TSN Top 50 under 24 years old

[Brookbank]

Lol @ Jack Hughs ahead of Bedard. Wiskyyerdevils life mission is complete

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Including Augustine is wild to me. Most Wings fan have him about 5th in our system. This isn't to say he isn't a very solid goalie prospect but how he ranks above Cossa on any list right now is wild.

NHLers:
Seider
Ray
Edvinsson
Kasper

Prospects:
Cossa
Danielson
MBN
ASP
Augustine

Having him ranked over Cossa is a head scratcher... But they also have him ranked over Edvinsson.

You ranked a guy doing well in college hockey over a guy doing better at the same position in the AHL... And both over a guy playing top pairing NHL minutes.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

McMichael all the way down at 50 is the most egregious ranking on the entire list.

Maybe the list was made a month ago

 

[HFpapi]

Not saying this list is great but I think one of the big issues is people assume too much disparity between each ranking. 4th vs 21st seems like a massive difference in ranking and judge of talent/potential, but look at those names. They are all elite young talents, how do you really separate them? Entire chunks of the list are basically interchangeable.

I've always said, tiers make way more sense than numbered lists.

 

[Unspecified]

Wyatt Johnston at 13th is borderline criminal

 

[Breakers]

Wyatt Johnston at 13th is borderline criminal

The guy who is 8th on his own team in scoring?

 

[Unspecified]

The guy who is 8th on his own team in scoring?

They've played 1/6 the of the season sparky. Branch out and look at previous season stats for a full picture.

 

[POVERTY]

Wyatt Johnston at 13th is borderline criminal

He broke out second half of last season but is doing whatever the opposite of breaking out is this season. I still have high hopes but was expecting more given the increased opportunity from day one.

If Johnston at 13 is criminal, then Boldy at 20 is deserving of the death penalty. Questionable list all around, but I guess that's the point these days. Has us talking

 

[Breakers]

They've played 1/6 the of the season sparky. Branch out and look at previous season stats for a full picture.

72nd in league scoring?

 

[MNRube]

Boldy better than Caufield in every way. Absurd Canadian bias. Not surprising

 

[bishop12]

Caufield 8th? That's hilarious. He's unnoticeable unless it's a 5 on 3 pp.

 

[Canucks LB]

Just for fun I asked ChatGPT for a list.

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Here’s a ranked list of the top 50 NHL players and prospects under 24, ranked from best to least impactful (right now and in potential):





Top 50 NHL Players/Prospects Under 24 (Ranked)





Elite Tier: Generational/Franchise Talent





1. Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) - Once-in-a-generation talent, elite shooter/playmaker.


2. Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Explosive, MVP-caliber center.


3. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) - Proven superstar winger.


4. Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators) - Dominant offensive playmaker.


5. Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings) - Calder-winning defenseman with leadership qualities.





Superstar Potential: Current and Emerging NHL Stars





6. Trevor Zegras (Anaheim Ducks) - Flashy, creative, marketable star.


7. Lucas Raymond (Detroit Red Wings) - Highly skilled and intelligent winger.


8. Matty Beniers (Seattle Kraken) - Calder winner with strong two-way upside.


9. Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) - Elite goal-scoring winger.


10. Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) - Big, poised, two-way defenseman.





Young Stars Breaking Out





11. Dylan Cozens (Buffalo Sabres) - Physical and skilled power forward.


12. Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) - Versatile and competitive forward.


13. Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Elite skating, offensive-defenseman potential.


14. Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild) - Productive power forward.


15. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes) - Electrifying center with elite upside.





Established NHL Contributors





16. Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens) - Big center finding his scoring touch.


17. Bowen Byram (Colorado Avalanche) - Strong offensive-defenseman with upside.


18. Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators) - Defensively elite, mature beyond his years.


19. Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings) - Developing into a true top-six power forward.


20. Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens) - Consistent, well-rounded forward.





Promising Prospects and Emerging Talents





21. Adam Fantilli (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Dynamic, powerful center.


22. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Great puck-moving defenseman.


23. Logan Stankoven (Dallas Stars) - Undersized but prolific scorer.


24. Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken) - Intelligent, two-way pivot.


25. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical winger with high potential.


26. Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) - High-end offensive-defenseman skillset.


27. Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Flashy, versatile forward.


