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MCKEEN’S 2026 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #27 Los Angeles Kings – Organization Overview – Top 15 Prospects

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:13 +0000

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 26: Canada's Carter George #30 tends the net in the first period against Czechia during Preliminary Round - Group B action at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena at Mariucci on December 26, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (Photo by Tim Austen/IIHF)

Prospect System Ranking – 27th (Last Year - 24th)
GM: Ken Holland Hired: May 2025
COACH: D.J. Smith (Interim) Hired: March 2026

What was once considered one of the league’s premier prospect pipelines has quickly thinned into one of the NHL’s more shallow systems. Unfortunately for the Kings, that decline in organizational depth has coincided with limited postseason success, including four consecutive first-round exits. The most significant blow to the depth chart came just prior to this year’s Olympic break, when Los Angeles moved its top prospect, Liam Greentree (36th), in a blockbuster deal to acquire Russian superstar Artemi Panarin. While the trade carries clear long-term implications for the organization’s prospect pool, it does represent a calculated gamble to add elite talent capable of immediately elevating the Kings’ offensive ceiling.

With Greentree no longer in the system, Los Angeles does not feature a prospect within McKeen’s Top 100. Goaltender Carter George (111th) now stands as the organization’s most intriguing young asset and highlights what has quietly become one of the stronger goaltending pipelines in the league. George is one of three netminders among the club’s top six prospects at McKeen’s, joined by Hampton Slukynsky (176th), who has enjoyed an impressive NCAA career that includes a national championship and a 45–14–2 record with Western Michigan. Meanwhile, Erik Portillo continues to provide reliable depth within the organization at the AHL level in Ontario. Another intriguing name between the pipes is Petteri Rimpinen, part of a nine-player 2025 draft class that represented one of the Kings’ larger prospect hauls in recent years. That group also includes Henry Brzustewicz (148th) and Vojtech Cihar (170th), both of whom appear on McKeen’s Top 200 list.

Although Los Angeles still holds valuable draft capital, which includes three second-round selections in 2026, recent additions such as Artemi Panarin and veteran Scott Laughton signal an organization intent on remaining competitive in the near term. Whether that approach ultimately lifts the Kings back into contention or keeps them stuck in the league’s competitive middle tier remains to be seen.

NHL	RNK	PLAYER	POS	AGE	HT/WT	2024-25 TM	GP	G(W)	A(L)	PTS(GAA)	PIM(SPCT)
LA	1	Carter George	G	20	6-1/195	OS-Soo (OHL)	46	23	17	2.73	0.907
LA	2	Henry Brzustewicz	D	19	6-2/200	London (OHL)	59	19	35	54	57
LA	2	Henry Brzustewicz	D	19	6-2/200	Ontario (AHL)	5	0	0	0	8
LA	3	Vojtech Cihar	LW	19	6-1/180	Kelowna (WHL)	31	12	19	31	14
LA	3	Vojtech Cihar	LW	19	6-1/180	HC Energie Karlovy Vary (Czechia)	27	4	4	8	8
LA	4	Hampton Slukynsky	G	20	6-1/180	Western Michigan (NCAA)	39	27	11	2.30	0.915
LA	5	Kenny Connors	C	23	6-0/190	Ontario (AHL)	65	15	26	41	30
LA	5	Kenny Connors	C	23	6-0/190	Los Angeles (NHL)	2	0	0	0	0
LA	6	Erik Portillo	G	25	6-6/210	Ontario (AHL)	30	18	7	2.45	0.907
LA	7	Jared Woolley	D	20	6-4/215	Ldn-Kit (OHL)	66	12	24	36	74
LA	8	Jimmy Lombardi	C	19	6-0/185	Flint (OHL)	65	36	36	72	69
LA	9	Koehn Ziemmer	RW	21	6-0/205	Ontario (AHL)	57	11	13	24	27
LA	10	Jared Wright	RW	23	6-1/180	Ontario (AHL)	54	17	13	30	11
LA	10	Jared Wright	RW	23	6-1/180	Los Angeles (NHL)	23	0	4	4	4
LA	11	Kristian Epperson	LW	20	6-0/180	Denver (NCAA)	40	11	11	22	14
LA	12	Ryan Conmy	RW	21	5-9/190	Boston College (NCAA)	35	9	18	27	10
LA	13	Martin Chromiak	LW	23	6-0/185	Ontario (AHL)	71	28	28	56	14
LA	14	Petteri Rimpinen	G	20	6-0/175	Kiekko-Espoo (Fin-Liiga)	35	13	11	2.29	0.911
LA	15	Jakub Dvorak	D	21	6-5/205	Ontario (AHL)	45	4	3	7	41

1. Carter George, G, Soo Greyhounds (OHL)

The jury is still out on George’s 2025/26 season. The first half saw a bit of regression on a rebuilding Owen Sound Attack team, in addition to a disappointing WJC performance for Canada. However, since being dealt to the Soo Greyhounds, George has been lights out and played well during this year’s OHL playoffs. George isn’t the biggest netminder, but he’s very quick, and he tracks the play well, showing intense focus as a competitor in the crease. His composure was evident in his end of the year cup of coffee with Ontario of the AHL last year, where he was electric as an underage pro. Next season, he’ll start his pro career, and expectations are pretty high for George in the Kings’ organization. However, this is also an organization with two other terrific goaltending prospects. While George still looks like the front runner to develop into LA’s future starter, he’ll need to continue to show progress to keep up, especially if Slukynsky decides to sign after his sophomore season.

2. Henry Brzustewicz, D, London Knights (OHL) (Currently with Ontario Reign, AHL)

Brzustewicz has had a nice breakout season in his draft year plus one, thanks to the graduation of Sam Dickinson to the San Jose Sharks. He’s taken charge of the London Knights blueline and actually has a chance to lead the team in scoring when all is said and done this year. He’s playing in all situations and gaining valuable experience that will help him blossom into a potential two-way defender at the NHL level, too. Brzustewicz is mobile, physically assertive, and has a big point, which he uses to help generate scoring chances. His game hasn’t been without its warts this year at both ends; he’s still a raw, longer-term project. However, if all goes right, Brzustewicz has a chance to develop into a long-term NHL defender who could be a jack of all trades type for the Kings. He’ll return to the Knights next year, where he should be one of the better defenders in the OHL, in addition to being a key member of the United States’ WJC team.

3. Vojtech Cihar, LW, Kelowna Rockets (WHL)

Vojtech Cihar came over to the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets after being named the MVP of the 2026 World Junior Championship. He’s had a solid start to his tenure in Kelowna, although maybe not quite the offensive numbers that you would expect from the World Junior MVP. It took Cihar a little bit to adjust to the new league, but he is looking more and more comfortable with every game he plays. He is being trusted in a penalty killing role in Kelowna as well. Drafted out of the Czech pro league, Cihar was known for his hard-working mentality and physical approach. However, his offensive game has taken massive steps forward, as evidenced by that strong WJC performance. Now, his game is centered around his smarts and his skill with the puck. He is constantly in the right area and is able to find teammates in moments that many players can’t. As his offensive game continues to evolve, Cihar’s projection has moved from more bottom six type, to potential middle six type.

