With the junior evaluation camps in Lake Placid, New York, and Montreal in the rearview mirror, it's time to roll out my initial top 100 drafted prospects rankings for 2014-15.
The 2014 draft class shows very well in these rankings, which is not a huge surprise given the number of new No. 1 prospects around the league.
Changes in my ranking philosophy from previous lists include more emphasis on upside, and a little less on older players who are closer to the NHL and have AHL experience. I also value defensive defenders a little more, thus a player like Scott Harrington makes the list in a significant spot after being previously omitted.
The criteria for a player to be no longer eligible for this list are: more than 25 regular-season games played in any one regular season or 50 career NHL regular-season games. For example, Mikhail Grigorenko is eligible, but Beau Bennett and Brett Connolly are not.
As part of this package, we will also have the organization pipeline ranks running this week, and will have the top 10 prospects by team running next week.
Here are prospects Nos. 51 through 100 for the 2014-15 season, listed with the highest-level team for which they played this past regular season. Previous ranking here refers to the ranking the player was given last summer:
Top 100 index | No. 1-50 | No. 51-100 | Top 10 goalies
51. J.T. Compher, C, Buffalo Sabres (Previous ranking: 91)
2013-14 team: Michigan (NCAA)
2013-14 stats: 35 GP | 11 G | 20 A | 22 PIM
Unfortunately, Compher missed out on the IIHF World Junior Championship this past season due to injury, but he was great as a freshman for Michigan, leading the team in scoring, which is quite unusual for a frosh. J.T. is a good all-around center who isn't dynamic in either end, but plays at an impressive level. His hockey sense is very good as a playmaker and reading the game without the puck, and he possesses a nice wrist shot.
52. Artturi Lehkonen, LW, Montreal Canadiens (Previous ranking: 89)
2013-14 team: KalPa (Liiga)
2013-14 stats: 33 GP | 7 G | 13 A | 4 PIM
Lehkonen is a really tough prospect to evaluate because he's good, but doesn't jump out in any facet, and he's a small, lean player. On the other hand, he's produced at every level, every season including 2013-14, leading an extremely weak KalPa squad in scoring despite playing up to 20 fewer games than some of the other top scorers. Lehkonen is a really smart player with above-average hands, a big shot and a good work ethic. This is a big season for him, as I can see shooting up into the top 35 or getting below 65 for next year's top 100.
53. Tanner Pearson, LW, Los Angeles Kings (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Los Angeles (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 25 GP | 3 G | 4 A | 8 PIM
There are some reasons to be skeptical about Pearson going forward, but it's hard to ignore what he did this season, especially how he looked in the playoffs -- 12 points in 24 games, and getting his name etched on the Stanley Cup. Pearson is a very smart player with high-end vision and anticipation, in addition to above-average hands. Will he stick on the line with Jeff Carter and Tyler Toffoli to start the 2014-15 campaign?
54. Scott Harrington, D, Pittsburgh Penguins (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Wilkes-Barre (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 76 GP | 5 G | 19 A | 55 PIM
Harrington doesn't ever really put up points in any significant manner, even though his production was solid this season for an AHL rookie, but it's hard to come away from a game and think he didn't make a positive impact. Harrington gets rave reviews from all scouts for his hockey sense, as he always seem to be in the right place in the defensive zone, getting his stick on the puck or making the right play to get a zone exit.
55. Alexander Khokhlachev, LW, Boston Bruins (Previous ranking: 40)
2013-14 team: Boston (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 1 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 2 PIM
After bouncing around between the KHL, OHL and AHL in 2012-13, Khokhlachev spent the 2013-14 campaign in one place, and finished third in AHL rookie scoring -- 57 points in 65 games -- despite being one of the youngest rookies in the league. He's a high-end puck handler who can make a lot of offensive plays at top speed. His frame is a significant issue, and he's been shifted off to the wing after being drafted as a center.
56. Steven Santini, D, New Jersey Devils (Previous ranking: 96)
2013-14 team: Boston College (NCAA)
2013-14 stats: 35 GP | 3 G | 8 A | 11 PIM
Santini's point totals may understandably underwhelm those who check his player card at a quick glance, but he's all about the extremely good defensive value he provides. Santini is a strong, tough defender who makes stops with his body, but makes a lot of defensive plays with his reads, stick positioning and gap control. His offense will never be a positive trait of his game, but there is a chance of him contributing to a No. 2 power play down the road.
