It's time for another run at ranking the best NHL prospects. More than 20 such players who were listed on our fall top 100 have graduated from prospect status, and nearly a full additional season since has seen plenty of players rise or fall in how we view their potential. So expect plenty of movement here in our updated top 50 ranking of the top prospects in hockey.
Perhaps the biggest change from the fall edition is the top of the list -- there is no longer a true No. 1. Jack Hughes, Kaapo Kakko, Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes have all graduated, leaving behind a bit of a debate atop the ranking.
Even so, there is a host of promising players in NHL pipelines. Here are my top 50 as of mid-March.
Criteria note: To be eligible for this list, players must be under 26 years old and cannot have played in more than 25 NHL games this season. Players who are projected to lose rookie status over the course of this season or have spent the bulk of the season on the NHL roster were also removed from consideration (i.e. Arizona Coyotes forward Barrett Hayton, who has not yet crossed the games-played threshold but has been with the Coyotes all season).
1. Kirill Kaprizov, RW, Minnesota Wild
Age: 22 | Previous rank: 8
Current team: CSKA Moscow (KHL)
The wait may soon be over. Assuming Kaprizov signs as expected, he will come in as the reigning two-time KHL goal-scoring champion. Kaprizov has an Olympic gold medal and a Gagarin Cup title, and no player has posted more points in his KHL career before turning 24. He competes for pucks and makes plays. While there may be an adjustment to the North American style, the Wild should reasonably expect him to be an impact player, a Calder Trophy contender and quite possibly their biggest home-drafted star since Marian Gaborik.
2. Trevor Zegras, C, Anaheim Ducks
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 9
Current team: Boston University (Hockey East)
One of the most dynamic talents with the puck on his stick currently outside of the NHL, Zegras' ability to find teammates and make quick decisions with the puck is at an elite level. His stickhandling can make defenders miss, but he still needs to add muscle to his frame and clean up the defensive elements of being a center. He is as dynamic as they come, and the Ducks have an exciting young talent on their hands.
3. Dylan Cozens, C/W, Buffalo Sabres
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 24
Current team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
There was a chance Cozens could have made the Sabres this season, but I think the team made a pragmatic decision in sending him back to the WHL. He is top-three in the WHL in points per game and was a force at the World Junior Championship. An absolute horse, Cozens can fly up and down the ice and is finishing plays a lot better than he did a season ago. There's a consistency to his game. He has gotten better and better as the season has worn on and looks far more prepared to step into the Sabres' lineup as early as next season.
4. Cole Caufield, RW, Montreal Canadiens
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 11
Current team: University of Wisconsin (Big Ten)
Caufield has not dismantled scoreboards in the NCAA the same way he did as a U18, when he scored 72 goals at the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP). The Habs have already said they'd like to see him go back to school for another year, but Caufield was only the second freshman to lead the Big Ten in conference play scoring and the first freshman to win an outright conference scoring title in Wisconsin's lengthy history. He still needs to become more of a factor away from the puck and could do a little more to drive play, but he made good reads and passes to add more of a playmaking element to his already deadly goal-scoring skills. Patience is key, but he has done little to diminish what I think is future star potential.
5. Bowen Byram, D, Colorado Avalanche
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 12
Current team: Vancouver Giants (WHL)
Byram is scoring at a slightly lower rate this season, but all of the tools that made the Avalanche select him fourth overall in 2019 are still there. His movement throughout the neutral zone and in the offensive zone allows him to really boost the offense. Byram sometimes tries to do a little too much, and while his defensive-zone play is getting better, it still is not among his strengths. His skill and skating rise above those of many of his peers, though, allowing him to be the top defenseman ranked here.
6. Moritz Seider, D, Detroit Red Wings
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 43
Current team: Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
A lot of us hedged on Seider last season. I was able only to get views on film and liked what I saw, but there just hasn't been much precedent for a player like him, and I think that made me more conservative in ranking him in the past. But having seen him live multiple times this season, I can say he has the potential to be a cornerstone defenseman for the Red Wings. No, he's not the next Nicklas Lidstrom, but he is going to be a reliable two-way blueliner with exceptional mobility. Seider needs to get a little bit stronger to compete at the NHL level, but the way he thinks the game and his awareness in all zones is already at a pro level.
