Канадский нападающий клуба Национальной хоккейной лиги (НХЛ) Edmonton Oilers Конор Макдэвид стал первым игроком НХЛ за последние 27 лет и 10-м игроком в истории лиги, который набрал 140 очков за сезон, сообщается на сайте лиги.
Овечкин и Сорокин вошли в топ-30 действующих игроков, по версии NHL Network
Российский хоккеист в этой встрече также оформил дубль.
He is one of the hardest-working players on the ice every time he plays, and he can do just about anything asked of him. He is great at finding open space off the puck and he rewards teammates for passing to him by charging the middle of the ice or ripping a puck mid-stride. After an absolutely dominant season in the WHL split between the Everett Silvertips and the Kamloops Blazers, Zellweger has continued to establish himself as one of the top defensive prospects in the NHL. His game is defined by his excellent skating, playmaking and an emerging two-way game. Zellweger is off to a strong start at the pro level, with the second most points among all U21 defenders in the AHL to this point, putting him behind only Brandt Clarke. Brennan Othmann, LW, New York Rangers Brennan Othmann is a high-octane offensive force on the ice that is also known not to back down from the nastier parts of the game. He was traded in the middle of last year and was excellent down the stretch for his new team, the Peterborough Petes, helping to lead them to the OHL championship and the Memorial Cup as well.
That was true all year until the Allsvenskan playoffs where he seemed to finally look like his old self again, scoring 15 points in 15 games. Petersburg of the KHL on a deal that will keep him in Russia at least until the end of the 2024-25 season. Regardless, Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who exploded offensively last season, leading all KHL defenders in scoring. He is big 6-foot-4 , has a heavy slapshot, and skates remarkably well for someone of his size. 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. Sandin Pellikka had a great showing for Sweden at the World Juniors in his draft year, improving his draft stock considerably. A slow start to his draft season saw his draft stock swing way down, but his production leveled up significantly in the second half of the season and he rose back up again. Musty is an athletic winger who can beat goalies with his hard shot or by crashing the net and scoring in tight.
Matthew Savoie, C, Buffalo Sabres Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Matthew Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. The combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst and he maintains offensive zone possession extremely well. Prospects 20-11 20. Oliver Moore, C, Chicago Blackhawks Oliver Moore was the best skater from the 2023 draft class with blazing speed and excellent agility. The combination of his skating, shot, and quick hands makes him a really fun offensive weapon. He produced solid offense last year for the USA U-18 team on par with guys like Matt Boldy and Frank Nazar which is made more impressive by the fact that he has spent most of that time playing on the second line behind the Smith, Leonard, Perreault trio. Reinbacher is looking like a potential top-four mainstay in the NHL with exciting defensive potential despite a bit of an underwhelming season so far. He possesses great physical qualities, but his game was very raw and needed to be refined.
Mukhamadullin has done just that. Dalibor Dvorsky, C, St. Louis Blues Dalibor Dvorsky was very impressive last season against men, playing in HockeyAllsvenskan, the second-tier Swedish professional league. Brad Lambert, C, Winnipeg Jets Brad Lambert is one of the least predictable NHL prospects, alternating between games where he looks like a sure-fire top-six centreman and games where you are left frustrated with his apparent lack of effort. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. Lambert has taken another step forward this year, scoring at roughly a point-per-game pace with the Manitoba Moose. Hutson is an elite skater with high-end playmaking instincts. He battles well against larger players and his low center of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect.
Hutson sees the ice really well and was dominant offensively as a freshman in the NCAA last year. Danielson is great at attacking the middle of the ice, he works hard, wins puck battles, and has an underrated shot which I think will give him a great chance of being a solid top-six, two-way center in the mold of a guy like Dylan Cozens. Bourque had a great season in the AHL last year where he established himself as a great pro player with a 47 point rookie year which includes 20 goals. Gabe Perreault, RW, New York Rangers Gabriel Perrault looks like someone who could be a power play specialist at the next level with great skill and smarts in the offensive zone. He can pick apart opposing defenses with pin-point passes, creative dangles and sly fakes, and his effort level is admirable. Perreault was one of the most creative and intelligent players in the 2023 Draft and he is great at weaving his way out of trouble when defenders collapse around him, either with a pass or his lightning-quick hands. Perreault scored at an absurd rate in the NTDP last year, with 132 points in 63 games. He missed a lot of time last season following offseason surgery, but has bounced back really well this season.
