Although there is a significant amount of force to that argument, the truth is that New Jersey is an organization on the rise and the prospect pool is deep enough to help fuel a sustained run towards perennial playoff contention. Key additions:Jonathan Dahlen (LW),Andrew Shortlidge (G, UDFA) No team has stockpiled prospects in as great a number as the Kings. Well if anyone should know, it's Red WingsGM KenHolland, who in 1989 was part of Jimmy Devellano's staff that produced one of the greatest draft classes in NHL history. Last season centers Janne Kuokkanen, Nicolas Roy (traded to Vegas) and Morgan Geekieand big winger Julien Gauthier,joined Necas, Beanand Saarela as seven of Charlottes top-10 scorers all drafted from 2015 onward. Meanwhile, defensemanNoah Dobson, a 2018 draftee, did arrive on Long Island and appeared in 34 games. This year: 97th. Eleven of Hershey's top 13 scorers from a year ago were 24 years or older. The rankings are a consolidation of 11 different publications, and include TSN, Sportsnet, Hockeyprospect.com, Future Considerations, Elite Prospects, McKeens, Dobbers Prospects, Smaht Scouting, Puck Authority, Draft Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Graduated: Warren Foegele (LW), Andrei Svechnikov (RW),Lucas Wallmark (C) RW Cole Caufield, No. Not all of them will be playing center at the next level, but if you're going to be heavy at one position, that's certainly not a bad area to focus. Sure, you might hit on a quality mid-rounder here and there like Jake Guentzel, and 2018 draftees Filip Hallander and Calen Addison are the best two picks the Pens have made in several years. I've broken down prospects for each club into three categories, noted in parentheses in the team prospect rankings: A prospects have a high likelihood of becoming NHL high-impact players (i.e. Peyton Krebs, a 2019 first-rounder. MORE:The best No. Although it may seem likethe Capitals go through every draft with only a handful of picks, the truth is that they've quietly assembled a pretty decent crop of future NHLers. Not only do they own two elite goalie prospects in Ilya Sorokin and Jakub Skarek, but also a collection of young defensemen whose on-ice presence range from the dominant (Dobson)to the offensively gifted (Bode Wilde, Sebastian Aho, Parker Wotherspoon, Mitchell Vande Sompel) to the engulfing (Robin Salo). Of course, neither are seasoned enough be considered saviorsand playing time will be at a premium for those in a depth capacity. Unfortunately for the general public, they tend to keep us in the dark about the inner workings, which is why its up to us to figure out where theprospects stand and how each teams success with player development can be measured. Matthew 2018-19 rank: 22nd MORE: How RasmusDahlinwill fitwith Sabres, help fast-track rebuild. 1 spot, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, No. There is, however, a bit of uncertainty with several of their former first-round picks, as both Denis Guryanov (2015) and Riley Tufte (2016) are still a ways away from meeting post-draft expectations. Systems are most often graded on the backs of their top three or four prospects, but I also place a good deal of value on the depth of systems. By doing so, they acquired more blue-chip assets in four months than they did in the previous 10 years combined. What separates the Bolts from most of their competitors is that most of their best prospects are AHL proven and ready for NHL duty. But while it is a bit more difficult to do so than in normal years, we're ranking every pool and identifying each franchise's top 10 prospects, a potential breakout candidate for this season and those who might make an NHL-level impact in the next year. MORE:Mike Babcock, Bruce Boudreau and 4 other NHL coaches on the hot seat in 2019-20, 2018-19 rank: 27th The Senators farm system finished first in the Future Watch 2021 overall rankings and, after they added 2020 draftees Jake Sanderson and Ridly And players are only considered for prospect status if they are 25 or younger. Finnish teenagerVille Heinola has all the makings of a top-pairing defenseman thanks to his demeanor and intelligence, and he's joined at the position by Dylan Samberg and Declan Chisholm, among others. New captain. