2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings

Looking for the most up-to-date 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings? You’ve come to the right place! We’ll be updating this list regularly leading up to the draft, so be sure to check back often.

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Forwards

The 2019 NHL Draft is fast approaching, and with that in mind, it’s time to take a look at the top 10 forwards who are eligible for selection.

This year’s class is loaded with high-end talent, and there should be a number of impact players taken in the first round. Here’s a look at the top 10 forwards who are eligible for the 2019 NHL Draft

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Defensemen

In preparation for the 2019 NHL Draft NHL.com has ranked the top 10 draft-eligible defensemen. These rankings are based on evaluations of scouts and draft experts.

The top-ranked defenseman is Bowen Byram of the Vancouver Giants in the Western Hockey League Byram is a two-way defenseman with good size and skating ability. He is an excellent puck-moving defenseman who can also contribute offensively.

Byram is followed by Ville Heinola of Lukko in Finland’s Liiga. Heinola is a smart, mobile defenseman who makes good decisions with the puck. He’s a good skater with good vision and playmaking ability.

The third-ranked defenseman is Phillip Broberg of AIK in Sweden’s Allsvenskan. Broberg is a big, strong defenseman who is a good skater and has good offensive instincts. He’s a good two-way player who can contribute at both ends of the ice.

Rounding out the top 10 are: Moritz Seider (Adler Mannheim, Germany), Thomas Harley (Mississauga Steelheads, OHL), Dylan Samberg (Minnesota Duluth NCAA), Matthew Robertson (Edmonton Oil Kings WHL), K’Andre Miller (Wisconsin, NCAA), Jakob Zboril (Saint John Sea Dogs, QMJHL) and Nicholas Robertson (Peterborough Petes, OHL).

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Goaltenders

The following is a list of the top 10 goaltenders eligible for the 2019 NHL Draft as ranked by NHL Central Scouting.

1. Spencer Knight, USA U-18 (NTDP)
2. Pyotr Kochetkov, Yaroslavl (KHL)
3. Mads Sogaard, Medicine Hat (WHL)
4. Hugo Alnefelt, HV71 J20 (SuperElit)
5. Lacus Femi, Sudbury (OHL)
6. Zachary Bouthillier, Chicoutimi (QMJHL)
7. Matthew Robson, Minnesota Duluth (NCHC)
8. Karel Vejmelka, HC Sparta Praha U20 (Czech U19)
9. Dustin Wolf, Everett (WHL)
10 Joel Hofer, Swift Current (WHL)

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 North American Skaters

The 2019 NHL Draft is fast approaching, and it promises to be an eventful one. With so many talented young players eligible to be drafted, it’s difficult to know who the top prospects are. However, we’ve done our homework and compiled a list of the top 10 North American skaters eligible for the 2019 NHL draft

1. Jack Hughes, C, USA U-18 (NTDP)
2. Dylan Cozens, C, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
3. Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
4. Bowen Byram, D, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
5. Alex Turcotte, C, USA U-18 (NTDP)
6. Trevor Zegras, C/W, USA U-18 (NTDP)
7. Peyton Krebs, LW/C, Kootenay ICE (WHL)
8. Matthew Boldy LW/RW, USA U-18 (NTDP)
9. Dylan Samberg, D, Hermantown Hawks (USHS-MN)
10. Victor Soderstrom, D Brynas IF J20 (SuperElit)

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 European Skaters

The 2019 NHL Draft is fast approaching, and with it comes the chance for NHL Teams to add some young talent to their rosters. This year’s draft is loaded with promising prospects from all over the world, but there are a handful of European skaters who are especially worth keeping an eye on.

Here are the top 10 European skaters in this year’s Draft Class

1. Vasili Podkolzin, RW (Russia)
2. Kirby Dach, C (Canada)
3. Matej Pekar, RW (Czech Republic)
4. Victor Soderstrom, D (Sweden)
5. Anttoni Honka, D (Finland)
6. Philip Tomasino, C (Canada)
7. Nikolai Prokhorkin, LW (Russia)
8. Nadezhda Gilyazetdinova, D (Russia)
9. Albin Grewe, LW (Sweden)
10. Samuel Fagemo, LW (Sweden)

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Overall Prospects

1. Jack Hughes, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): The consensus top overall prospect in the 2019 draft, Hughes is an electric offensive player with great speed and tremendous vision. He put up 34 goals and 112 points in 50 games with the NTDP this season.

2. Kaapo Kakko, RW, TPS (Finland): Kakko is a big (6-foot-2, 194 pounds), strong winger who is excellent at using his body to protect the puck and make plays in the offensive zone He had 22 goals and 38 points in 45 games for TPS this season.