57. Brett Ritchie, RW, Dallas Stars (Previous ranking: 33)
2013-14 team: Texas (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 68 GP | 22 G | 26 A | 53 PIM
Ritchie was good but not great in his rookie AHL season, showing offensive flashes. He's got a great physical game and the rare skill combo you like to see in an elite physical player. He's by no means a finished product, as he'll need to continue learning how to play at a pro pace, and improving his defensive play.
58. Calle Jarnkrok, C, Nashville Predators (Previous ranking: 35)
2013-14 team: Nashville (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 12 GP | 2 G | 7 A | 4 PIM
Jarnkrok got off to a pretty slow start (by his standards) in the AHL, but picked it up in the second half, including an impressive stint with Nashville in the NHL. Jarnkrok is a highly skilled playmaker who can be a great power-play weapon. He's a high-upside player, but Jarnkrok needs to continue to improve his all-around game to be a real even-strength weapon at the NHL level.
59. Xavier Ouellet, D, Detroit Red Wings (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Detroit (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 4 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 2 PIM
An undersized defenseman with a wonky skating stride, Ouellet didn't produce many points this season (a mere 17 in 70 AHL contests). However, he is a really good prospect due to his immense hockey IQ. Despite mediocre production this past season, he's shown at the amateur level that he has significant puck-moving potential and with more pro experience he can grow into that role. He could be an NHL regular as soon as this upcoming season.
60. Joel Armia, RW, Buffalo Sabres (Previous ranking: 64)
2013-14 team: Rochester (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 54 GP | 7 G | 20 A | 30 PIM
Armia had a bumpy first AHL season, but finished off strong, including a productive postseason (six points in five games). He's one of the most exciting prospects to watch when he's at his best, due to his above-average size and elite puck skills that make him unique; on the other hand, he struggles in decision-making. He has top-line tools, but it remains to be seen if he reaches that peak.
61. Ty Rattie, RW, St. Louis Blues (Previous ranking: 60)
2013-14 team: St. Louis (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 1 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 0 PIM
Rattie had a pretty solid first AHL season, leading the Chicago Wolves in both goals (31) and points (48). Scouts see him as a future top-six forward due to his immense offensive IQ and puck skills, but he has to work on smoothing out the edges. Rattie needs to get stronger, and work on his game without the puck, including skating.
62. Nathan Beaulieu, D, Montreal Canadiens (Previous ranking: 48)
2013-14 team: Montreal (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 17 GP | 0 G | 2 A | 8 PIM
I've wavered on Beaulieu the past few years. He has really impressive tools, and even got some time in the playoffs this past season for the Habs, in addition to racking up 27 points in 57 AHL contests. He's a very good skater who can dazzle with his skill and raw possession abilities. However, his play in the defensive zone continues to be a concern.
63. Mike Matheson, D, Florida Panthers (Previous ranking: 52)
2013-14 team: Boston College (NCAA)
2013-14 stats: 38 GP | 3 G | 18 A | 49 PIM
Matheson was one of the top defensemen in college hockey in 2013-14. He didn't put up amazing point totals, but his offensive toolkit is great, as he's a smooth skater and puck mover with a lot of creativity. He needs to get stronger, and a little more responsible in terms of his defensive coverage and risk-taking. He has a lot of upside if everything clicks.
64. William Karlsson, C, Anaheim Ducks (Previous ranking: 37)
2013-14 team: Norfolk (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 9 GP | 2 G | 7 A | 6 PIM
Karlsson was the top scorer for HV71 on loan from the Ducks (37 points in 55 games), and when he came over to North America scored nine points in nine regular-season games for Norfolk. He's a very good playmaker who is creative with the puck and has enough flash and puck skills to his game to evade defenders one-on-one. Karlsson projects as a good defensive player, but it will be interesting to see how he handles top players in the North American game.
65. Vladislav Namestnikov, C, Tampa Bay Lightning (Previous ranking: 42)
2013-14 team: Tampa Bay (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 4 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 4 PIM
Namestnikov is another player on whom it is tough to get a read. It's been four years since he's played international hockey and his production in league play has been up and down -- he had 48 points in 56 AHL games, but went scoreless in four contests for the Lightning -- but he looks very impressive on a scouting level. Vlad's skating and vision really stand out, and he shows very good defensive flashes. Scouts are split to the extremes on him, and I'm somewhere in the middle. His third and final season of his entry-level contract will be very telling of his prospect stock.
