As if more were needed, defensemenKAndre Miller andNils Lundkvist were drafted 22nd and 28th, respectively, in 2018 and are highly regarded offensive talents from the back end. 21 in the first round, but they also got some important business done by re-upping would-be free agent Taylor Hall for four years and a total of $24 million. MORE:Hurricanes sign Waddell to extension: 'He's going to be here a long time', 2018-19 rank: 19th Traded/not signed: Pavel Koltygin (C), Emil Pettersson (C, ARI), Karel Vejmelka (G). 4. 7their first time drafting in the top 10 since 2015and will ultimately count on him to provide skill up front while playing a conscientious game on the defensive side. The former second-overall pick in his WHL bantam draft was very impressive from Penguins camp through the . A big-bodied puck mover and a first-round pick in 2017, Valimaki already appeared in over 25 NHL games, including two in last years playoffs. 3.1K Steve Yzermans tenure as Detroits general managers got off to a questionable start when he bypassed conventional draft wisdom and took two-way defenseman Moritz Seider with the sixth overall pick. Every MLB team just improved their farm system with the 2022 MLB Draft. They were fortunate to draft Owen Power as he continues to come as advertised as a strong and mobile two-way defender. LW Alexis Lafreniere, No. The Oilers lost Adam Larsson to the Kraken and traded youngster Caleb Jones to Chicago in exchange for the 38-year-old Duncan Keith, making more news for those deals than the pick of centerXavier Bourgault at No. He has a strong work ethic and is constantly engaged on the cycle or in battles for the puck. Key additions: Arseni Gritsyuk (RW), Jack Hughes (C),Daniil Misyul (LHD) There's alsoa string of the best young defensemen the European elite leagues have to offer in Nils Lundkvist, Yegor Rykovand Tarmo Reunanen, the latter bouncing back from multiple injuries to lead all under-21 rearguards in scoring in Finlands SM-Liiga. Ilya Sorokin in goal, but his would-be NHL debut this season was scuttled by the pandemic. His defensive game needs work, but his offensive upside is present. Although the success of the Rangers rebuild is probably a few years from validation, you have to credit GM Jeff Gorton and staff for turning a once-gutted farm system into the leagues premier collection of young talent. This is my final post on this year's NHL draft, and grading each team's performance was pretty easy considering the 12-month effort that was put into analyzing farm systems, evaluating hundreds of prospects throughout the year, and observing the tendencies of individual scouting staffs. The decision to take Dach over defenseman Bowen Byram was a bit of a surprise, but not as much as the post-draft trade of 2017 first-rounder Henri Jokiharju to Buffalo for finesse winger Alex Nylander, a former first-round selection himself. He had spent 27 games with the Kings' affiliate in the AHL and amassed six goals and eight assists, adjusting well to the North American game thanks to his speed and grit. There always are disagreements, and teams have a history of going against consensus opinions to draft a player they obviously value more than others. The Jets appear deep on the blue line and more sparse when it comes to prospects at forward, though the ones who are there appear promising. Right wingerVasili Podkolzin is 19 and a powerful, two-way forward who'll reach the NHL sometime in 2020-21. Not far from Kakko in terms of game-breaking skills is winger Vitaly Kravtsov, who before the age of 20 established himself as a top-line player in the KHL. Go ahead and get their lockers ready. At a time when prospects are generally afforded a longer leash to develop, neither has moved the needle enough to validate their draft position, let alone to earn a top-6 or top-9 role with Dallas. Ekman-Larsson is signed for six years; Garland is a restricted free agent. Another first-rounder, 2018's Ty Dellandrea, has top-line center potential, and goalie Jake Oettinger is also rising. Ty Dellandrea, has top-line center potential, and goalie Jake Oettinger is also rising. Carolina already isn't far from elite status in the NHL, and it's only getting better with what's coming. Poehling may already have a leg up on Suzuki thanks to his hat trick in his NHL debut. I have been a big fan of Nemec for a long time. While hes a great puck-mover and may be an important piece, theres still some concern with his positioning and awareness in his own end. Want more? M (25-27)67-70. The Devils were fortunate to take him second overall in the 2022 draft. Byfield is a unique blend of size, strength, skill, and speed. Not far behind Sandin is fellow Swede Tim Liljegren, a gifted puck rusher himself and a first rounder from the 2017 draft. Key additions: Philip Broberg (LW), Ilya Konovalov (G),Raphael Lavoie (RW), Joakim Nygard (LW) Eklund had 11 goals and 23 points in 