What makes a player a prospect varies, but for this list, I will follow Corey Pronmans rules as a guide. He played heavy minutes at even strength and on the top power-play unit. Jan Bednar, a 2020 fourth-round pick, started in the crease for Detroit and stopped all 18 shots he faced before being replaced by free-agent invitee and Shelby Township, Mich., native Andrew Oke in the middle frame. The dynamic offensive defenseman was electric in the Seattle Thunderbirds brilliant run through the WHL playoffs last year. 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. The Blue Jackets will play four games over the course of five days and highly anticipated prospects Cole Sillinger and Yegor Chinakhov will play their first games in Union Blue. DL, The Montreal Canadiens were smart to snag Lane Hutson near the end of the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft because I doubt he would have lasted much longer on the board. Hes a crafty and slick puck-handler, that plays with a great amount of pace. Winnipeg Jets first-round pick Brad Lambert was invisible. it continues to provide the hundreds of NHL and NCAA scouts in attendance with a look at the best uncommitted players the NAHL has to offer, as well as some potential NHL Draft picks. While hes an effective playmaker, dont underestimate his shot as hes got great power. LH, There are always a few first-round-caliber talents who drop in their draft year in large part to their size disadvantage, and Seamus Casey is certainly one of them. 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. Look for big man Curtis Douglas, a Stars fourth . This electrifying winger scored 50 goals through 66 games with the Flint Firebirds of the OHL last season. The unfortunate thing about the Devils surprise resurgence this year is that they are less willing to give unproven players like Holtz the chance to play when they have a very real chance of making the playoffs. LH. Cutter Gauthier was the player whose draft stock rose the most following the 2022 NHL Draft Combine where NHL scouts and general managers were impressed by his maturity, physical strength, and by the commitment he showed to becoming an NHL centreman as opposed to a winger which had been his position with the United States National Team Development Program up until that point. Getting into 23 games with the big club and scoring his first NHL goal is a good start, but the organization needs him to take a huge step forward in 2022-23 like Evan Bouchard did with his 12 goals and 43 points in 81 games last season. 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. Ostlund is also a skilled puck handler with the speed and agility to make plays happen both on and off the puck. Another player from the 2021 U.S. National Development Program increased his visibility. 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. When leading an attack showing great speed, edges, and confidence in his movement. 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. He carried the puck into the offensive zone, often beating defenders wide. LH, Noah Ostlund is one of the best pure playmakers on this list as his ability to keep track of his teammates locations all over the ice leads to plenty of brilliant passes that nobody else seems to see coming. His spot at the top of the depth chart said less about his particular upside and more about the general weakness of Czech goaltending. At the World Juniors, Svozil proved that he had added those components to his game. PB, Reid Schaefer is a young power forward whose size and strength allow him to win puck battles and keep opposing defenders at bay. Coming into December, Lucius had never established himself as a top player for the U.S. program. DL. Peter Barrachini, Victor Sderstrm is very close to making his way off this list by playing too many NHL games. The Red Wings will conclude their NHL Prospect Tournament slate Monday at 11 a.m. against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but Detroit is focused on utilizing Sunday's practice to continue to. LH, The only Russian to side-step the Russian Factor in the 2022 Draft was able to do so because he was already playing in North America. He will likely provide a ton of value off the rush in the NHL someday as his speed and ability to make smart passes while manipulating defenders skates allows him to create tons of scoring chances. 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. He is competitive and uses his size well against shorter and weaker Junior competition, and his playmaking from the perimeter on the power play is likely going to translate to the NHL someday. He loves reading about statistics and advanced analytics, and discovering how they can enrich his hockey analysis and writing. 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. Zachary Bolduc is an offensive centerman that has the ability to make defensemen look silly. Admittedly, Im higher than most on Nathan Gaucher, but certainly not higher than the Anaheim Ducks were on him when they decided to take him with the 22ndpick in the 2022 Draft. I stand by that as hes just continued to prove to me that hes capable of greatness in the NHL one day. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. Lombardi is also a confident player, successfully executing the Lacrosse move in a 3v3 game at Detroits prospect camp shortly after the 2022 Draft. "It's all about chemistry," said 2022 fourth-round pick Amadeus Lombardi. "I don't think you can let the stage influence your assessment too much, but there's still information you can gather there," one NHL scout told Bleacher Report. Hes a great playmaker and an even better shooter with his release and accuracy. DL. More than 100 NHL prospects, five teams (the Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blues, Stars and Blue Jackets) worth of personnel and a league's worth of scouts gathered in Traverse City . MZ. 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. Not many fifth-round picks find themselves on top-100 prospect lists, but Arseni Gritsyuk is not just any fifth-round pick. Jiriceks skating looks back to normal after the knee injury he sustained at the canceled 2022 World Junior Championship, and he has been incredibly impressive in the AHL. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which is impressive for a winger with so much offensive potential. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. Finland showed up to the tournament with its weakest roster in recent memory, and they sure played like it. The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships will be held in Edmonton starting Dec. 25, 2020, and concluding with the Gold Medal game on Jan. 5, 2021. His standout performance at the World Juniors is another feather in his cap. I pumped my own tires for the 2021 draft picks who make me look good in hindsight. 