66. Ryan Hartman, RW, Chicago Blackhawks (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Rockford (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 9 GP | 3 G | 4 A | 8 PIM
Hartman's statistical production hasn't been too impressive, but he impresses regularly on a scouting level. He's small, but a high-energy and hard-nosed type of forward who can check good players. Hartman has a pretty good skill level as well, and showed the ability at the WJC to be a dangerous scoring forward.
67. Ivan Barbashev, C, St. Louis Blues (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Moncton (QMJHL)
2013-14 stats: 48 GP | 25 G | 43 A | 27 PIM
Barbashev was the first overall pick in the CHL import draft, and had a solid second season in the QMJHL, although he slid to the early second round in the 2014 NHL draft. He's a skilled player who can see the ice and execute passes at a high level.
68. Nick Ritchie, RW, Anaheim Ducks (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Peterborough (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 61 GP | 39 G | 35 A | 136 PIM
An elite physical forward, Ritchie can be a huge pain for defenders to deal with due to his aggressiveness and size-skill combo. Ritchie's ability to hit, win battles and drive the net gives him value, but his hockey sense is about average, and he could be much more consistent.
69. Gustav Possler, LW, Buffalo Sabres (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Modo (SHL)
2013-14 stats: 22 GP | 8 G | 7 A | 4 PIM
No prospect got scouts talking more early on in the 2013-14 season than Possler, as he followed up an outstanding tournament at Lake Placid with a scorching start to the SHL season. He was injured midseason, which kept him out of the WJC. He's somewhat tough to project, but I'm willing to bet on the player and see how well he performs this season.
70. Adam Erne, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning (Previous ranking: 76)
2013-14 team: Syracuse (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 8 GP | 1 G | 3 A | 2 PIM
Perhaps known more for his hit on future teammate -- and No. 1 prospect on my list -- Jonathan Drouin, Erne had a fine third QMJHL season (62 points in 48 games), but a mediocre WJC. He's a very good skater who plays with energy and pace, and his speed lets him pressure defenders well and be a nuisance to defenders. He plays hard in all ends of the rink, and will have value as a penalty killer. He needs to improve some of his reads and slow the game down, which may just be something that comes with experience.
71. Andreas Johnson, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Frolunda (SHL)
2013-14 stats: 44 GP | 15 G | 9 A | 2 PIM
Johnson won SHL Rookie of the Year in a breakout season for him. He does a little of everything well on offense: He skates well, has continued to become more confident in his puck creativity, sees the ice well and makes good decisions on top of having a quality shot.
72. Jake McCabe, D, Buffalo Sabres (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Buffalo (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 7 GP | 0 G | 1 A | 15 PIM
A first-team All-American in his junior season with Wisconsin (25 points in 36 games), McCabe got some playing time with Team USA at the IIHF World Championship, as well as a handful of games with the Sabres. Jake is a player who has continued to improve since his USNTDP years as a very solid two-way defenseman, although his value leans to the defensive end. McCabe thinks the game very well, has a good outlet pass and a decent shot.
73. Scott Laughton, C, Philadelphia Flyers (Previous ranking: 82)
2013-14 team: Oshawa (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 54 GP | 40 G | 47 A | 72 PIM
Laughton was a first-team all-star in the OHL, and played a lower role on Canada's WJC team. Laughton skates at a high level, sees the ice well and reads the play off the puck. He works very hard in all three zones, can kill penalties well and is a pretty good faceoff man. He'll push for an NHL job this season.
74. Jason Zucker, LW, Minnesota Wild (Previous ranking: 63)
2013-14 team: Minnesota (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 21 GP | 4 G | 1 A | 5 PIM
Zucker didn't have the best 2013-14, as his production dipped and he missed time, but he remains a top-100 prospect based on his skills set and what he's shown in previous campaigns. This will obviously be an important campaign for his continued projection as a top prospect.
75. Sebastian Collberg, RW, New York Islanders (Previous ranking: 90)
2013-14 team: Frolunda (SHL)
2013-14 stats: 40 GP | 3 G | 6 A | 8 PIM
The return on the Islanders' late-season Thomas Vanek trade, Collberg has had games at the international level in which he looked to be among the top of his age group, but hasn't been consistent. At the pro level, he really hasn't done a whole lot. Skillwise, he's an impressive puck handler with an elite shot and evasive skating ability, though his size raises questions regarding his value as an even-strength producer.