40 games in the Swedish league last season. The Devils did not reach the NHL's pandemic-prompted postseason. He's fromRimouski of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the same team that produced Lafreniere in 2020. Literally the second best farm system in baseball because of a one-player change. Suffice to say that if you're a fan of hockey in Southern California and your tastes lean more toward L.A. than Anaheim, there's a lot to look forward to. Another impressive OHL prospect was hard-shooting Russian defender Dmitri Samorukov, who notched 28 points in 24 playoffs games helping Guelph advance to the Memorial Cup. As for the future, defenseman Callan Foote, 21, is tough, consistent and solid on both offense and defense. Undrafted sniper Alex Barre-Boulet took it a step further by tying for a league-best 34 tallies as a rookie. A new start with Chicago could revive his offensive flair. Othmann turned heads with the Canadian world junior team with his speed and assertiveness on the forecheck. Yikes. Unfortunately for the general public, they tend to keep us in the dark about the inner workings, which is why its up to us to figure out where theprospects stand and how each teams success with player development can be measured. Outside of him, goalieIlya Samsonov was the blue-chipper in the wings, but he made a dent in the NHL in 2019-20 and isn't going anywhere. Traded/not signed: Brendan Lemieux (LW, NYR). 1 center in Anaheim and one of the league's best players before too long. Jonatan Berggren is a player that seems to be getting lost in the hype around the Red Wings top prospects. And if you see a familiar name missing from this list, it most certainly is Swedish defenseman Filip Johansson Minnesotas first-round pick in 2018 who many believe was drafted a good round or two higher than expected and showed stagnation in his development overseas. OK, we know. Next up is flashy winger Grigori Denisenko, who wowed crowds in Vancouver at the most recent world junior championship with his stickhandling, danglesand a silky set of hands. Subban trade. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland for three players and the pick. The B/R ice hockey think tank convened several times before and during the playoffs, and it got together once again following the draft to assess where everyone stands now that the picks are made and the countdown toward next season has begun in earnest. Traded/not signed: Radovan Bondra (RW), John Dahlstrom (LW), Blake Hillman (LHD), Henri Jokiharju (RHD, BUF), Anthony Louis (C), Spencer Watson (RW). Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen had both. The Oilers were a mess last seasonand none of their recent first-round picks since Connor McDavid delivered the kind of earth-shattering performance to help alleviate the pain of another dreadful year as they failed to reach the 80-point mark for the ninth time in 10 years. Better with age: The top 32 moments of Sidney Crosby's career. When he transitions to North America, its going to be fun seeing him as a potential partner with Seider. Graduated: Rasmus Dahlin (LHD), Casey Mittelstadt (C) Yes, it's a massive player! What roles they are given, even if limited in scope and scale, will be monitored closely, especially if the team hits a funk. The general managers who run NHL front offices, with support from their staff, use a variety of methods to identify, develop and assess the future talent within theirown organizations. 22. But it was the trade that brought Reinhart to Florida that stole headlines, a deal GM Bill Zito called a "win every day" move. Much like Calgary, however, the Sharks were rewarded with fantastic post-draft seasons from several later-round picks, such as winger Ivan Chekhovich (third in QMJHL scoring), Joachim Blichfeld(WHL scoring champion and Player of the Year) and Sasha Chmelevski (second in OHL playoff scoring). Same rings true for leading scorer Jeremy Bracco, a second-round pick in 2015 who as a sophomore winger led the Baby Buds in both regular and playoff scoring with 79 and 16 points, respectively. Also there's forwardJanne Kuokkanen, who arrived from Carolina for Sami Vatanen. Eeli Tolvanen, who was picked 30th overall in 2017. Graduations: Anthony Cirelli (C), Mathieu Joseph (LW) Victory laps have been skated. An underwhelming draft summed up by the puzzling selection of Swedish scoring winger Simon Holmstrom in the first round,should not detract from the overall quality of the Islanders farm system. After a bit of a struggle in his first season, Jack Quinn is showing off his flashes of brilliance and creativity as a dynamic winger. Now, it's all about deciding on pending free agent Dougie Hamilton and getting a goaltender signed. He's a centerpiece along with defenseman Moritz Seider, who was picked sixth overall in 2019 and spent 49 games in the AHL, posting 22 points. And if Demko doesn't pan out, Michael DiPietro