4. Hampton Slukynsky, G, Western Michigan (NCAA) (Currently with Ontario Reign, AHL)

Slukynsky has been a proven winner. In his first full USHL season, he won USHL goalie of the year and won the Clark Cup. He then followed that up by joining Western Michigan University, where he once again played incredibly well. He helped lead Western Michigan to the NCHC title and won the National Championship. He also won the Gold Medal with the US in the U20 World juniors, where he was once again spectacular in net. This season has been much of the same. Slukynsky has very controlled movements, with excellent poise and patience to limit mistakes. He has excellent lower body strength and flexibility that allows him to cover the entire bottom of the net efficiently and be difficult to move off his spots amidst chaos. When it comes to projecting his future role, his smaller frame will likely give him some issues at higher levels against better shooters, but his poise and athleticism, along with his ability to hardly waste any movement, are all NHL traits that should translate. His winning pedigree is hard to ignore and that ability to rise to the occasion at every stop could get him into those future roles.

5. Kenny Connors, C, Ontario Reign (AHL)

A fourth-round pick in 2022 who spent 3 years at UMass Amherst, Connors earned his first NHL call-up in his first ever pro season. Connors was clicking at a point–per-game pace when he was called up by the Kings and did enough as a two-way player to earn a look with the big club. Connors was able to earn the trust of his coaches in Ontario thanks to his sound defensive game, positional ability, and general awareness when he doesn’t have the puck on his stick. Overall, Connors is a cerebral player, as he was able to develop that aspect of his game over the course of his collegiate career, and it’s already shown up as a plus factor for him in pro hockey. The question now becomes if he can add any sort of offense to his game, which would certainly raise his ceiling at the NHL level. However, even if he doesn’t, Connors’ combination of size and skill could help him carve a solid pro career.

6. Erik Portillo, G, Ontario Reign (AHL)

Portillo has seen his performance dramatically improve this season, pulling his save percentage solidly above .900 after having failed to do so in his sophomore AHL season. Portillo has always been known to stay deeper in the net, which is often the case with Swedish goaltenders. While that often burned him last year, Portillo has found a better balance this season, and it has allowed him to fully leverage his massive 6’ 6” frame. Lateral quickness and overall agility remain a bit of a concern, as Portillo’s feet and hands can sometimes lag behind the play. However, he does a great job of setting himself into a strong initial position. The more that he can increase his battle level and second save ability, the more his prospects of becoming an NHL goalie will increase. Portillo has done a better job this season of cutting down the shooter’s angle when he needs to; however, against faster and more skilled NHL competition, his reaction time and overall quickness will be further tested. There remains an intriguing goalie prospect here.

7. Jared Woolley, D, Kitchener Rangers (OHL)

The big and athletic defender from the Knights has developed extremely well since being a sixth-round selection of the Kings. The second half of last season really saw Woolley blossom as a confident two-way threat, and that has carried over to this year, where he has already set personal bests in every offensive category. Finishing the year with the Kitchener Rangers, Woolley has taken a bit of a backseat offensively in the name of being more of a defensive anchor, but it hasn’t altered his NHL outlook. He’ll turn pro next season, and what the future truly holds for him remains to be seen. Given his rapid improvement level and athletic build, it would be unwise to put a cap on his NHL upside. A standout at recent Kings’ development camps, Woolley is very well liked within the organization and it does appear likely that he’ll develop into an NHL player in some capacity. Los Angeles will probably get a better read on his offensive upside next year as a first-year pro.

8. Jimmy Lombardi, C, Flint Firebirds (OHL)

A McKeen’s favourite at last year’s draft, we ranked him 59th. Lombardi has been a breakout star in the OHL this year for the upstart Flint Firebirds. With the supporting staff improving around Lombardi, he has embraced a leadership role as a two-way standout, and the offensive production has become incredibly consistent. A skilled and creative pivot who excels in transition, Lombardi has even more room to blossom as he continues to add strength to his frame and power to his stride. As mentioned, Lombardi is also a competitive two-way player who can excel in any situation. With such a well-rounded skill set, there are a lot of different paths to the NHL for him. Originally committed to Michigan, Lombardi recently signed his ELC and that likely eliminates him from NCAA contention next year. As such, he appears headed for another year in the OHL where he should continue to show growth as an offensive contributor. Lombardi could be a sneaky candidate to lead the league in scoring next season.

9. Koehn Ziemmer, RW, Ontario Reign (AHL)

After a consistent run with the Prince George Cougars of the WHL, Ziemmer, a former third round selection, turned pro this year with Ontario. Ziemmer’s calling cards have always been his high end shot and his high energy, physical approach. He projects as a potential half wall powerplay option because of his quick release. He’s also an intelligent player who can find soft spots in coverage and operate as a solid complementary piece because of his work ethic and supporting skill/touch. The biggest need for Ziemmer has always been to improve his quickness and explosiveness and that remains to this day. It was evident at the pro level this year that he needs to upgrade his skating to be a consistent offensive contributor at higher levels. Additionally, he’ll need to continue to improve his strength and conditioning to find consistent success as a physical power winger the way that he did in the WHL. Much like how LA has been patient with a similar player in Francesco Pinelli, the Kings will need to be patient with Ziemmer. With a few more years in the AHL, he could develop into that middle six goal scorer who can play a variety of different roles.

10. Jared Wright, RW, Ontario Reign (AHL)

The 2022 sixth-round pick is turning in a rookie pro season that belies his draft position, as he is fourth in goal scoring on the Ontario Reign . After spending three years at the University of Denver, Wright is on pace for 20 goals in the AHL in his first season out of college, which is the testament to the longer developmental path that he has taken. The offensive production is particularly exciting given that Wright himself has described himself as more of a checker, able to contribute in all three zones without the puck. Couple that with a strong work ethic and a great skating stride, and Wright clearly has the foundation of a game that should translate to a depth role in the NHL. Yet, if he can continue to build on the offensive season that he has had, then there is certainly a conversation to be had as to whether his ceiling in pro hockey may be higher than once thought. Wright could develop into a solid bottom-six player for the LA Kings down the line.

11. Kristian Epperson, LW, University of Denver (NCAA)

Epperson made the jump to the NCAA this year with Denver after a breakout season with Saginaw of the OHL last year. He’s a high energy, complementary offensive piece who projects as a middle six winger in the future.

12. Ryan Conmy, RW, Boston College (NCAA)

While undersized, Conmy has found success as a complementary offensive player at the NCAA level, first with New Hampshire, and now with Boston College after a transfer.

13. Martin Chromiak, LW, Ontario Reign (AHL)

Chromiak has improved steadily over four AHL seasons and has now put himself in position to earn a possible spot on the Kings. The issue for Chromiak is that he doesn’t project well as a bottom six piece, which means that he’ll need to prove that he can hack it as an offensive contributor.

14. Petteri Rimpinen, G, Kiekko-Espoo (Liiga)

Was Rimpinen a flash in the pan? That’s the million dollar question as he has failed to replicate his breakout season from last year. He doesn’t have the size teams are looking for these days, but he’s an elite athlete in the crease. Hopefully he gets back on track next season.

