Calgarypuck Prospect Ranking 2025 - Round 17

[Bingo]

Welcome to the annual Calgarypuck Prospect Poll!

As per usual ...

1. Rank the prospects as you like. Upside, chances, or trade value
2. I will try and do one a day which should get us to mid to late August
3. Graduates and/or runoffs will be determined in each case
4. Please don't complain that the polls are going to deep. We go until all the prospects are ranked, so don't vote if you don't want to.

Previous Prospect Rankings
2013 - 2013 Rankings
2014 - 2014 Rankings
2015 - 2015 Rankings
2016 - 2016 Rankings
2017 - 2017 Rankings
2018 - 2018 Rankings
2019 - 2019 Rankings
2020 - 2020 Rankings
2021 - 2021 Rankings
2022 - 2022 Rankings
2023 - 2023 Rankings
2024 - 2024 Rankings

2025 Rankings:
1. Parekh - 99.2% (0)
2. Reschny - 57.1% n/a
3. Brzustewicz - 46.7% (+1)
4. Gridin - 45.3% (+3)
5. Potter - 54.5% n/a
6. Honzek - 39.9% (-1)
7. Basha - 34.8% (+1)
8. Mews - Run Off (+8)
9. Morin - Run Off (0)
10. Battaglia - 47.9% (+5)
11. Suniev - 67.9% (+3)
12. Misa - 35.6% (+4)
13. Stockselius - Run Off n/a
14. Kerins - 37.8% (+11)
15. Stromgren - 40.4% (-6)
16. Sergeev - 27.9% (+6)

[Plett25]

Solovyov for me, King next

Tacoman made a great case for Carter

It's hard to believe we barely missed the playoffs and have legitimate prospects at 17/18/19/20

A couple might play for the big team this year

Is this real life?

[Canada 02]

I’m voting for the Flames 4th line center this season, Sam Morton. I would not be surprised if Morton plays more career NHL games than anyone else still on the list

[Calgary4LIfe]

Zarubin for me - supposed high-upside with this goalie prospect, and Russia has been a goalie factory.



I really like a lot of prospects left, but I they are probably lower lineup players (though with a shot at middle-six forwards and middle-pairing defenders).

Almost went with Solovyov as I want to vote for him. I think he has the potential to be a decent #4 - has the defence and offence, plus the size and physicality to be a dependable #4. Hope he gets there.


I don't even know where to rank Yan Matveiko, and I have a feeling very few on this board have a clue as well. For all we know, he is a top 3 prospect, or a bottom 3 prospect. Seems like the a complete mystery box (at least to me - maybe I am just living in bubble and everyone else knows a lot about him by now?).

[Ped]

Curious why no run-off for Kuznetsov and Sergeev, given the closeness of Round 16

[JTech780]

I voted Trevor Hoskin last round, feels like I will be voting him for awhile, but I think he is an underrated prospect.

[Macindoc]

I still think Poirier has some runway to become a scoring 2nd pair D/PP2 specialist. The Flames will still need some left D, and they don't all have to be defensive specialists with limited puck skills. Zarubin after that for potential upside.

Out of the defensive specialists, I like Kuznetsov. Looks like he will take this round easily.

[Tbull8]

When the 17th rated prospect looks like he could make the nhl as soon as this year, the pipeline is looking pretty good. Obviously missing that sure fire superstar up front, but very promising outside of that depth wise

[agulati]

There should have been a round 16 run-off. Lot of the Solovyov votes could have gone to Kuznetsov

[Robbob]

I went with Kuznetsov but I think after this it can go wither way. Also had Poirier here because he has talent, but the Flames strength on the back end with similar type of players makes it hard for him to stand out. It doesn't mean he isn't a good prospect.

The next level for me are the prospects that have a unique attribute or skillset that make them intriguing. Phillips, Laing, King, Wyttenbach, and Zarubin.

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by JTech780

I voted Trevor Hoskin last round, feels like I will be voting him for awhile, but I think he is an underrated prospect.

Such a good sign to see him mentioned 13 months later.