is a solid goalie prospect. Already boasting an impressive prospect pool and fresh off a 25-point improvement in the standings, Montreal nabbed one of the top goal-scoring prospects in recent draft history by selecting Cole Caufield 15th overall. NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31. . Behind them, 20-year-old winger. It will be harder if imminent free agentsPhilipp Grubauer and Gabriel Landeskog leave. Additionally, none of the key offseason roster changes involved prospects going the other way, as trades for defensemen Matt Niskanen and Justin Braun, plus getting signing rights for center Kevin Hayes, cost only a handful of picks. Players who have appeared in more than 25 games in any single regular season were not considered. The top player from this stacked system is slick two-way winger Joel Farabee, a 2018 first-round pick who is under contract and was a top performer as a freshman for Boston University. 5. 10, well above where he was expected to go. The 2017 second rounder was our ninth-ranked prospect a year ago but sat out the entire 2018-19 season due to concussion symptoms. Goalie Josef Korenar (another non-draftee) was one of the AHLs top young netminders, while fellow goaltending prospect Zachary Emond was tops in the QMJHL in goals-against average (1.73), save percentage (.932)and shutouts (seven). They're in full-blown retooling mode elsewhere, shipping defenseman Seth Jones to Chicago and getting forwardJakub Voracek from Philadelphia for veteran forward Cam Atkinson, their longest-tenured player. Boston alsomade a strongpick late in the first round in 2019 by taking speedy power center John Beecher. The gamble of surrendering a first-round pick and talented forwards Vitalii Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson to Ottawa in the Matt Duchene trade paid off in the short term, as the Jackets marched towards what became the deepest playoff run in franchise history. On the Rise: Kyle Connor - 2015-16 Big-10: 38 GP, 35G, 71P. Graduated: Mason Appleton (LW), Sami Niku (LHD) Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was the AHLs top goalie in leading the Checkers to the Calder Cup and the play of power-play quarterback Jake Bean (44 points in 70 games) along with the drafting of right-shot playmaker Anttoni Honka soften the blow from trading Adam Fox to the Rangers. Key additions: Semyon Chistyakov (LHD),Phil Tomasino (C),Josh Wilkins (C, UDFA) Need more? Its no secret that the Blues find a way to make the draft work for themand theres no reason to see that trend stopping any time soon. Hes highly competitive who isnt afraid to lead a rush and can play a tough, in your face game with his physicality. Speedster Liam Foudy is one of the games most athletic prospectsand his physical style compliments his improving play-making and finishing abilities. Also,Pavel Dorofeyevis a solid bet on the wing. Alex Barre-Boulet has lit up the AHL with 61 goals and 124 points in two seasons after five years in the QMJHL. Behind him, defenseman Josh Mahura is a potential top-pair talent who's split two seasons between the NHL and AHL. Theodor Niederbach, Eemil Viro, Carter Mazur, Red Savage, Elmer Soderblom and Donovan Sebrango are also names that should be kept a close eye on. Key additions: Pierre-Olivier Joseph (LHD, ARI),Samuel Poulin (LW) Detroit also owns a pair of confident three-zone puck movers in Gustav Lindstrom and Albert Johanssonand won a key free-agent derby by luringformer Western Michigan defenseman Oliwer Kaski away from Finland, where he was the top-scoring blueliner in the SM-Liiga. The law of averages says respectability is the worst-case scenario for a team that has accumulated as many blue-chip prospects as Ottawa has. This ranking may come off as a surprise, but Calgarys the sleeping giant when it comes to drafting. As alluded to, a significant part of the job entails overseeing the farm system of an organization, which in this context is defined as the organizational talent playing with affiliated minor league teams or the young players who have been drafted but are still either in college or suiting up with a junior-level franchise. The Blue Jackets got a bona fide playmaker at No. Elsewhere, goaltenderUkko-Pekka Luukkonen spent 2019-20 in the ECHL and AHL and had three shutouts in 15 wins with a 2.53 goals-against average. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Age There is a large pool ofplayers who can qualify as prospects, so to simplify the list we eliminated any player who is no longer eligible for the Calder Trophy from a playing age standpoint, which according to the league is essentially 25 and under before training camp in September. A handful of others fill the depth chart up front too, which means defense is probably a 2020 priority. Without taking it from a personal level, and also ignoring fan allegiances, there are players on this list who are held in higher regard than others. CK1 Logo Leggings. 