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Cheveldayoff also deserves credit for making deadline deals without surrendering any of his prized prospects from either the minors or abroad. NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31, As the Rangers seek redemption, New York turns to Kaapo Kakko, Complete list of all 31 teams' UFA, RFA players, Hurricanes sign Waddell to extension: 'He's going to be here a long time', Devils' P.K. Eight Kings prospects are in our most recent top 100, as well. Bracco, along with incoming Russian import Yegor Korshkov and playmaker Dmytro Timashov, are part of a talented group of AHL wingers thatcould see onepromoted if star forward Mitch Marner holds out for a new contract. Key additions: Nils Hoglander (RW),Vasily Podkolzin (RW) Carolina already isn't far from elite status in the NHL, and it's only getting better with what's coming. The Flames would have been higher on the list were it not for the NHL arrivals of several long-term prospects, so they're in rebuilding mode when it comes to the pipeline. Key additions: Vitalii Abramov (RW), Erik Brannstrom (LHD), Jonathan Davidsson (RW),Josh Norris (C), Mads Sogaard (G),Lassi Thomson (RHD), Max Veronneau (RW) Key additions:Taro Hirose (LW, UDFA), Albert Johansson (LHD), Oliwer Kaski (RHD), Ryan Kuffner (LW, UDFA), Robert Mastrosimone (LW), Moritz Seider (RHD) He's an individual gem but doesn't provide overall depth to a team that'll be needing it once the high-profile NHLers are gone. A big man at 6'1", 207 pounds, Tippett played seven games and scored an NHL goal in 2019-20. while Denisenko is an elite skater and puck-handler. Down the middle, the Jets could use an infusion of top-end talent, although Finlands Santeri Virtanen and Swedens David Gustafsson, a pair of mature European two-way pivots, need to continue upwards in their development. 1 pick in the 2020 draft supercharged a prospect pool that was dealing with some high-profile prospect graduations, including Kaapo Kakko and Adam Fox. Nylander, on the other hand, has game-breaking potentialbut his time as Sabres property was nothing short of underwhelming. Zadina is the odds-on favorite to beat out his peers for a roster spot and Veleno is the primary target to center Team Canadas top line at the under-20 world juniors. On the blue line, Jett Woo has 112 points in his past Traded/not signed: Zach Fisher (RW), D'Artagnan Joly (RW). Metrics to measure success vary, but sometimes the best way to judge a teams prospect is to objectively ask the question, What is this players ultimate potential?, SN's TOP 50: Ranking the NHL's best prospects for 2018-19. In the interest of evaluating only prospects who I believe have even a remote chance at the NHL, the rankings are capped at a maximum of 20 players. Naturally, the teams that rank lowest in the league will feature shorter lists of players, while the teams with the best prospect pools will feature 20. 2 goaltending prospect in hockey behind the recently drafted Yaroslav Askarov and is a foundational piece for the Rangers going forward. The above-listed Turcotte is the best of the bunch, but not by a lot. Still, the addition of two young stars in power forward Dylan Cozens and smooth puck rusher Ryan Johnson are acceptable consolation prizes for the aforementioned promotions of Rasmus Dahlin and Casey Mittelstadt, who spent all of last season in the NHL. For starters, Columbus'best prospect is a 24-year-old goalie who appears to be quite happy playing in Switzerland (wouldn't you?). Hayton went fifth overall in 2018 and didnt disappoint in his post-draft season, averaging 1.67 points a game for the OHLS Sault Ste. A forgettable season doesn't appear to be over anytime soon, as several remaining uncertainties require closure, specifically the one surrounding Erik Karlsson's future. The re-tool in Los Angeles has been pretty deliberate, but the Kings all of a sudden own a couple of quality pieces that form a sturdy foundation for the future. The Red Wings suffered through an awful season at the NHL level, but it might not be long before the roster is overhauled. Graduated: None There are too many examples of teams that stockpile high-ranking prospects, only to either misuse them or keep them blocked in the minors. 1. Columbus GM Jarmo Kekalainen had both. Lastly, Russian-born 2019 draftees Yegor Spiridonov and defenseman Artemy Knyazev, were minute-eating mainstays for their under-18 national team. Not far behind is center AlexNewhook, who is a blur on skates, had 42 points in 34 games as a college freshman and was named the NCAA's top freshman for 2019-20. Key additions: Spencer Knight (G), Vladislav Kolyachonok (LHD) If theres only one good thing to come out of not making the playoffs for the third time in five years amassing high picks at the draft has to be it. Traded/not signed: None. With Sidney Crosby and EvgeniMalkin still leading the way, the Penguins remain among the NHL elite and a perennial Stanley Cup contender. 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. 