Prospects 10-1 10. Cutter Gauthier, C, Anaheim Ducks Cutter Gauthier was the player whose draft stock rose the most following the 2022 NHL Draft Combine where NHL scouts and general managers were impressed by his maturity, physical strength, and by the commitment he showed to becoming an NHL centerman as opposed to a winger which had been his position with the United States National Team Development Program up until that point. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. Those are all pieces of becoming a great centreman someday and he has shown them in abundance for Boston College where he has been excellent for the last 18 months or so. Simon Edvinsson, LD, Detroit Red Wings Simon Edvinsson is one of the most exciting prospects in the hockey world, with nearly limitless potential due to his remarkable size 6-foot-6 , mobility guys his size rarely skate this well , and offensive skill. He looked much more comfortable with the North American game over the course of the season and grew a lot on ice from his NHL pre-season games to the NHL games he played toward the end of the year. Jiri Kulich, C, Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. They landed some great prospects with each pick, but my favorite of the bunch, Jiri Kulich , was the last one they selected at 28th overall.
Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship just before the 2022 Draft where he scored nine goals in just six games. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. He uses his speed and skill to blow by defenders in the neutral zone and pressure in-zone defenders who struggle to anticipate his next move. He has a very versatile skill set and could be a great top-six winger who adds some grit and goalscoring to his line, similar to a Tyler Bertuzzi-type player or Matthew Tkachuk-lite if you think his offense will really pop in the NHL. Will Smith, C, San Jose Sharks Will Smith is an incredibly shifty playmaker who can create high danger plays at will pun intended by threading passes through traffic, stickhandling around pressure, or taking a shot of his own. He is a very intelligent offensive player and can make these great reads and plays at full speed. His mature two-way game is head and shoulders above most defensive prospects of the same age, and he has the talent to be a perennial top-four leader for the New Jersey Devils in the near future. Nemec has already played over 200 games of professional hockey and has shown he can be a reliable defender against grown men.
Brandt Clarke, RD, Los Angeles Kings Brandt Clarke boasts some of the best offensive smarts and decision-making with the puck as a defenseman in the world. After a brief stint with the LA Kings and their AHL affiliate last year, he joined the OHL for one last dance and was, for my money, the best player in the entire league, scoring an absurd 84 points across 43 regular season and playoff games with the Barrie Colts.
Среди россиян по матчам в плей-офф НХЛ Овечкин занимает шестое место. Овечкин не сумел набрать очков в двух матчах против «Рейнджерс». Вторая встреча, которая состоялась на стадионе «Мэдисон Сквер Гарден» в Нью-Йорке в ночь на 24 апреля, завершилась победой хозяев со счетом 4:3. По ходу четвертой голевой атаки клуба из Нью-Йорка Овечкин получил пас от борта на синей линии, но не смог обработать шайбу и допустил перехват соперника, который в несколько передач отправил шайбу в сетку ворот.
Также Овечкин сумел обновить свой результат по набранным очкам за одну команду 1485 , девятый показатель в истории. Восьмое место занимает Кросби 1502. Тройка лидеров выглядит следующим образом: третье место — Лемье 1723 , второе — Айзерман 1755 и первое — Хоу 1809. В этом сезоне Овечкин в 409-й раз набрал более двух очков за игру, 12-й результат в истории. Лидирует в рейтинге Гретцки 824. Среди действующих игроков впереди только Кросби 433 11-й результат в истории. Когда Овечкин сможет побить рекорд Гретцки В последнее время хоккейная общественность активно интересуется лишь одним вопросом: сможет ли Овечкин побить снайперский рекорд НХЛ? Он принадлежит Уэйну Гретцки 894. Еще десять лет назад эта планка казалась непреодолимой. Никто даже не задумывался об этом. Но теперь многие в один голос утверждают, что Овечкин побьет рекорд. В этом уверен и сам Гретцки.
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NHL Latest Results, NHL Current Season's Scores. Our ranking of the top 10 NHL goalie prospects can be found here. Сайт ESPN представил топ-10 лучших чистых снайперов НХЛ сезона-2023/2024. В сезоне НХЛ 2022-23 11 фигуристов набрали более 100 очков, что на три больше, чем в предыдущем году.