16. MORE:Maple Leafs, Senators six-player swap is a win-win as Zaitsev, Ceci start anew, 2018-19 rank: 25th With Sidney Crosby and EvgeniMalkin still leading the way, the Penguins remain among the NHL elite and a perennial Stanley Cup contender. 2018-19 rank: 22nd The University of Michigan's influence reached all the way down to pick No. Wisconsin head coach Tony Granato on newest Canadiens forward Cole Caufield, 2018-19 rank: 4th The Flames would have been higher on the list were it not for the NHL arrivals of several long-term prospects, so they're in rebuilding mode when it comes to the pipeline. Give them credit. The Minnesota Wild placed No. There are already signs that he belongs in the NHL as hes displaying his work ethic. Buffalo also has in its possession one of the leagues top goaltending prospects in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who was named the OHLs Most Outstanding Player and led Finland to gold at the world juniors. 3. Graduated: Warren Foegele (LW), Andrei Svechnikov (RW),Lucas Wallmark (C) The organization also appears to be high on defenseman Josh Mahura, a third-rounder in 2016 who showed advanced puck-moving abilities during a 17-game midseason stint. Trades on the NHL level haven't helped the long-range pipeline scenario for the Coyotes. For all intents and purposes, those two alone are keeping the farm system afloat, although productive AHL campaigns from defenseman Brennan Menell and playmaking center Mason Shaw add additional support to the foundation. Graduated: Luke Kunin (C/W), Jordan Greenway (C/W) 41. Traded/not signed: Erik Brannstrom (LHD, OTT), Nick Suzuki (C, MTL), Maxim Zhukov (G). First and foremost, Alexander Holtz leads the charge as their top prospect. Shocking. S (25)64. When it comes to the future, it's the Connor McMichael era. The Islanders may have gotten a steal with their second-round grab of Finnish prospect Aatu Raty, a 6'2", 185-pound center who had been projected as a first-rounder before a difficult 2020-21 season in Finland's premier league. On the blue line, Jake Bean is a premier puck-mover in the AHL and has posted back-to-back 40-plus-point seasons on that level. It's not official yet. Naturally, youd expect a high pick like Cody Glass (fifth overall in 2017) to shred the WHL to a tune of nearly two points per game, then follow that up with a dominant showing in the AHL playoffs. If not, theres no harm in keeping the Marlies stocked for another Calder Cup run. 2018-19 rank: 28th Blackhawks Reichel, Domi, & Kurashevs Line Hints at Bright Future, Montreal Canadiens 2023 Trade Deadline Preview, Lightnings Western Conference Road Trip Will Test Team, Ex-Maple Leaf Ilya Mikheyev & His Season With the Canucks, Devils Depth Key to 2022-23 Playoff Appearance, Blues Contract for Schenn Could Impact OReilly Re-Signing. And there's also 6'3" left wingerVitali Kravtsov, who's an inventive playmaker with the puck and gained 39 games' worth of experience in the AHL in 2019-20 with the Hartford Wolf Pack. Key additions:Victor Soderstrom (RHD) 20 to draft high-end goaltending prospectJesper Wallstedt and returned six picks later to grab Canadian defensive prospectCarson Lambos. joining 2019's No. Graduated: None Even an offseason ACL tear suffered by promising defenseman Juuso Valimaki shouldnt dampen the mood, as a full year of recovery leaves room for improving his overall understanding of the league. The prolific Russian has signed a contract and will presumably play in Minnesota in 2020-21, leaving the pipeline to be championed by winger Matthew Boldy. The Anaheim Ducks find themselves in a really great spot, even with centre Trevor Zegras and defenseman Jamie Drysdale graduating to the NHL. General Manager Rob Blake placed an emphasis on replenishing the . Meanwhile, with the NHL team's goaltending situation uncertain, prospects Ian Scott and Joseph Woll could be long-term solutions. MORE: Devils' P.K. On defense, critics are raving about Mikey Andersons development andfirst-round quality in second rounderKale Clague and 2019 first-round pickTobias Bjornfot withthe former gunning for a top-6 spot on opening night andthe latter the favorite to be Swedens No. 17. Of course, any lineup could use a big-bodied presence to cause havoc in the low slot, and few prospects do it better than power winger Serron Noel, who in his third year led Oshawa in goals (34), assists (47) and points (81). But Swedish defenseman Erik Brannstrom the prized piecein the Mark Stone deal with Vegas appears to be at peak readiness to join an impressive young blue line that already features Thomas Chabot, Christian Wolanin and Max Lajoie, with Lassi Thomson and Jacob Bernard-Docker not far behind. I always love a team with a bright future and exciting young prospects, so having a solid farm system after only 2 draft cycles is pretty dope! Key additions: Adam Fox (RHD), Kaapo