7. Alex Newhook, C, Colorado Avalanche
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 33
Current team: Boston College (Hockey East)
Newhook is a top-10 scorer in college hockey and has surpassed the 40-point plateau. True freshmen who have reached the 40-point plateau as 18-year-olds over the past decade have had a rather large success rate in the NHL. Newhook's production profile is quite similar to Johnny Gaudreau's freshman year at Boston College -- both really accelerated their scoring in the second half of the season. Newhook is asserting himself physically, not taking shortcuts or hanging on the perimeter. He's gaining strength and confidence, and has always been an excellent skater.
8. Grigori Denisenko, LW, Florida Panthers
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 16
Current team: Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL)
As seen in an excellent World Juniors performance, Denisenko is an especially dynamic forward with elite-level hands. He has a good burst and quickness in his skating, and there's also an edginess to his game despite not being overly big. He hasn't necessarily had great success at the KHL level, with just 12 points in 38 games for Yaroslavl in 13:28 per game, but his style and tenacity should allow him to thrive in the North American game.
9. Alex Turcotte, C, Los Angeles Kings
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 5
Current team: University of Wisconsin (Big Ten)
This season has been full of struggles for Turcotte, but he has improved as it has progressed. Hampered by injuries, Turcotte hasn't been able to gain the consistency evident in his game last season. He's still nearly a point-per-game player as a true freshman in college and has plenty of upside thanks to good foot speed, but there is less of a dynamic element, leading me to hedge just a little more after having him as my third-ranked player for last year's draft.
10. Nick Robertson, C/W, Toronto Maple Leafs
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 62
Current team: Peterborough Petes (OHL)
Hitting the 50-goal mark before playing in 50 OHL games this season with the Petes is exceptional for a second-round pick playing in his draft-plus-one season. I've been a huge fan of Robertson's game since the first time I saw him play, and he only gets better with each viewing. He's tenacious and skilled, and he plays with good pace despite not being an elite skater. Robertson's release is as good as that of anyone outside of the NHL.
11. Vasili Podkolzin, RW, Vancouver Canucks
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 23
Current team: SKA St. Petersburg (KHL)
Podkolzin's game is largely unassuming, but it's one of the most complete among prospects. He is responsible defensively, sharp on the penalty kill and a bear on the puck. His strength is one of his best attributes, but he also can beat players wide and drive hard to the net. His stick skills aren't exceptional, but he sees the ice well and makes good reads both offensively and defensively. Podkolzin got his first taste of extended KHL action this season, and while he still has time to grow as a professional, he showed some really positive signs at the end of the season.
12. Morgan Frost, C, Philadelphia Flyers
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 27
Current team: Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Frost could lose his rookie eligibility this season, but since he's still under the threshold and in the AHL, he's on the list. In 20 games with the Flyers this season, he has shown flashes of higher-end skills while posting seven points. In the AHL, he's getting a good taste of what it's going to take to be a regular with the Flyers as his skating still needs to improve. That said, Frost is progressing pretty nicely for a first-year pro and has upside as a scoring threat at the next level.
13. Matthew Boldy, LW, Minnesota Wild
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 20
Current team: Boston College (Hockey East)
Boldy really struggled early in the season as Boston College experimented with him at center. A natural wing, Boldy has exceptional two-way abilities, which might suggest he can play down the middle, but his offense really suffered. He turned it around in the latter half of the season with 21 points over 12 games between Jan. 24 and Feb. 29. He's comfortable and confident with the puck, and he remains aggressive in his pursuit.
14. Owen Tippett, RW, Florida Panthers
Age: 21 | Previous rank: 22
Current team: Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL)
Expectations have reset for Tippett over the years, but that doesn't change the fact that he's moving in a positive direction. The skilled sniper has produced in his first full season in the AHL and has the size and strength to compete with NHLers. But he continues to work on consistency in his game, especially away from the puck. Tippett should be expected to contend for an NHL roster spot next season.
