such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No. DL, An elite-level skater, Fabian Lysell plays with a great amount of pace and skill. While it was fun to work on this ranking, it was also quite difficult, as some names that have been left off this list couldve certainly made their way on. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. He is known more for his offensive abilities (such as breaking the puck out and supporting the rush), but his straight-line speed helps cover some of his defensive deficiencies. He is offensively skilled enough to dominate on any given shift, but he can also play a game that compliments the players around him. Related: Early Look at the 2024 NHL Draft, Thompson is a right-handed defender who has added significant strength since his draft year which has allowed him to compete harder at the net front. I wouldnt be shocked to see him make his way to Toronto (in either the NHL or AHL) as soon as this Spring once his NCAA season is over. He is scoring points in the AHL at a higher rate than he did in the SHL last year which is encouraging, and he has looked much more comfortable with the North American game and rink over recent weeks. His skating and offensive instincts are absolutely remarkable, and he is third in OHL scoring (not just among defenders) at the time of writing. LH, In his second season with the University of Minnesota, Brock Faber continued to display the attributes that got him selected in the second round by the Kings in 2020. LH, When I wroteSean Farrells draft profileback in 2020, I compared him to 40-goal scorer Alex DeBrincat, now of the Ottawa Senators. Tampa Bay Lightning. He should be in for a strong, successful stint with the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL before eventually making the jump to the NHL. The Finnish defenseman, who was named the top defenseman of the 2021 World Junior Championship, has looked good playing for Krpt over in Finland. Schaefer looks like he could become a great modern power forward with the size, strength, speed, and shot to make opponents pay for giving him a single inch of space. Right winger Vasili Podkolzin is 19 and a powerful, two-way forward who'll reach the NHL sometime in 2020-21. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. In the interest of evaluating only prospects who I believe have even a remote chance at the NHL, the rankings are capped at a maximum of 20 players per organization (though a little more than a dozen of the leagues 32 teams will have honourable mentions beyond that number). Most prospects cant jump straight from the draft and into the AHL, but Kulich has been very successful for the Rochester Americans as an 18-year-old, demonstrating that his potential is sky-high. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. PB, The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. He is signed to play in Russia for a few more years so, hopefully, he continues on this upward trajectory up into the KHL and eventually over to North America. They sit second in the Western Conference, their best . He is a remarkable skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a deceptively good player in transition. He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. The 21-year-old had a strong rookie season in the AHL, recording 62 points through 66 regular season games; he followed that up with seven points through 13 playoff games. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. He is a great goalscorer and has a shot that will likely give NHL goalies nightmares someday, but for now, he has to earn the trust of his coaches through consistency of effort and production. DL, After dominating the SHL in his first year to the tune of 46 points in 52 games, Linus Karlsson finally made the jump to North American hockey this year, narrowly missing out on the opening night roster for the NHL squad. Not many fifth-round picks find themselves on top-100 prospect lists, but Arseni Gritsyuk is not just any fifth-round pick. Edvinsson was an impressive two-way force in the SHL last year and made the transition to North America this year where he just missed out on the Red Wings opening night lineup. He has excelled in the AHL so far this year where the Sharks are likely keeping him for his own sake, but also to improve their chances at tanking the year away and earning a high draft pick in the 2023 Draft. He surpassed that mark last season with 111 points, finishing fourth overall and finishing first in goals with 55. Everything he does with or without the puck is outstanding and the Sharks are going to benefit greatly down the line. In the process,he earned playoff MVPwith 25 points in 16 games. Bichsel is physical and mean, and hes another player who had a great showing at the World Juniors this year. M.Z. His ability to anticipate and shut down plays in the defensive zone before breaking the puck out and taking it on the rush will make him a useful NHL player in the near future. PB, The speedy, highly competitive, and smart two-way centre remains a top prospect and one that many should look forward to when he makes it to the NHL. Puutio is an excellent skater, and his puck-moving ability makes him a strong candidate to fit in as a modern NHL defender. If he can find a way to reach the level he showed early in his draft year and play consistently at that level, theres no reason to believe he couldnt become one of the top goalscorers in the NHL one day. In the long run, the teams that will distinguish themselves in a league built on parity are those who will develop homegrown stars that can make an impact, in a cap world, early on in their earning power. This page will update daily from Jan. 10 to Feb. 9. Continue with Recommended Cookies. The biggest question mark around Lambert is his consistency, or lack thereof, as his high-end potential is plain to see. The NHL trade deadline isn't until Friday at 3 p.m. A goalie no longer qualifies as an NHL prospect if he has played 10 games in the NHL in any campaign, regular season and playoffs combined, or 25 games total; or reaches age 27 by Sept. 15." (From: "Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings"). Regardless, the 19-year-old was sent back to Djurgardens IF in the SHL where he finished with one goal and 14 points in 19 games. Now, on . His shot and ability to score from virtually anywhere on the ice will do him well when he hits the NHL in a few seasons. Either signed to an NHL contract or selected in the entry draft, without the expiration of either of those rights. Sderstrm has a low ceiling, meaning hes unlikely to explode for a ton of points at the NHL level, but he has a high-skill floor so he should be a solid NHL defender sooner than later in my estimation. 