Kakko (RW),Patrick Newell (RW), Matthew Robertson (LHD) Related: Blue Jackets Now Boast Elite Prospect Pool. Graduated: Carter Hart (G), Oskar Lindblom (LW) St. Louis Cardinals Top 5 Prospects. Nonetheless, the key takeaway is that the Senators are in fact drafting better than most teamsand the stinginess of their deep-pocketed owner shouldnt detract from that. Per the new MLB top 100. Record: 23-2-1. Traded/not signed: None. One of the bigger movers from last years list, the Blackhawks had luck on their side when they won the third pick in the draft lottery following a season in which they improved in the standings and nearly snuck into the playoffs. His play with both Michigan and Canada at the World Juniors should give the Sabres comfort knowing that theyve got a promising defender on their hands. 2018-19 rank: 15th The summertime trade that sentKasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins provided a reward to the Toronto farm system in 2018 draft pickFilip Hallander, 20, who remains on loan to a team in the Swedish Hockey League. Ceulemans was selected 25th overall in 2021 and is an offensively driven defenseman with excellent speed and awareness. ArthurKaliyev is a 19-year-old winger who put up 44 goals and 98 points in the OHL in 2019-20 and will make a big push for a roster spot with a team lacking firepower. 11 after the league found predraft violations in 2020. Key additions: Spencer Knight (G), Vladislav Kolyachonok (LHD) Lest anyone forget, Lafreniere completed his third season with Rimouski Oceanic in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in March with 35 goals and 112 points in 52 games. Traded/not signed: None. Farm System Rankings Top 5 update (July 2017) System rankings, 30-21 System . 28, but the team's aim is to build on a 2020-21 Presidents' Trophy with a Stanley Cup. The Sharks more than make-up for their trading of valuable assets by spanning the globe in search of late-round gems andundrafted free agents either coveted or obscure. Traded/not signed: Petter Hansson (LHD). Bracco, along with incoming Russian import Yegor Korshkov and playmaker Dmytro Timashov, are part of a talented group of AHL wingers thatcould see onepromoted if star forward Mitch Marner holds out for a new contract. The NHL's Best Farm Systems Ranked - 2022-23 Preseason Update. Even with Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider putting themselves in the Rookie of the Year conversation, the Red Wings pipeline remains well stocked. McTavish brings a great balance of everything to the table. 2018-19 rank: 7th Graduated: Henrik Borgstrom (C) nhl farm system rankings That compares to 29% of Latino seniors, 39% of Asian American seniors . The above-listed Turcotte is the best of the bunch, but not by a lot. MORE:Phil Kessel excited to begin next phase in Arizona: 'I think it's going to be great', 2018-19 rank: 21st Graduated: None Moving forward, Tampa remains comfortably stable with AHL-proven talent in Syracuse such as 2017 first-rounder Cal Foote, who tied for the team lead among defensemen with 10 goals. Meanwhile, defenseman, Noah Dobson, a 2018 draftee, did arrive on Long Island and appeared in 34 games. Benning and staff also scooped up feisty forward Nils Hoglander from Swedenand speedy center Tyler Madden from Northeastern who tied for fourth in freshman scoring in Hockey East. A member of the U.S. national development team, Boucher is a hard-nosed type who had 11 points in 12 games in 2020-21. New Jersey has not finished out of the league's bottom third since 2017-18, when it was 15th. Both Bahl and Soderstrom could be top-pairing defenders for their respective nations at the world juniors. A strong showing at the 2019. Vincent Iorio was the first of the quartet at No. Conversely, the Buffalo Sabres may have drafted Dylan Cozens seventh overall, but they graduated Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt, in addition to trading Alex Nylander, all in one year. How much longer it lasts, however, is something to ponder especially when you consider how bare the cupboard is. graduate to the NHL. Ekman-Larsson is signed for six years; Garland is a restricted free agent. NHL games played Were using Calder eligibility with a twist. Subban's top five quotes: 'I dont play for New York', 2018-19 rank: 3rd The Rangers also boast two of the NCAAs top defenders in two-way force KAndre Miller and former Harvard power-play specialist Adam Fox. Nonetheless, there still are impressive pieces who can help stem the tide, such as winger Jason Robertson, who in his fourth OHL season led the league with 117 points. Looking at top teams in the league like the. Of course, Washington boasts a veteran team that leans on its superstars although be on the lookout for the likes of defenseman Alexander Alexeyev, their first pick in 2018 who looks healthy after a knee injury in March. No team has done a better job at selecting