76. Rocco Grimaldi, C, Florida Panthers (Previous ranking: 57)
2013-14 team: North Dakota (NCAA)
2013-14 stats: 42 GP | 17 G | 22 A | 48 PIM
Keeping Grimaldi on a top-100 list is admittedly in part due to remembering how great a prospect he was a few years ago, and hoping he can get back to that form. Grimaldi still has excitement in his game, as a high-end skater, puck handler and finisher who plays with an edge you need with his small frame. He hasn't really produced tremendous offense, which will be a necessity for him to make any impact at the NHL level.
77. Jared McCann, C, Vancouver Canucks (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Sault Ste. Marie (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 64 GP | 27 G | 35 A | 51 PIM
McCann had a quality second OHL season, as he was leaned on in a significant manner as an all-situations forward, and had the game-winning goal in the CHL top prospects game. He has above-average puck skills and quickness, combined with a very good shot and understanding of the game. He isn't the biggest, meanest or flashiest player, but he makes a lot of plays.
78. Jamie Oleksiak, D, Dallas Stars (Previous ranking: 75)
2013-14 team: Dallas (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 7 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 2 PIM
Oleksiak's size is the obvious thing that stands out about his game, as having even decent hockey ability at 6-foot-7, 254 pounds is enough to make you a very interesting prospect. Oleksiak certainly clears that bar, as he skates well for his size, understands his defensive positioning and can make a decent first pass. In order for him to take the next step, he needs to iron out the kinks in his decision-making, and adjust to the NHL pace. He notched 23 points in 69 AHL games this past season.
79. Valentin Zykov, RW, Los Angeles Kings (Previous ranking: 77)
2013-14 team: Baie-Comeau (QMJHL)
2013-14 stats: 53 GP | 23 G | 40 A | 70 PIM
There's a sense that Zykov stagnated a little this past season, but given what he's shown over the course of the past two campaigns, he's still a pretty good prospect. He's well-developed for a player his age, is effective winning battles and has good puck skills. His major flaw is his skating, which can hold him back in all ends.
80. Slater Koekkoek, D, Tampa Bay Lightning (Previous ranking: Honorable mention)
2013-14 team: Windsor (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 62 GP | 15 G | 38 A | 51 PIM
After missing so much time the past few years due to injury, Koekkoek finally got a full campaign under his belt and was rewarded with first-team OHL all-star accolades. Koekkoek has the ability to make really difficult plays due to his high-end skating ability and all-around good offensive skills. He's struggled at times with his defensive zone play, but that area of his game has picked up to where the former No. 10 overall pick (2012) has regained form as a top prospect.
81. Teemu Pulkkinen, RW, Detroit Red Wings (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Detroit (NHL)
2013-14 stats: 3 GP | 0 G | 0 A | 2 PIM
Over the past five years, I've gone way up and down in my evaluation of Pulkkinen, and this past season was more toward the "up" side. Pulkkinen came in for his rookie AHL season and looked great offensively, leading Grand Rapids in scoring with 59 points in 71 games. He's not a perfect offensive player -- he's got mediocre skating ability, a below-average frame and a tendency to be too flashy -- but man, can he create offense. Pulkkinen has great hands, very good vision and a great shot.
82. Ryan Pulock, D, New York Islanders (Previous ranking: 24)
2013-14 team: Bridgeport (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 3 GP | 0 G | 1 A | 2 PIM
I watched a fair amount of Pulock this season to make sure I was justified in dropping him a fair bit from my slot this time last summer. The pros are clear with him: He's a great offensive player, evidenced by his 63 points in 66 games for his junior team. Pulock's shot is as elite as it comes, and he moves the puck very well. His defensive game has worried me though, as he needs to work on his reads and mobility to become an NHL regular.
83. Nikolai Prokhorkin, C, Los Angeles Kings (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: CSKA Moscow (KHL)
2013-14 stats: 52 GP | 19 G | 18 A | 47 PIM
After being yanked around without much playing time in 2012-13, Prokhorkin had a breakout campaign, earning a nod as a KHL all-star, and making some appearances for Russia's senior national team. He's a well-rounded offensive player, with above-average speed and very good puck possession abilities, and it's unclear how high his ceiling is.