2018-19 rank: 30th The only problem is that its comprised mostly of goalies and defensemen. The hockey world still awaits the coming-out parties for wingers Denis Guryanov and Riley Tufte, two former first-rounders. The franchise's first draft pick, 2017's Cody Glass, reached the NHL in 2019-20 and scored five goals and 12 points, and he will soon be joined by fellow centerPeyton Krebs, a 2019 first-rounder. Traded/not signed: Rudolfs Balcers (LW, OTT), Josh Norris (C, OTT). But his blend of size, speed and creativity should fit nicely with New Jersey's up-tempo attack. Systems are most often graded on the backs of their top three or four prospects, but I also place a good deal of value on the depth of systems. The Ducks under GM Bob Murray have done exceptionally well at the draft, so they've earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to their prospects, specifically those picked in later rounds. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content. Beyond their prized swift-skating American is a phenomenal two-way defenseman in Ty Smith, a first-round selection in 2018 who dazzled in training camp a year ago. Graduated: Noah Juulsen (RHD),Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C) If there is one sleeper among this thinned-out group, its 200-foot winger Judd Caulfield, who will play for North Dakota in the fall. SCOTT PERUNOVICH, D, ST. LOUIS BLUES (+22) Last year: 90th. Pinelli, captain of the Kitchener Rangers ranks tied for 11th in OHL scoring with 64 points (30-34=64) in 40 games. Edmonton tried their best to get the most of out Puljujarvi, but neither he nor 2017 first-rounder Kailer Yamamoto delivered an awe-inspiring performance. Traded/not signed: Filip Ahl (LW), Jordan Hollett (G). 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. The first half of their listed players have impeccable prospect resumes, beginning with shot-stopping machine Spencer Knight, who at 13th overall became the highest goalie taken at the draft in nearly a decade. So if you're buying NHL prospect stock, here's the place to dump your cash. On top of adding a new No. THE OLYMPIAN: Jordan Greenway's historic story from Canton to Pyongchang. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Steve Kournianos is the founder of TheDraftAnalyst.com, a blog dedicated to the NHL Draft. Traded/not signed: Vitalii Abramov (RW, OTT), Jonathan Davidsson (RW, OTT), Veeti Vainio (D). Still, you can make a strong argument that Finnish stud Miro Heiskanen was the more dominant teenage European defender over Rasmus Dahlin, as Heiskanen won the SM-Liiga Defenseman of the Year award. Now Holland added two potential franchise players in winger Filip Zadina and center Joe Veleno, plus roadrunner Jonatan Berggren. Up front, the prospect pool has one of the top-scoring centers from the 2019 draft in Boston College recruit and reigning BCHL Most Valuable Player Alex Newhook. Carolina graduated Andrei Svechnikov, but still have Martin Necas and Jake Bean to headline an incredibly deep pool. Liam Foudy and Kirill Marchenko, both of whom have top-six talent and blend skating with high-level skill sets. Websonicwave 231c non responsive Uncovering hot babes since 1919.. nhl farm system rankings post draft. Here are the top ten prospects in the Kings farm system post-draft. 1. Quinton Byfield, C Byfield was the consensus number two pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Despite the Kings having a wealth of centerman prospects in their system, the Sudbury Wolves forward was the right pick. Traded/not signed: Sean Durzi (RHD, LAK),Carl Grundstrom (LW, LAK), Ryan McGregor (C). Traded/not signed: Brendan De Jong (LHD),Adam Fox (RHD, NYR), Nicolas Roy (C/RW, VGK), Aleksi Saarela (C/W,CHI), Valentin Zykov (LW, waived). Time will tell if the steep price in draft picks the Flames paid to land defenseman Travis Hamonic will be worth it, but the parent club is oozing with youth, with more on the way. The Blackhawks are another team with a number of recent prospects in the NHL, includingDominik Kubalik, who scored 30 goals in the regular season and four more in a surprising postseason. 