15. Jakub Dvorak, D, Ontario Reign (AHL)

Big stay at home defender with practically no offensive upside. However, he could possibly develop into an asset on the PK and as a dependable third pair type.

MCKEEN’S 2025-26 NHL YEARBOOK – LOS ANGELES KINGS – Top 15 Prospect Profiles – Organizational Rank #24

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:59:33 +0000

PARADISE, NV - JUNE 28: Liam Greentree is drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round during the Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 28, 2024 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Speer/Icon Sportswire)

Prospect System Ranking – 24th (May 2025 - 25th)
GM: Rob Blake Hired: April 2017
COACH: Jim Hiller Hired: February 2024

The Los Angeles Kings’ prospect depth has taken a hit in recent installments, dropping 10 spots over the last two seasons. That’s the natural cost of seeing nearly all of your top-ranked prospects graduate in quick succession. Quinton Byfield, Brandt Clarke, Jordan Spence, Alex Turcotte, Samuel Helenius, and Akil Thomas have all taken steps forward at the NHL level, ushering in a new wave of youth for the big club.

Leading what remains of the pipeline is Liam Greentree, a late 2024 first-round pick who vaulted from 86th in our rankings. His 119-point campaign with the Windsor Spitfires made him one of the OHL’s top performers, pairing size with an elite scoring touch.

Beyond Greentree, the brightest spots lie in goal. Erik Portillo is already an established AHL starter, while Carter George and Hampton Slukynsky bring significant promise. George’s numbers dipped this season on a weak Owen Sound team, but he remains a top goaltending prospect and has already transitioned to the Ontario Reign. Slukynsky, meanwhile, enjoyed a storybook year—earning an NCAA Championship with Western Michigan, All-Tournament and All-Rookie honours, and a World Junior gold medal.

The Kings added nine more names at the 2025 draft, headlined by Henry Brzustewicz, taken 31st overall. He joins second-round pick Vojtech Cihar (second round, 59th overall) and third-rounder Kristian Epperson (third round, 88th overall) in rounding out the team’s top 15 prospects.

The silver lining for L.A. is that they’ve avoided mortgaging their future for short-term gains. While they lack a second-round pick in 2026, they still hold seven selections in the upcoming draft and remain in the enviable position of icing a strong playoff contender while continuing to add young talent.

For now, the Kings find themselves outside the “mushy middle” of prospect rankings—not a deep system, but one with enough quality in key spots, especially in goal, to keep the future intriguing.

Los Angeles Kings Top-15 Prospects

1 - Liam Greentree

This past season couldn’t have gone a whole lot better for Greentree, the 26th overall selection last year. He emerged as one of the top offensive players in the OHL, which in turn helped the Windsor Spitfires capture a division title. Greentree is such an intelligent offensive player. He understands how to best utilize his skill set on the puck and off of it. He’s calculated in his approach and difficult to separate from the puck thanks to his skill and frame. His pace of play really improved this year too, thanks to a stronger and more explosive stride. He still has work to do in terms of speed and explosiveness to be a top scorer at the professional levels, but his progress has been encouraging. Another year in the OHL next year would do wonders for Greentree as he continues to improve his skating and two-way game on a strong Windsor team. Additionally, he should be an offensive leader for the Canadian WJC team. This looks like a very strong pick by the Kings as Greentree has the sense and skill to be a high scoring winger for them in the near future.

2 - Carter George

On talent alone, Carter George stands as one of the NHL’s best goalie prospects. As an 18-year-old, he is already very refined technically and is far ahead of his peers and even many of his seniors in that aspect. His positioning, footwork, anticipation, and intelligence are all elite whilst being calm and composed. His only downside is that athletically, he is closer to average, but it is still very sufficient for the NHL level. With how he plays, he won’t need to play athletically, but he’s still proven he can pull the rabbit out of the hat when needed. George plays a lot like Henrik Lundqvist in the way he positions himself to read and react to play. Everything he does is fluid, methodical, precise, and done with intensity. He just finished his second year as a two-time arguable best OHL goaltender and even dipped his toe in the AHL and showed out. Continuing down this path, it should come to no one's surprise that he ends up as an elite NHL goalie.

3 - Henry Brzustewicz

The Kings’ first-round selection in 2025, Brzustewicz is a bit of a blank canvas waiting to be modeled. The “tools” are all present. He skates well. He has good size. He can make creative plays with the puck in the name of creating offence, especially inside the offensive zone, a trait that makes him a potential power play quarterback. The same could be said of a quality point shot. Defensively, he is physically engaged and shows a willingness to take away time and space, consistently winning those 50/50 battles for the puck or positioning. However, what’s not present is the consistent execution of all of these tools. Brzustewicz is raw in this regard; his lower IQ grades are what prevented him from being drafted higher. He’ll return to London this year and should take on a very large role for the Knights. Under the tutelage of the Hunters, expect Brzustewicz to improve his decision making, execution, and consistency.

4 - Hampton Slukynsky

Slukynsky, much like his fellow prospect George, is a very controlled, highly efficient goalie. While he may not possess high-end speed or athleticism, his positioning and skating are so good that it doesn’t matter. He also boasts some elite tracking, allowing him to make a variety of glove saves and use it to consistently keep up with play. His real strength comes from how calm he is. Nothing breaks Slukynsky; everything is very purposeful, and precision is of the utmost importance. Again, much like George, Slukynsky doesn’t possess any detrimental weaknesses. At worst, sometimes he can be down a little early on a tight play, but he remains very calm and in control. All of this has helped him continue a strong development curve of being the best USHL goalie and then being elite in the NCAA, where he led Western Michigan to its first national championship. While Slukynsky will have strong competition if he stays in LA, the Kings could be seen with two starting level goalies on their hands.

5 - Koehn Ziemmer

A nasty ankle tear in November 2023 threw a wrench into Ziemmer's ongoing development but coming back to Prince George for his overage year helped him get things back on track, as he once again got to play a Top six forward role on one of the league's better teams. And funnily enough, because skating was never his strong suit before he didn't have to make any major stylistic adjustments upon returning. His game is built around his control of the puck: protecting it with his strength and wide balance until he can whip a hard and accurate shot or pass. He has a real dog-on-a-bone mentality when he's battling for puck possession down low in the offensive zone. Even though Ziemmer needs to stay pigeonholed in his style in order to be effective, he's still a good specialist and there are jobs in the NHL for guys who play like he does.

6 - Erik Portillo

Portillo’s staple is being a very calm and positional goalie. He shows great positional awareness and good play reading to predict passes and player movements. However, in his exceeding calmness, he seems to lack a competitive edge. He generally doesn’t move with much intensity and in this past year, seemed to almost not be fully engaged with his games. Despite being a good skater, the lack of intensity can cause him to be a bit behind on plays, and he struggles to make big saves on cross-ice passes. He also tends to make some questionable decisions in his save selection, opening up when sliding or just completely misreading the situation because he wasn’t able to track the puck. He took a major step back this past season in Ontario after being very impressive the year prior, which calls into question his future with the organization. His skill set could be translated to an NHL role if honed properly, but severely lacking intensity can be a serious concern, especially how he could get buried behind other goalie talent in LA.