Many felt that was the Flames "miss" in the 2024 draft, but his D+1 season has him much more on the radar.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Bingo

Such a good sign to see him mentioned 13 months later.

Many felt that was the Flames "miss" in the 2024 draft, but his D+1 season has him much more on the radar.

Hoskins, Laing, Jamieson... all were greeted with head scratches, but all are looking at least a little intriguing.

Now this year they add Phillips, Wyttenbach, and Matveiko - all very intriguing.

The scouting staff is starting to build a reputation for finding quality, deep into the draft, and from off-the-path sources

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Hoskins, Laing, Jamieson... all were greeted with head scratches, but all are looking at least a little intriguing.

Now this year they add Phillips, Wyttenbach, and Matveiko - all very intriguing.

The scouting staff is starting to build a reputation for finding quality, deep into the draft, and from off-the-path sources

I am excited about those prospects as well, but only time will tell if it works. It will be a success once a player actually suits up for the Flames, though it is a little early for that.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

I am excited about those prospects as well, but only time will tell if it works. It will be a success once a player actually suits up for the Flames, though it is a little early for that.

It's the progression that matters. When you have that, they can also become valuable additions to a deal when we are searching for an upgrade on the NHL roster.

[Goriders]

Funny how two guys that are probably next in line (outside of Parekh) to get on the roster are trending towards 15 and 16 on the prospect list.

Kuznetsov and Solovyov

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Funny how two guys that are probably next in line (outside of Parekh) to get on the roster are trending towards 15 and 16 on the prospect list.

Kuznetsov and Solovyov

I think that has more to do with ceilings. I know in my view those players are 5-7 Dmen. Being able to make a rebuilding team shouldn't be what defines you as a prospect. In reality they may just be that type of player. They could surprise and climb the depth charts, but I don't know how likely that is.

[Sylvanfan]

I went Kuznetsov here. He's the younger of two similar guys and has a one way contract next year. I'm in the area where many of these guys will play in the NHL and some could play quite a few games in those support type roles.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Robbob

I think that has more to do with ceilings. I know in my view those players are 5-7 Dmen. Being able to make a rebuilding team shouldn't be what defines you as a prospect. In reality they may just be that type of player. They could surprise and climb the depth charts, but I don't know how likely that is.

And I don't disagree. However, we have to also remember that with defensemen, things often look this way - until they don't.

Both Giordano and Brody were considered by many (most) on here to be nothing more than 5/6 or 6/7 guys. Then one day they were the Flames' top pair, and then some people decided to give Giordano a Norris trophy.

When Bahl got here, everyone assumed he was a 6/7 guy. It only took him a month to demonstrate that he could run with the opportunity and elevate his game.

Forsling was was a waivers claim... and is now a #1 d-man for the champs.

Defensemen are hard to forecast, because it is a learned position.

[Robbob]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

And I don't disagree. However, we have to also remember that with defensemen, things often look this way - until they don't.

Both Giordano and Brody were considered by many (most) on here to be nothing more than 5/6 or 6/7 guys. Then one day they were the Flames' top pair, and then some people decided to give Giordano a Norris trophy.

When Bahl got here, everyone assumed he was a 6/7 guy. It only took him a month to demonstrate that he could run with the opportunity and elevate his game.

Forsling was was a waivers claim... and is now a #1 d-man for the champs.

Defensemen are hard to forecast, because it is a learned position.

All that is true, but those are more the exceptions to the rule of replacement players. I don't see it with those players, but then again that is why I am a poster on CP.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Robbob

All that is true, but those are more the exceptions to the rule of replacement players. I don't see it with those players, but then again that is why I am a poster on CP.

Are they?

The current Flames roster:

Weegar: undrafted
Andersson: late 2nd round pick that most people thought was too lazy to ever make it
Bahl: 2nd round pick thought universally to be a 5/6 guy at best
Pachal: undrafted
Hanley: undrafted

Flames' last 2 first round draft picks:
Valimaki
Erixon

Defensemen are MUCH harder to project