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sports-hockey23 days ago•21 min saved

Devils check in at No. 22 in Wheeler’s 2026 NHL Prospect Rankings

Scott Wheeler slots the New Jersey Devils at No. 22 in his 2026 NHL prospect pool, noting a lack of a true elite forward but strong goaltending depth and a solid group of defensemen and depth forwards. The ranking marks a five-spot drop from 2025, reflecting the organization’s emphasis on development over standout top forwards, with notable names such as Mikhail Yegorov (goalie), Anton Silayev, Seamus Casey, Shane Lachance, Topias Vilén and Lenni Hämeenaho among the depth.

via The New York Times|

#defense-prospects #goaltending #new-jersey-devils

sports24 days ago•18 min saved

Lightning Prospect Pool Rated 24th in Wheeler’s 2026 NHL Rankings

Scott Wheeler ranks the Tampa Bay Lightning 24th in his 2026 NHL prospect pool, noting a thin internal pipeline (two of their best prospects are with other teams) and 11 ranked players with a few intriguing, but overall weak, prospects who could still yield NHL contributors in coming years.

via The New York Times|

#hockey #nhl #prospects

sports26 days ago•18 min saved

Senators ranked 26th in Wheeler’s 2026 NHL prospect pool

Scott Wheeler ranks the Ottawa Senators 26th in his 2026 NHL prospect pool, noting two promising right-shot defensemen—Carter Yakemchuk and Logan Hensler—as the standout prospects, but describing the rest of Ottawa’s system as depth-heavy with potential role players rather than high-end stars. The piece also highlights several other Senators prospects across positions who could develop into NHL contributors, though the overall ceiling appears limited compared to top systems.

via The New York Times|

#carter-yakemchuk #nhl-prospects #ottawa-senators

sports27 days ago•23 min saved

Kings land at No. 27 in Wheeler's 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings

Scott Wheeler ranks the Los Angeles Kings at No. 27 in his 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings, noting a middle-of-the-pack group with no current star at center but solid depth on defense and in goal, including three defense prospects (two of them big) and two goalie prospects. The ranking project evaluates nearly 500 prospects across all 32 teams as it counts down from No. 32 to No. 1, highlighting the Kings' notable gap down the middle despite their defensive and goaltending depth.

via The New York Times|

#hockey #kings #nhl

sports28 days ago•17 min saved

Avalanche Prospect Pool Falls to No. 28 in Wheeler's 2026 Rankings

Colorado's NHL prospect pool is ranked No. 28 in Scott Wheeler's 2026 rankings, a decline propelled by trades of Calum Ritchie and Will Zellers and limited 2025 draft picks, though the Avalanche still boast a solid top five of prospects including Gavin Brindley.

via The New York Times|

#colorado-avalanche #gavin-brindley #nhl-prospects

sports29 days ago•18 min saved

Maple Leafs' Prospect Depth Slips to No. 29, Easton Cowan Leads a Thin Pipeline

Scott Wheeler places the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 29 in his 2026 NHL prospect pool, led by first‑rounder Easton Cowan. Beyond Cowan, the Leafs’ remaining top prospects (2–12) are projected as limited mid‑career contributors at best, signaling a thin pipeline with several players (Hildeby, Koblar, Akhtyamov, Nansi, Holinka, Chadwick, Johansson, Haymes, Hopkins and Valis) still developing.

via The New York Times|

#2026-rankings #easton-cowan #nhl-prospects