McDavid aside, the only Oilers prospect from the 2015 draft onwards to appear in at least 20 games was Jesse Puljujarvi, whocurrently waits in Europe for the Oilers to meet his trade demands. Graduated: Andres Johnsson (LW) As for the future, defenseman Callan Foote, 21, is tough, consistent and solid on both offense and defense. Greer (LW) Alexis Lafreniere joins the fray as the No. The Red Wings suffered through an awful season at the NHL level, but it might not be long before the roster is overhauled. 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. Outside of Tolvanen and likely four-year collegiate puck mover Dante Fabbro, the kids down on the farm won't be challenging for either top-four or top-six roles any time soon. 2018-19 rank: 7th Point production a prospects development can be measured in a variety of ways, but their production on the traditional or analytic scoresheet always represents the lowest-hanging fruit. 1 netminder Jonathan Quick. 2018-19 rank: 28th The regime change in Carolina that cost Ron Francis his job as general manager doesn't change the fact that the Hurricanes already owned an arsenal of identifiable blue-chip prospects. MORE: Checking in on the Red Wings' improving rebuild. The only problem is that its comprised mostly of goalies and defensemen. Graduations and trades Prospects who were good enough to establish themselves as NHL regulars ultimately impact the depth chart in every direction. Fellow Swede Rasmus Asplund is one of the better two-way centers among prospects, and the Sabres have several impressive college prospects such as in speedy winger Linus Weissbach, power-play specialist Jacob Bryson and punishing defender Mattias Samuelsson. Center Sam Steel was huge for the AHLs San Diego Gulls in their run to the conference finals, as was rugged two-way winger Maxime Comtoiswho made the Ducks out of training camp last season and was one of the NHLs better rookies before a back injury. COL | CBJ | DAL | DET | EDM | FLA Key additions: Thomas Harley (LHD) Losing a Stanley Cup Final hurts, but the Stars and their supporters can smile knowing they hit a home run in defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who was among the league leaders in playoff scoring. Although it may seem likethe Capitals go through every draft with only a handful of picks, the truth is that they've quietly assembled a pretty decent crop of future NHLers. Still, a handful of young defensemen could ultimately provide Chicago's backbone on the blue line, namely collegiate standout Ian Mitchell and 6'4", 208-pound behemoth Alec Regula. Key additions:Kirby Dach (C), Alex Nylander (RW) The reward turned out to be big-bodied center Kirby Dach, who can be a heck of a set-up man and groomed to one day replace captain Jonathan Toews. MORE: The truth about Nail Yakupov, an imperfect prospect set up to bust. Graduated: Lias Andersson (C), Filip Chytil (C/W), Alexander Georgiev (G),Brett Howden (C) Start spreadin' the news. Key additions:Taro Hirose (LW, UDFA), Albert Johansson (LHD), Oliwer Kaski (RHD), Ryan Kuffner (LW, UDFA), Robert Mastrosimone (LW), Moritz Seider (RHD) By doing so, they acquired more blue-chip assets in four months than they did in the previous 10 years combined. Traded/not signed: Jarret Tyszka (LHD),Scott Walford (LHD). A new start with Chicago could revive his offensive flair. Note: To maintain prospect eligibility, a player must still have rookie status. Graduated: Noah Juulsen (RHD),Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C) Meanwhile, the Rangers still have to get Nils Lundkvist under contract after he put together one of the greatest U20 seasons by a defenseman in SHL history in 2019-20. Honorable Mentions: Carl Grundstrom, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Tyler Madden, Kale Clague, 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. COL | CBJ | DAL | DET | EDM | FLA Still, the addition of two young stars in power forward Dylan Cozens and smooth puck rusher Ryan Johnson are acceptable consolation prizes for the aforementioned promotions of Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt, who spent all of last season in the NHL. Graduated: Joey Anderson (RW) Janne Kuokkanen, who arrived from Carolina for Sami Vatanen. There were 223 prospects selected across 7 rounds. No team has done a better job at selecting elite offensive talent without the benefit of multiple top-10 picks than the Kings. Carolina already isn't far from elite status in the NHL, and it's only getting better with what's coming. Alex Barre-Boulet has lit up the AHL with 61 goals and 124 points in two seasons after five years in the QMJHL. Lastly, keeps tabs on Libor Hajek, a mobile two-way defender with size who played some of the best hockey of his young career during a late-season NHL promotion. William Eklund, C/W, Djurgrdens IF (SHL) 2. Simply put, the Stars seem to have several first-round picks who either struggle to produce or are no longer with the organization or both. And keep your fingers crossed for a clean bill of health for right-handed defenseman Conor Timmins to make an impact. Shocking. The reason is simple:Its a lot easier to light up a junior hockey league than to do the same against men in the NHL or