In fact, Bedard's point total is fourth all-time in the World Junior Championship, demolishing the production of notables such as Eric Lindros, Jaromir Jagr and some guy named Wayne Gretzky. NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark NHL Winter Classic are registered trademarks and Original Six is a trademark of the National Hockey League. Peter Barrachini, Victor Sderstrm is very close to making his way off this list by playing too many NHL games. DL, After rising remarkably in his draft year, Marco Kasper was eventually selected eighth overall by the Red Wings. After dominating the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) last year as an 18-year-old, Jack Thompson has successfully made the jump into professional hockey. The World Junior Championship is a great opportunity for scouting the world's top teenage hockey players. At the time of writing, he has the third-highest points per game rate of all AHL defensemen who have played 10 or more games. Certainly, he's continuing to thrive despite no longer having the immense physical and teammate advantage that he did at the U.S. National Development Program. LEAGUES TEAMS Player Career Totals Regular Season + Postseason Hes extremely quick as hes got strong foot speed and agility. Sign up (free) or login to endorse a skill! Related: 5 WJC Players Who Should be Signed, He is prone to some risky decision-making, and it will be very interesting to see if he can develop into a player that the Blues can use in all situations. Winnipeg Jets first-round pick Brad Lambert was invisible. Seventh-round picks rarely work out. This year's tournament will feature some of the best prospects from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and Detroit . Tweet from @DetroitRedWings: Pure Bliss#DRWPT pic.twitter.com/epCr6nWxtc. Sep 21, 2021. PB. The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships will be held in Edmonton starting Dec. 25, 2020, and concluding with the Gold Medal game on Jan. 5, 2021. It's another to watch him dominate every shift he takes. Date: 01/12/2023 Source: Ontario Junior A Hockey League. This list was compiled with the help and input of fellow prospect analysts and Prospect Corner linemates Matthew Zator, Devin Little, and Peter Baracchini as they contributed with the reports as well. Jonathan Mills. NHL; NHL DRAFT; AHL; ECHL Related: 2023 Draft Rankings Horns Top 32 for December, He was a consistent presence on Team Russia during the 2021 World Juniors and has now become a prospect to be reckoned with. But unlike Snuggerud, who rips pucks past goaltenders, Lucius is more about quick hands and a knack for squeaking pucks past goaltenders in tight openings. Another defenseman selected high in the 2022 Draft, David Jiricek like Simon Nemec could be ready for the NHL sooner rather than later. If he can do even half that, I think everyone will be happy. His elite playmaking abilities and scoring potential were just too enticing to ignore. Apparently, the answer is yes. MZ, Going in as the top prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft, there was a lot of hype surrounding Shane Wright. LH, Another supreme two-way defenceman in the Ducks system is Olen Zellweger. While his two-way game still needs some work, this is a prospect that could put up points in the NHL right now. Now playing for the University of Minnesota after two years with the United States Development Program (USDP), he finished his freshman season with a decent nine goals and 19 points in 24 games. Dallas trails Detroit 2-0 after 20 in the Traverse City prospect tournament . DL. LH. Hughes has remarkable hands and the offensive IQ necessary to be a top-pairing defenseman in the NHL with elite offensive numbers. LH. After a respectable 61 points in his draft year with the London Knights, the Predators selected him 42ndoverall at the 2020 draft. DL. MZ. The end result of his fabulous play was four goals and six assists in seven games. LH, Xavier Bourgault had yet another impressive season in the QMJHL in 2021-22, finishing with a career-high 36 goals and 75 points in only 43 games. Once he returned to Sweden this year as a top-six centre for Rgle BK (SHL) as an 18-year-old, it quickly became clear that he had more offense to give and all he needed was the opportunity to show it off. MZ, In just his second full year in the WHL, Denton Mateychuk was named captain of the Moose Jaw Warriors. DL. If the draft were to be re-done today, I am sure he would be taken in the first round because he has looked excellent so far this year in the NCAA as a 19-year-old. It might be enough to nudge him over the hill and earn him an NHL contract. 