The Hockey News

Our annual Prospects Unlimited issue returns, with full listings of every NHL team’s system, grades, and a profile on an intriguing youngster. Also, we count down the top 100 21-and-under players in the world.

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WELCOME BACK TO THE PARTY

MY GUARDIAN ANGEL

LEARNING FROM DAD • Three 2021-22 standouts demonstrate the benefit of having fathers who could show them the NHL ropes

RELEVANT-O-METER • Coined by former NFL receiver Paul Salata, the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ tag is given to a draft’s last pick. But it’s what happens after draft day that matters most – and these six players carved out NHL careers despite the distinction

IN THE CARDS

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

PUCK CULTURE

THE COUNTDOWN • If the 2023 NHL draft was held today, here’s where we think things would stand. The name at the top is no shock, but he’s not the only big prize available

CREASECAP CRUNCH • Salary space is tight. Which NHL clubs are spending the most on goalies?

MASKED HELPERS • Last issue, we looked at the NHL’s goalie goal-scorers. But who are the all-time assist leaders?

BUFFAL-WHOA • Two years after an organizational gutting for the ages, the future is looking bright for a Buffalo Sabres squad that hasn’t sniffed the playoffs in more than a decade

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 1. CONNOR BEDARD • The best prospect on the planet won’t know where his NHL future lies until June. Until then, Connor Bedard will have to settle for wowing the hockey world with his WHL mastery, spurred by his natural ability – including an otherworldly shot – and freakish dedication to his craft

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 2-8

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 9-15

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 16-21

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 22. COLE EISERMAN • Thanks to a wicked shot and sharp hockey mind, 2024 prospect Cole Eiserman fills the net with aplomb, giving him plenty of opportunities to show off his array of celebrations

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 23-31

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 32-39

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 40. SETH JARVIS • With his love of ’90s players and the ‘sauna life,’ you could confuse Seth Jarvis for an old soul, but his youthful energy has helped land him a spot on the top line

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 41-48

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 49-57

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 58-66

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 67 BRENNAN OTHMANN • Whether wearing a ‘C’ or working in the community, Brennan Othmann has leadership skills that belie the fact he’s just 19 years old. Oh, and the Rangers prospect has a Kreider-esque skill set, too

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 68-75

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 76-83

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 84-91

TOP 100 21 AND UNDER: 92-100

NEED TO KNOW

ANAHEIM DUCKS

ARIZONA COYOTES

BOSTON BRUINS

BUFFALO SABRES

CALGARY FLAMES

CAROLINA HURRICANES

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

COLORADO AVALANCHE

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

DALLAS STARS

DETROIT RED WINGS

EDMONTON OILERS

FLORIDA PANTHERS

LOS ANGELES KINGS

MINNESOTA WILD

MONTREAL CANADIENS

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

NEW JERSEY DEVILS

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

NEW YORK RANGERS

OTTAWA SENATORS

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS

ST. LOUIS BLUES

SAN JOSE SHARKS

SEATTLE KRAKEN

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

WINNIPEG JETS

WHEN HISTORY COMES CALLING • Poised to become the first Black player on the United States women’s national team, the fast-rising Laila Edwards is ready to embrace ‘role model’ responsibility

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