AHL. They also have two players with NHL potential in two-way center Ivan Morozov and hard-shooting blueliner Nicolas Hague. This low grade is more for a lack of depth, which should change shortly thanks to all the picks the Golden Knights own in next year's draft. Owen Power, LHD, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 3. A last-minute deal that sent Jacob Trouba to the Rangers allowed GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to recoup the first-round pick he had originally shipped to New York months earlier in his trade for Kevin Hayes. While it seems like roster spots are at a premium at both the NHL and AHL levels, its a problem any team would like to have especially coming off a visit to the Eastern Conference finals and an AHL championship for theCharlotte affiliate. Key additions: Brett Leason (RW), Connor McMichael (C),Bobby Nardella (LHD, UDFA), Joe Snively (LW) Jump to a team: 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. 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. Despite some recent graduations and trades of the Rays top prospects, they still have a solid farm system and are one of the best in the league in developing talent. Their organizational depth chart below the NHL level is thin on elite prospects, with controversial playmaker Ryan Merkley the obvious choice to earmark as their lone potential star. Not only do they own two elite goalie prospects in Ilya Sorokin and Jakub Skarek, but also a collection of young defensemen whose on-ice presence range from the dominant (Dobson)to the offensively gifted (Bode Wilde, Sebastian Aho, Parker Wotherspoon, Mitchell Vande Sompel) to the engulfing (Robin Salo). THE OLYMPIAN: Jordan Greenway's historic story from Canton to Pyongchang. So, too, should be Vitali Kravtsov, who has been lighting up the KHL on loan this season. Subban. Young players who produced or had a key role andsucceeded in adults leagues such as Swedens SHL, Finlands SM-Liiga and Russias KHL, helped tip the scales in their favor. The only thing the system is lacking is a bonafide No. GM George McPhee may have moved center Nick Suzuki to Montreal for Max Pacioretty last season, but he was gifted two elite prospects at the 2019 draft in center Peyton Krebs and winger Pavel Dorofeyev. He's a high-energy goal scorer with an explosive first step, good puck-handling skills and a lethal wrist shot. The immediate graduations of Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt may have hurt the Devils' overall ranking, but defenseman Ty Smith has the potential to be their first franchise defender since Scott Niedermayer. The opening round of the 2021 NHL Draft is now quickly approaching and is set for June 23. Of all their prospects, Zegras has the highest star potential and should be groomed to take over for aging captain Ryan Getzlaf. 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. They have two of the league's premier prospects in Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt, in addition to sniping winger Alex Nylander. Time will tell if the steep price in draft picks the Flames paid to land defenseman Travis Hamonic will be worth it, but the parent club is oozing with youth, with more on the way. Joining him high on the defense depth chart is an equally-excitable puck rusher and cerebral playmaker in Scott Perunovich, who will run Minnesota-Duluths power play as they look for a third straight NCAA championship. MORE:St. Louis, the Blues and the Stanley Cup come together in perfect harmony, 2018-19 rank: 16th Curious about the Senators' future? 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Graduated: Warren Foegele (LW), Andrei Svechnikov (RW),Lucas Wallmark (C) 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. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Not only for the young stars already playing the NHL, but also for selecting elite youngsters outside of the top 10 like goalie Carter Hart, center Morgan Frost and super-slick winger Joel Farabee. GoaltendersJosef Korenar and Zachary Emond are on their way to the NHL, with the former having played in the 2019 AHL All-Star Game and the latter posting save percentages of .932 and .908 in his past two seasons in the QMJHL. Of course, the bulk of the heavy lifting is being done by excitable forwards Cody Glass and Nick Suzuki, and puck mover Erik Brannstromthe trio of 2017 first rounders that McPhee wouldn't part with at the last trade deadline. Perunovich NHL DRAFT 2019: Jack Hughes peerless atopway-too-early big board. It's tough to evaluate a depth chart when the team has only two offseasons in its history. Roadrunner Jordan Kyrou, a second-round pick in 2016, won the OHL's MVPaward, and AHL goalie Ville Husso was outstanding this season and is NHL-ready. Furthermore, 2017 first-round selection Urho Vaakanainen appears to be developing nicely as a future top-four defenderand there are several speed merchants in the system such as Jakub Lauko, a third-rounder in 2018 who impressed at several training camps. The Bruins are an elite team who not only graduated game-changers to the NHL level, but also own quality top-end prospects flooding their pipeline. Key additions: Joe Duszak (RHD),Ilya Mikheyev (RW, UDFA), Nick Robertson(RW) 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. Among them is 6'3" left winger Nolan Foote, who came from Tampa Bay for Blake Coleman. Future talk regarding the Wild can begin with the long-awaited arrival ofKirill Kaprizov, but it doesn't have to end there. In the end, however, Sakic made out like a bandit, turning his maligned center into three stud prospects in centers Shane Bowers and Vladislav Kamenev and defender Samuel Girard. Furthermore, theres a difference between where a player was ranked versus where he was drafted. Jump to a team: Goalie Ilya Samsonov, a first-round pick in 2015, had an inconsistent rookie AHL season but is expected to once again challenge Vitek Vanecek for the lions share of Hersheys netminding duties. 