Your Top 10 Prospects

[TheScorpion]

Let's bring this back -- I'll start.

NYI's Top 10 Prospects 2025

1. Ben Kindel - C/W
2. Jacob Battaglia - W
3. Henry Brzustewicz - D
4. Joshua Ravensbergen - G
5. Colby Barlow - W
6. Malcolm Spence - W
7. EJ Emery - D
8. Ilya Nabokov - G
9. Brad Lambert - C
10. Semyon Frolov - D
HMs: Vadim Moroz - W; William Wallinder - D; Max Szuber - D; Ethan Czata - C; Kurban Limatov - D; Nathan Behm - W; Alex Bump - W; Rory Kerins - C.

[Jiri Hrdina]

Surprised you don't have Chibrakov listed as even an HM

[TheScorpion]

He's alright, could easily be an HM I guess. I have a lot of similar types.

[Ped]

29 AHLers and 26 ECHLers - someone's got some decisions to make and could make some huge swings

[simmer2]

What's your definition of a prospect Scorp? Just figured I'd follow a similar mould.

[TheScorpion]

Calder eligibility rules

[devo22]

Jackson Blake (very promising rookie year) and Matthew Poitras (solid AHL numbers, hasn't become an NHL regular yet, but he's getting there) have graded out. I guess Tristan Luneau technically isn't Calder eligible anymore after playing 7 and 6 NHL games these past two seasons, but I'll keep him on the list.

1 Caleb Desnoyers, C
2 Cayden Lindstrom, C
3 Tanner Molendyk, D
4 Tristan Luneau, D
5 Seamus Casey, D
6 Braeden Cootes, C
7 Kashawn Aitcheson, D
8 Sascha Boumedienne, D
9 Yegor Zavragin, G
10 Oscar Fisker Molgaard, C

HM:
Brennan Othmann, L
Dylan Duke, L
Ryan Winterton, C
Mathieu Cataford, C
Gracyn Sawchyn, C
Jack Devine, R
Sasha Pastujov, R
Christian Kyrou, D
Drew Fortescue, D
Jack Ivankovic, G

[savemedrzaius]

According to ChatGPT; my Top 10:

Tier 1: Elite/High-End NHL Prospects (Potential Top-Six Forward / Top-Pairing Defenseman)

Rutger McGroarty (F): High draft pedigree (14th overall, 2022). Power forward with a heavy shot, strong net-front presence, and good hockey sense. Already performing well at the NCAA level and has represented USA internationally. High certainty for an NHL role with significant offensive upside.

Jordan Dumais (F): Drafted higher than expected (3rd round, 96th overall, 2022) but has vastly out-produced his draft slot. An absolute offensive dynamo in junior (QMJHL MVP, 140 points in 64 games). Elite playmaking and scoring ability. The only question mark is his size, but his skill level is undeniable and he's proving it can translate to the AHL.

Tier 2: Very Good NHL Prospects (Potential Middle-Six Forward / Top-Four Defenseman / Starting Goalie)

Maxim Masse (F): Early 3rd round pick (66th overall, 2024). A big power forward with a heavy shot and a strong net-front presence. Good production in the QMJHL. While there are some questions about his hockey sense and consistency, his size, shot, and physical game give him a high ceiling.

Justin Poirier (F): A lower-end 5th round pick (156th overall, 2024) who is proving to be a potential steal. A pure goal-scorer with an elite shot and a surprisingly physical game for his size. His offensive numbers in the QMJHL are outstanding. If his skating and playmaking continue to improve, he has a legitimate chance to be a dangerous NHL scorer.

Logan Hensler (D): High draft pedigree (23rd overall, 2025). A mobile, two-way defenseman with good size and puck-moving ability. Plays a smart, reliable game. Projects as a solid top-four NHL defenseman.

Radim Mrtka (D): Projected top-10 pick in the 2025 draft. A massive (6'6") right-shot defenseman who skates extremely well for his size. Shows strong defensive reads and offensive upside, especially in transition. His combination of size, skating, and skill makes him incredibly intriguing.