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His skills make him very well suited as a center at the next level with good size, a coveted right-handed shot, good defensive habits kills penalties quite well , and solid faceoff results. He has the tools to be a top-6 forward, but his offensive game will need to continue to grow as it has this season if he wants to reach that level of play in the NHL. If the draft were to be re-done today, I am sure he would be taken in the first round because he looked excellent over the last year or so in the NCAA. His ability to anticipate and shut down plays in the defensive zone before breaking the puck out and taking it on the rush will make him a useful NHL player in the near future.
Prospects 70-61 70. Tristan Luneau, RD, Anaheim Ducks Tristan Luneau has been a big riser in the prospect world over the last year or so, taking his projection from possibly being a third pairing or depth defender in the NHL to someone who can I think could very well become a second pairing guy for the Ducks someday. Luneau looks ready to be a major factor in the AHL this season and will be a strong player for the Ducks for a very long time.
Thankfully, his treatment and recovery have been going well and he returned to play last season. 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 battles hard and shoots harder, making him an absolute menace in the offensive zone.
Marat Khusnutdinov, C, Minnesota Wild Marat Khusnutdinov is an undersized center who is known for his excellent vision and hockey sense as well as his refined defensive game. He never gives up on a play and works incredibly hard on both the forecheck and the backcheck, often re-gaining possession for his team entirely on his own. Khusnutdinov finally broke through in the KHL last season, earning a large enough role to demonstrate his talents, and he rewarded his coaches by scoring 41 points in 63 games.
He displays a smooth stride, great speed, willingly leads the rush and is strong in breakout situations. Ceulemans has great size to keep attackers to the outside and is always engaging in battles for the puck. He has put in a lot of work on his defensive game to round out his strengths, but his offensive instincts are what will make him a very good option for the Detroit Red Wings on defense.
Wallinder was one of the best young players in Sweden last season and has made the switch to North America this year with the Grand Rapids Griffins. Lian Bichsel, LD, Dallas Stars There are always a few first-round picks who rose in their draft year in large part to their size advantage, and Lian Bichsel is certainly one of them. 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.
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 if all goes well over the next few seasons. Bichsel is physical and mean, and he had a great showing at the World Juniors last year for Switzerland where he looked like a man amongst boys. He had a remarkable showing for Sweden at the 2024 World Juniors where he was one of their best forwards of the tournament, mainly due to his playmaking and his ability to out-maneuver defenders in the offensive zone to protect the puck and to manipulate their coverage to better set up his teammates for success.
Owen Beck, C, Montreal Canadiens Owen Beck is an incredibly reliable and versatile two-way centerman who has increased his stock considerably ever since being selected in the 2022 NHL Draft at the beginning of the second round. He is smart, skates well, wins faceoffs, back-checks hard, and has already begun to grow into more of his offensive potential. Beck is going to be a player that coaches love because he works hard and has tons of skill.
Barlow was also named captain of the Owen Sound Attack at just 17 which speaks to his maturity and leadership abilities. Filip Mesar, RW, Montreal Canadiens After playing in the top professional league in Slovakia for the two seasons leading up to the 2022 NHL Draft, it was hard to determine how Filip Mesar matched up against his peers since he has been playing against grown men for so long. Early returns are good as Mesar has had back-to-back great showings at the World Juniors over the past 12 months and has already shown a ton of improvement in one and a half seasons in the OHL, going from a point-per-game player last season to much more than that this time around.
Few OHL defenders are capable of slowing him down in transition where his quick weight shifts and deceptive posture can be incredibly difficult to read. Prospects 60-51 60. Drafting Jani Nyman in the second round of the 2022 Draft was a big step in the right direction.
Nyman is a big Finnish winger with the size and strength to compete against men in Liiga the top Finnish pro league without looking out of place. 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. Lysell spent last year in the AHL where he was excellent for the Providence Bruins, scoring 37 points in 54 games.
He has only built on that so far in his sophomore season in the AHL, with 26 points in his first 31 games. Lysell is one of the best skaters in North America right now and will be noticeable for the Bruins the moment he arrives. I expect Minten to be a very good third-liner for Toronto in the near future with the potential to be more.