28. Marco Rossi (Minnesota Wild) - Potential high-end center; still developing.


29. David Jiricek (Columbus Blue Jackets) - High-potential two-way defenseman.


30. Zach Benson (Buffalo Sabres) - Smart, dynamic winger.





Solid NHL Prospects





31. Spencer Knight (Florida Panthers) - Goalie with franchise potential.


32. William Eklund (San Jose Sharks) - Creative playmaker, strong hockey IQ.


33. Luke Evangelista (Nashville Predators) - Smart, scoring winger.


34. Simon Edvinsson (Detroit Red Wings) - Towering defenseman with elite upside.


35. Cutter Gauthier (Philadelphia Flyers) - Big goal-scoring winger.


36. Fabian Lysell (Boston Bruins) - Fast and skilled with offensive instincts.


37. Dalibor Dvorský (St. Louis Blues) - Smart two-way center.


38. Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) - Big-bodied forward, excellent net-front presence.


39. Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens) - Small, dynamic offensive-defenseman.


40. Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim Ducks) - Offensive-defenseman with big upside.





Development Tier: High-Ceiling Prospects





41. Frank Nazar (Chicago Blackhawks) - Explosive offensive skill.


42. Ty Nelson (Seattle Kraken) - Mobile, puck-moving defenseman.


43. Nikita Chibrikov (Winnipeg Jets) - Highly skilled offensive winger.


44. Corson Ceulemans (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Rugged, offensive-minded defenseman.


45. Egor Chinakhov (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Scoring winger with potential.


46. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Carolina Hurricanes) - Two-way NHL forward still finding consistency.


47. Dawson Mercer (New Jersey Devils) - Reliable, versatile forward.


48. Alexis Lafrenière (New York Rangers) - Struggling to reach star potential but skilled.


49. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Missed time but remains a top blueline talent.


50. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical and still developing.





This ranking balances current NHL contributions, development trajectory, and potential ceiling. For players like Lafrenière, placement reflects unrealized potential rather than lack of skill.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Caufield and Slafkovsky over Boldy and Jarvis is f***ing insane

 

[ohcomeonref]

Just for fun I asked ChatGPT for a list.

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Here’s a ranked list of the top 50 NHL players and prospects under 24, ranked from best to least impactful (right now and in potential):





Top 50 NHL Players/Prospects Under 24 (Ranked)





Elite Tier: Generational/Franchise Talent





1. Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) - Once-in-a-generation talent, elite shooter/playmaker.


2. Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Explosive, MVP-caliber center.


3. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) - Proven superstar winger.


4. Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators) - Dominant offensive playmaker.


5. Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings) - Calder-winning defenseman with leadership qualities.





Superstar Potential: Current and Emerging NHL Stars





6. Trevor Zegras (Anaheim Ducks) - Flashy, creative, marketable star.


7. Lucas Raymond (Detroit Red Wings) - Highly skilled and intelligent winger.


8. Matty Beniers (Seattle Kraken) - Calder winner with strong two-way upside.


9. Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) - Elite goal-scoring winger.


10. Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) - Big, poised, two-way defenseman.





Young Stars Breaking Out





11. Dylan Cozens (Buffalo Sabres) - Physical and skilled power forward.


12. Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) - Versatile and competitive forward.


13. Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Elite skating, offensive-defenseman potential.


14. Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild) - Productive power forward.


15. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes) - Electrifying center with elite upside.





Established NHL Contributors





16. Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens) - Big center finding his scoring touch.


17. Bowen Byram (Colorado Avalanche) - Strong offensive-defenseman with upside.


18. Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators) - Defensively elite, mature beyond his years.


19. Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings) - Developing into a true top-six power forward.


20. Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens) - Consistent, well-rounded forward.





Promising Prospects and Emerging Talents





21. Adam Fantilli (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Dynamic, powerful center.


22. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Great puck-moving defenseman.


23. Logan Stankoven (Dallas Stars) - Undersized but prolific scorer.


24. Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken) - Intelligent, two-way pivot.


25. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical winger with high potential.


26. Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) - High-end offensive-defenseman skillset.


27. Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Flashy, versatile forward.


28. Marco Rossi (Minnesota Wild) - Potential high-end center; still developing.


29. David Jiricek (Columbus Blue Jackets) - High-potential two-way defenseman.


30. Zach Benson (Buffalo Sabres) - Smart, dynamic winger.





Solid NHL Prospects





31. Spencer Knight (Florida Panthers) - Goalie with franchise potential.


32. William Eklund (San Jose Sharks) - Creative playmaker, strong hockey IQ.


33. Luke Evangelista (Nashville Predators) - Smart, scoring winger.


34. Simon Edvinsson (Detroit Red Wings) - Towering defenseman with elite upside.


35. Cutter Gauthier (Philadelphia Flyers) - Big goal-scoring winger.


36. Fabian Lysell (Boston Bruins) - Fast and skilled with offensive instincts.


37. Dalibor Dvorský (St. Louis Blues) - Smart two-way center.


38. Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) - Big-bodied forward, excellent net-front presence.


39. Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens) - Small, dynamic offensive-defenseman.


40. Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim Ducks) - Offensive-defenseman with big upside.





Development Tier: High-Ceiling Prospects





41. Frank Nazar (Chicago Blackhawks) - Explosive offensive skill.


42. Ty Nelson (Seattle Kraken) - Mobile, puck-moving defenseman.


43. Nikita Chibrikov (Winnipeg Jets) - Highly skilled offensive winger.


44. Corson Ceulemans (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Rugged, offensive-minded defenseman.


45. Egor Chinakhov (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Scoring winger with potential.


46. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Carolina Hurricanes) - Two-way NHL forward still finding consistency.


47. Dawson Mercer (New Jersey Devils) - Reliable, versatile forward.


48. Alexis Lafrenière (New York Rangers) - Struggling to reach star potential but skilled.


49. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Missed time but remains a top blueline talent.


50. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical and still developing.





This ranking balances current NHL contributions, development trajectory, and potential ceiling. For players like Lafrenière, placement reflects unrealized potential rather than lack of skill.

It also lists Drysdale twice

 

[Panthaz89]

Caufield 8th? That's hilarious. He's unnoticeable unless it's a 5 on 3 pp.

That's the crazy thing with all the Caufield hype talk....when he isn't scoring what in the heck is he actually contributing too? I'd still have him in the top 50 but top 10 with all the other guys who have some semblance of an all around game is wild. The players who have hardly even touched the NHL or haven't even touched it on this list is even worse when there are plenty of NHLers under 24 that have actually done something in the league.

 

[BB88]

TSN does this list every year.
It combines the highest end prospects and their career projections with current NHL players
I've probably spelled a few names wrong

My Notes:
- I would Put Boldy ahead of Caufield easily. In fact Caufield being in the top 10 just doesnt make sense.
- San Jose hopes to god Celebrini turns out as good as Stutzle, so he should be higher
- Faber is better than Power........ hell so is Sanderson right now

1)Jack Hughes
2)Bedard
3)Celebrini
4)Stutzle
5) Power
6) Faber
7) Michkov
8) Caufield
9) Seider
10)Demidov
11) Sanderson
12)Nikiskin
13) Johnston
14) Carlsson
15) Hughes luke
16) smith
17)leonard
18) Levushenov
19)Buium
20) Boldy
21) Raymond
22) Fantilli
23) Lafreniere
24) Wolf
25) Slafkovsky
26) Jarvis
27) Hutson
28) Gauthier
29) Stankoven
30) Dickenson
31) Harley
32) Parekh
33) Askarov
34) Clark
35) Cooley
36) Knies
37) Guenther
38) Mctavish
39) Augusitine
40) Fowler
41) Sennecke
42) Lindstrom
43) Mateychuk
44) Cowan
45) Iginla
46)Guhle
47) Mintukov
48) Willander
49) Catton
50) McMicheal

How the hell doesn’t a 23y Stanley Cup winner make that list.

Lundell was key part of Florida winning the Cup

 

[BB88]

Just for fun I asked ChatGPT for a list.

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Here’s a ranked list of the top 50 NHL players and prospects under 24, ranked from best to least impactful (right now and in potential):





Top 50 NHL Players/Prospects Under 24 (Ranked)





Elite Tier: Generational/Franchise Talent





1. Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) - Once-in-a-generation talent, elite shooter/playmaker.


2. Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Explosive, MVP-caliber center.


3. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) - Proven superstar winger.


4. Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators) - Dominant offensive playmaker.


5. Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings) - Calder-winning defenseman with leadership qualities.





Superstar Potential: Current and Emerging NHL Stars





6. Trevor Zegras (Anaheim Ducks) - Flashy, creative, marketable star.


7. Lucas Raymond (Detroit Red Wings) - Highly skilled and intelligent winger.


8. Matty Beniers (Seattle Kraken) - Calder winner with strong two-way upside.


9. Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) - Elite goal-scoring winger.


10. Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) - Big, poised, two-way defenseman.





Young Stars Breaking Out





11. Dylan Cozens (Buffalo Sabres) - Physical and skilled power forward.


12. Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) - Versatile and competitive forward.


13. Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Elite skating, offensive-defenseman potential.


14. Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild) - Productive power forward.


15. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes) - Electrifying center with elite upside.





Established NHL Contributors





16. Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens) - Big center finding his scoring touch.


17. Bowen Byram (Colorado Avalanche) - Strong offensive-defenseman with upside.


18. Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators) - Defensively elite, mature beyond his years.


19. Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings) - Developing into a true top-six power forward.


20. Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens) - Consistent, well-rounded forward.





Promising Prospects and Emerging Talents





21. Adam Fantilli (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Dynamic, powerful center.


22. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Great puck-moving defenseman.


23. Logan Stankoven (Dallas Stars) - Undersized but prolific scorer.


24. Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken) - Intelligent, two-way pivot.


25. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical winger with high potential.


26. Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) - High-end offensive-defenseman skillset.


27. Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Flashy, versatile forward.


28. Marco Rossi (Minnesota Wild) - Potential high-end center; still developing.


29. David Jiricek (Columbus Blue Jackets) - High-potential two-way defenseman.


30. Zach Benson (Buffalo Sabres) - Smart, dynamic winger.





Solid NHL Prospects





31. Spencer Knight (Florida Panthers) - Goalie with franchise potential.


32. William Eklund (San Jose Sharks) - Creative playmaker, strong hockey IQ.


33. Luke Evangelista (Nashville Predators) - Smart, scoring winger.


34. Simon Edvinsson (Detroit Red Wings) - Towering defenseman with elite upside.


35. Cutter Gauthier (Philadelphia Flyers) - Big goal-scoring winger.


36. Fabian Lysell (Boston Bruins) - Fast and skilled with offensive instincts.


37. Dalibor Dvorský (St. Louis Blues) - Smart two-way center.


38. Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) - Big-bodied forward, excellent net-front presence.


39. Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens) - Small, dynamic offensive-defenseman.


40. Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim Ducks) - Offensive-defenseman with big upside.





Development Tier: High-Ceiling Prospects





41. Frank Nazar (Chicago Blackhawks) - Explosive offensive skill.


42. Ty Nelson (Seattle Kraken) - Mobile, puck-moving defenseman.


43. Nikita Chibrikov (Winnipeg Jets) - Highly skilled offensive winger.


44. Corson Ceulemans (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Rugged, offensive-minded defenseman.


45. Egor Chinakhov (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Scoring winger with potential.


46. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Carolina Hurricanes) - Two-way NHL forward still finding consistency.


47. Dawson Mercer (New Jersey Devils) - Reliable, versatile forward.


48. Alexis Lafrenière (New York Rangers) - Struggling to reach star potential but skilled.


49. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Missed time but remains a top blueline talent.


50. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical and still developing.





This ranking balances current NHL contributions, development trajectory, and potential ceiling. For players like Lafrenière, placement reflects unrealized potential rather than lack of skill.

What does Lundell have to do for people to realize he’s playing in the NHL?

 

[dirtydanglez]

What does Lundell have to do for people to realize he’s playing in the NHL?

thats chatgpt, that's not people.

 

[BB88]

thats chatgpt, that's not people.

I understand that

But neither the original or chatgpt has him on the list hence the question

 

[Golden_Jet]

What does Lundell have to do for people to realize he’s playing in the NHL?

I was wondering about Pinto, as I like him and Lundell.

Pinto turned 24 last week

 

[wickedwitch]

Just for fun I asked ChatGPT for a list.

——

Here’s a ranked list of the top 50 NHL players and prospects under 24, ranked from best to least impactful (right now and in potential):





Top 50 NHL Players/Prospects Under 24 (Ranked)





Elite Tier: Generational/Franchise Talent





1. Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks) - Once-in-a-generation talent, elite shooter/playmaker.


2. Jack Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Explosive, MVP-caliber center.


3. Jason Robertson (Dallas Stars) - Proven superstar winger.


4. Tim Stützle (Ottawa Senators) - Dominant offensive playmaker.


5. Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings) - Calder-winning defenseman with leadership qualities.





Superstar Potential: Current and Emerging NHL Stars





6. Trevor Zegras (Anaheim Ducks) - Flashy, creative, marketable star.


7. Lucas Raymond (Detroit Red Wings) - Highly skilled and intelligent winger.


8. Matty Beniers (Seattle Kraken) - Calder winner with strong two-way upside.


9. Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens) - Elite goal-scoring winger.


