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He’ll be a core piece of the Rangers moving forward. Until then, he’s solid in his own end and is a very promising defender for the Sabres. He’s incredibly smart and can get the puck up the ice himself or with a strong pass with ease. Vesalainen boasts all the makings of a successful power-forward.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-3','ezslot_8',668,'0','0'])); Sasha Chmelevski has been an absolute stud in the OHL for the last few seasons and brought that to the AHL in 2019-20. He’s going to be a fan favourite. He’s one of the Sharks top prospects, with a ton of skill and potential. One of my favourite defensemen in the 2019 NHL Draft, Ville Heinola is the definition of hockey sense. He’s going to be a star. Related: THW’s Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage. For his age, he’s very good defensively and he can produce as well. MMA pound-for-pound rankings: Is there room at the top for Israel Adesanya? Chris Peters is ESPN's NHL draft and prospects analyst. He’s an excellent skater that can drive the rush and make a stellar play in transition. Many scouts and hockey experts said that the Finnish prospect had the best hands in the 2019 NHL Draft. He just completed a very impressive rookie season in the AHL, turning heads along the way. He likely won’t blow up the scoresheet as he did at the 2020 World Junior Championship, but he does have the skill to provide some offense, work the special teams, and be a solid player in the NHL. With a lightning-quick release and speed, Tippett’s shot is consistently overwhelming and, on top of its weight, is surprisingly accurate. Nils Höglander has some of the best hands in the 2019 draft and combines it with great skating and speed that makes it difficult to defend against him. He’s creative, has a great shot, and can make plays as well. This leads to a great start to the rush and once in the offensive end, the young defender knows what to do. The Coyotes may have gotten a steal in drafting him 65th overall in 2018. © The Hockey Writers 2018.

Strong in his defensive zone through the use of his stick and the ability to read plays before they develop, he can transition the puck to his forwards with ease and is capable of joining the rush as it progresses. His creativity is through the roof – you don’t want to face him one on one. He’s patient and precise on the offensive blue line, waiting for the opportune moment to shoot or pass. 00:33. The fifth-overall pick in 2018, Barrett Hayton is an absolutely dominant player. Real or Not: Fury-Wilder III without fans? But he’ll check for any available passes first. 2020 Regular Season Standings 2020 Postseason Seedings 2020 Spring Training Standings 2019 Regular Season Standings Advanced Standings. He’s a great skater, with some of the best puckhandling skills not in the NHL. What might be most impressive is his defensive game. A potential first-line centreman. 49: Tyler Benson, Edmonton Oilers. He can score, he can pass, and he can skate. He even holds his own in the defensive end and brings an exciting level of grit to his game. Standings.

He can put up the points, he’s creative and has great offensive instincts. … Many defenders at this stage in their careers need to focus on their defending ability, and while there’s room to improve, the German prospect is starting at a very advanced stage. His time is coming, and he could really surprise when he gets there. Get used to seeing him in Boston. He seems to have gained confidence since being drafted, creating a dangerous player for all of his opponents. Drake Batherson dominated the AHL in his rookie campaign, earning a brief stint in the NHL where he came in like a wrecking ball before tapering off. He’s an incredibly creative player that has a pass-first mentality. At 6-foot-6, 198 pounds, Alex Vlasic already has the build of an NHL player. Vitali Kravtsov will need to be double-teamed by defences because there are not many defenders in the NHL that will be able to stop him single-handed. At this point, I would say that his floor is a top-four NHL defenseman. He’s solid at both ends of the ice and he contributes offensively, leading the Providence Bruins in goals, assists, and points in 2019-20. Early on, it looks like he’s made strides in this (pun intended). He’s strong in his own end as well and projects to be a top-six player in the NHL.

Anttoni Honka is an excellent skater with high puck skill. Josh Norris is a pass-first player who loves to dish the puck to his teammates but can also shoot the puck with authority – a trait which is certainly one of the most easily overlooked aspects of his game. He’s one of the best prospects in the transition, which we’ll be seeing in Dallas very soon. His production isn’t as consistent as many would like, but he should continue to develop and improve. Jamieson Rees just keeps getting better. Schedule.

He’s captained Team USA at the U16, U18, and U20 level, on top of Western Michigan University in just his second year in the NCAA. NCAA Division I (NCAA) - Complete rosters, stats, standings, awards and facts from Eliteprospects.com. Either way, this pick is going to look like highway robbery down the road. Watching Devils prospect Ty Smith play, you can see that he knows everything that’s happening on the ice. (1:12). You could say he’s a two-way forward, but he might actually be a playmaking two-way forward. He’s feet and always working hard, and his ability to move the puck is practically elite. He’s likely a top-six player with the potential for the top-line. TV, NHL Premium, NHL After Dark, NHL GameCenter, NHL GameCenter LIVE, NHL Network name and logo, NHL Tonight name and logo, On The Fly, NHL Awards name and logo, NHL Draft name and logo, NHL Mascots, Hockey Fights Cancer, Because It's The Cup, NHL Green name and logo, NHL Vault, Hockey Is For Everyone, NHL Thanksgiving Showdown name and logo, NHL Centennial Classic name and logo, NHL Centennial Season logo, NHL100 Classic name and logo, NHL Global Series name and logo, NHL China Games name and logo, NHL Power Players name and logo, and Don't Miss A Moment are trademarks of the National Hockey League. Another King on this list could shoot up if he continues the success he’s had in the NCAA. Foote still needs to work on his skating, but his shot is out of this world.

He has excellent vision and makes great decisions with and without the puck. Eeli Tolvanen is an incredibly skilled winger of immense potential. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. After a tough start to his NCAA career, he broke out in the second half of 2019-20, proving that he’s still a very promising young player. All of this combines into a solid defensive prospect for the Flyers. Young defender Ryan Merkley is lethal in the offensive zone, is a high-end playmaker, and has a great shot. ... Notes: Arraez day to day; prospects impress. 2020 Regular Season Standings 2020 Postseason Seedings 2020 Spring Training Standings 2019 Regular Season Standings Advanced Standings. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2019. 01:34. I think he’s going to be a steal – if he’s not already. He’s extremely offensively-gifted and very underrated at this point. Alright, John Beecher might not be at that level, but that’s the game he plays. But it’s not that that puts him on this board. He gets over-eager sometimes, pinching and getting caught, but as he continues to develop he’ll know when to time his attack. The best part of his game though is his elite skating. He makes highlight-reel passes on a regular basis and his skating is improving, which is a good sign. Wahlstrom needs to work on his skating, his consistency, and there are times where he doesn’t seem to compete as hard as he could, but he’s still a very good prospect. This will likely be his only time on this list though since he’s already shown what he can do with the Bruins. He has an enormous amount of skill and is incredible with the puck. Tobias Björnfot’s hockey sense is very high, and he’s already an elite skater. Is it possible that the Bruins have the next Patrice Bergeron in their ranks? His hockey IQ is through the roof, he’s creative, and that’s a dangerous combination in the offensive end. Poulin might not be too far away from the NHL. A fluid skater of tremendous speed and mobility, Timothy Liljegren is an excellent all-around defender who can score and defend consistently. He’s an all-around offensive threat who can just as easily set up a goal as he can finish it himself. … Bowen Byram is a great skater with an ability to surprise opposing players with his speed.