7 - Ryan Conmy

Conmy excelled in his freshman and sophomore seasons at the University of New Hampshire—scoring 31 points in 34 games (2023–24) and improving to 33 points in 34 games (2024–25). Conmy is an intelligent, fast, hardworking winger with solid shot placement, offensive instincts, and tenacity on the puck. He finds open ice, generates offence, and plays bigger than his 5-foot-10 frame. This is why he played in all situations at New Hampshire. Now at Boston College, following a transfer for his junior season, Conmy will benefit from higher level teammates. With his blend of speed, shot accuracy, and two-way capability, he projects as a bottom-middle six NHL winger with upside on special teams. Continued offensive growth and reliable defensive play will be key to unlocking his pro potential. His play at BC this year will indicate whether he is ready to sign his ELC and turn pro, or whether a senior year would be beneficial.

8 - Jared Woolley

Is Woolley a serious breakout candidate this year with the London Knights? His game really took off in the second half of the season and into the playoffs, as he emerged as a two-way force in the OHL. He’s going to get more ice time and responsibility this coming season and that could translate to a serious increase in offensive production. There’s a very real possibility that Woolley pairs with new Kings’ prospect Henry Brzustewicz on the top pair of London. For Woolley it’s all about continuing to refine his skill set. Continue to improve his mobility and linear quickness as a skater. Continue to improve his decision making with the puck and ability to start the breakout. Continue to improve his composure and reads in the defensive end. The 6-foot-5 defender has the upside to be an impactful NHL player in some capacity, and this season should give us a better indication of what his true ceiling is as a two-way player.

9 - Francesco Pinelli

Pinelli was a prolific scorer in junior, but he hasn’t quite found his game at the next level yet. This year, his offensive output only slightly improved in his second full season with the Reign. Francesco loves to shoot, and that’s evidently his best trait, closely followed by his creativity with the puck. He’s created many chances this season (and potted numerous assists) by getting to the netfront and ripping shots off loose pucks and rebounds. His stickhandling is deceptive and hard to read, and combined with his above-average speed, it makes him a big threat in space. When Francesco gets into one-on-one situations with goalies, it’s tough to stop him, as he has a deep bag of tricks and finishing moves. Pinelli averaged around 15 minutes per game this season, a number the Kings are likely hoping will increase as he works into a full-time top six role. LA has struggled to turn its once-great prospect pool into an NHL roster, and Pinelli may be another casualty of their development shortcomings.

10 - Kristian Epperson

The 2023-24 season was not a good one for Epperson. He ended up getting demoted from the NTDP’s U18 team and subsequently was not drafted in 2024. The 2024-25 season was the exact opposite. The move to Saginaw of the OHL proved to be an excellent move for his development as he gained instant chemistry with star forward Michael Misa and after a terrific year, the Kings selected Epperson in his second go-around at the draft. Epperson brings consistent energy on and off the puck and he is skilled enough to both finish off plays and create them; he’s the ideal complementary piece on a scoring line. There’s a need for his quickness and strength on the puck to improve further and that’s why the move to the University of Denver next year is an intelligent one for him. Expect him to spend a few years in the NCAA before turning pro. If all goes well, the Kings will have a potential middle six piece on their hands.

11 - Petteri Rimpinen

At 6-foot-0, Rimpinen has to compensate for his lack of stature with quicker reaction time and agility. He made the jump to Liiga last season, posting respectable numbers into the playoffs. Now, he’ll look to take another step this season in Liiga for Kiekko-Espoo.

12 - Caeden Herrington

Herrington has the kind of tools that get scouts excited, standing 6-foot- 2 as a right shot defenceman who isn’t afraid to get physical. He put up 16 goals in the USHL last season thanks to his penchant for joining the rush and getting shots off. He’ll join the collegiate ranks this season at the University of Vermont, where he’ll need to smooth out his overall game and skating to become pro-ready.

13 - Vojtech Cihar

Cihar was a top sixty pick for LA, and it’s not hard to see why. He competes for pucks but matches that with an exciting set of hands and a nose for scoring chances. Slightly on the smaller end, he’ll need to continue to build up his physical tools to let the skill shine through at the pro North American level. He’s slated to spend another season playing in the pro Czech ranks.

14 - Jimmy Lombardi

Add Lombardi’s name to the list of CHL prospects making the jump to the NCAA this season, as he’s slated to suit up for the University of Michigan after spending two years in the OHL. Lombardi never quite established himself offensively for Flint, but his skill level was obvious with a smooth set of hands. The NCAA will allow him to develop physically and add the missing two-way elements to his game.

15 - Jakub Dvorak

Dvorak is a towering, rangy defenceman who made the jump from Czechia to the AHL last season. With his combination of size, mobility, and a clean first pass, there is bottom pair NHL potential. As a second-round pick, the Kings are probably hoping for a bit more than that, and he’ll look to take another step forward in the AHL this season.

2025 NHL DRAFT: TOP 100 PLUS HONOURABLE MENTIONS – March edition – FOR SUBSCRIBERS

McKeen's Hockey — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:34:18 +0000

Porter Mantone of the Brampton Steelheads. Photo by Terry Wilson / OHL Images.

It’s time for an update to our 2025 NHL draft rankings. Back in December, prior to the World Junior Championships, we released our top 64. Now, not only are we updating, but we’re expanding to a Top 100 (plus honorable mentions). This will be our final draft ranking prior to the release of our Top 300 (along with our annual draft guide).

Erie Otters defender Matthew Schaefer remains on top, despite not playing since our last release due to a collarbone injury suffered at the World Juniors. However, we have no doubt that Schaefer will return stronger than ever. He has been skating recently and is gearing up for a return for the OHL playoffs. At this point, Schaefer is our clear number one and we don’t expect that to change.

The other players in our top ten are all the same, with some minor shuffling. Michael Misa moves ahead of James Hagens based on his strong production with Saginaw, mixed with Hagen’s drop in production with Boston College post World Juniors. We feel that both players have similar projections as top six pivots, but we feel Misa’s frame gives him a greater opportunity to be a more complete pro. Caleb Desnoyers is the other big riser. While, admittedly, we do have some minimal concerns about his offensive upside, we appreciate his pro style of play and safe floor, in combination with the improvement he has shown offensively over the course of this season. Roger McQueen is the big “faller” inside our top ten due to injury and durability concerns. He has recently returned to action and we’re eager to see how he performs down the stretch.

Among the biggest risers, Bill Zonnon, Cole McKinney, and Jake O’Brien standout. O’Brien is knocking on the door of the top ten, moving from 23 to 13 thanks to his elite playmaking ability and three zone awareness. McKinney elevated his play in the second half to become the top pivot on the US NTDP, giving our scouts a better indication of his offensive upside. Zonnon is an energetic forward with a pro frame who has been a favourite of our Eastern scouts thanks to consistent production.