15. Arthur Kaliyev, LW, Los Angeles Kings
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 48
Current team: Hamilton Bulldogs (OHL)
Kaliyev's offensive sense is elite. His ability to find the net, his shot, his vision ... it is all so far beyond his years. Defensively, there's not a ton of value, and his skating continues to be a bit heavy, but how well he reads plays in the offensive zone and the plays he can make stand out. There are things he will have to learn as a pro, but there is something special about his offensive know-how.
16. Spencer Knight, G, Florida Panthers
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 51
Current team: Boston College (Hockey East)
One of the best goalies in college hockey even as a true freshman, Knight has tremendous hockey sense. The Eagles have relied on their young puck stopper in every game but one so far this season. He reads plays so well and doesn't waste any movements. The numbers have been solid, and opposing coaches and scouts have become more effusive in their praise of this future No. 1 goalie as the season has gone on.
17. Igor Shesterkin, G, New York Rangers
Age: 24 | Previous rank: 58
Current team: Rangers (NHL)
Shesterkin has shown in both the AHL and NHL that he is more than ready for a challenge. I almost always hedge on goalies, especially as they manage a transition from the KHL, but it's hard to have a smoother transition than the one Shesterkin just managed. I was told very early in the season by an NHL goalie analyst that Shesterkin was already the best goalie in New York's system. Among his technical skills, he just never quits on a puck.
18. Vitaly Kravtsov, RW, New York Rangers
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 21
Current team: Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
It's been a tough year for Kravtsov, but it's improving. After trying to go back to Russia following the disappointment of being sent to the AHL, and then having that KHL stint go even worse, he's back in North America. He is starting to get a feel for how to create offense in North America. Kravtsov is a smart player with good skills and a sturdy frame, but it may take some more patience to see him realize what he's truly capable of at this level.
19. Rasmus Kupari, C, Los Angeles Kings
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 38
Current team: Ontario Reign (AHL)
Kupari's season ended with a knee injury suffered at the World Junior Championship. He was just starting to get his feet wet in North America in the AHL, so there's not much to judge Kupari on this season, but hopefully he can maintain his speed, one of his greatest assets, after his recovery. Kupari is a dynamic player when at the top of his game, and his rehab will be one of the most important efforts for the Kings in an otherwise lost season.
20. Ty Smith, D, New Jersey Devils
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 25
Current team: Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
Smith is a higher-end offensive talent and has been among the top-scoring defensemen in the WHL this season. He plays a style that a lot of teams are after: decisive puck moving and an ability to get pucks up ice. Defending in his own zone has been a problem in the past, but he has shown some improvement. His goal totals are way up this season with Spokane as well. Still, there's a good chance Smith will need more time in the AHL next season.
21. Evan Bouchard, D, Edmonton Oilers
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 28
Current team: Bakersfield Condors (AHL)
Bouchard looks like he plays the game in a rocking chair. I wonder if that relaxed poise works for the NHL as the league continues to speed up, but he continues to produce and has been an especially productive blueliner in the AHL. He has 34 points and recently earned his first call-up to the Oilers. Bouchard is progressing at his own pace but looks like a power-play weapon for Edmonton in the not-too-distant future.
22. Nils Lundkvist, D, New York Rangers
Age: 19 | Previous rank: NR
Current team: Lulea (SHL)
Lundkvist's game has gone to a whole other level this season, one I obviously didn't anticipate. He could always move the puck, but the full complement of his skills has grown over the past two seasons. No defenseman in the history of the Swedish Hockey League has ever scored as many points as Lundkvist has this season. The 19-year-old blueliner has been a top-pairing defenseman for Lulea and was leaned on heavily by Sweden's bronze-medal team at the World Juniors. His mobility and strength have trended way up, and he has made the most of substantially more ice time.
23. Cam York, D, Philadelphia Flyers
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 34
Current team: University of Michigan (Big Ten)
York has battled through injuries this season but has been a bright spot on a middling Michigan team. Despite questionable usage at the World Juniors, York remains an exceptional defenseman when it comes to getting pucks out of his zone and up the ice. He has also showcased advanced -- and still improving -- puck skills.