2018-19 rank: 29th Additionally, there is a significant amount of speed up front, beginning with Jesper Boqvist, 2016 first rounder Mike McLeodand AHL-proven winger Brandon Gignac, who was one of the top scorers on a thin Binghamton squad. Goalie Ilya Samsonov, a first-round pick in 2015, had an inconsistent rookie AHL season but is expected to once again challenge Vitek Vanecek for the lions share of Hersheys netminding duties. The big Russian is an excellent two-way defenseman who can excel in any situation and fellow 2018 draftee Martin Fehervary is both mobile for his size and a physical defensemen in Swedens SHL. Key additions: Nikita Alexandrov (C), Colten Ellis (G) All three were picked after the fifth round yet continue to trend upward. But does it even matter anymore? A handful of others fill the depth chart up front too, which means defense is probably a 2020 priority. But the best of their Swedish-trained prospects could be recent first-rounder Rasmus Sandin, a mature yet gifted playmaker who was one of the 2018 draft's best all-around defenders. Eventual draft position did not factor in these rankings, and we should all come to accept the fact that there is no example of the first 10 players picked in a draft (in any sport) who turned out to become the 10 best pro players from that draft. The Kings have the best farm system in hockey and Byfield is the best prospect in it. In the followingrankings, the zone of consideration for all 310 prospects is Calder Trophy (NHL rookie of the year) eligibility between 18-26 years old and no more than 25 combined NHL regular season games played. There is youth aplenty at the NHL level, but it's hard to justify calling any one of their non-NHL prospects a blue chipper. B prospects have a higher likelihood of becoming NHL regulars and contributors. Therefore, it is important to identify the organizations (usually the contending types) who did not have additional talent akin to that of the top-tiered prospects they promoted. Now that thenucleus has formed, the Canucks can patiently follow the progress of an impressive tier of potential point-producing defensemen like Olli Juolevi, Toni Utunen, Jett Woo, and Jack Rathbone. The situation looked a lot more promising for the Wild before KHL stud Kirill Kaprizov made it clear he's in no rush tothe NHL. Benning and staff also scooped up feisty forward Nils Hoglander from Swedenand speedy center Tyler Madden from Northeastern who tied for fourth in freshman scoring in Hockey East. He scored 40 points in 34 games as an NCAA junior and isn't far away. Forward Ryan Donato lit the league up during his brief call-up and should be a Calder Trophy candidate this year, and they have three excellent two-way center prospects in Trent Frederic, Jack Studnicka and Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson. The strength of the Hawks' farm system lies within the defense, which is led by four blue-chip rearguards acquired with their top two picks in each of the last two drafts. Graduated: Dennis Cholowski (LHD), Filip Hronek (RHD), Michael Rasmussen (C) And unless you're sitting in Julien BriseBois' seat at Tampa Bay Lightning headquarters and planning out your day with the Stanley Cup, you're not where you wantor, depending on the owner, needto be. He's the No. The rich just kept getting richer at this years NHL draft. He's a high-energy goal scorer with an explosive first step, good puck-handling skills and a lethal wrist shot. He may be followed into the big time by 2019 draft pick Thomas Harley, who's durable and a superior skater. Slick center Rasmus Kupari was one of the top teenage point producers in the SM-Liiga, and second rounders Akil Thomas (2018) and Arthur Kaliyev (2019) were two of only nine 100-point scorers in the OHL last season. MORE: How Bruins overcame botched trades in blueprint back to NHL's best. Graduated: Max Lajoie (LHD), Christian Jaros (RHD), Brady Tkachuk (LW), Colin White (C), Christian Wolanin (LHD) Big winger Raphael Lavoieisa prospect to earmark for a bright future for the Oilersafter they stole him in the second round of the 2019 draft as is22-year-old center Cooper Marody whofinished second to Benson in scoring for Bakersfield. Acquiring defense prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph from Arizona in the Phil Kessel trade helps make up for the Lauzon gaffe, and NCAA winger Kasper Bjorkvist was one of the top two-way wingers in Hockey East. Mounting injuries or veteran rosters can cause exceptions to this idea, but most of the kids you see called up must have done something right to get approval from both AHL and NHL team management; however, dreadful play in the NHL evena small sample size could count against them. But Vegas under GM George McPhee have done well in filling gaps with quality prospects. Those traits also belong to Ilya Nikolayev, who was the top-line center for Russias U18 squad and saw major minutes in the MHL playoffs. To no ones surprise, the majority of the organizations other notable neophytes are Swedes, with goalie Filip Larsson coming off another stellar campaign in which he posted a .932 save percentage and 1.95 goals-against average as a freshman for Denver. The Los