No introduction is needed, you know what it is. But changing it up a bit this year. Will do rankings based on division, in the end will compile all teams together for one jumbo ranking. The timing is great, no player movement is happening therefore this could be the future of the future watch.
Drum roll for the Northeast Division:
1. 
– Curtis Sim
1. Zach Bogosian
2. Claude Giroux
3. John Carlson
4. Oliver Ekman-Larsson
5. Jacob Josefson
6. Jake Gardiner
7. Dmitri Orlov
8. Shawn Matthias
9. Kyle Clifford
10. Maxim Trunev
The Habs have been quite the story in the CPHL this year, topping the league in the regular season yet acquiring some top-notch prospects. Ranking 19th overall last year, this year the Habs have taken over the division lead. Last years top prospect Shawn Matthias falls to eight on the list this year due to acquisitions of prospects better than him. The top two prospects, Zach Bogosian and Claude Giroux should be full-time CPHLers next year.
Safest Prospect: Zach Bogosian – Zach has been progressing at a perfect pace for the Habs. He sees the ice well and can play in every situation.
Boom-Bust: Oliver Ekman-Larsson – For some Oliver is a safe pick but in my opinion he has ways to go but if he gets there he will be a all-star in the league for many years to come.
Future: The Habs have two early second round draft picks, that won’t be enough as the Habs are already looking to move into the top five of the CPHL entry draft next month.
2. 
– Mike Innes
1. Tuuka Rask
2. Josh Bailey
3. Brendan Smith
4. Lars Eller
5. Linus Omark
6. Jakub Kindl
7. Roman Josi
8. Ethan Werek
9. Dustin Tokarski
10. A.J. Jenks
The Sabres had the eight best prospect pool in the CPHL last year. The fact they’re second in their division is due to Habs improving. This is a group that hasn’t changed much. Some of the bottom guys have been moved in order to strengthen the pro roster otherwise the top guys have remained with the club. Tukka Rask and Josh Bailey switch spots from last year.
Safest Prospect: Josh Bailey – Although it seems like Bailey’s offensive ceiling is limited but his two-way game will lead him to Sabres' captaincy in the near future.
Boom-Bust: Linus Omark – After a great European career, Omark is making his way to the CPHL. Failing to make adjustment on the smaller ice surface makes him a potential bust pick otherwise the talent is there for him to boom.
Future: The Sabres dearly hold onto there first round draft pick and this year is no different. They have a pick in every round and will add to their strong pool. I do not foresee them moving up or down at the draft.
3. 
– Kris Fernet
1. Cody Franson
2. Justin Abdelkader
3. Scott Parse
4. Alexander Sulzer
5. Patrice Cormier
6. Jesse Joensuu
7. Evgeni Dadonov
8. Nic Deschamp
9. Jyri Niemi
10. James Reimer
After finishing last in the league last year the Bruins had nowhere but to move upwards and that is exactly what they did. In came some quality prospect, who should be able to make the Bruins next season. Only Jesse Joensuu remains on the list from last year, dropping to seventh on the list.
Safest Prosepect: Justin Abdelkader – A hard-nosed player who drives to the net. Abdelkader has limited offensive talent but makes it up with his tenacious forechecking.
Boom-Bust – Cody Franson – The offensively gifted Franson has skating issues, it has improved but in order to grab a full-time spot with the Bruins he will need to continually get better.
Future: The Bruins do not have any draft picks in this years entry draft and I don’t see that changing. The good prospects on this list will be moved in the off-season to make a push for the playoffs next year.
4. 
– Rob Jamieson
1. Benoit Pouliot
2. Dale Mitchell
3. Maxim Mayorov
4. Marc-Andre Bourdon
5. Matt Donovan
6. Drayson Bowman
7. Nick Spaling
8. Dennis Persson
9. Michael Sauer
10. Maxim Gratchev
Under a different management the Leafs were 21st in the league. They were behind the Senators last year but ahead of the Bruins last year but this year the roles have reversed, they are still in the middle but the ahead of the Senators and behind the Bruins. Only three players from last year remain on the list with Benoit Pouliot taking over the the top spot.
Safest Pick: Marc-Andre Bourdon – The hard-hitting defenseman can skate and pass the puck, making him an all-rounder defenseman who will score and hit you.
Boom-Bust: Benoit Pouliot - Has loads of talent but the foot-speed is a concern, although with confidence he plays much better. The Leafs will need him to continue improving his game.
Future: The Leafs do not have their first rounder but do have two other first-rounders. They could potentially look to trade the picks as a package to move up in the draft or grab a CPHL ready player elsewhere.
5. 
– Tim Drysdale
1. Kyle Beach
2. Ryan Potulny
3. Adam Comrie
4. Alex Plante
5. Michael Stone
6. Mathieu Carle
7. Justin Peters
8. Mitch Wahl
9. Gabriel Bourque
10. Dana Tyrell
The Senators have dropped to last in their division due to no new talent being injected into the club. They did not have their first round pick last year thus missed out on a great prospect. Kyle Beach retains his top spot amongst the baby Spartans. The Senators will likely look to add some more young talent after they decide to trade some of their old more expensive players.
Safest Pick: Ryan Poultny - Potulny has the hands, speed and skill to become a big-time player. He plays well without the puck and should be able to become a key part of the Senators in the future.
Boom-Bust: Kyle Beach – The true definition of boom-bust, Kyle Beach has the talent to become a star in the CPHL but if his mind wanders off than the talented will be wasted. The Senators coaching staff will need to monitor him in order to make him a star.
Future: The Senators will add a first round prospect to their pool. They also have couple of third round selections. The Senators will be looking to add more youth to their team from top to bottom. Its only a matter of time till the last Staal joins the brother in Ottawa.
UP NEXT: CENTRAL(NEXT WEEK)
CPHL Future Watch: Northeast