Among the biggest fallers are Malcolm Spence (from 13 to 23, switching with O’Brien), Luca Romano (24 to 44), Ivan Ryabkin (26 to 39), and Tomas Pobezal (from 39 to 81).

You may have caught our recent, and annual second chances series that outlined the top “re-entries” available for 2025. Kristian Epperson (49), Francesco Dell’Elce (82), Petteri Rimpinen (84), and Sam Laurila (98) cracked our Top 100. Additionally, Jamiro Reber is listed as an honorable mention.

Overall, the picture is becoming more and more clear regarding this draft class. Simply put, the majority of our scouts are not enamored with the depth of this group. “In a normal year, when we put together our March list, the debate for the first round is often charged, with the regional scouts all fighting to have their personal, regional favourites included in the top 32,” said Director of Scouting Brock Otten. “But this year, the debate was more about who actually deserved to be ranked in the first round…there was significantly less table pounding.”

“The way I see it” continues Otten, “there is a clear drop off after about the 20th position. There are unquestionably some solid players available outside this range, but few high upside players. Potential role players are the name of the game this year. As a staff, we’re really hoping some players step up in their respective league playoffs and at the U18’s to help give this draft class a little more excitement.”

You can expect our final draft ranking to be released in late May, coinciding with the release of our annual draft guide.