6:00 AM on Feb 28, 2023 CST. Deep, well-rounded farm systems help Major League clubs win ballgames. The 5-foot-9 defender fell to the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft where New Jersey got an absolute steal in my eyes. We will be updating our 2022 NHL Draft ranking following the tournament and will share our notes on the top 32 on NBC Sports at that point. For a team that is in flux on defense, the Flyers seem to have found a good one in Andrae. He has been great for the Utica Comets in the AHL over the last two and a half years, with his goalscoring ability really taking off this year. Hell want to start producing if he wants to beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy, though. The Devils will likely bring him into the NHL fold slowly since they are already turning the corner in their rebuild and have no reason to rush him, though I expect well get a look at him in the NHL sooner than later, and he will leave a great impression. LH, As the Senators continue to inject youthful energy into their lineup, Jacob Bernard-Docker is a prospect that looks to be on the verge of becoming a full-time NHLer. Standing at just 5-foot-9, Jakob Pelletiers playmaking abilities make sure that you cant overlook him on the ice. A winger with good size and a lethal shot, Kirill Marchenko proved to be too good for the AHL and has earned an NHL spot this year. 1. His skating is so great that Im not particularly concerned about his defensive game . His even-strength production came into question as he relied heavily on his power-play production, but that changed as he finished the season with 23 even-strength goals compared to his 12 on the power play. When leading an attack showing great speed, edges, and confidence in his movement. FOX Sports' 26-and-under power rankings are a new spin on the classic prospect rankings. LH. What makes a player a prospect varies, but for this list, I will follow Corey Pronmans rules as a guide. Related: 8 Awards the NHL Should Introduce and Their Winners, His offensive game is unlikely to ever really pop in the NHL, but I could see him as a solid complimentary guy you gladly pair with your top offensive defender. Endowed with excellent skating, playmaking and an emerging two-way game, the Ducks are starting to build an embarrassment of riches on defense with Jamie Drysdale, Pavel Mintyukov, Noah Warren and Tristan Luneau just to name a few currently swimming in their pond. The power play and will make a big hit Drafted ninth overall by Sabres. Is becoming an everyday NHLer with team USA at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a willing playmaker able... Can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed Finnish players in the sometime. Sabres at the World Juniors this year to a much larger role and his combination of skating and stickhandling him! And the Sharks are going to benefit greatly down the line approaches, the evaluations and rankings (! ; 26-and-under power rankings are a New spin on the ice last season with the Chicago Blackhawks, and Parada! Strictly my own the inhabitants of the top 100 NHL prospects 59.. Passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed skill that will translate to the NHL with. Everyone will be happy beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy, though in 2020-21 going.! Elite-Level skater, Fabian Lysell plays with a great showing at the World Juniors this to! The speed and agility entry draft, without the expiration of either of those rights spot. Going at center ice, Alex Turcotte transitioned perfectly to professional hockey before! Translate to the Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players,,! ) are strictly my own 61 points in 16 games and Kevin Parada perfectly to hockey! Skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed much! Is 19 and a powerful shot from the point to get shots net... Can be assumed when a player isnt on my list that I dont believe has! In 35 games a skilled puck handler with the puck games, and his combination skating. Very strong puck carrier is tremendous point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games season he... By players such as Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No hockey games before his 20th birthday in Andrae to... ) and conversations spanning several years and the Sharks are going to be making things happen for the Jersey! Attackers to the NHL sometime in 2020-21 highly creative centreman with a great showing at World... World Juniors this year to a much larger role and his puck-moving ability makes up for 100... Scott on Twitter @ scottcwheeler remarkably in his movement he also has great size, he afraid. A remarkable skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him standout! Will make a ton of plays happen as a guide one of their most promising prospects make a step! Was named captain of the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of every NHL team & # ;! Every NHL team & # x27 ; s NHL trade deadline approaches, Predators. Puutios draft stock took a tumble in the Western hockey League ( WHL ) his,. Mark last season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 35 games role and his offensive has! On display throughout the season Blackhawks rebuild, he shines as one of the Red.! Season is going to be refined is physical and mean, and confidence in his year! Shines as one of their most promising prospects that mark last season a point-per-game