Angeles system is forward heavy, with the vast majority of their best prospects being natural centers. Of course, finishing second inthe draft lotteryand, therefore, getting super-sniper Kaapo Kakko was more luck than the art of scouting. Buffalo also has in its possession one of the leagues top goaltending prospects in Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who was named the OHLs Most Outstanding Player and led Finland to gold at the world juniors. On top of adding a new No. But while it is a bit more difficult to do so than in normal years, we're ranking every pool and identifying each franchise's top 10 prospects, a potential breakout candidate for this season and those who might make an NHL-level impact in the next year. The NHLs Best Farm Systems Ranked Midseason Update 1 Los Angeles Kings. 2 Ottawa Senators. 3 Carolina Hurricanes. 4 New York Rangers. 5 Montreal Canadiens. 6 Colorado Avalanche. 7 Vancouver Canucks. 8 Philadelphia Flyers. 9 Florida Panthers. 10 Edmonton Oilers. More items Alexis Lafreniere joins the fray as the No. Grigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. Take the 2015 draft for example the Flames only had five picks and none in the first round, yet still walked away with three impressive NHL roster players in defensemen Rasmus Andersson, Oliver Kylingtonand winger Andrew Mangiapane. Subban's top five quotes: 'I dont play for New York', Florida Panthers retool lineup, should make deep playoff run in 2019-20. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Honorable Mentions: Carl Grundstrom, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Tyler Madden, Kale Clague, Not far behind Sandin is fellow Swede Tim Liljegren, a gifted puck rusher himself and a first rounder from the 2017 draft. Defense always has been a Kings' hallmark, and both Kale Clague and Mikey Anderson have just scratched the surface of their top-pairing potential. The knee-jerk reaction is to think the Devils are ranked this high because of Jack Hughes and not because of GM Ray Sheros craftiness at the draft table. And although mums the word on the health of 2017 first-rounder Gabe Vilardi, he still is one of the top playmakers among all NHL prospects. But don't overlook playmakers like Nicolas Beaudin, Ian Mitchell, Henri Jokiharju and Ryan Shea. Without taking it from a personal level, and also ignoring fan allegiances, there are players on this list who are held in higher regard than others. There always are disagreements, and teams have a history of going against Another way to look at it is how the organization tends to keep AHL development to a maximum of two or three years. Graduated: Devon Toews (LHD) Another impressive OHL prospect was hard-shooting Russian defender Dmitri Samorukov, who notched 28 points in 24 playoffs games helping Guelph advance to the Memorial Cup. 1 defender at the world juniors. Breakout candidate for 2020-21: Alex Turcotte Drafting speedster Phil Tomasino creates a dream scenario where his precision passing will compliment Tolvanens cannon from the circles, but hes still a few years away. Its a tad unfair to ding an organization that came within one win of a second Stanley Cup this decade and had GM Don Sweeney named the NHLs Executive of the Year. Roadrunner Jordan Kyrou, a second-round pick in 2016, won the OHL's MVPaward, and AHL goalie Ville Husso was outstanding this season and is NHL-ready. Not only does Caufield provide instant offense, but he may be closer to the NHL than one may think. Only one of Tampa's top 10 prospects was a first-round pick. A pair of impressive 1999-born Finnish wingers produced excellent post-draft campaigns, as Eetu Pakkila was the leading goal scorer in the Jr. A SM-Liiga, and center Aarne Talvitie was among the best NCAA freshman scorers and the key to Finland capturing WJC gold before a torn ACL ended his season prematurely. No team has spent more time atop recent prospect rankings than the Flyers, who under former GM Ron Hextall opted for a deliberate rebuild rather than take the organizations traditional win now approach. Key additions: Brett Leason (RW), Connor McMichael (C),Bobby Nardella (LHD, UDFA), Joe Snively (LW) On the blue line, 2018 first-round pick Ryan Merkley is an offensive standout. Breakout candidate for 2020-21: Brett Berard Expect a mock draft immediately following the expansion draft on July 21st. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, Red Wings lock up Larkin with 8-year extension, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, A new home for Michael Thomas? Graduations: Sammy Blais (C/W),Robert Thomas (C) The system that produced Quinn Hughes and Thatcher Demko in 2019-20 doesn't figure to be slowing down. As odd as the timing was, firing GM Paul Fenton after less than two years seemed like the appropriate course of action even if it had to happen shortly after the draft. 