Tier 3: Solid NHL Prospects (Potential Bottom-Six Forward / Third-Pairing Defenseman / Backup/AHL Goalie)

Paul Ludwinski (F): High 2nd round pick (39th overall, 2022). A versatile, high-energy, two-way center with good speed and instincts. Projects as a valuable middle-to-bottom-six NHL forward who can kill penalties and play with pace. Already battling in the AHL.

Ben Danford (D): Late 1st round pick (31st overall, 2024). A strong, physical two-way defenseman with good leadership qualities. Plays a simple, effective game and is known for his compete level. High certainty for an NHL role as a reliable, defensive defenseman.

Nikita Novikov (D): 6th round pick (188th overall, 2021). Big, mobile Russian defenseman who has experience in the KHL and has transitioned well to the AHL. Steady, reliable, and continues to improve. Has a good chance to be a solid depth NHL defenseman.

Noah Chadwick (D): 6th round pick (185th overall, 2023). A big defenseman who has shown significant offensive growth in his D+1 year in the WHL. Good two-way potential, especially given his size. A strong mover for his size with good hockey IQ.

[simmer2]

1) Beckett Sennecke
2) Porter Martone
3) Dmitry Simashev
4) Brady Martin
5) Jackson Smith
6) Sergei Murashov
7) Filip Bystedt
8) Cole Beaudoin
9) Carson Rehkopf
10) Alfons Freij

HM: Julius Miettenen, TJ Hughes, Rasmus Kumpulainen, AJ Spellacy

[Flickered Flame]

I don't think I have a top 10 but here are a few from the Pens.

Frank Nazar
Mavrik Bourque
Danil But
Denton Mateychuk
Mikhail Gulyayev

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[Jiri Hrdina]

It’s nice to see the prospect capital spread around

[Swayze11]

Devils

Simon Edvinsson has graduated and is progressing very nicely into a top pairing D. Surprisingly was a +12 on an awful Red Wings team where the next best was +4 Andrew Copp.

1. Oliver Moore - Very high on him from a fit standpoint and potential standpoint. Already showed some great potential in 9 NHL games so far.
2. Jake O’Brien - The best playmaker in the most recent draft. Excited to watch him in the world juniors.
3. Konsta Helenius - Had a great rookie year in the AHL. I am very happy he is getting reps in the AHL. I look for him to push for a spot in Buffalo this year.
4. Scott Morrow - Outstanding rookie year in the AHL this year and his puck moving translated well in 14 games with the big club. The main piece in the K'Andre Miller trade.
5. Terik Parascak - Still had a great year in the WHL, anticipate him to make the step to Hershey
6. Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
7. Samu Tuomaala
8. Nikita Alexandrov
9. Sawyer Mynio
10. Jack Berglund

[Cheese]

My ChatGPT Top 10


1. Jack Drury (C – Carolina)

One of the notable prospects for Carolina, Drury has been praised in league-wide scouting reports and pipeline rankings reddit.comthescore.com+15americanosports.com+15community.fan s.flames.nhl.com+15. He's known for his two-way game and considered close to NHL-ready.
2. Amadeus Lombardi (C – Detroit)

Ranked #9 in Detroit’s official 2023 prospect board and #12 overall in Scott Wheeler’s 2025 NHL pool assessment for the Red Wings community.fans.flames.nhl.com+4reddit.com+4reddit. com+4reddit.com. His consistent development puts him comfortably in Detroit’s projected future core.
3. Rafael Harvey‑Pinard (F – Montreal)

Placed #9 in HabsWorld’s 2023 development ranking habsworld.net. Though older, he has demonstrated goal-scoring upside and NHL readiness depth-wise.
4. Ilya Solovyov (D – Calgary)

Highlighted as Calgary’s top defensive prospect in Flames pre-draft rankings habsworld.net+15community.fans.flames.nhl.com+15re ddit.com+15. Fans also rate him as their most NHL-ready blueliner —his pro readiness stands out.
5. Arturs Silovs (G – Vancouver)