His playmaking skills either at full speed or after settling in the offensive zone are impressive and make him a very mobile and shifty threat whenever he has the puck. Good habits away from the puck lead me to believe he will be a reliable NHLer with top-six forward upside. If he can continue to develop his projectable NHL center tools, the Wild might come out of the 2023 Draft with one of the best value picks after adding Heidt with the 64th overall pick.
Cowan is a quick and hardworking winger whose offensive production has skyrocketed in the OHL this season, putting him on pace to nearly double his production from last season in fewer games. The skill and skating were always there, but his ultimate offensive potential was the biggest question. He has gone a long way to putting that question to rest this year so keep an eye on Cowan.
Hunter Brzustewicz, RD, Vancouver Canucks Hunter Brzustewicz is an offensive defender who skates incredibly well and has a lot to give offensively. His skating is his best tool both on offense and on defense, but he could use some help defensively where he can get pushed around a bit. He has second-pairing potential in the NHL, especially if paired with a solid defensive defender.
He is competitive and uses his size well against shorter and weaker Junior competition, and his playmaking from the perimeter on the power play is likely going to translate to the NHL someday. Mobility has quickly become the most important attribute in the NHL, so the development of his skating will likely be the biggest determinant of his NHL success. Andrew Cristall, LW, Washington Capitals Andrew Cristall is one of the most creative and slippery prospects in the hockey world, and he was one of the only draft eligible players in the WHL who was able to roughly keep pace with Bedard in terms of production last year.
He managed to stick around a 1. He draws tons of attention in the offensive zone and is great at making smart plays under pressure to help open teammates up, making their jobs much easier. Prospects 50-41 50.
The only thing standing in the way of Nadeau becoming a goalscoring top-six winger will likely be his size, standing at 5-foot-10, though his skating and compete level give me hope that he could make it work. Evans spent last year in the AHL with the Coachella Valley Firebirds and scored 44 points in 71 games, an incredible season by all accounts. He tied for 11th in scoring among all defenders in the AHL despite being a rookie and was the third highest scoring player in the AHL playoffs with an incredible 26 points in 26 games.
For the most part, Evans has maintained that level of play, even earning a handful of NHL games early on this season. His high hockey IQ and excellent puck skills were on display throughout the season, and Samoskevich even made his professional debut at the end of the season, playing nine games with the Charlotte Checkers of the AHL.
Прошедшей ночью столичная команда во второй раз проиграла на выезде хоккеистам "Нью-Йорк Рейнджерс" - 3:4. Алексей Протас провел на площадке чуть более 14 минут, сделал один силовой прием и заблокировал один бросок соперников. В первом поединке стартового раунда Кубка Стэнли "Вашингтон" потерпел поражение со счетом 1:4, тогда белорус отметился результативной передачей.
При этом рекордсменом НХЛ по очкам является Уэйн Гретцки 2857 очков в 1487 матчах , среди действующих хоккеистов капитан «Кэпиталз» уступает лишь нападающему «Питтсбург Пингвинз» Сидни Кросби, занимающему 12-е место по этому показателю 1571 очко в 1259 матчах. Матч закончился победой канадцев со счетом 3:7.
Матч закончился победой канадцев со счетом 3:7. Российский хоккеист в этой встрече также оформил дубль.
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Что принесло свои плоды — «Брюинз» почти весь сезон держались в лидерах на Востоке. Мэттьюс стал лучшим снайпером чемпионата. Данный «Ришар Трофи» — 3-й в его карьере. В этом году он повторил достижение, остановившись в балле от предыдущего результата. Нападающий привел «Кэнакс» к первому за 9 лет домашнему плей-офф НХЛ. По ходу чемпионата Вильям подписал крупнейший контракт в истории «Лифс».
Кроме "рейнджеров" по две виктории в первом раунде плей-офф одержали "Каролина" и "Флорида". Серии проходят до четырех побед одной из команд.