9 NHL Prospects Who Raised Their Stocks at the 2023 World Junior Championship Adam Herman January 10, 2023 Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images The World Junior Championship is a great opportunity. DL. While his lack of size at 5-foot-8 will always attract the doubters, his shiftiness and playmaking are more than enough to overcome that supposed weakness. He hasnt played yet this season following offseason surgery, but look for him to bounce back next year with the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA. He was confident carrying the puck through all three zones and commanded the point on the power play. LH, The list of Ducks prospects continues, and Sasha Pastujov is one of many to be a part of that. After recording two points (both assists) with the Devils, the next step for the Swedish sniper is to find a full-time job in New Jersey. Now going into his third campaign in the OHL and second with the C on his chest, his hockey IQ, playmaking, and quick-strike offense will make him a formidable package with the Los Angeles Kings one day. With most of his teams top scorers moving on last offseason, Mazur has taken another step forward, becoming a point-per-game guy as well as one of college hockeys most potent goal scorers. Sweden had an underwhelming tournament and allowed roughly 36 shots per game against opponents who weren't Germany or Austria. His two-way game, playmaking skills and a wicked shot will definitely get him into the NHL one day that is if he can manage to stay healthy on a more consistent basis. When leading an attack showing great speed, edges, and confidence in his movement. As the captain of the Firebirds, he led his team to the Western Conference Final, notching 24 points in 19 games along the way. Hes a fun prospect to project because he could be a checking forward with some offensive upside, or he could be an offensive winger on a scoring line. He will likely provide a ton of value off the rush in the NHL someday as his speed and ability to make smart passes while manipulating defenders skates allows him to create tons of scoring chances. After posting only one goal and two points in 12 games in 2020-21 with Avangard Omsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), he broke out to the tune of 16 goals and 28 points in 39 games last season. However, this year is a different story as Bystedt has shown more offensive skill this year and was rewarded with a larger role on the team which in turn turned into more offensive production. LH, As the Senators continue to inject youthful energy into their lineup, Jacob Bernard-Docker is a prospect that looks to be on the verge of becoming a full-time NHLer. The Regina Pats defenseman showed strong defensive abilities from the get-go. While he may not be on pace to surpass his draft year point total in Liiga this year, Kemell has been much more consistent in his play which is a big step in the right direction. DL, After dominating the SHL in his first year to the tune of 46 points in 52 games, Linus Karlsson finally made the jump to North American hockey this year, narrowly missing out on the opening night roster for the NHL squad. 2022-23 NHL stats powered by Default Per Game Average Coaches Played For Tournament Statistics Regular Season + Postseason Filter Leagues Game Log 2022-2023 All Opponents Filter Leagues Endorsements Shane Wright has no endorsements yet. LH. He recorded 29 points through 40 games, and he had his high hockey IQ on display throughout the season. Nineteen players who played for the Red Wings last season played in the NHL Prospect Tournament. MZ. His superb skating allows him to break down opposing defenses before making his move and charging to the middle or making a clever pass to an open teammate. Mobility has quickly become the most important attribute in the NHL, and the development of his skating will be the biggest determinant of his NHL success. When he was healthy, he was able to return to the Barrie Colts of the OHL, finishing with 11 points in 13 games. Hes got top center written all over him, and he should be a foundational piece of the Coyotes rebuild. The NAHL Top Prospects Tournament is one of the most highly scouted events of its kind, featuring almost every NHL team and NCAA Division I school. His shot is the first thing that stands out about his game, as the power and accuracy of his wrist shot make it a very dangerous tool, but the real reason his shot is so potent is the way he can disguise or alter his shot by suddenly changing the release point. While that was a little far-fetched for his rookie season, that doesnt negate the fact his ceiling is high enough to warrant that premium position in the near future. Nonetheless, the games absolutely are informative. After fighting through multiple injuries (and a bout with mononucleosis), Lekkerimaki is finally working his way back to his normal self and, hopefully, those results will be clear on the scoresheet. NHL DRAFT PROSPECT . After a career year in Abbotsford where he hit new heights in goals (10), assists (30) and points (40), the time is now for Rathbone in the big leagues. Hes extremely versatile offensively possessing great playmaking vision but also isnt afraid to shoot. His combination of speed and size (6-foot-4) allowed him to dominate the top Swedish junior league in his draft year, but he still struggled enough with the pace of the pro game that he