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. Undrafted forward Trenton Bliss put the Red Wings ahead, 2-1, with 2:36 remaining in the middle frame when he redirected 2019 second-round pick Albert Johansson's shot into the net, but Dallas answered and evened the score with 19 seconds left before the second intermission. He also has the high-end stick handling needed to pull off some slick plays through defenders at full speed. "You have to remember it's still a six- or seven-game run in the course of a season where most of these kids will be playing 80 or so games.". A lack of observable offensive upside was the knock on the Czech defenseman's game. After putting up 101 points in his final season with the Chicago Steel, the increased competition of the NCAA didnt seem to faze him as he recorded an impressive 10 goals and 28 points in 24 games during his freshman season at Harvard University. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Detroit and Dallas traded chances all night, but the Red Wings fell, 5-4, to the Stars in the second game of the 2022 NHL Prospect Tournament at Centre ICE Arena on Saturday. While hes known for putting the puck in the net, hes also an effective puck distributor. 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. Whos too high? Selected eighth overall in 2021, Clarke can take control of a shift or lead a rush chance whenever hes on the ice with his skating and speed. He has the mobility and defensive game to make it as a top-four defenseman one day. He is one of the hardest-working players on the ice every time he plays, and he can do just about anything asked of him. 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. But unlike Snuggerud, who rips pucks past goaltenders, Lucius is more about quick hands and a knack for squeaking pucks past goaltenders in tight openings. Hes got an excellent vision to spot a lane to engage or find his teammates with a perfectly executed pass. Look for big man Curtis Douglas, a Stars fourth round pick from 2018. Casey is an excellent offensive defenseman with the skating ability to make a real impact in the NHL someday despite his lack of size. Not to mention that he had a breakout year in the HockeyAllsvenskan where he burst onto the scene with nine goals and 33 points in 41 games and 11 points in 10 qualification games that got his team promoted to the SHL. 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. Stankoven has 46 points in 22 Western Hockey League games this season, but that league is lower quality and is filled with players much younger and less physically developed. When he was healthy, he was able to return to the Barrie Colts of the OHL, finishing with 11 points in 13 games. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. He is smart, skates well, wins faceoffs, back-checks hard, and has already begun to grow into more of his offensive potential. Nonetheless, the games absolutely are informative. (@Derek_N_NHL) September 16, 2021. He certainly has the toolbox to do it as he possesses great mobility and a well-rounded defensive game. He had a strong rookie season with the Iowa Wild in the AHL last year, posting 53 points in 63 games. Tune in https://t.co/mAi5XRk8aM pic.twitter.com/2P5PmceLip. Typically, NHL general managers are wary of selecting players of Nazars size so early in the draft, but his playmaking vision and excellent skating were enticing enough that the Blackhawks wanted him to be a part of their future. Svozil also put a number of pucks through traffic from the point, particularly on the power play. With his size, he isnt afraid to step up and make a big hit. Carter Mazur went undrafted in the 2020 Draft, his first year of eligibility, and followed it up by being named captain of his USHL team and nearly tripling his offensive production. 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. Nemec's strength is his skating and his hockey sense. While that remains his bread and butter, hes great at distributing the puck and setting up his teammates effectively. Nyman is a big Finnish winger with the size and strength to compete against men in Liiga (the top Finnish pro league) without looking out of place. He suited up for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL last season and he didnt disappoint when playing meaningful minutes. LH, Nolan Foote may have earned a much more substantial look in the NHL this year if it werent for the Devils shocking rise from being a draft lottery team to one of the leagues top teams. Lucius has always been a gifted goal scorer. Before we get into the top 100 prospect ranking update, here are a few notes. It will be the first time this tournament . For the second straight NHL Prospect Tournament game, the Red Wings opened the scoring when forward Elmer Soderblom, who was Detroit's 159th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, one-timed a cross-ice feed past Stars netminder Remi Poirier just 53 seconds into the second period. Not necessarily drafting them, but as soon as they pull on that red jersey with white trim, they become stars. In difficult circumstances, Kapanen played a tournament worthy of respect. LH, Brandt Clarke boasts some of the best offensive smarts and decision-making with the puck as a defenseman in his draft class. 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. Nonetheless, he stole the show. 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. Bedard, of course, stole the spotlight, but Canada's Logan Stankoven also made some noise. Here are nine prospects who raised their stock at the 2023 World Junior Championship. Hughes speed and puck handling make him a very dangerous attacker in transition, and he can easily pass the puck off to a teammate if he is attracting too much attention. He scored five goals in seven games, which is a reflection of his capacity for slinging violent wrist shots on net. 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. Jiricek was also named defenseman of the tournament at the 2023 World Juniors for his dominant two-way performance that culminated in a silver medal. Brennan Othmann is a high-octane offensive force on the ice that is also known not to back down from the nastier parts of the game. He definitely gave credibility to his potential as a future bottom-six NHL center. 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. Related: Matvei Michkov The Best Russian Prospect Since Ovechkin, He is a very complete prospect who is a natural leader, shoots, well, and does just about everything else you could hope for from a first-round pick. DL, After rising remarkably in his draft year, Marco Kasper was eventually selected eighth overall by the Red Wings. Hes going to be making things happen for the New York Rangers sooner rather than later. The rest of the team was compromised of solid-to-fringe NHL prospects. But yes, it is a major opportunity to see most of the world's top teenagers all on the ice at the same time. MZ. His speed, IQ and decision-making remain his greatest strengths every time hes out on the ice. And he nearly stole a win for the gold medal against Canada, tallying 35 saves on 38 shots to give Czechia a chance for gold, an accomplishment they fell just short of in overtime. NHL home page; NHL scoring leaders; NHL standings; NHL all-time records; More NHL stats. He is great at finding open space off the puck and he rewards teammates for passing to him by charging the middle of the ice or ripping a puck mid-stride. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. He always has the opposition on their heels thinking what hes going to do next as hes unpredictable with his decision-making. 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