В 2010 году началась его карьера в основной сборной Швеции. В этом же году команда заняла третье место на чемпионате мира, а в 2014 году стала второй на Олимпийских играх. За карьеру в НХЛ Карлссон принял участие в 879 матчах, забросил 166 шайб и выполнил 548 передач. Уроженец Майкопа начал профессиональную хоккейную карьеру в московском клубе молодежной лиги «Красная Армия». В 2013 году его вызвали их АХЛ в основной состав команды. В первом матче он открыл счет, забив свой первый гол в НХЛ. Суммарно Кучеров провел 600 игр в НХЛ и набрал 671 очко. В таблице лучших бомбардиров НХЛ на сегодняшний день Александр Овечкин занимает двенадцатое место с 48 очками. Капитан «Вашингтон Кэпиталз» также находится на втором месте по количеству голов 809 шайб за всю историю, уступая только Уэйну Гретцки. Россиянин девять раз завоевывал «Морис Ришар Трофи» — трофей, который получает лучший снайпер по итогам чемпионата. Ранее, на драфте 2016 года, его выбрала команда «Сент-Луис Блюз», а в марте 2017 года они заключили контракт на три года. В 2018 году клуб обменял Томпсона в «Баффало Сейбрз», а в 2020 году команда продлила контракт с Томпсоном еще на три года. Летом 2022 года контракт продлили еще на семь лет. С 2017 года провел в НХЛ 261 игру и набрал 159 очков. Томпсон также входит в сборную США, в составе которой дважды становился бронзовым призером на чемпионатах мира 2018 и 2021 годов.
Контракт белоруса с клубом истекает в конце следующего сезона. При этом «Калгари» не может подписать новое соглашение с ним до 1 июля.
25 лучших русских игроков НХЛ в сезоне-2023/24. Рейтинг Sports.ru
Россиянин второй раз за свою карьеру стал обладателем "Арт Росс Трофи" — эта награда вручается бомбардиру, набравшему наибольшее количество очков по системе "гол + пас" в регулярном чемпионате НХЛ. Результаты последних игр Кубка Стэнли, кто с кем играет, победы, поражения, забитые и пропущенные шайбы, статистика плей-офф Национальной хоккейной лиги 2023/2024 на. Национальная хоккейная лига (НХЛ) Хоккей Кубок Стэнли Торонто Мейпл Лифс Бостон Брюинз Илья Самсонов Илья Любушкин. NHL results on have all the latest NHL scores, tables, fixtures and match information.
100 лучших бомбардиров НХЛ за всю историю
Лидеры: статистика лучших игроков турнира на сегодняшний день и за сезон 2023-2024. Новости, расписание, результаты матчей и другая информация на Национальная хоккейная лига – топ-чемпионат. Регулярный чемпионат НХЛ завершился: все команды сыграли по 82 матча, определив 16 лучших, которые разыграют между собой главный трофей мирового клубного хоккея. AHL-NHL Affiliations. Это список хоккеистов, набравших за карьеру более 1000 очков по системе «гол+пас» в регулярных сезонах Национальной хоккейной лиги.
30 шайб за сезон в 18-й раз. Овечкин сделал то, что не смог больше никто
Третья игра состоится в Вашингтоне 27 апреля. Стартовая сирена прозвучит в 02:00 по московскому времени. Ранее Овечкин объяснил свою ошибку, которая привела к победному голу «Рейнджерс». Все новости на тему:.
При равенстве очков у двух или более команд, более высокое место занимает команда проведшая на данный момент меньше матчей, одержавшая больше побед в основное время и овертаймах, набравшая больше очков в матчах между этими командами, имеющая лучшую разницу забитых-пропущенных шайб. Все вышеперечисленные условия применяются последовательно.
Следующий матч пройдёт в Тампе 28 апреля. Ранее стало известно, что российский нападающий Андрей Свечников признан первой звездой матча «Айлендерс» — «Каролина».
Результативная серия канадца длится уже семь матчей, и в каждой встрече он набирал не менее двух очков. В последних двух играх с «Лос-Анджелесом» и «Анахаймом» форвард и вовсе записал в актив по три очка. Против «Дакс» у Коннора — дубль и передача. Понятно, что не всегда нападающий «Колорадо» поражал болельщиков своей игрой, однако всё-таки ему удавалось пополнять статистику и иногда обгонять своего принципиального соперника — Кучерова. Стоило «Рейнджерс» сдержать Маккиннона, как в следующем матче он разозлился и нанес сокрушительный удар по «Нэшвиллу»: форвард начал с двух ассистов, а в третьем периоде оформил дубль. Теперь для Маккиннона дополнительной мотивацией станет борьба «Эвеланш» с «Далласом» за лидерство в Центральном дивизионе. Кучерову вместе с «Тампой» достался не самый удобный соперник — «Айлендерс». В этой игре «Лайтнинг» не встретили серьёзных проблем на своём пути, а Никита, как обычно, отметился двумя передачами. При этом ещё в первом периоде он простил вратаря «Айлс» Семена Варламова, не попав в открытый угол в большинстве.