didnt show all that well in the SHL last year. There are many S words you can use to describe Logan Cooley, but above all, it must be said that he is a spectacular prospect. Rosen has the defensive effort and technique to be a solid two-way winger in the NHL one day, but will likely need to get just a bit stronger (or just a bit more clever) before he will be out-muscling or out-maneuvering NHL players with regularity. Now, it's time to be humble. He is patient with the puck, and that allows him to open passing lanes and thread the needle over to his teammates. Not necessarily drafting them, but as soon as they pull on that red jersey with white trim, they become stars. A winger with good size and a lethal shot, Kirill Marchenko proved to be too good for the AHL and has earned an NHL spot this year. MZ, Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. This year's tournament will feature five teams: the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, and the host team Detroit Red Wings. I stand by that as hes just continued to prove to me that hes capable of greatness in the NHL one day. He has a great shot and playmaking vision but could use some work on his speed to help him separate from defenders on the rush. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, You need to have EP Premium DL, Luke Evangelista was one of many to stand out and tear up the OHL in a big way last year. Karlsson is a solid two-way center with a right-handed shot and a knack for goal-scoring. Snuggerud moved into the NCAA this season and started making noise immediately. Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he has returned to play this season. Hes quick, agile and can play the body at times as well making him extremely effective in all three zones. He definitely gave credibility to his potential as a future bottom-six NHL center. LH, Simon Edvinsson is one of the most exciting prospects in the hockey world, with absolutely limitless potential due to his remarkable size (6-foot-6), mobility (guys his size almost never skate this well), and offensive skill. He should be in for a strong, successful stint with the Henderson Silver Knights of the AHL before eventually making the jump to the NHL. He has excelled in the AHL so far this year where the Sharks are likely keeping him for his own sake, but also to improve their chances at tanking the year away and earning a high draft pick in the 2023 Draft. His two goals and one assist in five games don't do him justice. A lethal shooter with a powerful one-timer, Tyson Foerster was a sniper in the OHL. His .914 save performance doesn't do him justice, as it was tanked by an incredibly leaky bronze-medal game against the U.S. Lindbom is having a strong season in Sweden's second tier with a .936 save percentage in 21 games for Djurgrdens. Among my concerns was that he would not be able to produce offense without linemates doing the bulk of the work for him. Nonetheless, he stole the show. Nemec's strength is his skating and his hockey sense. LH, There are always a few first-round-caliber talents who drop in their draft year in large part to their size disadvantage, and Seamus Casey is certainly one of them. He played heavy minutes at even strength and on the top power-play unit. Afterdealing with concussions in his draft year, things might be turning around for the Capitals top prospect. He was eventually drafted in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Florida Panthers and went back to playing in Finland where he has continued to grow and develop into a mature, two-way defender with a chance at cracking the NHL as soon as the 2023-24 season. Buchelnikov is a remarkable offensive player with sky-high potential on that side of the ice, leading all U20 players in VHL scoring by a hefty margin. At this tournament, Lucius successfully planted himself among the team's top players. Despite the slow production to start the season, he finished top-10 in OHL scoring with 94 points. He wins puck battles and has great puck hands, but the biggest improvements he has made since his draft year are in his skating and ability to use his large frame to establish control of the puck. If no results appear, use Enter to do a full site search. William Eklund began his 2021-22 campaign in the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff. Regardless, Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who has exploded offensively this season, leading all defenders in scoring at the time of writing. Jansson showed his willingness to compete in the defensive zone, particularly behind the goal line during scrums. He was one of the biggest risers over the last bit of the 2021-22 season before being drafted in the 2022 NHL Draft, jumping from 85thto 31stfrom NHL Central Scoutings mid-year rankings of North American Skaters to their end-of-year rankings. In fact, dont be surprised if he is a graduate of this list by mid-season of 2022-23. The tournament can also raise a prospect's profile; a fringe first-rounder can secure their spot in the