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. TRADE GRADES: Sabres buy low on Jeff Skinner's high-end scoring help. Still, Fenton may have been on the job for just over a year, but it looks like his 2019 draft, headlined by Boldy and playmaking winger Vladislav Firstov, should set his successor up for success in later years. It has been an extremely strange year for NHL prospects, with many playing shortened seasons and/or taking long hiatuses between competitive gameplay. a top-six forward, top-four defenseman or long-term starting goaltender). He's followed at the top of the list by 2019 first-rounder Philip Tomasino, who had 40 goals and 100 points in 62 games with two OHL teams in 2019-20. The Pirates have probably a top 5 farm system after such a huge draft and the infusion of so much depth at the deadline. 1 pick in the 2020 draft supercharged a prospect pool that was dealing with some high-profile prospect graduations, including Kaapo Kakko and Adam Fox. Ranking all 31 NHL prospect pipelines: Kings leapfrog Rangers for No. Where you rank the Predators can come down to how you feel about Finnish wingerEeli Tolvanen, who was picked 30th overall in 2017. Behind them, 20-year-old winger. 1 spot, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, No. This 30-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection Graduated: Jonas Siegenthaler (LHD) Key additions: Nikita Alexandrov (C), Colten Ellis (G) 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. New regime. With all that said, and without further ado, heres a look at my final 160 rankings for the 2021 NHL Draft. 1. William Eklund, C/W, Djurgrdens IF (SHL) 2. Owen Power, LHD, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 3. Matthew Beniers, C/W, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 4. Dylan Guenther, C/W, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) 5. Luke Hughes, LHD, USNTDP Juniors (USHL) 6. 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. Montreal received career seasons from defensemen Josh Brook (75points in 59 WHL games), Alexander Romanov (eightpoints in sevenWJC games), and AHL rookie Cale Fleury (23 points in 60 games), and that was before they loaded up at the 2019 draft with additional two-way types. Heres our final draft rankings. And Montreals good luck with Finnish prospects seems to be continuing following Jesperi Kotkaniemis breakout rookie season, as winger Jesse Ylonen and center Joni Ikonen looked strong as teenagers in the SM-Liiga, where they also signed coveted free agent defense prospect Otto Leskinen from. McMichael can finish as well as he can pass the puck and Leason was the WHLs most complete player in leading Prince Albert to the Memorial Cup. Feb 9, 2021 Welcome to the 2021 edition of my ranking of every NHL teams prospect pools. Draft rankings intend to predict NHL success, not the actual order on draft day. Defenseman Juuso Valimaki, their top pick in 2017, is both physically and mentally ready to handle the rigors of the AHL, where Calgary has patiently nurtured a handful of NHL-capable players. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield took a great system and turned it into the class of the league. 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. 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). Subban trade. Draft rankings intend to predict NHL success, not the actual order on draft day. NYR | OTT | PHI | PIT | SJ | STL The Avalanche already owntwo premier young defensemen in Conor Timmins and Cale Makar, but the crown jewel of Sakic's prized assets is Ottawa's unprotected 2019 first-round pick, which may end up being the first overall pick. Additionally, the Canucks have two tremendous goaltending prospects in Thatcher Demko and Michael DiPietro. And if Demko doesn't pan out, Michael DiPietro is a solid goalie prospect. 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. Years upon years of stockpiling picks and prospects has kept the Ducks a competitive franchise for most of the last two decades so even an 80-point effort in 2018-19 (their lowest in seven seasons) could be viewed as an aberration. 1 Western Conference seed in 2019-20. Sooner than later, however, these kids are going to have to contribute in a big way. 1 goalie Alex Nedeljkovic and puck rusher Adam Fox. He's followed by another potentially special talent on the blue line in Finnish exportUrho Vaakanainen, who has a high hockey IQ and makes good decisions. Wisconsin head coach Tony Granato on newest Canadiens forward Cole Caufield, 2018-19 rank: 4th Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Not having a first-round pick for four years doesn't do much for an organization's pipeline, so it's no surprise the Penguins are in a difficult place. 