RANK	PLAYER	POS	TEAM	HT/WT	DOB	GP	G	A	PTS
1	Matthew Schaefer	D	Erie (OHL)	6-2/180	5-Sep-07	17	7	15	22
2	Michael Misa	C	Saginaw (OHL)	6-1/185	16-Feb-07	62	59	67	126
3	James Hagens	C	Boston College (NCAA)	5-10/175	3-Nov-06	35	10	25	35
4	Porter Martone	RW	Brampton (OHL)	6-3/205	26-Oct-06	54	32	60	92
5	Jackson Smith	D	Tri-City (WHL)	6-3/195	13-May-07	65	7	41	48
6	Caleb Desnoyers	C	Moncton (QMJHL)	6-2/180	11-Apr-07	56	35	49	84
7	Victor Eklund	LW	Djurgardens (HockeyAllsvenskan)	5-11/160	3-Oct-06	42	19	12	31
8	Anton Frondell	C	Djurgardens (HockeyAllsvenskan)	6-1/195	7-May-07	29	11	14	25
9	Roger McQueen	C	Brandon (WHL)	6-5/195	2-Oct-06	14	9	9	18
10	Lynden Lakovic	LW	Moose Jaw (WHL)	6-4/190	12-Dec-06	45	24	31	55
11	Radim Mrtka	D	Seattle (WHL)	6-6/205	9-Jun-07	41	3	31	34
12	Brady Martin	C	Soo Greyhounds (OHL)	6-0/175	16-Mar-07	55	30	37	67
13	Jake O'Brien	C	Brantford (OHL)	6-2/170	16-Jun-07	64	32	64	96
14	Cullen Potter	C	Arizona State (NCAA)	5-10/170	10-Jan-07	34	13	9	22
15	Justin Carbonneau	RW	Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)	6-1/190	25-Nov-06	61	46	43	89
16	Kashawn Aitcheson	D	Barrie (OHL)	6-1/195	21-Sep-06	63	25	33	58
17	Cameron Reid	D	Kitchener (OHL)	6-0/190	8-Apr-07	66	14	39	53
18	Ben Kindel	C	Calgary (WHL)	5-10/175	19-Apr-07	62	34	64	98
19	Braeden Cootes	C	Seattle (WHL)	5-11/180	9-Feb-07	58	25	36	61
20	Carter Bear	LW	Everett (WHL)	6-0/180	4-Nov-06	56	40	42	82
21	Jack Murtagh	LW	USN U18 (USDP)	6-1/200	22-Aug-07	42	20	24	44
22	Cameron Schmidt	RW	Vancouver (WHL)	5-7/160	19-Jan-07	59	39	37	76
23	Malcolm Spence	LW	Erie (OHL)	6-1/200	22-Sep-06	62	32	38	70
24	Joshua Ravensbergen	G	Prince George (WHL)	6-5/190	27-Nov-06	50	33	12	2.93
25	Jack Nesbitt	C	Windsor (OHL)	6-4/185	12-Jan-07	63	24	39	63
26	Cole McKinney	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-0/200	16-Mar-07	45	21	29	50
27	Eric Nilson	C	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	5-11/155	11-May-07	37	12	26	38
28	Logan Hensler	D	Wisconsin (NCAA)	6-2/190	14-Oct-06	32	2	10	12
29	Henry Brzustewicz	D	London (OHL)	6-2/200	9-Feb-07	65	10	29	39
30	Blake Fiddler	D	Edmonton (WHL)	6-4/210	9-Jul-07	62	9	22	31
31	Shane Vansaghi	RW	Michigan State (NCAA)	6-2/210	11-Oct-06	35	6	10	16
32	Bill Zonnon	C	Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL)	6-1/185	3-Oct-06	62	28	53	81
33	Jakob Ihs Wozniak	RW	Lulea (Swe J20)	6-2/185	1-Feb-07	40	23	34	57
34	Nathan Behm	RW	Kamloops (WHL)	6-1/190	18-Apr-07	57	31	35	66
35	Adam Benak	C	Youngstown (USHL)	5-7/160	10-Apr-07	53	16	38	54
36	Kurban Limatov	D	MHK Dynamo Moskva (MHL)	6-3/195	20-Mar-07	45	8	15	23
37	Carter Amico	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-5/225	15-Mar-07	13	0	3	3
38	Cole Reschny	C	Victoria (WHL)	5-10/180	6-Apr-07	60	23	63	86
39	Ivan Ryabkin	C	Muskegon (USHL)	6-0/195	25-Apr-07	18	11	8	19
40	Milton Gastrin	C	MoDo Hockey (Swe J20)	6-1/185	2-Jun-07	40	18	24	42
41	Will Moore	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-2/175	24-Mar-07	49	21	22	43
42	Sascha Boumedienne	D	Boston University (NCAA)	6-1/175	17-Jan-07	35	3	9	12
43	Conrad Fondrk	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-0/190	1-Jun-07	40	13	14	27
44	Luca Romano	C	Kitchener (OHL)	5-11/175	25-Jun-07	65	25	26	51
45	Alexander Zharovsky	RW	Tolpar Ufa (MHL)	6-1/165	22-Feb-07	45	24	26	50
46	Max Psenicka	D	Portland (WHL)	6-4/175	18-Jan-07	22	1	5	6
47	Jack Ivankovic	G	Brampton (OHL)	5-11/180	22-May-07	41	23	12	3.13
48	Maxim Agafonov	D	Tolpar Ufa (MHL)	6-2/195	10-Apr-07	33	6	7	13
49	Kristian Epperson	LW	Saginaw (OHL)	5-11/180	7-May-06	55	26	51	77
50	Vaclav Nestrasil	RW	Muskegon (USHL)	6-5/185	6-Apr-07	51	14	19	33
51	Jimmy Lombardi	C	Flint (OHL)	6-0/180	16-Feb-07	61	13	28	41
52	Gustav Hillstrom	C	Brynas (Swe J20)	6-1/175	20-Jan-07	43	16	22	38
53	Pyotr Andreyanov	G	Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)	6-0/205	22-Jan-07	37	23	6	1.75
54	Arvid Drott	RW	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	6-0/180	11-Aug-07	40	18	18	36
55	Matthew Gard	C	Red Deer (WHL)	6-5/190	7-Apr-07	63	18	17	35
56	Ethan Czata	C	Niagara (OHL)	6-1/175	29-May-07	65	20	33	53
57	Hayden Paupanekis	C	Spokane-Kelowna (WHL)	6-4/195	4-Feb-07	68	22	19	41
58	Charlie Trethewey	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-1/200	2-Aug-07	51	6	12	18
59	Aleksei Medvedev	G	London (OHL)	6-2/180	10-Sep-07	33	22	7	2.72
60	Daniil Prokhorov	RW	MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg (MHL)	6-5/210	27-Apr-07	41	19	7	26
61	William Horcoff	C	Michigan (NCAA)	6-5/190	23-Jan-07	18	4	6	10
62	Tyler Hopkins	C	Kingston (OHL)	6-1/180	23-Jan-07	64	19	31	50
63	Lasse Boelius	D	Assat (Fin-U20)	6-0/180	16-Mar-07	34	4	14	18
64	Eddie Genborg	RW	Linkopings (SHL)	6-1/180	20-Apr-07	28	2	0	2
65	Semyon Frolov	G	MHK Krylia Sovetov (MHL)	6-3/200	17-Jan-07	5	2	2	2.75
66	Ben Kevan	RW	Des Moines (USHL)	6-0/180	3-Jan-07	46	12	29	41
67	Peyton Kettles	D	Swift Current (WHL)	6-5/195	1-Sep-07	51	5	9	14
68	Zeb Lindgren	D	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	6-1/195	14-Apr-07	38	4	15	19
69	Everett Baldwin	D	St. George's School (USHS-RI)	5-11/175	15-Jan-07	22	10	10	20
70	Ryker Lee	RW	Madison (USHL)	5-11/180	8-Nov-06	48	27	33	60
71	Michal Svrcek	LW	Brynas (Swe J20)	5-10/175	26-Jan-07	30	14	16	30
72	Zachary Morin	LW	Saint John (QMJHL)	6-1/185	25-Jan-07	54	16	20	36
73	Jacob Rombach	D	Lincoln (USHL)	6-6/200	1-Apr-07	50	3	15	18
74	Alex Huang	D	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	6-0/170	30-Jul-07	62	6	33	39
75	Tommy Lafreniere	C	Kamloops (WHL)	5-11/170	16-Jan-07	66	24	32	56
76	Haoxi (Simon) Wang	D	Oshawa (OHL)	6-6/210	27-Jul-07	29	0	2	2
77	William Belle	RW	USN U18 (USDP)	6-3/220	14-Jan-07	50	4	11	15
78	Jan Chovan	RW	Tappara (Fin-U20)	6-3/185	9-Jan-07	39	11	12	23
79	Luka Radivojevic	D	Muskegon (USHL)	5-9/165	3-Jan-07	28	1	16	17
80	Shamar Moses	RW	North Bay (OHL)	6-1/200	6-May-07	58	12	35	47
81	Tomas Pobezal	C	HK Nitra (Svk)	5-10/180	18-Sep-06	42	15	8	23
82	Francesco Dell'Elce	D	Massachusetts (NCAA)	6-0/170	23-Jun-05	38	6	16	22
83	Vojtech Cihar	LW	Karlovy Vary (Czechia)	6-0/175	29-Mar-07	43	4	5	9
84	Petteri Rimpinen	G	Kiekko-Espoo (Fin)	6-0/175	25-Apr-06	40	16	9	2.36
85	Carlos Handel	D	Halifax (QMJHL)	6-0/170	31-Mar-07	50	3	23	26
86	Burke Hood	G	Vancouver (WHL)	6-3/195	30-Apr-07	41	18	13	3.21
87	Melvin Novotny	LW	Leksands (Swe J20)	6-1/185	3-Apr-07	41	12	26	38
88	Sean Barnhill	D	Dubuque (USHL)	6-5/205	8-Jan-07	46	4	4	8
89	Tomas Poletin	LW	Pelicans (Fin-U20)	6-1/200	30-Apr-07	25	13	7	20
90	Roman Bausov	D	MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg (MHL)	6-5/180	28-Apr-07	39	2	9	11
91	Mason Moe	C	Madison (USHL)	6-1/185	26-Mar-07	41	13	24	37
92	Reese Hamilton	D	Calgary-Regina (WHL)	6-0/170	26-Mar-07	59	4	10	14
93	Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen	D	Michigan (NCAA)	6-0/180	18-Dec-06	35	3	6	9
94	Nathan Quinn	C	Quebec (QMJHL)	5-11/170	29-Aug-07	52	17	29	46
95	Samuel Meloche	G	Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL)	6-2/190	22-Jul-07	49	29	13	2.96
96	Maceo Phillips	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-6/225	25-Feb-07	47	2	4	6
97	Eduard Bondar	D	Val d'Or (QMJHL)	6-5/195	31-Jan-07	52	3	9	12
98	Sam Laurila	D	Fargo (USHL)	6-1/185	2-Sep-06	50	7	28	35
99	Owen Conrad	D	Charlottetown (QMJHL)	6-2/210	10-Mar-07	62	7	19	26
100	Malte Vass	D	Farjestads (Swe J20)	6-2/185	28-Mar-07	40	2	9	11
HM	Karl Annborn	D	HV 71 (Swe J20)	6-1/185	6-Mar-07	39	3	21	24
HM	Lucas Beckman	G	Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)	6-1/180	23-Aug-07	51	30	18	2.68
HM	Carson Cameron	D	Peterborough (OHL)	6-1/190	27-Jun-07	60	7	16	23
HM	Hayden Harsanyi	C	Medicine Hat-Saskatoon (WHL)	5-10/175	10-Jan-07	34	11	12	23
HM	Dmitri Isayev	LW	Avto Yekaterinburg (MHL)	5-9/150	26-Jun-07	43	22	23	45
HM	Atte Joki	C	Lukko (Fin-U20)	6-1/190	21-Jul-07	40	15	17	32
HM	Viktor Klingsell	RW	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	5-10/185	10-Feb-07	43	17	22	39
HM	Nathan Lecompte	C	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	5-10/165	19-Jan-07	56	14	35	49
HM	Jeremy Loranger	C	Sherwood Park (BCHL)	5-9/160	15-Jun-07	50	37	57	94
HM	Jamiro Reber	C	HV 71 (SHL)	5-10/170	4-Sep-06	47	8	7	15
HM	Grayden Robertson-Palmer	C	Phillips Academy (USHS-MA)	5-11/195	29-Aug-07	30	16	23	39
HM	David Rozsival	RW	Bili Tygri Liberec (Czechia U20)	6-0/185	1-Jun-07	30	17	20	37
HM	Lukas Sawchyn	LW	Edmonton (WHL)	5-10/175	27-Feb-07	64	15	38	53
HM	Theo Stockselius	C	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	6-2/180	24-Jul-07	40	22	29	51
HM	Mason West	RW	Edina (USHS-MN)	6-5/205	3-Aug-07	31	27	22	49
HM	Max Westergard	RW	Frolunda (Swe J20)	5-11/160	3-Sep-07	41	19	31	50

2025 NHL DRAFT: DECEMBER RANKING – TOP 64 + Honourable Mentions – PRE-WJC

Brock Otten — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:07 +0000

Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters. Photo courtesy of the OHL.