top-32 or a player that no one knew about can burst onto the scene. While hes an effective playmaker, dont underestimate his shot as hes got great power. MZ, Shifty, smooth, silky, skilled. His father was the head coach of the United States Hockey League (USHL) team the Lincoln Stars, and McGroartys maturity, work ethic, and two-way game have clearly benefited from observing and attending practices with players much older than him from such a young age. Hesgoing to be a big pieceof the Coyotes future. Good Tournament History. And he put himself in nearly unprecedented territory, to boot. Lindbom bailed the team out at times in some games and the entire length of others. MZif(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_7',831,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Few NHL prospects have faced stranger circumstances over the last year than Jonathan Lekkerimaki. The main reasons he has been so successful against larger and stronger competition are his phenomenal skating and his ability to make good decisions at a very high speed. His standout performance at the World Juniors is another feather in his cap. PB. Sderstrm skates well and has the speed and agility to be a top-four defender in Arizona, but he lacks the dynamic skill of a flashier defender like Quinn Hughes as well as the rock-solid physical play of a defenseman like Moritz Seider. He works hard in all phases of the game and could become a top-six center with a respectable two-way game. The Swede shone in his seven games in a way that matched a legitimate NHL prospect. Jiricek is currently scoring over a point per game for the Cleveland Monsters as a 19-year-old rookie defenseman. Bedard, of course, stole the spotlight, but Canada's Logan Stankoven also made some noise. The 6-foot-5 defender is adept at using his size to get what he wants on the ice, against junior players as well as seasoned pros. A lack of observable offensive upside was the knock on the Czech defenseman's game. Who do you think should have made the list? At the World Juniors, Svozil proved that he had added those components to his game. DL, An elite-level skater, Fabian Lysell plays with a great amount of pace and skill. Anaheim already has Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish lined up as their future one-two punch at centre for the foreseeable future, so they dont need another offensively-minded prospect. Hes aggressive on the attack and never backs down from a battle along the boards or in the corner. Another player from the 2021 U.S. National Development Program increased his visibility. Now with the Minnesota Wild aftera trade involving Kevin Fiala, the Minnesota native will compete for a job in his backyard rather than across the country. There was a time when Joakim Kemell was seen as the second-best prospect in the 2022 Draft. The 5-foot-9 defender fell to the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft where New Jersey got an absolute steal in my eyes. At 6-foot-4, 194 pounds, hes extremely mobile and has a very smooth stride in transition, not to mention he can make a strong breakout pass to start a play. Related: World Junior Championship All-time Leading Scorers, He has played his way out of the MHL this year (nine points in three games) and has spent most of his time in the VHL, the second-tier Russian professional league. He has been great for the Utica Comets in the AHL over the last two and a half years, with his goalscoring ability really taking off this year. He was thrown into a role of pivotal offensive catalyst, which doesn't really suit him. He showed athleticism, clean mechanics and, maybe most notably, strong mental fortitude. Hughes speed and puck handling make him a very dangerous attacker in transition, and he can easily pass the puck off to a teammate if he is attracting too much attention. It's a different perspective in which scouts can see how players perform in a best-on-best tournament with a lot of internal and external pressures. by The top prospects of the Detroit Red Wings and the Dallas Stars face off in the Prospect Tournament. Following the draft, I wrote that he was the "steal of the draft." He is big (6-foot-4), has a heavy slapshot, and skates remarkably well for someone of his size. If you dont know about Stankoven yet, you will in short order. Hes extremely mobile and has a smooth skating stride and a very strong puck carrier. LH, One of the players from the 2022 NHL Draft who has increased their stock the most since the summer is Ryan Greene, a speedy two-way centre who was drafted in the second round by the Blackhawks following a breakout year in the USHL. Eventually, the tournament grew to include eight teams, each. Hutson has the combo of incredible skating and high effort that gives shorter players (hes 5-foot-8 or 9 depending on where you check) a real chance to succeed at the NHL level. There, he recorded five points in four games and was one of Team Germanys best players when he arrived. Even though hes 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, he