3. Key additions: Adam Fox (RHD), Kaapo Kakko (RW),Patrick Newell (RW), Matthew Robertson (LHD) A big man at 6'1", 207 pounds, Tippett played seven games and scored an NHL goal in 2019-20. while Denisenko is an elite skater and puck-handler. If a player has no totals listed, this means that he has not played in a regular season game in the NHL. The Los Angeles system is forward heavy, with the vast majority of their best prospects being natural centers. Franchise center John Tavares bid adieu to the Isles, leaving the team in the hands of 21-year-old star Mathew Barzal. Hell have to battle speedy playmaker Morgan Frost, sniper Isaac Ratcliffeand center German Rubtsov for one of the few roster spots available. Three of their best prospects U.S. Olympian forward Troy Terry and defensemen Josh Mahura and Marcus Petterssonwere picked outside the first round. Landing the No. 2018-19 rank: 23rd They also moved their first pick of 2016 in the Martin Jones trade, and took a huge gamble this year by taking troubled two-way defender Ryan Merkley at 20th overall. And adding a crown jewel in 2020 No. 5. For Sporting News, several factors were taken into consideration when creating the lists below: 1. Not all of them will be playing center at the next level, but if you're going to be heavy at one position, that's certainly not a bad area to focus. But count on Ron Hextall as being one of the few who has been patient enough to actually go through with the process of stockpiling picks and allowing them to develop properly. The move proved critical, as it allowed the Jets to bolster the top of the prospect pool with Ville Heinola, the purest offenseman the franchise has ever drafted, and his dynamic skating ability and impressive shot power will compliment the skilled wingers with the parent club. MORE: How Bruins overcame botched trades in blueprint back to NHL's best. He scored 40 points in 34 games as an NCAA junior and isn't far away. 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. He'll likely arrive around the same time as Turcotte, and they'll form a pretty daunting pairing for foes to deal with. This ranking may come off as a surprise, but Calgarys the sleeping giant when it comes to drafting. First things first: Caufield is a player everyone in Quebec will adore and everyone elsewhere in the NHL will fear. This trio represents Buffalo's last three first round picks, so the law of averages says at least two of them should join current Sabre Jack Eichel to form the foundation of what could be one of the league's most potent attacks. Traded/not signed: Rudolfs Balcers (LW, OTT), Josh Norris (C, OTT). There might be more coming. Although rosterspots will be at a premium, the Capitals have proven to be successful when ripening their prospects in the minors before handing them a critical role on a perennial contender. Behind him, defenseman Josh Mahura is a potential top-pair talent who's split two seasons between the NHL and AHL. Graduated: Zach Aston-Reece (LW) GOLDEN STANDARDHow Vegas became the most successful expansion team in sports history. Some players with high point totals, but in their fourth or fifth year in the same junior league, were overlooked, depending on the depth of his organizations farm system. And speed demon Jakub Lauko was picked late in the third round this past draft but has the tools to develop into a dangerous top-six threat. Take the 2015 draft for example the Flames only had five picks and none in the first round, yet still walked away with three impressive NHL roster players in defensemen Rasmus Andersson, Oliver Kylingtonand winger Andrew Mangiapane. No team has stockpiled prospects in as great a number as the Kings. and Marc Del Gaizo (UMass-Amherst) were two of the better underclassmen in Hockey East. Graduated: Max Lajoie (LHD), Christian Jaros (RHD), Brady Tkachuk (LW), Colin White (C), Christian Wolanin (LHD) The Islanders are still waiting on a payoff from 2014 draft pickIlya Sorokin in goal, but his would-be NHL debut this season was scuttled by the pandemic. The only thing the system is lacking is a bonafide No. The Oilers took a step backward last season but still own some of the league's better prospects, beginning with dazzling puck magician Kailer Yamamoto, who last year made the squad out of camp and is expected to do the same in October. He scored 40 points in 34 games as an NCAA junior and isn't far away. MORE:As the Rangers seek redemption, New York turns to Kaapo Kakko, 2018-19 Rank: 24th A busy offseason has added some legitimacy to the Blues' annual quest for the Stanley Cup, and they still own several of the game's premier prospects. Traded/not signed: Vitalii Abramov (RW, OTT), Jonathan Davidsson (RW, OTT), Veeti Vainio (D). Key additions: John Beecher (C) MORE:Maple Leafs, Senators six-player swap is a win-win as Zaitsev, Ceci start anew, 2018-19 rank: 25th The presence of Jack Eichel on the NHL level for the Sabres could soon be augmented by the arrival of Dylan Cozens, a 19-year-old center who's produced 169 points over 119 games in his past two WHL seasons. 