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MCKEEN’S 2026 NHL PROSPECT REPORT – #31 Toronto Maple Leafs – Organization Overview – Top 15 Prospects

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Ben Danford

Prospect System Ranking – 31st (Last Year - 27th)
GM: TBD
COACH: Craig Berube Hired: May 2024

A pivotal offseason trade that sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights signalled the beginning of a new chapter for the Toronto Maple Leafs. While maintaining a competitive roster remained the priority, a mid-season downturn tempered expectations and forced the organization to reassess its direction. At the trade deadline, Toronto moved several established pieces — including Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Nicolas Roy — in exchange for future assets.

With Fraser Minten now in Boston and Easton Cowan having graduated to the NHL, the remaining prospect pool leaves much to be desired. Fortunately for Toronto, the presence of established stars such as Auston Matthews and William Nylander ensures the organization remains competitive while the pipeline is rebuilt. For now, Ben Danford stands as the club’s top prospect, ranking 146th in McKeen’s system. While his offensive production remains limited, the steady two-way defender is developing nicely and enjoying a significant role during what could be a deep playoff run with the Brantford Bulldogs in the OHL. Now 20, Danford is projected to make the transition to the professional ranks for the 2026–27 season. Close behind him are Jacob Quillan (196th) and Miroslav Holinka (200th). Quillan has already appeared in an NHL game with Toronto, while Holinka continues to outperform expectations for a fifth-round pick, shattering his previous WHL scoring highs as one of the Edmonton Oil Kings’ top contributors.

Still, the lack of high-end draft capital — exacerbated by deals such as the 2025 Brandon Carlo trade — has left the Leafs’ system thin at the top. For now, Toronto finds itself in one of hockey’s most challenging positions: a mid-range competitive team with limited prospect depth and little immediate help on the horizon.

NHL	RNK	PLAYER	POS	AGE	HT/WT	2024-25 TM	GP	G(W)	A(L)	PTS(GAA)	PIM(SPCT)
Tor	1	Ben Danford	D	20	6-1/190	Osh-Bfd (OHL)	45	3	17	20	13
Tor	2	Jacob Quillan	C	24	6-1/205	Toronto (AHL)	40	14	22	36	23
Tor	2	Jacob Quillan	C	24	6-1/205	Toronto (NHL)	23	1	2	3	2
Tor	3	Miroslav Holinka	C	20	6-1/185	Edmonton (WHL)	59	37	43	80	24
Tor	3	Miroslav Holinka	C	20	6-1/185	Toronto (AHL)	1	0	1	1	0
Tor	4	Tyler Hopkins	C	19	6-1/180	Kgn-Gue (OHL)	56	25	25	50	28
Tor	5	Tinus Luc Koblar	C	18	6-4/190	Leksands (SHL)	47	8	6	14	24
Tor	5	Tinus Luc Koblar	C	18	6-4/190	Leksands (Swe J20)	2	0	1	1	0
Tor	6	Noah Chadwick	D	21	6-3/185	Toronto (AHL)	68	5	18	23	38
Tor	7	Harry Nansi	RW	18	6-3/185	Owen Sound (OHL)	67	13	43	56	29
Tor	8	Victor Johansson	D	20	6-1/145	Oskarshamn (Allsvenskan)	22	1	9	10	16
Tor	8	Victor Johansson	D	20	6-1/145	Leksands (SHL)	10	0	3	3	2
Tor	8	Victor Johansson	D	20	6-1/145	Leksands (Swe J20)	2	2	0	2	2
Tor	9	Luke Haymes	C	22	6-1/190	Toronto (AHL)	66	17	16	33	22
Tor	9	Luke Haymes	C	22	6-1/190	Toronto (NHL)	4	0	1	1	2
Tor	10	Artur Akhtyamov	G	24	6-2/170	Toronto (AHL)	37	21	12	2.88	0.904
Tor	11	Borya Valis	RW	22	6-1/180	Toronto (AHL)	60	15	10	25	41
Tor	12	William Villeneuve	D	24	6-1/165	Toronto (AHL)	61	3	27	30	64
Tor	12	William Villeneuve	D	24	6-1/165	Toronto (NHL)	3	0	0	0	0
Tor	13	Nicholas Moldenhauer	C	22	5-10/170	Michigan (NCAA)	40	15	16	31	16
Tor	14	Blake Smith	D	21	6-5/225	Toronto (AHL)	62	1	8	9	110
Tor	15	William Belle	RW	19	6-4/225	Notre Dame (NCAA)	34	1	3	4	33