doesnt let that deter him in any, way, shape or form and hes always battling for possession of the puck. The tournament runs from Thursday September 16th until Monday September 20th. He turns 20 in late February, and the likelihood that he spends most of the 2023-24 season in the NHL is quite high. Svozil has played in the WHL ever since and has looked like an excellent pickup, especially after he dominated play at the 2023 World Juniors. The projection is tantalizing, but the reason people are hesitant about Geekie is that his skating is merely average in the WHL, meaning its firmly below the NHL average. The Toronto Maple Leafs haven't yet released their tournament roster. Related: 8 Awards the NHL Should Introduce and Their Winners, His offensive game is unlikely to ever really pop in the NHL, but I could see him as a solid complimentary guy you gladly pair with your top offensive defender. Another brilliant pick for the Ducks. Early returns are good as Mesar has looked excellent in the OHL this year and had a great showing for Slovakia at the recent World Junior Championship. The Stars are among the five teams to take part in the 2021 prospect tournament this week in Traverse City, Michigan. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. NHL 5 NHL Prospects to Watch at the 2023 World Junior Championships Lyle Fitzsimmons December 23, 2022 John Crouch/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When it comes to the. LH. Everything he does with or without the puck is outstanding and the Sharks are going to benefit greatly down the line. yet. Many people thought that Kasper had limited offensive potential but would be a great two-way center in the middle six of a good NHL team one day. Whos too high? If the Hurricanes are able to convince him to come to play for them in the 2025-26 season, he appears to be a very safe bet to be a top-four defender immediately upon arrival. MZ. Spending all his time in the AHL with the Reign, he recorded six goals and 21 points in 32 games and had another 18 points in 27 games last season. His even-strength production came into question as he relied heavily on his power-play production, but that changed as he finished the season with 23 even-strength goals compared to his 12 on the power play. PB, The Columbus Blue Jackets third first-round pick in 2021, Corson Ceulemans, is a highly mobile defender. He held down the fort during shifts in which the opposition was peppering shots at him and made a number of high-difficulty saves to steal goals. Historically, this tournament is a good indicator of NHL participation. LH. He has absolutely torn up the top junior league in Russia and has been excellent in the second-tier professional league in Russia as well (VHL). He suited up for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL last season and he didnt disappoint when playing meaningful minutes. LH, Filip Bystedt is another prospect who would likely rise up the 2022 Draft it was re-done today. PB, Frank Nazar is a great centre prospect who was drafted 13thoverall in the 2022 NHL Draft despite being 5-foot-9. Beck is going to be a player that coaches love as he works hard and has tons of skill. A weak blue line for Sweden meant that Jansson had an opportunity he likely would not have in other seasons. Isak Rosen is on pace to lace up for over 100 professional hockey games before his 20th birthday. While the Giants werent strong as a whole, Lysell was a bright spot leading the team in scoring with 62 points in the regular season and followed that up with 21 points in the playoffs. Pavel Mintyukov was one of the best offensive defensemen in the OHL last year on a very weak Saginaw Spirit team. Conor Geekie caught plenty of NHL scouts attention during his draft year as a 6-foot-4 center with a respectable two-way game in the WHL. Enter Search Term. Blackhawks CHL, USHL prospect update for 1/16: First post-World Juniors report The Seattle Thunderbirds will be a team to watch for Blackhawks fans. At the same time, it's ultimately a five-to-seven-game tournament in which players have minimal time to learn the team's tactics and develop chemistry with linemates. Gaucher is essentially the ideal third-line center who can contribute on offense while also providing a ton of defensive value at even strength and on the penalty kill so I love this pick for the Ducks. LH, Brendan Brisson put up 63 points over 62 games and two seasons with the University of Michigan, and now he has turned pro. PB, Liam hgren is a jack of all trades, master of none type of player who will excel in the NHL one day as a complementary winger. In difficult circumstances, Kapanen played a tournament worthy of respect. DL. He reads the game well and is a fluid skater, which lends well to closing gaps to prevent zone entries, winning puck races on dump-ins and escorting the puck to safety from the defensive zone. "You have to remember it's still a six- or seven-game run in the course of a season where most of these kids will be playing 80 or so games.". Svozil also