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. Ranking NHL prospect pools: Top prospects, breakouts, pipeline status and more for all 31 teams in 2020-21 Alex Turcotte is one of the top prospects in a loaded Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Undrafted sniper Alex Barre-Boulet took it a step further by tying for a league-best 34 tallies as a rookie. 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. This group, along with two stud goalie prospects,Thatcher Demko and Michael DiPietro, represent a sizable chunk of the organizations future, one that already includes established NHL producers like Bo Horvat and Brock Boeser. 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 Golden Knights sure know how to emulate the city they represent when it comes to attracting attention. The University of Michigan's influence reached all the way down to pick No. There's both quantity and quality in the mix for the Oilers, who may have a future defensive pairing in consecutive first-round picks Evan Bouchard (2018) and Philip Broberg (2019). 1 and 2 overall duos in NHL Draft history. 1 prospect, the Rangers can also still consider Igor Shesterkin a prospect, and he very well could be a Calder Trophy favorite this year given his brief audition last season. Graduated:Carl Dahlstrom (LHD),Dylan Sikura (RW) Still, you can make a strong argument that Finnish stud Miro Heiskanen was the more dominant teenage European defender over Rasmus Dahlin, as Heiskanen won the SM-Liiga Defenseman of the Year award. Scott Perunovich as the top jewel. Whats becoming patently obvious is that the scouting department knows how to find prospects who consistently improve their post-draft stock. The appeal of upgrading a roster at the trade deadline is such that even the most inflexible of GMs can eventually cave to pressure. 2018-19 rank: 22nd If there is one sleeper in the bunch, its probably tough two-way center Josh Norris, a 2017 first-round pick acquired from San Jose in the Erik Karlsson deal. The time it takes for the collective to take that experience and translate it to NHL success remains to be seen, but history certainly is on Anaheims side. 4 pick in 2019, defenseman Bowen Byram, is 6'1" and 190 pounds and scored 52 points in 50 games in his third full season in the WHL. 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. The trade of Derick Brassard to Pittsburgh netted top goalie prospect Filip Gustavsson and a first-round pick that was used to select hard-shooting puck rusher Jacob Bernard-Docker, who will team up with a similar defender in Johnny Tychonick when the duo plays at North Dakota next season. Their inspired play could make this years training camp more competitive than in previous seasons, and not to be forgotten are goal-scoring wingers Oliver Wahlstrom and Kieffer Bellows two recent first-round picks who likely spend the season in Bridgeport but are held in high regard. LA | MIN | MTL | NSH | NJ | NYI Traded/not signed:Brett Davis (C), Liam Hawel (C), Markus Ruusu (G). The system that produced Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko in 2019-20 doesn't figure to be slowing down. Expect a mock draft immediately following the expansion draft on July 21st. 2 goaltending prospect in hockey behind the recently drafted Yaroslav Askarov and is a foundational piece for the Rangers going forward. The downside is that controversial 2015 first rounders Jakub Zboril and Zach Senyshyn havent come close to validating Sweeneys decision to draft them ahead of an all-star games worth of future NHL stars. C prospects showcase the upside to make the NHL, but either need more development time or are more likely to fill out depth roles. Graduations: Anthony Cirelli (C), Mathieu Joseph (LW) Dellandreas numbers look pedestrian by first-round pick standards (63 points in 60 OHL games), and although he played for a doormat in Flint, its been Damianis speed and playmaking from the center position that helped Team Canada invite him to the recent under-20 world junior camp. 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. Any trade involving their aforementioned captain should have a profound impact in Ottawa's prospect pool, which took a bit of a body blow when they traded Jonathan Dahlen for the now-retired Alex Burrows, plus throwing in 2017 first-rounder Shane Bowers in the Matt Duchene trade. The forward ranks, however, are critically thin, partly because of the traditional practice of loading up the AHL squad with older veterans. Goaltending also was part of the teams success this year and 2017 first-rounder Jake Oettinger appears to be the favorite to shadow Ben Bishop until the starting job is his. On the blue line, Jett Woo has 112 points in his past two junior seasons and has a physical edge too. 1 defender at the world juniors. NHL DRAFT 2018:Team-by-team grades|Winners and losers. And although mums the word on the health of 2017 first-rounder Gabe Vilardi, he still is one of the top playmakers among all NHL prospects. Here are the top ten prospects in the Kings farm system post-draft. 1. 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