Consistently appears in top goalie prospect lists and is Vancouver's clear future in net acas.media+3community.fans.flames.nhl.com+3hockeyw iz777scouting.com+3. His size and AHL-to-NHL performance trajectory are strong.
6. Wyatt Kaiser (D – Peterborough/OHL)

Noted in OHL mid-season top 50 as a shutdown defender with size and mobility en.wikipedia.org+15ohlprospects.blogspot.com+15red dit.com+15. His two-way game and physical frame are prime NHL projection tools.
7. Brendan Brisson (C – NY Rangers)

Former first-rounder projected as a pure shooter, but skating has held him back. Still, his offensive tools keep him in NHL prospect discussions americanosports.com+15bleacherreport.com+15hockeyw iz777scouting.com+15.
8. Xavier Bourgault (W – Ottawa)

A former first-round pick who’s underperformed, but received a fresh opportunity with Ottawa. Still ranked within top 200 NHL-affiliated prospects mckeenshockey.com. If he regains form, he has legitimate upside.
9. Ilya Protas (W – Belarus)

Though not heavily covered in mainstream sources, he was widely considered a mid-to-late first-round talent in the 2023 draft. His strong offensive profile suggests solid top-9 wing potential.
10. Simon Zether (W)

A name that surfaced during the 2025 draft coverage with credible scouting praise; his two-way European play and projected role edge him just into the top group.

[savardandjokinen]

Matthew Schaefer
Isaac Howard
Trevor Connelly
Owen Pickering
Joakim Kemell
Ville Heinola
Colton Dach
Lenni Hameenaho
Adam Sykora
Yan Kuznetsov

[Jiri Hrdina]

I’ve got some guys who are not calder eligible but don’t have playable ratings yet either. So I’ll list those as graduated.

Graduated:
1. Michkov – massive upside. Thought he would get a higher rating but hopefully jumps next year. Little worried about how he and Tocchet will do
2. Smith - Part of the Smith/Perreault/Leonard trio that I worked to get a couple years ago. See him as a really good second line center or top line winger long-term
3. Askarov – Future #1. Only a matter of time.
4. Cutter Gauthier – Future #2 centre. Don’t love the kid’s attitude so if someone wants to make me an offer on this guy feel free
5. Nemec – Slow start to the career. I think the guy we saw in the playoffs is more what he is. Still believe in him.
6. Mintyukov – Had a great rookie season and then didn’t get full time play last year.
7. Zellweger – Ironically same issue here. Split time with Minty. Hurt them both.

Prospecsts
1. Misa - A nice consolation prize for just a brutal Wild season
2. Leonard – Big fan of this guy. Will take some time though
3. Nikishin – Keen to see how good this guy is now that he’s crossed the pond
4. Danielson - Weird prospect. Has all the right attributes but just doesn’t put up stats at all levels. Stevie Y believes in him so I will as well.
5. Silayev – Holy F. I traded Lane Hutson for this lug.
6. Bear – If he can over-come his injury I think he’s a steal for where I got him
7. Geekie - I think he’ll get near-term opportunity in T-bay.
8. Eiserman – Boom/Bust but massive upside. I had him #2 originally his draft year and he just kept falling, but his goal scoring abilities are unquestioned
9. Perreault – High end hockey sense and skills, but the challenge is skating is below average
10. Ritchie – Big fan of his. Injuries limited production draft season, but he’s on his way now.

HM
1. Carbonneau – Big upside on the wing
2. Yakemchuk – Didn’t take a step last year. Some concern here. I don’t know what he is.
3. Brunicke – Has elevated since his draft. And TONS of opportunity ahead with the Pens
4. Miroschnichenko – Personal favorite. My mom survived a battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma, and so has Ivan.
5. Jiricek – Should be a solid 2nd pair guy
6. Solberg – should be a solid stay at home guy
7. Reid – Stepped up to grab him this last draft. Mobile and lots of skill
8. Zharovsky – I think has some of the most skill in the last draft.
9. West - The football guy. Will be fun to keep him and track him.

[TheScorpion]

I never should've traded Nikishin. Fatal error on my part. Doan is a good player but jeez.