elite offensive talent without the benefit of multiple top-10 picks than the Kings. Graduated: Miro Heiskanen (LHD), Roope Hintz (LW) Remember, it was GM Jim Rutherford who traded his 2017 first rounder for pugilist Ryan Reaves, only to use his second rounder in that same draft on defensive defenseman Zach Lauzon, who wasnt even offered a contract. The Ducks' profile is driven by the presence of one high-end talent in Trevor Zegras, who was picked ninth overall in 2019 andtopped B/R's recent listof the league's best prospects. Kaprizov still has a year left on his KHL dealand it looks like Boldy will stick around the college ranks for the next season or two. Right winger Drake Batherson is a 2017 draft pick who was an AHL All-Star in 2019-20 and averaged better than a point per game. Brennan Othmann at No. Leave a comment below! SEO: They don't work for optimizing your rankings. Hes great with his passing, especially when hes stretching the play forward with long accurate breakout passes. The organizations biggest surprise may have been the play of undrafted signee Mitch Reinke, a puck-moving defenseman who led San Antonio with 33 assists and was second with 45 points. As a result, he was a Hobey Baker Finalist. The general managers who run NHL front offices, with support from their staff, use a variety of methods to identify, develop and assess the future talent within their own organizations. Hes quick, agile and is always on the attack acting as a fourth forward at times. The NHL's Best Farm Systems Ranked - 2022-23 Preseason Update. Deep, well-rounded farm systems help Major League clubs win ballgames. 1 overall choice Jack Hughes. The Blue Jackets traded away a pair of their future pieces to the Ottawa Senators when they acquiredMatt Duchene in Feb. 2019, and then they saw a handful of other rising players at the top of the pipeline make the transition to the parent club. Grigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. The last time the Wild had this kind . Since the majority of players on these lists are relatively unproven by NHL standards, it isnearly impossible for them to validate their draft position before ever earning a regular shift specifically those picked in the first round. The Cincinnati Reds, after "aligning their payroll to their resources", ended their 2022 season with 100 losses. The knee-jerk reaction is to think the Devils are ranked this high because of Jack Hughes and not because of GM Ray Sheros craftiness at the draft table. Not far behind is center AlexNewhook, who is a blur on skates, had 42 points in 34 games as a college freshman and was named the NCAA's top freshman for 2019-20. 7 Reasons Connor McDavid Is the Worlds Best Hockey Player, Avalanche Must Fix Attitude and Power Play Problems, NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Kraken, Bruins, Canucks, 3 Devils Who Can Join Jack Hughes at the All-Star Game, Red Wings Jake Walman Is Proving His Worth. 1 playoff seed thanks to youngsters already contributing. Othmann turned heads with the Canadian world junior team with his speed and assertiveness on the forecheck. Up front, the prospect pool has one of the top-scoring centers from the 2019 draft in Boston College recruit and reigning BCHL Most Valuable Player Alex Newhook. MORE:Comparing the San Jose Sharks to well actual Sharks, 2018-19 rank: 31st Isak Rosens agility, speed and shot are big reasons why the Sabres selected him 14thoverall in 2021. Oliver Wahlstrom had 10 goals in 45 AHL games in 2019-20 and has a high-octane style of play. NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31 Steve Kournianos 93 min read The general managers who run NHL front offices, with support from their. Behind them, 20-year-old wingerOliver Wahlstrom had 10 goals in 45 AHL games in 2019-20 and has a high-octane style of play. He's had a seven-game stint across two seasons in the NHL and has combined for 71 points in 121 games in the AHL. New Jersey has not finished out of the league's bottom third since 2017-18, when it was 15th. However, fans are growing impatient, even if they know all about sniper Eeli Tolvanen and heady puck rusher Dante Fabbro, Nashvilles two best prospects who appeared briefly in late-season action. Behind Petersen are Lukas Parik, David Hrenakand Matt Villalta who is alikely candidate to spend the upcoming seasonwith the AHLs Ontario Reign. He scored 40 points in 34 games as an NCAA junior and isn't far away. Here are the Kings' top 10 prospects and their projected ceilings. That roster included rookie goalie Jordan Bennington, a third-round pick in 2011, who this postseason produced a Conn Smythe-worthy performance. Slick center Rasmus Kupari was one of the top teenage point producers in the SM-Liiga, and second rounders Akil Thomas (2018) and Arthur Kaliyev (2019) were two of only nine 100-point scorers in the OHL last season. 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