84. Josh Ho-Sang, C, New York Islanders (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Windsor (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 67 GP | 32 G | 53 A | 44 PIM
Ho-Sang is a high-end talent who has produced in the OHL. He's an outstanding skater and puck handler, who can dominate a shift and make the extremely difficult plays. Ho-Sang's creativity can really stand out, even if he tries to do too much at times. Some questioned Ho-Sang due to some team discipline issues, but the Isles felt he was worthy of the No. 28 overall pick this summer.
85. Adam Clendening, D, Chicago Blackhawks (Previous ranking: Honorable mention)
2013-14 team: Rockford (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 74 GP | 12 G | 47 A | 64 PIM
Clendening has earned many accolades, and put up a ton of points at every level, but he's yet to do the most important thing: Play an NHL game. That's partially due to the Blackhawks' organizational depth on the blue line, though this is a key campaign for him. In terms of puck skills, vision and overall offensive IQ, Clendening is among the top in the AHL, and projects as a potential top power-play quarterback.
86. Oliver Bjorkstrand, RW, Columbus Blue Jackets (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Portland (WHL)
2013-14 stats: 69 GP | 50 G | 59 A | 36 PIM
The leading scorer in the WHL playoffs (33 points in 21 games), Bjorkstrand was the top forward at the second-tier world junior tournament. He plays hard, can win battles and kills penalties too. His skating is fine, but could be a step quicker.
87. Brayden Point, C, Tampa Bay Lightning (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Moose Jaw (WHL)
2013-14 stats: 72 GP | 36 G | 55 A | 53 PIM
Point was drafted in the third round (No. 79 overall), but in my eyes, he's a top prospect. He has played toward the top of several Team Canada squads, and has been a top player at the WHL level as well. Point is small in stature (5-9, 161 pounds), but he does work hard in battles and has defensive value in addition to his playmaking skills. If he can handle the pro-level physical game, he could be a solid NHL forward.
88. Robert Hagg, D, Philadelphia Flyers (Previous ranking: 85)
2013-14 team: Adirondack (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 10 GP | 1 G | 3 A | 10 PIM
Another player on whom it is hard to get a read. Hagg was pretty impressive offensively in 2012-13, but needed work on defense. This season, emphasizing improved defensive play seemed to sap a little of his creativity. He has had some very good showings, and others that make me question if he's really a top prospect.
89. Alex Tuch, RW, Minnesota Wild (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: USNTDP (USHL)
2013-14 stats: 26 GP | 13 G | 19 A | 36 PIM
NHL teams fall over each other trying to get big forwards with skill, and while Tuch may not be a player with high-end skill, he certainly has potential scoring ability in the NHL if he pans out (and is already 6-3, 214 pounds at age 18). Tuch uses his big frame well to maintain puck possession and create offense, combined with creativity. He won't be a main option to control the play or quarterback a power play, but he can be involved, especially if his skating continues to improve.
90. Miikka Salomaki, RW, Nashville Predators (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Milwaukee (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 75 GP | 20 G | 30 A | 83 PIM
Salomaki has never had a dominant season, but he's just continued to play well at all levels, especially in 2013-14, when he led his AHL squad in scoring. Salomaki is a versatile all-around forward with above-average skill, hockey IQ in both ends and brings a great tenacity to every shift.
91. Adrian Kempe, LW, Los Angeles Kings (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Modo (SHL)
2013-14 stats: 45 GP | 5 G | 6 A | 12 PIM
Kempe was the highest-scoring under-18 player in the SHL, and a solid player for Sweden internationally. He's a fantastic skater, and when you combine his speed and power game, it makes him a real handful for defensemen. Kempe has good skill with the puck, and is effective at gaining the zone.
92. Nikita Scherbak, LW, Montreal Canadiens (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Saskatoon (WHL)
2013-14 stats: 65 GP | 28 G | 50 A | 46 PIM
Scherbak trended way up this season, leading all WHL rookies in scoring after coming into the season as a bit of an unknown, with no international experience. He's a very smart player whose hockey IQ allows him to create a lot with his skill and anticipate where the play is going. Scherbak has a lot of room to fill out, but his physical game may be a long-term strength.
93. Adam Pelech, D, New York Islanders (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Erie (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 60 GP | 9 G | 45 A | 46 PIM
Pelech has never impressed -- and probably will never impress -- with his offensive skill or puck-rushing ability, but every game he seems to make a positive difference for his team. He's a really smart player who stays within the limits of his abilities with the puck, while making a ton of good defensive plays due to his IQ and physicality.