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Second quickest was Mario Lemieux , achieving the mark in his 513th game. Of the eight defensemen to score 1,000 points, the fewest NHL games required was 770, set by Paul Coffey. The slowest player to achieve 1,000 points was Patrick Marleau with 1,349 games followed by Nicklas Lidstrom with 1,336. Of the 98 players to score at least 1,000 points in their career, 56 reached the mark in fewer than 1,000 career games played. Dave Andreychuk came closest to the statistical coincidence of scoring 1,000 points in exactly 1,000 games, scoring his 1,000th point in the 998th game he played.
Яромиру 52 года, но форвард не сбавляет хода и до сих пор играет на профессиональном уровне на родине. Финский игрок 5 раз становился победителем Кубка Стэнли, а яснее всего характеризует стиль игры Яри тот факт, что в 1985 году ему вручили «Леди Бинг Трофи» — награду игроку, продемонстрировавшему образец честной спортивной борьбы.
Два следующих матча пройдут 27 и 29 апреля на вашингтонской "Кэпитал Уан Арене". Кроме "рейнджеров" по две виктории в первом раунде плей-офф одержали "Каролина" и "Флорида". Серии проходят до четырех побед одной из команд.
His game is defined by his excellent skating, playmaking and an emerging two-way game. Zellweger is off to a strong start at the pro level, with the second most points among all U21 defenders in the AHL to this point, putting him behind only Brandt Clarke. Brennan Othmann, LW, New York Rangers Brennan Othmann is a high-octane offensive force on the ice that is also known not to back down from the nastier parts of the game. He was traded in the middle of last year and was excellent down the stretch for his new team, the Peterborough Petes, helping to lead them to the OHL championship and the Memorial Cup as well. That was true all year until the Allsvenskan playoffs where he seemed to finally look like his old self again, scoring 15 points in 15 games. Petersburg of the KHL on a deal that will keep him in Russia at least until the end of the 2024-25 season. Regardless, Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who exploded offensively last season, leading all KHL defenders in scoring. He is big 6-foot-4 , has a heavy slapshot, and skates remarkably well for someone of his size. 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. Sandin Pellikka had a great showing for Sweden at the World Juniors in his draft year, improving his draft stock considerably. A slow start to his draft season saw his draft stock swing way down, but his production leveled up significantly in the second half of the season and he rose back up again. Musty is an athletic winger who can beat goalies with his hard shot or by crashing the net and scoring in tight. Matthew Savoie, C, Buffalo Sabres Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Matthew Savoie is a highly creative centreman with a high-end skill set. The combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst and he maintains offensive zone possession extremely well. Prospects 20-11 20. Oliver Moore, C, Chicago Blackhawks Oliver Moore was the best skater from the 2023 draft class with blazing speed and excellent agility. The combination of his skating, shot, and quick hands makes him a really fun offensive weapon. He produced solid offense last year for the USA U-18 team on par with guys like Matt Boldy and Frank Nazar which is made more impressive by the fact that he has spent most of that time playing on the second line behind the Smith, Leonard, Perreault trio. Reinbacher is looking like a potential top-four mainstay in the NHL with exciting defensive potential despite a bit of an underwhelming season so far. He possesses great physical qualities, but his game was very raw and needed to be refined. Mukhamadullin has done just that. Dalibor Dvorsky, C, St. Louis Blues Dalibor Dvorsky was very impressive last season against men, playing in HockeyAllsvenskan, the second-tier Swedish professional league. Brad Lambert, C, Winnipeg Jets Brad Lambert is one of the least predictable NHL prospects, alternating between games where he looks like a sure-fire top-six centreman and games where you are left frustrated with his apparent lack of effort. He also has great puck skills and can make great passes or dekes while at his remarkable top speed. Lambert has taken another step forward this year, scoring at roughly a point-per-game pace with the Manitoba Moose. Hutson is an elite skater with high-end playmaking instincts. He battles well against larger players and his low center of gravity makes him harder to knock off the puck than you would expect. Hutson sees the ice really well and was