10. Owen Power (Buffalo Sabres) - Big, poised, two-way defenseman.





Young Stars Breaking Out





11. Dylan Cozens (Buffalo Sabres) - Physical and skilled power forward.


12. Mason McTavish (Anaheim Ducks) - Versatile and competitive forward.


13. Luke Hughes (New Jersey Devils) - Elite skating, offensive-defenseman potential.


14. Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild) - Productive power forward.


15. Logan Cooley (Arizona Coyotes) - Electrifying center with elite upside.





Established NHL Contributors





16. Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens) - Big center finding his scoring touch.


17. Bowen Byram (Colorado Avalanche) - Strong offensive-defenseman with upside.


18. Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators) - Defensively elite, mature beyond his years.


19. Quinton Byfield (Los Angeles Kings) - Developing into a true top-six power forward.


20. Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens) - Consistent, well-rounded forward.





Promising Prospects and Emerging Talents





21. Adam Fantilli (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Dynamic, powerful center.


22. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Great puck-moving defenseman.


23. Logan Stankoven (Dallas Stars) - Undersized but prolific scorer.


24. Shane Wright (Seattle Kraken) - Intelligent, two-way pivot.


25. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical winger with high potential.


26. Brandt Clarke (Los Angeles Kings) - High-end offensive-defenseman skillset.


27. Kent Johnson (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Flashy, versatile forward.


28. Marco Rossi (Minnesota Wild) - Potential high-end center; still developing.


29. David Jiricek (Columbus Blue Jackets) - High-potential two-way defenseman.


30. Zach Benson (Buffalo Sabres) - Smart, dynamic winger.





Solid NHL Prospects





31. Spencer Knight (Florida Panthers) - Goalie with franchise potential.


32. William Eklund (San Jose Sharks) - Creative playmaker, strong hockey IQ.


33. Luke Evangelista (Nashville Predators) - Smart, scoring winger.


34. Simon Edvinsson (Detroit Red Wings) - Towering defenseman with elite upside.


35. Cutter Gauthier (Philadelphia Flyers) - Big goal-scoring winger.


36. Fabian Lysell (Boston Bruins) - Fast and skilled with offensive instincts.


37. Dalibor Dvorský (St. Louis Blues) - Smart two-way center.


38. Matthew Knies (Toronto Maple Leafs) - Big-bodied forward, excellent net-front presence.


39. Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens) - Small, dynamic offensive-defenseman.


40. Pavel Mintyukov (Anaheim Ducks) - Offensive-defenseman with big upside.





Development Tier: High-Ceiling Prospects





41. Frank Nazar (Chicago Blackhawks) - Explosive offensive skill.


42. Ty Nelson (Seattle Kraken) - Mobile, puck-moving defenseman.


43. Nikita Chibrikov (Winnipeg Jets) - Highly skilled offensive winger.


44. Corson Ceulemans (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Rugged, offensive-minded defenseman.


45. Egor Chinakhov (Columbus Blue Jackets) - Scoring winger with potential.


46. Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Carolina Hurricanes) - Two-way NHL forward still finding consistency.


47. Dawson Mercer (New Jersey Devils) - Reliable, versatile forward.


48. Alexis Lafrenière (New York Rangers) - Struggling to reach star potential but skilled.


49. Jamie Drysdale (Anaheim Ducks) - Missed time but remains a top blueline talent.


50. Juraj Slafkovský (Montreal Canadiens) - Physical and still developing.





This ranking balances current NHL contributions, development trajectory, and potential ceiling. For players like Lafrenière, placement reflects unrealized potential rather than lack of skill.

I'd say that this list should be good news for sports writers because that's a much worse list by any standard, but I know media and news companies have already started using AI to write their articles in some cases, so....

 

[blankall]

Not saying this list is great but I think one of the big issues is people assume too much disparity between each ranking. 4th vs 21st seems like a massive difference in ranking and judge of talent/potential, but look at those names. They are all elite young talents, how do you really separate them? Entire chunks of the list are basically interchangeable.

I've always said, tiers make way more sense than numbered lists.

Within that range they've listed guys like Stutzle, who have put up 90 point in the NHL and Zeev Buium, who has yet to play an NHL game. Lucas Raymond, who is almost PPG over the last 2 seasons in the NHL, is 21, while guys who may never have full NHL careers are ahead of him. Ryan Leonard is ahead of Raymond?

 

[Eegs]

Boldy better than Caufield in every way. Absurd Canadian bias. Not surprising

As a Habs fan, I agree.