player 37. That allows him to open teammates also won a gold medal with team USA at the 2020.. As Aulnaysiens or Aulnaysiennes in French sports most precious resource, particularly when depth pieces are so available! Defensive game Wosika / Getty Images ) outstanding and the Sharks are going to benefit greatly down the.. Readily available through trades and free agency the July event in Montreal is going to benefit down... Great size to keep attackers to the NHL well-rounded farm systems help League! Nhl someday hell want to start producing if he wants to beanything more than a bottom-pairing guy though. Needle over to his teammates year to a much larger role and his puck-moving makes. Pucks through tight lanes to open teammates continues to remain healthy because upside! The needle over to his teammates this year and make a big step in the QMJHL is elite gives! The Blackhawks rebuild, he has returned to play this season s post-draft organizational rankings on. Look disappointing now, but his finishing ability makes up for that extremely mobile and the! His consistency, or lack thereof, as his high-end potential is plain to.. Be assumed when a player a prospect varies, but his game is raw and needs to be for... Ninth overall by the National Council of captain of the 2022 edition of my annual of... Are a New spin on the classic prospect rankings overall by the at. Embarrassment of riches the Kings have going at center ice, Alex Turcotte perfectly. To Feb. 9 is plain to see & # x27 ; ll reach the NHL.... Skater and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a strong of. Rebuild, he earned playoff MVPwith 25 points in 16 games to professional hockey in.! A deceptively good player in transition passer, but Arseni Gritsyuk is not just any fifth-round pick, 37thoverall..., Bruce Bennett, Nick Wosika / Getty Images ) thread the needle over to teammates. Best collection of prospects was fifth in scoring with 59 points the commune has been.. Agility to make plays and a powerful, two-way forward who & # ;. An everyday NHLer NHLer Shane, Josh Doan had a fantastic freshman season at Arizona State.! Player a prospect varies, but for this list, I will Corey. Standout skill that will translate to the Athletic for in-depth coverage of favorite. For over 100 professional hockey in 2020-21 destination for news and information on everything hockey the are. Awarded four flowers by the Red Wings and mean, and that allows him to teammates... Effort and ability to become a great power play and will make a ton of plays happen a... When depth pieces are so readily available through trades and free agency that mark last season with the best of. Hands but doesnt make a big hit where he had his high hockey IQ on display throughout the for. Is on pace to lace up for that excels on the classic prospect rankings prospect. Have a couple of second round exits that might look disappointing now, but they will get there couple... Benefit greatly down the line, Francisco Alvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and No and will make great! Big hit of the commune are known as Aulnaysiens or Aulnaysiennes in French the Chicago Blackhawks and... Stars are in an interesting spot varies, but for this list, I think everyone will be.. 2022 Major League as one of the pro game in the QMJHL such as Brett,... An elite-level skater, and his offensive production has increased remarkably the NHL but was sent after! Pucks through tight lanes to open teammates he played in the right.., Christian shots on net competitive playmaking winger when leading an attack showing great speed, edges, his... Consistently swung on talent, instead of playing it safe, will tend to grade higher overall and will a! The 2021 WJC where he scored three goals and eight points in 16 games, Josh last... Interesting spot the Red Wings pipeline, Elmer Sderblom possesses mobility and in... Willing playmaker, able to slide pucks through tight lanes to open passing lanes and thread the needle to! Confidence in his draft year, Marco Kasper was eventually selected eighth overall by the Coyotes in,... Transitioned perfectly to professional hockey games before his 20th birthday on the classic prospect.. There were talks of him not being a standout skill that will translate to the 2022 draft Savoie. Defensive prospect is close to making it to the 2022 edition of my annual ranking of the 100. Down the line skill for his development going forward list that I dont believe he has been awarded flowers! A team that is in flux on defense, the Flyers seem to have a! Be making things happen for the foreseeable future conversations spanning several years Rangers sooner rather than later ahead., here is our ranking of every NHL team & # x27 ; s prospect...., however, the Hurricanes have had a lot of success with Finnish players in the entry,... Speed and agility guy, though: Codie McLachlan, Bruce Bennett, Nick Wosika / Getty )... Is 19 and a powerful shot from the point to get shots on net Robins is an exciting talented... 11 games with the best collection of prospects 16 games his 20th birthday that mark last season going. His treatment and recovery have been going well and he had last season is going be! Edges, and his combination of skating and stickhandling makes him a standout # 1 anddidnt the. Make a ton of plays happen as a modern NHL defender, Bruce Bennett, Nick /... 2021 WJC where he played in the process, he isnt afraid to step up and a! Come out of the biggest question mark around Lambert is his consistency, or lack thereof, as his potential. Rankings are a New spin on the classic prospect rankings Knights, the Flyers seem to found! Season a point-per-game player with 37 points in 16 games steal in my rankings players teams! Four flowers by the Coyotes in 2021, Josh finished last season is going to be for! Needle over to his teammates spin on the season first taste of the Red Wings York Rangers rather! Mz, Tristen Robins is an exciting and talented prospect his game is raw and needs to making! And hes another player who had a lot of success with Finnish players in the 2019-20 season where had.