dominant offensively as a freshman in the NCAA last year. Danielson is great at attacking the middle of the ice, he works hard, wins puck battles, and has an underrated shot which I think will give him a great chance of being a solid top-six, two-way center in the mold of a guy like Dylan Cozens. Bourque had a great season in the AHL last year where he established himself as a great pro player with a 47 point rookie year which includes 20 goals. Gabe Perreault, RW, New York Rangers Gabriel Perrault looks like someone who could be a power play specialist at the next level with great skill and smarts in the offensive zone. He can pick apart opposing defenses with pin-point passes, creative dangles and sly fakes, and his effort level is admirable. Perreault was one of the most creative and intelligent players in the 2023 Draft and he is great at weaving his way out of trouble when defenders collapse around him, either with a pass or his lightning-quick hands. Perreault scored at an absurd rate in the NTDP last year, with 132 points in 63 games. He missed a lot of time last season following offseason surgery, but has bounced back really well this season. Prospects 10-1 10. Cutter Gauthier, C, Anaheim Ducks Cutter Gauthier was the player whose draft stock rose the most following the 2022 NHL Draft Combine where NHL scouts and general managers were impressed by his maturity, physical strength, and by the commitment he showed to becoming an NHL centerman as opposed to a winger which had been his position with the United States National Team Development Program up until that point. Gauthier has great size, skating, and has the effort and ability to become a great defensive forward. Those are all pieces of becoming a great centreman someday and he has shown them in abundance for Boston College where he has been excellent for the last 18 months or so. Simon Edvinsson, LD, Detroit Red Wings Simon Edvinsson is one of the most exciting prospects in the hockey world, with nearly limitless potential due to his remarkable size 6-foot-6 , mobility guys his size rarely skate this well , and offensive skill. He looked much more comfortable with the North American game over the course of the season and grew a lot on ice from his NHL pre-season games to the NHL games he played toward the end of the year. Jiri Kulich, C, Buffalo Sabres The Buffalo Sabres were lucky enough to have three selections in the first round of the 2022 Draft, picks nine, 16, and 28. They landed some great prospects with each pick, but my favorite of the bunch, Jiri Kulich , was the last one they selected at 28th overall. Kulich burst onto the scene at the U18 World Junior Championship just before the 2022 Draft where he scored nine goals in just six games. He is great at finding soft spots in defensive coverage and setting up for a rocket of a one-timer. He uses his speed and skill to blow by defenders in the neutral zone and pressure in-zone defenders who struggle to anticipate his next move. He has a very versatile skill set and could be a great top-six winger who adds some grit and goalscoring to his line, similar to a Tyler Bertuzzi-type player or Matthew Tkachuk-lite if you think his offense will really pop in the NHL. Will Smith, C, San Jose Sharks Will Smith is an incredibly shifty playmaker who can create high danger plays at will pun intended by threading passes through traffic, stickhandling around pressure, or taking a shot of his own. He is a very intelligent offensive player and can make these great reads and plays at full speed. His mature two-way game is head and shoulders above most defensive prospects of the same age, and he has the talent to be a perennial top-four leader for the New Jersey Devils in the near future. Nemec has already played over 200 games of professional hockey and has shown he can be a reliable defender against grown men. Brandt Clarke, RD, Los Angeles Kings Brandt Clarke boasts some of the best offensive smarts and decision-making with the puck as a defenseman in the world. After a brief stint with the LA Kings and their AHL affiliate last year, he joined the OHL for one last dance and was, for my money, the best player in the entire league, scoring an absurd 84 points across 43 regular season and playoff games with the Barrie Colts. He has a great shot, but more often than not he scores goals because he slipped his defender and managed to find the space and time necessary to score a goal. While Bedard scores by shooting a wrister as hard as possible, trying to punch a hole through the goalie, Michkov will outsmart the defense and score by finding holes in coverage. I expect he will land a well-deserved top-six spot with SKA St.