24. Josh Norris, C, Ottawa Senators
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 78
Current team: Belleville Senators (AHL)
The breakout prospect of 2019-20, Norris is a top scorer in the AHL this season. One of the key pieces in the Erik Karlsson return, he has exceeded my expectations -- and possibly even the Senators' expectations -- and should be the long-term replacement for Jean-Gabriel Pageau (recently dealt at the trade deadline) down the middle.
25. Philip Broberg, D, Edmonton Oilers
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 36
Current team: Skelleftea (SHL)
He's big, he's athletic and he can skate as well as any defenseman outside of the NHL right now. Broberg still needs to find more consistency in his offensive game, and while he defends well because of his mobility and strength, I'd like to see him be a greater weapon in transition and make more plays at the offensive blue line. That may come with time and repetition, but it probably has to start in the AHL.
26. Ilya Sorokin, G, New York Islanders
Age: 24 | Previous rank: 69
Current team: CSKA Moscow (KHL)
Sorokin has been one of the most dominant goaltenders in the KHL throughout his young career -- he's setting league records with stunning regularity. It's looking more and more like he'll be ready to make the jump overseas next season, and after seeing how well Shesterkin made the transition, Sorokin faces similar expectations. Just don't be surprised if it's not quite as smooth as Shesterkin's entry into North America.
27. Alex Formenton, C/W, Ottawa Senators
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 59
Current team: Belleville Senators (AHL)
The speedy forward is having a fantastic first full professional season. If there's one thing the Sens are doing well right now, it's boosting their AHL team with young talent. Formenton is one of the top scorers in the league, thanks to a mix of size, high-end skating and improved hands. He missed a huge chunk of 2018-19 due to injury, so this level of performance at the AHL level is especially encouraging for his long-term outlook.
28. Victor Soderstrom, D, Arizona Coyotes
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 44
Current team: Brynas (SHL)
Soderstrom continues the trend of Coyotes draftees I end up liking a lot more after they've been drafted. Soderstrom is showing more advanced puck skills, and his mobility and footwork are excellent. He can distribute the puck well and offers the odd goal, but he's also pretty responsible defensively. As he gets stronger, Soderstrom is going to be a much tougher defender because the feet are already there. He could potentially compete for a Coyotes roster spot next season.
29. Alexander Romanov, D, Montreal Canadiens
Age: 20 | Previous rank: NR
Current team: SKA St. Petersburg (KHL)
A solid two-way defenseman who can be physical, Romanov appears poised to come to North America next season. He plays bottom-pairing minutes in the KHL and had only seven assists over the course of the season, but he was essentially an everyday player for one of the league's top teams. It will be interesting to see where the Habs slot him when he comes over.
30. Philip Tomasino, C/W, Nashville Predators
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 52
Current team: Oshawa Generals (OHL)
Among draft-plus-one players in the OHL, he is leading in scoring -- and kept scoring even after his blockbuster trade from Niagara to Oshawa. Tomasino is a high-end skater who can make plays, but this season, he's really driving things and taking charge in a way we hadn't yet seen in his career. Despite the disappointment of not making Canada's roster for the WJC, he has been a dynamo in the OHL all season.
31. Peyton Krebs, C, Vegas Golden Knights
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 32
Current team: Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
After Krebs suffered an Achilles injury right before the draft last year, the Golden Knights took a calculated risk on the skilled forward. He missed the start of this season and took a while to get back up to game speed but looks like his old self again. Krebs is fourth in the WHL in points per game, showcasing higher-end vision and hockey sense, as well as few ill effects from the injury.
32. Nils Hoglander, LW, Vancouver Canucks
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 79
Current team: Rogle (SHL)
One of the most entertaining players in the world right now, Hoglander is a wizard with the puck. He had an excellent World Junior Championship and fair numbers in Sweden with Rogle this season. He's a player who will need more time, but if he takes a few more steps forward and physically develops a bit more, he could very easily slide into the Canucks' long-term plans and fit right in with their growing cadre of skill players.
33. Connor McMichael, C, Washington Capitals
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 83
Current team: London Knights (OHL)
A top scorer in the OHL, McMichael has taken big steps forward in an expanded role with London. His skating ability makes him a transition weapon, and his goal scoring has really bumped up this season. He has the versatility to fill a lot of different holes for a team and may actually give the Caps something to consider in his next training camp. McMichael has taken a huge step forward in his draft-plus-one season.