1. Ben Danford, D, Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)

Selected 31st overall in the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Danford has his sights on reaching the OHL finals for the third consecutive season, after reaching the previous two OHL finals with the Oshawa Generals. The Brantford Bulldogs loaded up this season, acquiring several NHL prospects, including trading for Danford in late October. Danford’s offensive production mirrors last season, averaging roughly a point every other game while seeing time on the Bulldogs’ second-unit power play. What makes Danford an attractive prospect for the Leafs is his defensive zone play. This season, he is blocking nearly 2.5 shots per game. He has been consistent with being able to clear traffic in front of the net and bring a physical style of play every night. He has also done a good job of maintaining discipline when delivering some massive hits. His progression into a middle pair, shutdown defensive defenceman at the NHL level will take time. If his potential trajectory hits, the Leafs will have found themselves a valuable right-hand shot puck-moving defensive defenceman.

2. Jacob Quillan, C, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

A former standout with Quinnipiac, where he won an NCAA championship in 2023, Quillan was a high-profile free agent signing by the Leafs a few years ago. Now in his second professional season, he has emerged as an offensive leader for the Marlies, and this has led to a brief NHL call up. Quillan likely doesn’t have significant NHL upside; he’s not likely a top six player. However, he’s a terrific two-way player and an intelligent playmaker who projects as a very useful bottom six role player and penalty killer. When we look at the state of the Leafs’ bottom six currently, we see several players who are pending free agents. This could open the door for Quillan to grab a permanent spot on the Leafs’ roster next season. In a perfect world, the Leafs have to be hoping that Quillan can develop into a Nic Dowd kind of player, which would obviously be terrific value from a free asset. Of course, former teammate Collin Graf has had a breakout year with the San Jose Sharks after being a free agent signing himself.

3. Miroslav Holinka, C, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)

The 6-foot-2 198-pound Oil Kings centre is in the midst of a very productive offensive season in the WHL. Finishing just outside of the top 10 in league scoring, Holinka is a large reason that the Oil Kings have the third best record in the eastern conference. Since coming over to North America, Holinka has rounded out the defensive side of his game and while that likely won't be his calling card at the next level, becoming an all-around center will greatly increase his chances of playing in the NHL in one day. Holinka processes the game at a very high level, and that is a huge advantage he has when adjusting to the next level. He will need a few years in the AHL to continue developing his all-around game and adjusting to playing with bigger and stronger players, but if he is able to keep improving year after year, you will likely end up seeing him in an NHL bottom six at some point. This looks like a very savvy later round selection by the Leafs.

4. Tyler Hopkins, C, Guelph Storm (OHL) (currently with Toronto Marlies, AHL)

Selected in the third round, 86th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hopkins is a versatile young prospect in the Leafs’ system capable of filling a variety of roles. Hopkins is impactful when playing at a high pace and utilizing his skill with the puck. Representing Canada at the U17 and U18 levels, Hopkins was deployed primarily in the bottom six, often serving as the 13th forward in a shutdown, checking role. The Guelph Storm acquired Hopkins earlier this season with the clear intention of positioning him as a key piece for next year, when Guelph will host the 2027 Memorial Cup. His point production has dipped since the move; however, the Storm dealt captains Jett Luchanko and Charlie Paquette to accumulate assets and retool in preparation for their Memorial Cup push. Between Kingston and Guelph, Hopkins has evolved into more of a playmaking distributor while maintaining his scoring touch. He finished with 20-plus goals for the second consecutive season (25) while leading the Storm in scoring. He should project to be among the OHL’s top point producers next year. As he continues along his development path, his role is becoming clearer as a bottom six forward capable of providing depth scoring and energy.

5. Tinus Luc Koblar, C, Leksands IF (SHL)

The Leafs raised some eyebrows when they took Koblar at 64th overall, their first pick in the 2025 draft. He was thought to be a long-term project, but he’s already seized a meaningful everyday SHL role with Leksands IF. Koblar is a skilled two-way forward who brings a healthy dose of physical energy and competitiveness wherever he plays. He’s a big body who can insulate pucks and win puck battles deep in the offensive zone. He’s got a nice finishing touch around the net and is no stranger to the blue paint. His strong two-way play down the middle is a big reason why he’s been sticking at the pro level and playing tough minutes. Koblar’s skating still needs a bit of work and his playmaking hasn’t been as inside driven as it was in juniors, but his drive to improve his game is so strong that I’m confident it will improve. Koblar’s development trajectory has been insane so far and may not be far away from a move to North America. Koblar should end up with a bottom six role as a two-way center who can supply physicality and depth scoring, something the Leafs could sorely use right now.

