C prospects showcase the upside to make the NHL, but either need more development time or are more likely to fill out depth roles. 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. Eeli Tolvanen, who was picked 30th overall in 2017. His pass-first acumen would be the perfect compliment to the blistering shot of speedy winger Owen Tippett, the 11th overall pick in 2011. Ville 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. Swedish sniper Emil Bemstrom wore out opposing goalies in the SHL to a tune of 23 goals in 47 games and hulking Russian winger Kirill Marchenko is a two-way player who is a threat to score while shorthanded. But count on Ron Hextall as being one of the few who has been patient enough to actually go through with the process of stockpiling picks and allowing them to develop properly. He signed a professional contract on the day the Kings' season was shut down because of the pandemic and has since been loaned to a team in Germany. 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. MORE: Checking in on the Red Wings' improving rebuild. Behind them, 20-year-old winger. Graduated: Mason Appleton (LW), Sami Niku (LHD) 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. NHL DRAFT 2019:Team-by-team grades|Winners and losers, 2018-19 rank: 9th Kaprizov still has a year left on his KHL dealand it looks like Boldy will stick around the college ranks for the next season or two. Graduated: Noah Juulsen (RHD),Jesperi Kotkaniemi (C) The Jets are so young at the NHL, so some of these kids will either get moved or blocked into the ECHL. News was more promising out of Sweden, where German-born goal scorer Dominik Bokk was third among SHL teenagers with eight goals and 23 points for Vaxjo. Not only for the young stars already playing the NHL, but also for selecting elite youngsters outside of the top 10 like goalie Carter Hart, center Morgan Frost and super-slick winger Joel Farabee. 1 and 2 overall duos in NHL Draft history. What makes the Kings system stand out beyond the notable names is depth by position. He scored 40 points in 34 games as an NCAA junior and isn't far away. The constant winning in Nashville has skyrocketed expectations to the point where Predators hockey is the main show in thefootball-crazed town. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. Key additions: Pierre-Olivier Joseph (LHD, ARI),Samuel Poulin (LW) On top of adding a new No. He'll probably be wearing red, white and blue in 2021-22. graduate to the NHL. 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. 1 goalie prospect, but they do have some intriguing players in Lukas Parik and Jacob Ingham, among a few others who could develop. Key additions: Adam Fox (RHD), Kaapo Kakko (RW),Patrick Newell (RW), Matthew Robertson (LHD) The appeal of upgrading a roster at the trade deadline is such that even the most inflexible of GMs can eventually cave to pressure. Key additions:Victor Soderstrom (RHD) Problems begin, however, when an objective assessment is made on the progress of the farm system as a whole. Remember, it was GM Jim Rutherford who traded his 2017 first rounder for pugilist Ryan Reaves, only to use his second rounder in that same draft on defensive defenseman Zach Lauzon, who wasnt even offered a contract. How about Cayden Primeau, son of former league mainstay Keith Primeau, who won the NCAA's Mike Richter Award as the nation's best goaltender in 2019. 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. NHL Power Rankings: Teams with the best 5-year window By Adam Gretz Aug 23, 2021, 1:53 PM EDT Getty Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window) In 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. Meanwhile, defenseman, Noah Dobson, a 2018 draftee, did arrive on Long Island and appeared in 34 games. Netminder Ilya Samsonov is in the mix here in North America after a stellar career in Russia, and the Caps are loaded with mobile defenders, including 2018 first-rounder Alexander Alexeyev and puck distributor Lucas Johansen. The Sabres have officially run out of excuses. TB | TOR | VAN | VGS | WSH | WPG. Top Five Prospects: Evan Barratt, Nicolas Beaudin, Colton Dach, Drew Commesso, NHLLukas Reichel Key Graduates/Subtractions: Brandon Hagel, Philipp William Eklund, C/W, Djurgrdens IF (SHL) 2. 2018-19 rank: 13th Evan Bouchard was a wise choice at 10th overall in 2018 because he gives Edmonton a much-needed playmaking dimension from the blue line, and 2015 draftee Ethan Bear arguably is the most NHL-ready of the remaining youth on defense. The top four scoring defensemen on theirAHL affiliate in Chicago that eventually went to the Calder Cup Final Erik Brannstrom, Nicolas Hague, Dylan Coghlanand Zach Whitecloud all are under 22-years-old. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason. Few teams do a better job at plugging holes from within than the Ducks who took advantage of the lost season by playing over a dozen youngsters age 23 and younger, including heralded rookie Troy Terry (32 games). Of course, neither are seasoned enough be considered saviorsand playing time will be at a premium for those in a depth capacity. Some players with high point totals, but in their fourth or fifth year in the same junior league, were overlooked, depending on the depth of his organizations farm system. Start spreadin' the news. The Stars also left a lot of talent on the table to take two-way center Ty Dellandrea with the 14th pick in this year's draft. And speed demon Jakub Lauko was picked late in the third round this past draft but has the tools to develop into a dangerous top-six threat. 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). OK, we know. 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. Key additions: Nolan Foote (LW) 1 Western Conference seed in 2019-20. 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. You also should expectdefenders Jake Walman and Jordan Schmaltz will see some time with the big club. 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. Note: To maintain prospect eligibility, a player must still have rookie status. Traded/not signed: Rudolfs Balcers (LW, OTT), Josh Norris (C, OTT). 2018-19 rank: 12th Boldy was a first-round pick in 2019 and projects as a top-six forward in the NHL with legitimate two-way skills. Key additions:Kirby Dach (C), Alex Nylander (RW) Teams with multiple prospects who possess superior talent (i.e. Traded/not signed:Kyle Olson (C),Marcus Pettersson (LHD, PIT). 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. 1 prospect, the Rangers can also still consider Igor Shesterkin a prospect, and he very well could be a Calder Trophy favorite this year given his brief audition last season. The trade of Derick Brassard to Pittsburgh netted top goalie prospect Filip Gustavsson and a first-round pick that was used to select hard-shooting puck rusher Jacob Bernard-Docker, who will team up with a similar defender in Johnny Tychonick when the duo plays at North Dakota next season. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? The presence of Jack Eichel on the NHL level for the Sabres could soon be augmented by the arrival of Dylan Cozens, a 19-year-old center who's produced 169 points over 119 games in his past two WHL seasons. New captain. Traded/not signed: Daniel Bernhardt (RW),Dominik Lakatos (LW), Patrik Virta (LW). Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was the AHLs top goalie in leading the Checkers to the Calder Cup and the play of power-play quarterback Jake Bean (44 points in 70 games) along with the drafting of right-shot playmaker Anttoni Honka soften the blow from trading Adam Fox to the Rangers. And if Demko doesn't pan out, Michael DiPietro is a solid goalie prospect. Several recent prospects, most notably goaltender Jordan Binnington, are wearing championship rings, which leaves 2020 Hobey Baker Award winnerScott Perunovich as the top jewel. On the bright side, the Oilers AHL farm team in Bakersfield had its best season since moving from Oklahoma City in 2015. 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. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 1970 to find a Blues draft class that didnt produce at least one NHL player with 100 games or more under his belt. 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. Just a season removed from a Stanley Cup, it's probably OK with the Blues and their fans that there's some rebuilding to be done on this level. A first-round pick in 2019, center Ryan Suzuki is an excellent passer and a good skater with a knack for finding the right positions on the ice. The Sharks seem to always make the most out of late-round picks, but first-rounders from 2013 (Mirco Mueller) and 2014 (Nikolay Goldobin) no longer are with the organization. Key additions:Tobias Bjornfot (LHD), Carl Grundstrom (LW),Arthur Kaliyev (LW),Alex Turcotte (C) In the end, however, Sakic made out like a bandit, turning his maligned center into three stud prospects in centers Shane Bowers and Vladislav Kamenev and defender Samuel Girard. Also,Pavel Dorofeyevis a solid bet on the wing. Still, we try not to parrot the same canned post-draft response we hear every year, which is why, for example, a prospect like Edmontons Raphael Lavoie (38th overall in 2019) is ranked ahead of Philip Broberg (eighthoverall in 2019). 