34. Jack Studnicka, C, Boston Bruins
Age: 21 | Previous rank: 61
Current team: Providence Bruins (AHL)
It's been an easy transition from junior to the AHL for Studnicka, who leads Providence in scoring this season. He has gotten a few looks with the big club this season, too, and very well could help out come playoff time if the Bruins are in a pinch. Studnicka has a good package of skills highlighted by speed and the ability to play with pace. He backs down defenders and finds the net with more regularity than I expected for his rookie campaign in the AHL.
35. Gabriel Vilardi, C, Los Angeles Kings
Age: 20 | Previous ranks: NR
Current team: Kings (NHL)
It's been a long road to recovering from multiple injuries and a nagging back issue, but Vilardi scored his first NHL goal 10 seconds into his debut. Before that, he was playing extremely well in the AHL since returning to action in late November. Vilardi's high-end hockey sense allowed him to shake off the long layoff. But can he now stay healthy?
36. Kirill Marchenko, LW, Columbus Blue Jackets
Age: 19 | Previous rank: NR
Current team: SKA St. Petersburg (KHL)
He's big, he's skilled and he's producing ... but he's under KHL contract for two more seasons after this one. The Blue Jackets will have to wait for their Russian winger, but Marchenko should be worth it. He was a standout at the World Juniors and made a significant offensive impact for one of Russia's top clubs, including in the playoffs.
37. Martin Kaut, RW, Colorado Avalanche
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 63
Current team: Colorado Eagles (AHL)
Earlier this season, I had some concern that Kaut wasn't turning the corner despite improved strength and power. But he looks good in his first NHL call-up and has improved his play away from the puck. The Avalanche injuries gave him an early taste of NHL action, which should only fuel him going forward.
38. K'Andre Miller, D, New York Rangers
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 37
Current team: University of Wisconsin (Big Ten)
It was a tough season for the Badgers and, in some ways, Miller. His numbers were down considerably this season, and he wasn't driving the offense as much as he did last season. He still is very good in transition and can make plays but just needs to clean up some of his puck management, especially in his own zone, and not force too many plays. There's so much raw talent there.
39. Ty Dellandrea, C, Dallas Stars
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 53
Current team: Flint Firebirds (OHL)
Averaging nearly 1.5 points per game, Dellandrea has stuck it out with the Firebirds through thick and thin, leading the team to the cusp of top-five status in the OHL. He is an absolute workhorse, and as he showed at the World Juniors, he doesn't have to be a top-line player to make a positive impact.
40. Ryan Suzuki, C, Carolina Hurricanes
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 57
Current team: Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
A scary eye injury could have really derailed things for Suzuki, but after getting traded from Barrie to Saginaw, he has been really effective. Playing alongside potential 2020 top-10 pick Cole Perfetti, Suzuki's vision and finish have been on full display. He's directing more pucks to the net and challenging defenses both off the rush and by extending plays in the offensive zone. He still has to get stronger and more aggressive, but he's trending up.
41. Liam Foudy, C/W, Columbus Blue Jackets
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 65
Current team: London Knights (OHL)
He might be one of the fastest skaters not currently in the NHL and should be the Blue Jackets' next young player to take the next step. Columbus has already called him up twice this season on an emergency basis. Foudy also showed how valuable he can be in a variety of roles for Team Canada at the World Junior Championship. Aside from his skating, there's no other real standout trait in his game, but his skills have gotten a bit better, and he plays a solid all-around game.
42. Lucas Elvenes, LW, Vegas Golden Knights
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 86
Current team: Chicago Wolves (AHL)
Elvenes' first season in North America is going really well. He has been among the top-producing rookies in the AHL this season and an offensive leader for the Wolves. The hand skills are definitely there, but Elvenes needs to add some more pace to his game to be just a tad more effective. There's a really solid base of talent here that could help the Golden Knights in the next year or two, depending on if and when a spot opens up.