6. Noah Chadwick, D, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

Chadwick has developed well since being a late round selection by the Leafs in 2023. Last year he served as the captain of Lethbridge and was named to the Canadian WJC camp roster, although failed to make the final roster. The 6-foot-4 defender was well over the 100-point mark in his final two WHL seasons, however, he also made significant progress in the defensive end. Heading into his first pro season, the key for Chadwick was finding a way to improve his skating and mobility. An intelligent playmaker and defensive player, Chadwick could be exposed by speed at the WHL level, so there was some concern that the AHL level would overwhelm him initially. However, that has not been the case. He’s been a reliable two-way presence for the Marlies in his rookie year and has shown progress as a skater. While Chadwick’s NHL potential is likely capped as a steady third pairing type, he’s looking more and more likely to be a capable NHL contributor.

7. Harry Nansi, RW, Owen Sound Attack (OHL) (currently with Toronto Marlies, AHL)

Selected in the fifth round, 153rd overall in the 2025 NHL Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nansi has made noticeable progress this season, surpassing his combined goal and point totals from the previous two years. The Attack have found strong chemistry with the forward trio of Nansi, Tristan Delisle and Pierce Mbuyi, combining for 33 of the team’s 65 total powerplay goals. Nansi is most effective operating below the goal line, where he can retrieve pucks along the wall and utilize his vision to locate and set up teammates in high-danger areas. One of the primary question marks in Nansi’s game remains his skating, particularly his overall pace and footspeed. He still lacks the first-step quickness needed to create separation in transition. Nansi has made significant progress this season and possesses tools to be a pro player, but his development will continue to take time.

8. Victor Johansson, D, IK Oskarshamn (Allsvenskan)

Johansson has continued to make steady progress this season. He began the year in the SHL with Leksands IF, went on loan to IK Oskarshamn in Allsvenskan to take on a larger role, and has been back with Leksand since mid-January. Across those environments, he has handled structured professional competition well, showing growing composure with the puck and improving defensive reads under pressure. His game remains controlled and positionally sound. His strengths center on mobility, defensive awareness, and reliability in structured play. He maintains solid gap control and generally makes safe decisions with the puck. Areas for growth include adding strength and being more physically engaged, especially in net front situations and extended defensive zone time. Long term, he will likely follow a longer development path through Sweden or the AHL before pushing for NHL roster opportunities. In the nearer term, his most likely path is establishing himself in a larger role at the European professional level, whether in the SHL or another top league.

9. Luke Haymes, C, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

Like the aforementioned Jacob Quillan, Haymes was a free agent signing by the Leafs out of the NCAA. One of the prized pickups from last year’s NCAA free agent crop, Haymes was a standout with Dartmouth, then actually performed very admirably for the Marlies at the end of last season. Heading into this year, expectations were quite high, but Haymes’ offensive production has been a bit of a disappointment. However, it should be stated that Toronto’s veteran additions to the Marlies’ lineup has limited his ice time and impact. Much like Quillan this year, the Leafs will be hoping that Haymes takes a big step forward in his second pro season next year. Also, like Quillan, Haymes likely profiles as a quality bottom six piece because of a solid frame, high IQ, strong defensive engagement, and the ability to play with pace. Could Quillan and Haymes make up two thirds of a future checking, defensive shutdown line for the Leafs? It’s entirely possible. Haymes is just a little further away.

10. Artur Akhtiamov, G, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

Even though Dennis Hildeby has found terrific success with the Leafs (and no longer qualifies for our list), an argument could be made that Akhtiamov has been better this year for the Marlies. In his second professional season, Akhtiamov has had another solid year after a quality rookie campaign. But, with a log jam in the net, where does he fit in the long term? He’ll already be 25 going into next year’s NHL season and he’s clearly blocked by others in the organization. That begs the question: Is Akhtiamov’s future with the Leafs or another NHL team? Regardless, the 6-foot-2 netminder has the athleticism and competitiveness to be an NHL goaltender. He scrambles, stays with pucks, and is extremely quick covering his posts. Sometimes, his athleticism can be a curse as he scrambles and loses position, but thus far his AHL performance has been good. The success of these types of netminders has been a little hit and miss, however, he’s proving that he deserves a shot somewhere.

