The latest NHL prospect rankings have been released, highlighting the top 50 team-affiliated prospects who have not yet made it to the NHL but have been drafted by an NHL team. These rankings exclude rookies who are expected to play primarily in the NHL this season.
One standout prospect is Ivan Demidov, a talented player from SKA St. Petersburg in the KHL who was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens. Demidov is considered a true difference maker with elite skills that could potentially make him a superstar in the NHL. He is predicted to have a successful career in the NHL, possibly even averaging more than a point per game for a decade.
While not every team has a prospect on this list, some teams such as the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks have multiple prospects in the top 50. These rankings provide a glimpse into the future of the NHL and the potential talent that will shape the league in the years to come. It will be exciting to see how these prospects develop and make their mark on the professional hockey world.