43. Joe Veleno, C, Detroit Red Wings
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 35
Current team: Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
I think one of the biggest things we're still trying to learn about Veleno is where he fits. He's a versatile forward with decent puck skills but a high-end hockey mind. There's a good motor, and he's committed to playing at both ends of the ice. The points haven't been raining down in the AHL, which is not a surprise, but I've always liked the way he plays. There's work ethic and a heaviness to his game when he doesn't have the puck, though there is more offense he can mine out of his talent.
44. Tobias Bjornfot, D, Los Angeles Kings
Age: 18 | Previous rank: 84
Current team: Ontario Reign (AHL)
Bjornfot was leaned on by Sweden internationally and has shown well in his first pro season in North America. He is an efficient, safe defenseman who is just starting to scratch the surface of his offensive game. He drew high praise for his maturity and ability from Drew Doughty after starting the season with the Kings, and he could be in the NHL regularly as early as next season given his poise.
45. Scott Perunovich, D, St. Louis Blues
Age: 21 | Previous rank: NR
Current team: University of Minnesota Duluth (NCHC)
I don't know if there's a skater who means more to his team in college hockey than Perunovich means to Minnesota Duluth. The Bulldogs are just a better team when he's on the ice, and even when he's not producing, he positively impacts the game. Perunovich does produce, though, as he has reached a career high in his junior season with 40 points. A two-time national champion, he relies on higher-end skating with exceptional edges and good puck-moving abilities. Perunovich has also gotten stronger and more physical as he has progressed.
46. Jack Dugan, RW, Vegas Golden Knights
Age: 21 | Previous rank: NR
Current team: Providence College (Hockey East)
One of the lowest-drafted players on our list, Dugan was selected in the fifth round in 2017. But in the three seasons since that draft, Dugan has taken leaps in his development. With a big frame, he has great hands and one-on-one skills. His vision is at an especially high level, as well. If there's one complaint right now, it's that he tries to pass too much and probably needs to be more selfish to make a greater impact. Still, Dugan is the top point producer in the NCAA as a sophomore.
47. Oliver Wahlstrom, RW, New York Islanders
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 42
Current team: Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL)
Wahlstrom has had a couple of relatively underwhelming seasons since his draft. Despite having an elite shot, he's just not scoring as he did in his draft season. In the AHL, time and space are hard to come by, and he has added more physicality and heaviness to his game. Now he needs to find a way to combine that with the offensive prowess he showed just two seasons ago.
48. Eeli Tolvanen, LW, Nashville Predators
Age: 20 | Previous rank: 31
Current team: Milwaukee Admirals (AHL)
The hype train, of which I was a gleeful conductor, has gone off the tracks. Tolvanen is still an effective player in the AHL and has been getting chances, but the points just aren't as plentiful. That said, he is progressing and has had a little bad luck this season. His shot rates are up, and there are some flashes of that high-end offensive potential at times.
49. Ryan Merkley, D, San Jose Sharks
Age: 19 | Previous rank: 96
Current team: London Knights (OHL)
The Knights might be an ideal fit for Merkley, who is piling up points for his third team in the OHL. Concerns still remain about his ability to defend, but he has been more willing to be involved in the defensive zone. His skills, particularly his passing ability, have always been high-end to elite. There's still maturing to do, but San Jose will have him under its own supervision next season, whether it be at the NHL or AHL level, to see if it can get him to where he needs to be to be an impact player at the NHL level.
50. Ian Mitchell, D, Chicago Blackhawks
Age: 21 | Previous rank: 68
Current team: University of Denver (NCHC)
Mitchell is incredibly poised on the blue line, makes decisive plays and has excellent vision. His skating is also becoming a bigger asset to him. Mitchell has gotten stronger over his three years at Denver and hit a new career high in points this season. There's nothing terribly flashy about his game, but he is effective in all three zones.
Honorable mentions
Samuel Fagemo, RW, Los Angeles Kings
Tyler Madden, LW, Los Angeles Kings
Klim Kostin, C, St. Louis Blues
Dominik Bokk, RW, Carolina Hurricanes
Isac Lundestrom, C, Anaheim Ducks
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, G, Buffalo Sabres
Alex Barre-Boulet, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning
Nolan Foote, LW, New Jersey Devils