11. Borya Valis, RW, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

The Leafs signed Valis out of the WHL last year, and he’s had a pretty decent rookie season with the Marlies. Valis can really rifle the puck, and he’s improved a lot over the last few years as an off-puck player who can use his size to his advantage.

12. William Villeneuve, D, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

Villeneuve looked like he was close to earning a look from the Leafs last year after a strong season for the Marlies, but he’s in the midst of his worst statistical pro season in his fourth AHL year. Time may be running out for him in the Leafs’ system.

13. Nick Moldenhauer, C, University of Michigan (NCAA)

Now a junior at the University of Michigan, Moldenhauer has yet to meet the high expectations placed on him. That said, he is a big-time breakout candidate as a senior next year. He just needs to keep getting stronger and quicker to help him take advantage of his gifts as a goal scorer and slot presence.

14. Blake Smith, D, Toronto Marlies (AHL)

Another recent CHL free agent signing by the Leafs, Smith, is a strong skating, defensively oriented defender. He’s been a consistent physical presence with the Marlies but remains a long-term project.

15. William Belle, RW, University of Notre Dame (NCAA)

No question, Belle is a long shot. He’s been a near non-factor offensively as a freshman at Notre Dame. But his combination of size and skating ability is still rare and makes him a project worth following as he continues his NCAA eligibility.

MCKEEN’S 2025-26 NHL YEARBOOK – TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS – Top 15 Prospect Profiles – Organizational Rank #27

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 18:05:59 +0000

Prospect System Ranking – 27th (May 2025 - 29th)
GM: Brad Treliving Hired: May 2023
COACH: Craig Berube Hired: May 2024

The biggest storyline in Toronto this year was defined by a departure rather than an arrival. In a blockbuster “sign-and-trade” deal, star forward Mitch Marner was shipped to Vegas for Nicolas Roy. While the move doesn’t necessarily bolster their pipeline, it marks the end of an era and an obvious pivot away from a direction they have been following for years.

That approach was reinforced when Toronto dealt one of its few premium prospects, Fraser Minten, along with 2026 and 2027 first-round picks, to Boston and Philadelphia in exchange for veteran defenseman Brandon Carlo and forward Scott Laughton. The transaction provided immediate roster support, but it left their already-thin pipeline in an even rougher state.

Easton Cowan now carries the weight of being the organization’s lone “must-hit” prospect. The 20-year-old capped off his OHL career in London with 69 points in 46 games and is on the verge of turning pro. While his NHL impact may be a season or two away, Cowan remains the most promising piece in an otherwise shallow system.

On defense, Ben Danford has quietly emerged as a potential long-term contributor, coming off another strong campaign with Oshawa. His development will be key for a team that lacks young blue line talent.

The 2025 draft added six new players to the organization, though none cracked McKeen’s top 250. Simply put, the Leafs’ pipeline is one of the weakest in the league, and recent trades have further eroded its long-term potential. With so much of their future capital spent, Toronto is firmly betting that its current core can deliver before the bill for this aggressive approach comes due.

Toronto Maple Leafs Top-15 Prospects

1 - Easton Cowan

The 2024 Red Tlison winner in the OHL as the league’s most outstanding player was also the MVP of the playoffs as the Knights captured the title two seasons ago. It would have been hard for him to replicate or build off that success, even if he did help London capture another OHL title last year. Some Leafs fans seem to be down on Cowan after a decline in production and a poor performance at the World Juniors for Canada. However, he’s still a terrific young prospect and someone with a significant chance of becoming a quality middle six forward for the Leafs in the near future. He brings speed. He brings tenacity. He has an attacking mindset and is hungry for the puck in all three zones. Best of all, he’s a skilled one-on-one player who can, both, play through defenders or around them. The key for Cowan will be refining his approach to fit the pro game. He’ll have to cut down on his offensive zone turnovers and be more calculated with the puck. He’ll likely settle into more of a complementary role, and that can be an adjustment for former junior stars. Even if the Leafs could have some holes to fill next year in the bottom six, it could be wise for them to take a cautious approach and start Cowan in the AHL to allow him to build confidence and adjust.