94. Roland McKeown, D, Los Angeles Kings (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Kingston (OHL)
2013-14 stats: 62 GP | 11 G | 32 A | 61 PIM
Though he was a little up-and-down this season, McKeown has been very impressive during his first two OHL seasons. He's a great skater, and while he doesn't have a flashy offensive game, he's certainly skilled and involved in the play at both ends. McKeown can be a little too aggressive at times, knowing his skating can bail him out, but he's been working to improve his defensive game.
95. Marko Dano, C, Columbus Blue Jackets (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Springfield (AHL)
2013-14 stats: 10 GP | 2 G | 4 A | 4 PIM
Dano's season wasn't very productive because of his lack of ice time in the KHL, though a late move to the AHL got him more repetitions. He's a very gifted puck handler who creates offense at high levels. He's not there yet, but he's made efforts to develop his all-around game, and there's been progress in the off-the-puck aspects of his game.
96. Ian McCoshen, D, Florida Panthers (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Boston College (NCAA)
2013-14 stats: 35 GP | 5 G | 8 A | 48 PIM
McCoshen had a good-not-great freshman season in Hockey East, but on a scouting level, he continues to impress. He's just such a cool customer with the puck, and possesses a nice mobility-skill combo. He needs to work on being tougher on his checks, as well as playing at a higher tempo with more effectiveness.
97. Madison Bowey, D, Washington Capitals (Previous ranking: 88)
2013-14 team: Kelowna (WHL)
2013-14 stats: 72 GP | 21 G | 39 A | 93 PIM
Bowey was one of the top defensemen in the WHL this past season, and while I never really saw him at the top of his game, he remains a top-100 prospect based on the games in the past where I've seen him dominate. He has a good frame to combine with excellent skating, puck moving, physicality and a big shot from the point. Bowey's reads and risk-taking could use some improvement.
98. Martin Reway, LW, Montreal Canadiens (Previous ranking: Unranked)
2013-14 team: Gatineau (QMJHL)
2013-14 stats: 43 GP | 20 G | 42 A | 48 PIM
It was a very impressive season for Reway, including being a top player at the WJC and playing at the IIHF World Championship for Slovakia. Reway is a tremendous playmaker who sees the ice at a high level and has great individual skill. At 5-10, he's a slight-framed player who isn't great in battles, but he does display solid defensive IQ. I may look back on this ranking as way too low in two years, but for now, Reway poses enough risk to be a little wary.
99. Dylan Larkin, C, Detroit Red Wings (previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: USNTDP (USHL)
2013-14 stats: 26 GP | 17 G | 9 A | 24 PIM
Larkin is a great skater with a tremendous two-way work ethic. His speed and ability to change gears for a player at 6-1 are distinguishing characteristics. His pure physical attributes make him very appealing, but he has a solid skill level as well, enough to potentially be a second-line player at the top level with good all-around value.
100. Travis Sanheim, D, Philadelphia Flyers (Previous ranking: Not eligible)
2013-14 team: Calgary (WHL)
2013-14 stats: 67 GP | 5 G | 24 A | 14 PIM
Sanheim has effective size and offensive skill, and his puck-moving ability combined with an effortless, powerful stride gives him an evasiveness you don't typically see with a player his size. He isn't an overly physical player, but with his reach and IQ he's able to be strong defensively and make a fair number of stops. His level of play increased greatly as the 2013-14 season went on. Sanheim has a lot of upside, and it's very possible that in a year from now I'll look back on this ranking as being much too bearish on Sanheim.
Just missed
Conner Bleackley, C, Colorado Avalanche
Frank Corrado, D, Vancouver Canucks
Anthony Duclair, LW, New York Rangers
Matt Finn, D, Toronto Maple Leafs
Nikolay Goldobin, RW, San Jose Sharks
Markus Granlund, C, Calgary Flames
Dillon Heatherington, D, Columbus Blue Jackets
Charles Hudon, LW, Montreal Canadiens
Nic Kerdiles, LW, Anaheim Ducks
Brendan Leipsic, LW, Nashville Predators
Kerby Rychel, LW, Columbus Blue Jackets
Nick Schmaltz, C, Chicago Blackhawks
Damon Severson, D, New Jersey Devils
Jarred Tinordi, D, Montreal Canadiens