Ahead of the 2025 World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, we are updating our draft ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft. For this update, we’re expanding our list to a top 64.

Now sitting atop our list is Erie Otters (and Team Canada) defender Matthew Schaefer, supplanting Boston College (and Team USA) pivot James Hagens. In reality, we like both players and the decision to move Schaefer ahead was not unanimously supported by our scouting team. However, we believe that Schaefer is the complete package as a potential number one defender. Not only does he project as an all-situations minute eater, but he is a natural born leader who could captain and be the face of an NHL franchise too.

While the World Juniors are not always the best showcase for draft eligible talent; it can be tough for underagers to be impactful players. It will be interesting, nonetheless, to see Schaefer (and Porter Martone) square off against Hagens. All three should be playing key roles for potential medal favourites.

Not at the World Juniors is Saginaw center Michael Misa, our third ranked prospect. Misa’s transition back to the middle of the ice has allowed him to become one of the CHL’s most dynamic and highest scoring players. His skating ability, tenacity, and creativity allow him to impact the game in so many different ways and we see him as a potential franchise center.

The previously mentioned Porter Martone rounds out our top four, a group that we consider to have separated themselves from the pack to create a clear grouping of potential first overall candidates. Martone is a pesky power forward who is likely to develop into a first line winger who can play in all situations for his future NHL team. It’s rare to find a winger who can be on the ice whether his team is down a goal or up a goal with a minute to go.

Filling up the rest of our top ten are Brandon center Roger McQueen, Swedish winger Victor Eklund, Tri-City (WHL) defenseman Jackson Smith, Swedish forward Anton Frondell, Moncton pivot Caleb Desnoyers, and Moose Jaw power winger Lynden Lakovic. McQueen is the prototype of the modern-day top NHL pivot, with size and skill, however, injuries have disrupted his development and that is cause for concern. He is slated to return to action around February and will need a huge finish to his WHL season in order to push his way back into top four consideration. Anton Frondell is another player worth discussing as the previously hyped forward has also struggled with injuries and consistency. He has the kind of well-rounded game that makes him a potentially valuable pro player, but have we previously over projected his potential upside?

Among the highest risers on this list are Kitchener defender Cameron Reid, Barrie defender Kashawn Aitcheson, NTDP winger Jack Murtagh, Swedish pivot Eric Nilson, and Kamloops winger Nathan Behm. Reid has been one of the highest scoring defenders in the OHL this year with the surprising Kitchener Rangers; his mobility and two-way sense are very impressive. Aitcheson has really impressed us with the improvements made to his decision making and puck play, helping to elevate his potential upside as a top four, throwback defender. Murtagh has been the best player on the U.S. NTDP U18 team this year and projects as a Ryan Leonard type of top six complementary piece at the NHL level. Eric Nilson, the son of former Calgary Flame and Florida Panther pivot Marcus Nilson, is the same kind of determined two-way player that his father was, however, he’s shown positive progression offensively that has us reevaluating his upside. Lastly, Behm is the kind of intriguing athlete on the wing that NHL teams have been focusing on developing in recent years. There’s room for improvement in a lot of areas, but when he puts everything together and grows into his frame, he could be a real solid top six asset.

One of the biggest fallers on our list is Russian forward Ivan Ryabkin. He remains in our first round for now, but we would be lying if we weren’t concerned about the kind of season he has had and the lack of progression he has shown. As is, his game needs to mature a lot in order for him to be a successful NHL player. The upside is still incredibly tantalizing, but at some point, his lack of production and development needs to be held against him.

You can expect our next ranking sometime early in the new year as we expand our midseason list to a top 100, with honorable mentions.