2 - Ben Danford

Don’t be alarmed by the decline in offensive production from Danford this past year. With Luca Marrelli still in the fold, he wasn’t going to be asked to take on more offensive responsibility. That will be next year, when he has a shot to be the team’s top power play quarterback and true number one defender. For now, appreciate the defensive efficiency that Danford brings to the ice. He shuts down the transition game with his mobility and aggressiveness. He clears the net and wins 50/50 battles. He blocks shots extremely effectively. He has an active stick. He even emerged as one of the OHL’s elite body checkers this past year, really upping the ante physically. Danford’s projection still hasn’t changed much in a year; we’re still looking at a potential second pairing defensive anchor who can help neutralize the opponent’s best.

3 - Tyler Hopkins

“Hoppy” as he’s affectionately known by, is a versatile pivot with the Kingston Frontenacs of the OHL and a recent third-round selection of the Leafs. He’s a well-rounded player who does a lot of things well. He’s a strong skater. He competes away from the puck and is an effective forechecker. He can make plays in transition and will drive the net. After a breakout season with Kingston last year, Hopkins’ goal this year should be to hone into an identity. His versatility makes him a possible pro, but his jack-of-all-trades skill set does make his upside somewhat uncertain. What kind of pro will Hopkins be? How will his skill set translate? Added strength to his wiry frame should help him become a more consistent player and he will be leaned on more heavily by the Frontenacs this coming season, which will be great for his offensive development.

4 - Noah Chadwick

Over the past few seasons Chadwick has quietly developed into one of the best and most underrated defencemen in the entire WHL. The Hurricanes captain is a responsible, trustworthy player who brings an impressive amount of shift-to-shift consistency and efficiency in all three zones. There really isn't much that he couldn't do if asked, and that primarily stems from just how smart he is. To go so far as to say that he's one of the smartest prospects in all of junior hockey wouldn't even be an exaggeration, as evidenced by him winning the CHL Scholastic Player of the Year award in 2023-24. He's a major minute-eater at his current level of hockey and it's easy to see him eventually doing that in the NHL one day too. Finding prospects of this caliber late in the draft is a difficult task for scouts, so the Maple Leafs must be thrilled that they were able to bring in Chadwick using only a sixth-round pick.

5 - Luke Haymes

It’s been a long road to relevancy for Haymes, a former draft selection of the Soo Greyhounds. A year with Ridley College. A year in the BCHL. Three years with Dartmouth College, including an injury riddled one this past year. But, after signing with Toronto as a free agent, he’s firmly on the NHL radar. Haymes is a workhorse pivot who wins 50/50 battles down low, gets to the net, and is a strong finisher under pressure. He was excellent for the Marlies to end last season after turning pro, suggesting that he could actually be close to being ready for an NHL roster spot. Haymes’ upside is not likely significant. He projects as a bottom six player. But in a system that’s a little thin currently, Haymes’ mature game stands out. Expect him to play out this coming season with the Marlies before pushing for a depth role in 2026.

6 - Tinus Luc Koblar

The Leafs picking Koblar was a shock to many, but a savvy move to those in the know. Despite his lack of production at the J20 level, the young Slovenian-Norwegian forward has a ton of projectable tools that could make him a capable depth NHLer and has the IQ and compete to drive him forward in his development. Koblar is an intelligent, big bodied two-way center. He plays with a ton of skill and has exceptional timing on his passing plays. He’s great at using his frame to shield the puck from defensive pressure and he leverages his size in puck battles at an advanced level. He just seems to play the right way, as cliche as it sounds. Koblar is a raw prospect who will need a fair bit of seasoning before he’s ready to play in the NHL. He’s very lanky and needs to fill out a fair bit. Despite moving the puck well at the junior level, his quickness and acceleration will need improvement to be able to replicate that at higher levels. Next season, Koblar will most likely split time between Leksands U20 and Swedish pro hockey, be it the SHL or a loan to the HockeyAllsvenskan.

7 - William Villeneuve

After William Villeneuve matched both his points and games played totals in his first two AHL seasons, he took a big step forward this past season. William isn’t exactly agile on his feet, something exposed in his rush defence, but grace doesn’t matter as much when you're a top 15 scoring defenceman in the AHL. That said, Villeneuve will need to make big strides in his skating before getting a real NHL look, as the pace of play would likely overwhelm the Sherbrooke native in his current form. He’s someone to keep tabs on over the next couple of seasons, but odds are he settles in as an AHL regular and steady top four presence on the Marlies’ blueline. This is a contract year for William; he must put up another productive season and show he can do more than score. Adding a layer of bite to his defensive game could be what he needs to start getting some NHL looks when opportunities arise.

