[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Yanda

I went Hurtig, but I like Lipinksi here as well

Daniil Chechelev - 2020 4th rounder, failed Goalie prospect. Came to NA for 2 years and went back to Russia where he hasnt been good.
Nick Cicek - Signed UFA, not really a prospect. Looks like a career AHL
Axel Hurtig - 7th rounder from 2023 6'5 defensive defensemen, +39 with the Hitmen last year. Going back to the Hitman as an overager as hes only been in NA 1 year.
Jakob Leander - recent 2025 7th round pick, defensive defensmen with size playing in Sweden.
Jaden Lipinski - 4th rounder from 2023, Big right shot forward that maintained a PPG pace in the WHL the last few seasons. The knock on him is his skating, playing in the NCAA this year.
Cade Littler - 7th rounder from the 2022 draft, needs a big year in college or he likely wont be signed
Owen Say - Older NCAA goalie thats maintained a good SV% on some very bad teams. Likely signed because Chechelev and Yegorov havent looked good.
Yegor Yegorov - 6'3 Goalie drafted in the 6th round 2023, his numbers really dipped last year and he will need a good season to show hes worth a contract to bring him to NA.

His numbers have improved steadily over the years, even when jumping to higher levels of competition. I have him ahead of Yegorov personally, but I see Yegorov getting the votes right now. People may want to reconsider their goalie rankings.