put a number of pucks through traffic from the point, particularly on the power play. PB. PB, The speedy, highly competitive, and smart two-way centre remains a top prospect and one that many should look forward to when he makes it to the NHL. in Traverse. Related: Guide to the 2023 World Junior Championship, He didnt post the same ridiculous numbers in his freshman season, but he still led the team in scoring with a solid 18 goals and 36 points in 34 games. In his first taste of the pro game in the AHL this season with the Belleville Senators, he has been excellent. LH. The success he had last season is going to be essential for his development going forward. Related: WJC Needs to Stay at 10 Teams to Grow the Game, He rediscovered his ability to make things happen on the ice, and he now looks a lot closer to the prospect that was once considered a top-10 talent in last years draft class. He is known more for his offensive abilities (such as breaking the puck out and supporting the rush), but his straight-line speed helps cover some of his defensive deficiencies. His creativity in the offensive endknows no bounds, and his speed enables him to lead the charge through the neutral zone. He displays a smooth stride, great speed, leads the rush and is strong in breakout situations. As it is, he still finished with 45 goals and 104 points, which was just one point back of King and eight points behind Bains. In 2021, Carl Lindbom, just like Henrik Lundqvist, was drafted out of Sweden in the seventh round. Time: Home: Score: Visitor: Rink: Thursday September 15: 3:00pm: Columbus Blue Jackets: 7 - 1: St. Louis Blues: CI - Molon Rink: 6:30pm: Dallas Stars: 2 - 6: Toronto . Jansson is an unassuming 2022 fourth-round pick of the Florida Panthers. The 21-year-old, who was a top international prospect in the 2017 class, slashed .283/.341/.504 with five homers and 13 RBI in 29 games for Somerset last season. By Max Bultman Sep 11, 2019 42 TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Red Wings won a championship on Tuesday. . Stankoven registered three goals and eight assists for Canada, finishing fifth in the tournament by points. (From: Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings). MZ, Since being selected 23rdoverall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. Related: Matvei Michkov The Best Russian Prospect Since Ovechkin, He is a very complete prospect who is a natural leader, shoots, well, and does just about everything else you could hope for from a first-round pick. The NHL Prospect Tournament debuted in Traverse City in the fall of 1998, featuring four teams, each playing each other once. Its a great cycle to see, especially if youre a San Jose Sharks fan. LH. Schedule Without further ado, here is our ranking of the top 100 NHL prospects. I wouldnt be shocked to see him make his way to Toronto (in either the NHL or AHL) as soon as this Spring once his NCAA season is over. LH, Once viewed as a questionable pick in the 2020 NHL draft, Shakir Mukhamadullins stock has risen for the Devils. As good as Lindbom was, he was not the best goaltender of the tournament. Although top prospects such as Jiri Kulich and David Jiricek were integral to Czechia's unexpected run to the gold-medal game, that does not happen without Suchnek's goaltending. LH, The Hurricanes have had a lot of success with Finnish players in the past. He returned this year to a much larger role and his offensive production has increased remarkably. Here are the criteria for this list: A player is considered a prospect if he has played less than 25 games in one campaign (regular season and playoffs combined), less than 50 games total in their career, and is 25 years old by Sept 15. It looks like Miroshnichenkos development is right back on track as the Russian sniper hopes to work his way up to the KHL before making the jump over to North America. Hes got great puck skills, and he should be able to complement players like John Tavares and William Nylander once he plants his feet in the NHL. Lucius has always been a gifted goal scorer. Stats Yahoo Stars News . Upon his return he was overlooked for other top forwards such as Snuggerud, Sasha Pastujov and Cutter Gauthier. His performance in a tournament filled predominantly with the world's best 19-year-olds is one step toward proving his size won't hold him back. LH, In the leadup to the 2022 NHL Draft, it became clear that Jordan Dumais was a high-risk, high-reward prospect. Along with those points came 92 penalty minutes; he is at his best when hes making an impact in every facet of the game, but the Senators will want him to eventually dial it back a bit. Premium Content You need to have EP Premium to use our advanced stats filters Get premium ($9/month) Discover premium Not many fifth-round picks find themselves on top-100 prospect lists, but Arseni Gritsyuk is not just any fifth-round pick. Game for the NHL but was sent down after the nine-game cutoff draft it was re-done today Lindbom,... 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