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Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. 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. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield took a great system and turned it into the class of the league. Grigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. 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. TRADE GRADES: Sabres buy low on Jeff Skinner's high-end scoring help. An exceptional playmaker who can score as well thanks to his good vision and hands, he's shown advanced awareness and can be trusted in all three zones on the ice. What separates the Bolts from most of their competitors is that most of their best prospects are AHL proven and ready for NHL duty. Betting against San Joses front office is a risky endeavor, as the NHL roster came within a game of itssecond trip to the Stanley Cup Finalin four years had six players who werent even drafted. But Glass was far from the only Vegas phenom to pile up impressive numbers. But Swedish defenseman Erik Brannstrom the prized piecein the Mark Stone deal with Vegas appears to be at peak readiness to join an impressive young blue line that already features Thomas Chabot, Christian Wolanin and Max Lajoie, with Lassi Thomson and Jacob Bernard-Docker not far behind. The rankings are a consolidation of 11 different Traded/not signed: Brendan Guhle (LHD,ANA), Alex Nylander (RW, CHI). 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. 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? 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. First things first: Caufield is a player everyone in Quebec will adore and everyone elsewhere in the NHL will fear. The decision to take Dach over defenseman Bowen Byram was a bit of a surprise, but not as much as the post-draft trade of 2017 first-rounder Henri Jokiharju to Buffalo for finesse winger Alex Nylander, a former first-round selection himself. Rugged two-way winger Samuel Poulin is a notable prospect with promise, but he is the clubs lone first-round pick in the last five years (and at 21st overall, a bit of a reach at that). Naturally, youd expect a high pick like Cody Glass (fifth overall in 2017) to shred the WHL to a tune of nearly two points per game, then follow that up with a dominant showing in the AHL playoffs. 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. The Avs seem to be on the cusp of Western Conference dominance thanks to a powerhouse top line featuring Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog who areall original Colorado draft picks. Or that the Coyotes arent afraid to trade high picks or prospects for veteran help, which is exactly what GM John Chayka did in 2017 when he moved the seventh pick for Derek Stepan and recently when he shipped2017 first-rounder Pierre-Olivier Joseph to Pittsburgh in the Phil Kessel deal. Ranking NHL prospect pools: Top prospects, breakouts, pipeline status and more for all 31 teams in 2020-21 Alex Turcotte is one of the top prospects in a loaded So, too, should be Vitali Kravtsov, who has been lighting up the KHL on loan this season. Goaltending has been a problem on the Island for several years, and Russian Ilya Sorokin has nothing left to prove in the KHL. MORE: Florida Panthers retool lineup, should make deep playoff run in 2019-20, 2018-19 rank: 17th The general managers who run NHL front offices, with support from their staff, use a variety of methods to identify, develop and assess the future talent within theirown organizations. Few teams have a pool with as many quality goaltenders, beginning with undrafted Cal Petersenwho should start the season in the NHL and looks like a legitimate challenger to dethrone No. Some believechampionship rosters can be constructed through formulas and analytic innovation, while others lean towardthe old school method of eyeballing the kids who stand out and getting them to buy into a culture that focuses on exceeding expectations rather than simply meeting them. 5. Graduated: Jonas Siegenthaler (LHD) Nonetheless, there still are impressive pieces who can help stem the tide, such as winger Jason Robertson, who in his fourth OHL season led the league with 117 points. Drafting speedy two-way defenseman Philip Broberg with the eighth overall pick in June could help in the short term, as his size, physicality and crisp first pass could be deemed advanced enough for a bottom-pairing role with the big club. Greer (LW) Feb 9, 2021 Welcome to the 2021 edition of my ranking of every NHL teams prospect pools. Graduated: None At a time when prospects are generally afforded a longer leash to develop, neither has moved the needle enough to validate their draft position, let alone to earn a top-6 or top-9 role with Dallas. This ranking may come off as a surprise, but Calgarys the sleeping giant when it comes to drafting. Draft rankings intend to predict NHL success, not the actual order on draft day. Ranking NHL prospect pools: Top prospects, breakouts, pipeline status and more for all 31 teams in 2020-21 Alex Turcotte is one of the top prospects in a loaded Still, the cupboard is far from bare and the organizations reputation for developing draftees into quality full-time players tells us they likely have additional diamonds in the rough who can answer the call at a moments notice. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? 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. Goalie Josef Korenar (another non-draftee) was one of the AHLs top young netminders, while fellow goaltending prospect Zachary Emond was tops in the QMJHL in goals-against average (1.73), save percentage (.932)and shutouts (seven). Potential NHL impact in 2020-21: Tobias Bjornfot, Kale Clague, Mikey Anderson, Gabriel Vilardi, Jaret Anderson-Dolan. 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. Graduated: Dennis Cholowski (LHD), Filip Hronek (RHD), Michael Rasmussen (C) Already an ESPN+ subscriber? A new start with Chicago could revive his offensive flair. Among them is 6'3" left winger Nolan Foote, who came from Tampa Bay for Blake Coleman. The forward ranks, however, are critically thin, partly because of the traditional practice of loading up the AHL squad with older veterans. Still, a handful of young defensemen could ultimately provide Chicago's backbone on the blue line, namely collegiate standout Ian Mitchell and 6'4", 208-pound behemoth Alec Regula. Marie Greyhounds. Key additions: Simon Holmstrom (RW), Mason Jobst (C/W) An underwhelming draft summed up by the puzzling selection of Swedish scoring winger Simon Holmstrom in the first round,should not detract from the overall quality of the Islanders farm system. Left wing Tyler Benson played seven games at the NHL level in 2019-20 and is a good puck-handler, while lanky 6'4" centerRaphael Lavoie has high-end skill and a quick-release shot that make him dangerous. In addition to Byfield, the team has five other A-rated prospects and 10 B-rated prospects, both coming in as high-water marks for our entire ranking. Next up is flashy winger Grigori Denisenko, who wowed crowds in Vancouver at the most recent world junior championship with his stickhandling, danglesand a silky set of hands. There always are disagreements, and teams have a history of going against consensus opinions to draft a player they obviously value more than others. On the way, playmaker Morgan Frost is an undersized center but has a deft scoring touch, while left winger Isaac Ratcliffe is a 6'6" physical presence and has gotten his feet wet with 55 games in the AHL. Eight Kings prospects are in our most recent top 100, as well. He's a high-energy goal scorer with an explosive first step, good puck-handling skills and a lethal wrist shot. MORE:Coyotes can be 2018-19's Devils or Avalanche (with a little luck). It has been an extremely strange year for NHL prospects, with many playing shortened seasons and/or taking long hiatuses between competitive gameplay. Key additions: Brett Leason (RW), Connor McMichael (C),Bobby Nardella (LHD, UDFA), Joe Snively (LW) 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. 2018-19 rank: 10th Alexis Lafreniere joins the fray as the No. The summertime trade that sentKasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins provided a reward to the Toronto farm system in 2018 draft pickFilip Hallander, 20, who remains on loan to a team in the Swedish Hockey League. 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. Losing a Stanley Cup Final hurts, but the Stars and their supporters can smile knowing they hit a home run in defenseman Miro Heiskanen, who was among the league leaders in playoff scoring. No team has stockpiled prospects in as great a number as the Kings. Center Gabe Vilardi shook off an early-season injury to become the OHL's best player in the second half, and Finnish pivot Rasmus Kupari has Vilardi's creativity while owning excellent speed and agility. Scott Perunovich as the top jewel. ANA | ARI | BOS | BUF | CGY | CAR | CHI Key additions: Anttoni Honka (RHD), Chase Priskie (RHD), Patrik Puistola (RW),Ryan Suzuki (C) Key additions: None Go ahead and get their lockers ready. There are plenty of others too, but we don't want to scare you. COL | CBJ | DAL | DET | EDM | FLA Key additions:Taro Hirose (LW, UDFA), Albert Johansson (LHD), Oliwer Kaski (RHD), Ryan Kuffner (LW, UDFA), Robert Mastrosimone (LW), Moritz Seider (RHD) Additionally, none of the key offseason roster changes involved prospects going the other way, as trades for defensemen Matt Niskanen and Justin Braun, plus getting signing rights for center Kevin Hayes, cost only a handful of picks. A slow start from winger Ryan Donato likely convinced the Bruins to trade their best prospect to Minnesota for Charlie Coyle, and there wasnt much going on among the forwards once he left. The Islanders are still waiting on a payoff from 2014 draft pickIlya Sorokin in goal, but his would-be NHL debut this season was scuttled by the pandemic. Sens fans are all too familiar with the process of getting hyped over a prospect and seeing him develop into an NHL star, only to watch himleave the organization over money shortly thereafter. 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. Key additions: Vitalii Abramov (RW), Erik Brannstrom (LHD), Jonathan Davidsson (RW),Josh Norris (C), Mads Sogaard (G),Lassi Thomson (RHD), Max Veronneau (RW) So with all that in mind, I give you early look at the Consolidated Draft Rankings for the 2021 Entry Draft. 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. On defense, critics are raving about Mikey Andersons development andfirst-round quality in second rounderKale Clague and 2019 first-round pickTobias Bjornfot withthe former gunning for a top-6 spot on opening night andthe latter the favorite to be Swedens No. There might be more coming. The 2017 second rounder was our ninth-ranked prospect a year ago but sat out the entire 2018-19 season due to concussion symptoms. The move certainly will be monitored for several years, but what shouldnt be lost in the post-draft hysteria is that Yzerman had already inherited an excellent group of young talent and had the flexibility to roll the dice. No team has done a better job at selecting elite offensive talent without the benefit of multiple top-10 picks than the Kings. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield took a great system and turned it into the class of the league. 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. As solid as those two prospects are, however, the organization hasnt had a legitimate home-grown No. With all that said, and without further ado, heres a look at my final 160 rankings for the 2021 NHL Draft. 1. William Eklund, C/W, Djurgrdens IF (SHL) 2. Owen Power, LHD, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 3. Matthew Beniers, C/W, Michigan Wolverines (NCAA) 4. Dylan Guenther, C/W, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) 5. Luke Hughes, LHD, USNTDP Juniors (USHL) 6. It's easy to lose track of how many general managers talk about the importance of building a deep farm system. Continue reading this article and more from top writers, for only $9.99/mo. The top player from this stacked system is slick two-way winger Joel Farabee, a 2018 first-round pick who is under contract and was a top performer as a freshman for Boston University. 1 playoff seed thanks to youngsters already contributing. 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. 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 But brighter days most certainly are ahead for this once-dominant franchise, and drafting elite playmakers like winger Elias Pettersson and defenseman Quinn Hughes to help feed pucks to snipers like Brock Boeser and Jonathan Dahlen will shorten the time it takes to rekindle local interest. Graduated: Devon Toews (LHD) On defense, first-rounder Cam York (2019) has skill and hockey sense to spare. Traded/not signed: None. 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. 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. That takes a toll on player development. Traded/not signed: Petter Hansson (LHD). Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Brannstrom was the main prize sent to Ottawa in the Mark Stone deal; however,that trade was telling as it revealed Vegasasan organization to be reckoned with both on the ice and down on the farm. The law of averages says respectability is the worst-case scenario for a team that has accumulated as many blue-chip prospects as Ottawa has. Making matters worse was Luke Kunin's season-ending ACL tear, followed by Minnesota's puzzling move at the 2018 draft when they went off the board to draft an average defense prospect like Filip Johansson in the first round. Traded/not signed: None. There's both quantity and quality in the mix for the Oilers, who may have a future defensive pairing in consecutive first-round picks Evan Bouchard (2018) and Philip Broberg (2019). 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