RANK	PLAYER	POS	TEAM	HT/WT	DOB	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1	Matthew Schaefer	D	Erie (OHL)	6-2/180	5-Sep-07	17	7	15	22	8
2	James Hagens	C	Boston College (NCAA)	5-10/170	3-Nov-06	16	5	15	20	4
3	Michael Misa	C	Saginaw (OHL)	5-11/160	16-Feb-07	30	30	31	61	21
4	Porter Martone	RW	Brampton (OHL)	6-3/195	26-Oct-06	26	21	33	54	41
5	Roger McQueen	C	Brandon (WHL)	6-5/190	2-Oct-06	8	8	3	11	18
6	Victor Eklund	LW	Djurgardens (HockeyAllsvenskan)	5-11/160	3-Oct-06	24	8	7	15	31
7	Jackson Smith	D	Tri-City (WHL)	6-3/190	13-May-07	30	2	22	24	26
8	Anton Frondell	C	Djurgardens (HockeyAllsvenskan)	6-0/195	7-May-07	7	1	2	3	6
9	Caleb Desnoyers	C	Moncton (QMJHL)	6-2/190	11-Apr-07	26	17	25	42	14
10	Lynden Lakovic	LW	Moose Jaw (WHL)	6-4/190	12-Dec-06	29	16	22	38	4
11	Radim Mrtka	D	Seattle (WHL)	6-6/200	9-Jun-07	9	2	5	7	10
12	Justin Carbonneau	RW	Blainville-Boisbriand (QMJHL)	6-1/190	25-Nov-06	31	22	23	45	26
13	Malcolm Spence	LW	Erie (OHL)	6-2/200	22-Sep-06	29	15	22	37	20
14	Cameron Schmidt	RW	Vancouver (WHL)	5-8/150	19-Jan-07	26	24	14	38	16
15	Cullen Potter	C	Arizona State (NCAA)	5-9/160	10-Jan-07	16	4	4	8	6
16	Brady Martin	C	Soo Greyhounds (OHL)	6-0/175	16-Mar-07	28	15	14	29	42
17	Cameron Reid	D	Kitchener (OHL)	5-11/160	8-Apr-07	33	6	23	29	20
18	Kashawn Aitcheson	D	Barrie (OHL)	6-1/190	21-Sep-06	29	10	13	23	48
19	Logan Hensler	D	Wisconsin (NCAA)	6-2/185	14-Oct-06	17	0	7	7	19
20	Jack Murtagh	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-0/180	22-Aug-07	20	10	12	22	10
21	Joshua Ravensbergen	G	Prince George (WHL)	6-4/180	27-Nov-06	24	16	4	3.06	0.899
22	Carter Bear	C	Everett (WHL)	6-0/175	4-Nov-06	26	22	24	46	22
23	Jake O'Brien	C	Brantford (OHL)	6-2/170	16-Jun-07	33	18	23	41	8
24	Luca Romano	RW	Kitchener (OHL)	5-11/170	25-Jun-07	32	14	15	29	8
25	Blake Fiddler	D	Edmonton (WHL)	6-3/195	9-Jul-07	27	4	8	12	18
26	Ivan Ryabkin	C	MHK Dynamo Moskva (MHL)	6-0/170	25-Apr-07	15	1	11	12	26
27	Ben Kindel	C	Calgary (WHL)	5-10/165	19-Apr-07	29	19	27	46	18
28	Eric Nilson	C	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	5-11/155	11-May-07	23	8	20	28	14
29	Braeden Cootes	C	Seattle (WHL)	5-11/170	9-Feb-07	29	13	17	30	10
30	Nathan Behm	RW	Kamloops (WHL)	6-2/185	18-Apr-07	31	18	19	37	10
31	Kurban Limatov	D	MHK Dynamo Moskva (MHL)	6-4/185	20-Mar-07	26	5	11	16	16
32	Will Moore	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-2/160	24-Mar-07	29	11	11	22	2
33	Henry Brzustewicz	D	London (OHL)	6-1/195	9-Feb-07	32	5	15	20	45
34	Jack Nesbitt	C	Windsor (OHL)	6-4/175	12-Jan-07	33	13	16	29	30
35	Cole Reschny	C	Victoria (WHL)	5-9/160	6-Apr-07	29	11	27	38	28
36	Shane Vansaghi	RW	Michigan State (NCAA)	6-1/190	11-Oct-06	16	2	9	11	16
37	Arvid Drott	RW	Djurgardens (Swe J20)	6-1/180	11-Aug-07	24	13	12	25	10
38	Adam Benak	C	Youngstown (USHL)	5-7/160	10-Apr-07	26	8	16	24	20
39	Tomas Pobezal	C	HK Nitra (Svk)	5-10/170	18-Sep-06	26	12	5	17	14
40	Milton Gastrin	C	MoDo Hockey (Swe J20)	6-2/180	2-Jun-07	20	7	12	19	12
41	Jakob Ihs Wozniak	LW	Lulea (Swe J20)	6-3/180	1-Feb-07	22	7	21	28	6
42	Carter Amico	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-5/205	15-Mar-07	13	0	3	3	10
43	Cole McKinney	C	USN U18 (USDP)	6-0/190	16-Mar-07	26	8	15	23	21
44	Ben Kevan	RW	Des Moines (USHL)	5-11/165	3-Jan-07	16	6	10	16	23
45	Conrad Fondrk	C	USN U18 (USDP)	5-11/175	1-Jun-07	28	6	12	18	2
46	Vojtech Cihar	LW	Karlovy Vary (Czechia)	6-1/170	29-Mar-07	25	3	4	7	6
47	Luka Radivojevic	D	Muskegon (USHL)	5-10/155	3-Jan-07	19	0	10	10	8
48	Alex Huang	D	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	6-0/160	30-Jul-07	31	1	13	14	8
49	Charlie Trethewey	D	USN U18 (USDP)	6-1/190	2-Aug-07	29	4	6	10	16
50	Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen	D	Michigan (NCAA)	6-0/170	18-Dec-06	18	1	4	5	2
51	Pyotr Andreyanov	G	Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (MHL)	6-0/205	22-Jan-07	17	10	3	1.83	0.942
52	Zeb Lindgren	D	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	6-2/175	14-Apr-07	22	2	9	11	20
53	Haoxi (Simon) Wang	D	King Rebellion (OJHL)	6-6/210	27-Jul-07	35	3	15	18	69
54	Maxim Agafonov	D	Tolpar Ufa (MHL)	6-0/180	10-Apr-07	20	4	3	7	16
55	Bill Zonnon	LW	Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL)	6-2/180	3-Oct-06	31	16	29	45	18
56	Ethan Czata	C	Niagara (OHL)	6-0/160	29-May-07	33	15	20	35	35
57	Sascha Boumedienne	D	Boston University (NCAA)	6-1/170	17-Jan-07	16	0	3	3	23
58	Peyton Kettles	D	Swift Current (WHL)	6-4/185	1-Sep-07	20	2	3	5	34
59	Eddie Genborg	LW	Linkopings (Swe J20)	6-2/185	20-Apr-07	22	16	13	29	22
60	Zachary Morin	LW	Saint John (QMJHL)	6-1/185	25-Jan-07	25	10	14	24	2
61	Jimmy Lombardi	C	Flint (OHL)	6-0/180	16-Feb-07	32	5	13	18	17
62	Jack Ivankovic	G	Brampton (OHL)	5-11/180	22-May-07	21	12	7	3.49	0.898
63	Carlos Handel	D	Halifax (QMJHL)	6-0/160	31-Mar-07	28	2	9	11	8
64	Jan Chovan	C	Tappara (Fin-U20)	6-2/180	9-Jan-07	25	9	8	17	4
HM	William Belle	RW	USN U18 (USDP)	6-4/215	14-Jan-07	28	2	5	7	18
HM	Lasse Boelius	D	Assat (Fin-U20)	6-0/180	16-Mar-07	23	3	8	11	6
HM	Donny Bracco	D	USN U18 (USDP)	5-10/160	26-Jul-07	29	0	9	9	6
HM	Carson Cameron	D	Peterborough (OHL)	6-1/175	27-Jun-07	33	5	9	14	14
HM	Kieren Dervin	C	Kingston (OHL)	6-1/170	31-Mar-07	1	0	0	0	0
HM	Semyon Frolov	G	MHK Spartak Moskva (MHL)	6-3/170	17-Jan-07	4	2	1	1.48	0.945
HM	Matthew Gard	C	Red Deer (WHL)	6-4/190	7-Apr-07	31	8	11	19	36
HM	Emile Guite	LW	Chicoutimi (QMJHL)	6-1/165	31-May-07	30	6	5	11	8
HM	Love Harenstam	G	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	6-1/185	18-Jan-07	8	3	5	3.52	0.899
HM	Lev Katzin	C	Guelph (OHL)	5-8/170	13-May-07	8	5	10	15	0
HM	Viktor Klingsell	LW	Skelleftea (Swe J20)	5-10/170	10-Feb-07	24	7	10	17	0
HM	Ryker Lee	RW	Madison (USHL)	5-9/150	8-Nov-06	20	10	14	24	4
HM	Samuel Meloche	G	Rouyn Noranda (QMJHL)	6-3/195	22-Jul-07	27	14	6	2.75	0.898
HM	L.J. Mooney	RW	USN U18 (USDP)	5-7/150	8-Mar-07	14	1	9	10	4
HM	Tomas Poletin	C	Pelicans (Fin-U20)	6-1/195	30-Apr-07	15	11	3	14	6
HM	Max Psenicka	D	HC Plzen (Czechia)	6-4/175	18-Jan-07	13	1	0	1	0
HM	Nathan Quinn	C	Quebec (QMJHL)	5-11/160	29-Aug-07	30	11	21	32	13
HM	Sam Spehar	C	Sioux Falls (USHL)	5-10/170	20-Apr-07	20	8	8	16	2

2025 NHL DRAFT: DECEMBER RANKING – TOP 32 – PRE-WJC

Brock Otten — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:10:01 +0000