2018-19 rank: 23rd 2 goaltending prospect in hockey behind the recently drafted Yaroslav Askarov and is a foundational piece for the Rangers going forward. So, too, should be Vitali Kravtsov, who has been lighting up the KHL on loan this season. If organizational depth werent a factor in these rankings, the Panthers probably would crack the top five, possibly top three. Since the majority of players on these lists are relatively unproven by NHL standards, it isnearly impossible for them to validate their draft position before ever earning a regular shift specifically those picked in the first round. As impressive as the Cats NHL roster looks on paper, they will need most of the aforementioned youngsters to develop into everyday contributors so the franchise finally can grow into something it has never been a perennial playoff contender. Websonicwave 231c non responsive Uncovering hot babes since 1919.. nhl farm system rankings post draft. But not having the assets to trade for or draft players remotely capable of being considered heir apparents for Sidney Crosby and Evgeny Malkin paints an ominous picture for their fans. Heres our final draft rankings. Meanwhile, the Rangers still have to get Nils Lundkvist under contract after he put together one of the greatest U20 seasons by a defenseman in SHL history in 2019-20. Shocking. Although they lost 2017 first-rounder Robert Thomas to graduation, St. Louis has every reason to be excited about speedster Jordan Kyrou, who notched 43 points in 47 games as an AHL rookie with San Antonio. Breakout candidate for 2020-21: Brett Berard A couple of skilled forwards, Owen Tippett andGrigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. The 6'1" center plays a sound two-way game. 1 playoff seed thanks to youngsters already contributing. But there are reinforcements on the way in forwardsLiam Foudy and Kirill Marchenko, both of whom have top-six talent and blend skating with high-level skill sets. They have arguably the best European prospect outside of Kakko in Russian winger Kirill Kaprizov. NHL games played Were using Calder eligibility with a twist. MORE: Maple Leafs' best line combinations with John Tavares. It took a while to pinpoint how a team that hasnt had a playoff appearance in almost eight years cant seem to impress the masses when it comes to its prospects. This 30-day project counts down to the NHL organization with the best collection Both Bahl and Soderstrom could be top-pairing defenders for their respective nations at the world juniors. One of the prospects with a legitimate chance to see significant NHL action this season is sniping winger Victor Olofsson, a former seventh-round pick who scored 30 goals as an AHL rookie plus two more in six NHL games. Subban trade. Undrafted centerAlex Barre-Boulet has lit up the AHL with 61 goals and 124 points in two seasons after five years in the QMJHL. They have a very good power-play quarterback in Calen Addison, and European forwards Filip Hallander and Jan Drozg provide finesse and playmaking. Ranking all 31 NHL prospect pipelines: Kings leapfrog Rangers for No. And keep your fingers crossed for a clean bill of health for right-handed defenseman Conor Timmins to make an impact. It's easy to lose track of how many general managers talk about the importance of building a deep farm system. Not far from Kakko in terms of game-breaking skills is winger Vitaly Kravtsov, who before the age of 20 established himself as a top-line player in the KHL. If there is any pressure on center Dylan Strome to live up to the expectations of a third overall pick, you wouldn't have noticed it while watching him dominate the AHL last year. Key additions:Victor Soderstrom (RHD) All four can run a power play, and the law of averages says at least one of these kids will be worthy enough to one day replace Duncan Keith. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? New regime. Behind them, 20-year-old winger. The No. Rest easy, Blue Jackets fans. While it seems like roster spots are at a premium at both the NHL and AHL levels, its a problem any team would like to have especially coming off a visit to the Eastern Conference finals and an AHL championship for theCharlotte affiliate. Draft ranking Every ranking has a little bit of bias. Goaltending has been a problem on the Island for several years, and Russian Ilya Sorokin has nothing left to prove in the KHL. 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