8 - Jacob Quillan

Jacob Quillian was signed as a free agent by the Leafs following his championship run with Quinnipiac. This year marked his first in the AHL, and he impressed, finishing above a half point per game while playing third-line minutes. He has a good motor and fits well into the Marlies’ middle six, bringing energy on both the backcheck and forecheck. He won’t drive a line, but Quillian can pull off nifty moves to win one-on-one rushes, a trait that boosts his chances as a north-south grinder at the NHL level. He consistently scans well in the defensive zone, identifying threats and plugging lanes. His defensive IQ and effort make him a strong call-up candidate if injuries hit. Quillian will likely return to the AHL next season to work on his offensive consistency, as his points came in bunches, but so did the quiet games. If Steeves is the scoring injury fill-in, Quillian is the defensive energy option.

9 - Artur Akhtiamov

After dominating the VHL and having a very impressive backup season in the KHL at 22, Akhtiamov numbers-wise, took a step back in his Marlies rookie-year. There are a lot of things that could have affected this seeming decrease in performance, but none that should be of any major concern. Transitioning to NA hockey is harder on goalies. Generally, European leagues are more perimeter based and slower paced making it more goalie-friendly. His actual skill set is much more dynamic than someone like Hildeby. He’s a prototypical Russian-style goalie in that he has extreme athleticism and speed. But his skating and anticipation are actually what stand out the most. He has incredible edges and an innate ability to change directions on a dime, reacting quickly to passes. He does struggle with rebounds, excessive movement and needs to learn to engage sooner, but his raw talents are high level. His situation isn’t amazing with the Toronto system as it is, but the ceiling is there to potentially crack a 1A role; it just may be a bit more of a long shot.

10 - Dennis Hildeby

As one of the biggest goalies to play in the NHL this past season at 6-foot-7, Hildeby understandably isn’t overly athletic. His speed, skating, and athletic abilities are about average and are good enough for the NHL, but he makes his paycheque off of his positional game. He’s very positionally sound, having great depth and really smart movement selection. He seems to know what to do; he just hasn’t yet adjusted to the speed of the NHL to fully anticipate plays. But I do think it will come to him easier than most. His level of composure for someone so big is very impressive, as well as how quick his hands can be in making saves. He does struggle with rebounds, which hurt him in the NHL this season. Because of that, he showed that he wasn’t quite ready for the NHL as of yet. His potential could reach a decent tandem goalie by being a calm, reliable presence, but he isn’t dynamic enough or elite in any one thing to become a true starter.

11 - Miroslav Holinka

It was all “veni vidi vici” for Holinka this past winter, who had a successful first WHL season (save for the playoffs) and an upstart WJC before signing his ELC with Toronto this past July. Having made a quick transition to his new surroundings, Holinka brings a solid frame, a multifaceted toolbox, and some natural athleticism to the table. Although a loan-out to a European club isn’t out of the question, Holinka’s versatility and defensive acumen indicate he’s AHL-ready.

12 - Victor Johansson

Slight in frame but big on competitiveness, Johansson comes from a true hockey family. Not only was his dad a long-time pro in Sweden, but his older brothers Simon (Minnesota) and Anton (Detroit) were also NHL draft picks. Oh, and Alex Wennberg (SJS) is a direct cousin. Johansson is coming off a very promising U20 season in Sweden that culminate in 2:13 minutes of SHL action. We’re looking for more pro reps and a WJC push this winter.

13 - William Belle

We had the Minnesota native who is on his way to Notre Dame this fall ranked 121st overall this past summer, ahead of where he went at 137. And sure, we weren’t happy to see him fall down the ranks at the USNTDP (didn’t make the U18 Worlds roster either), but we know Belle’s quite the competitor who can be a wrecking ball of a player. Toronto can bide its time as Belle proves he’s got more to show.

14 - Cade Webber

Very large defensive defencemen - which Webber very much is - take time to develop and Cade has indeed been biding his time to date. Unspectacular with a yeoman style game, the Pennsylvania native understands his role and what is expected of him. Acquired for a sixth-round draft pick from Carolina shortly before becoming a UFA, Webber had a solid, progress-filled first season of AHL play and could be a depth option on the blueline for the Leafs as soon as this winter.

15 - Borya Valis

Valis is a Colorado native who was signed to an ELC this past spring as a WHL free agent. Four successive seasons there were topped off by a breakout offensive campaign in which Valis showed himself to be very adept at getting pucks to the net, driving them there himself whenever possible. He’ll kick off his pro career looking to work on many aspects of his game and it’s up to him to turn himself into an NHL option.

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