AHL Unveils 2025-26 Top Prospects Team Highlighting Next NHL Stars
The American Hockey League announced its 2025-26 Top Prospects Team, featuring goaltender Sergei Murashov; defensemen Adam Engström and Carter Yakemchuk; and forwards Michael Brandsegg-Nygård, Konsta Helenius and Ilya Protas, all meeting age and game-eligibility thresholds. The selections honor standout AHL seasons, with Murashov posting a 2.20 GAA and .919 SV% in 38 games (plus a .931 SV% in 15 playoff starts), Engström contributing 10-24-34 in 45 games and five game-winning goals, Yakemchuk tallying 40 points in 54 games, Brandsegg-Nygård delivering 20-24-60 in 60 games (and playoff scoring), Helenius with 63 points in 63 games, and Protas totaling 66 points in 69 games with rookie honors.