3. Dylan Cozens, C/RW, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL): A versatile forward who can play both center and wing, Cozens is an outstanding skater with good size (6-foot-3, 185 pounds) and a nose for the net. He scored 34 goals and 84 points in 68 games for Lethbridge this season.

4. Bowen Byram, D, Vancouver Giants (WHL): Byram is an elite offensive defenseman with great skating ability and a knack for getting his shot through from the point. He had 26 goals and 71 points in 67 games for Vancouver this season.

5. Trevor Zegras, C/LW, USA U-18 (NTDP): A creative playmaker with outstanding vision and hockey sense, Zegras had 27 goals and 102 points in 64 games with the NTDP this season. He also played four games with the men’s national team at the IIHF World Championship scoring one goal.

6. Peyton Krebs, C/LW, Kootenay Ice (WHL): Krebs is an excellent skater with good size (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) and outstanding vision and creativity as a playmaker. He scored 19 goals and 69 points in 64 games for Kootenay this season.

7 Kirby Dach , C , Saskatoon Blades : A big Power Forward at 6 – 4 , 198 pounds , Dach uses his size well to win battles along the boards and create space for himself and his teammates . He had 25 goals 66 points 62 games for Saskatoon this season .
8 Vasili Podkolzin , RW , SKA – Neva St . Petersburg : Podkolzin is a skilled winger who plays a game predicated on speed , energy tenacity . He ‘ s also shown some flashes of offensive upside , scoring nine goals in just 28 games against men in Russia ‘ ssecond – tier professional league this season .

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Sleeper Prospects

The 2019 NHL Draft is just around the corner, and with it comes the usual excitement and hype that surrounds any draft class But while most of the attention will be paid to the top prospects in the class, there are always a few diamonds in the rough that end up being taken later on and becoming key contributors for their respective teams. Here are ten prospects who could end up being steal in this year’s draft.

1. Artyom Zagidulin – G – Magnitogorsk (KHL)
2. Samuel Fagemo – LW – Frolunda (SHL)
3. Mikhail Abramov – C – Victoriaville (QMJHL)
4. Spencer Knight – G – U.S. National U18 Team (NTDP)
5. Pavel Dorofeyev – RW – Magnitogorsk (KHL)
6. Dmitri Samorukov – D – Guelph (OHL)
7. Kirill Marchenko – RW/C – HC Dynamo Moscow (VHL)
8. Jacob Olofsson – C/LW – Timra IK (SHL)
9. John Beecher – C/ LW U.S National U18 Team (NTDP)

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Bust Prospects

There are always a handful of NHL draft prospects who fail to live up to the hype. Here are the top 10 bust prospects for the 2019 NHL Draft

1. Vasili Podkolzin, RW, Vancouver Giants (WHL)
2. Kirby Dach, C, Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
3. Matthew Boldy, LW, Boston College Eagles (Hockey East)
4. Cole Caufield, RW, USA U-18 NTDP (USHL)
5. Peyton Krebs, C, Kootenay ICE (WHL)
6. Ryan Suzuki, C, Barrie Colts (OHL)
7. Victor Soderstrom, D, Brynas IF (SHL)
8. Dylan Cozens, C/RW, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
9. Philip Broberg, D, AIK (Allsvenskan)
10. Thomas Harley, D Mississauga Steelheads (OHL)

2019 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Prospects by Position

1. Jack Hughes, C, USA U-18 (NTDP): The consensus first overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft Hughes is an exceptional playmaker and skater with elite hockey IQ. He sees the ice extremely well and makes those around him better.

2. Kaapo Kakko, RW, TPS (Liiga): A big power forward with great hands and a nose for the net, Kakko is one of the most NHL-ready prospects in this year’s draft class He’s a smart player who always seems to be in the right place at the right time.

3. Dylan Cozens, C/RW, Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL): A versatile forward who can play both center and wing, Cozens is an excellent skater with good size and strength. He’s a dangerous offensive weapon with a great shot and outstanding hockey sense.

4. Vasili Podkolzin, RW, SKA St. Petersburg (MHL): A highly-skilled winger with a good combination of size and speed, Podkolzin is creative with the puck and has the ability to make something out of nothing. He’s also a very good two-way player who is reliable in all situations.

5 Kirby Dach, C , Saskatoon Blades (WHL): A big center with excellent vision and playmaking abilities, Dach is a dangerous offensive threat every time he steps on the ice. He’s also aresponsible defensively and does a good job of winning face-offs.

6 Bowen Byram ,D Vancouver Giants (WHL): The top-ranked defenseman in this year’s Draft Class Byram is an exceptional skater with great mobility and outstanding puck-moving ability. He’s also a good decision maker who rarely makes mistakes in his own end of the ice.

7 Alex Newhook , C , Victoria Grizzlies (BCJHL): An extremely fast and skilled center with great offensive instincts, Newhook is one of the best pure Goal Scorers in this year’s Draft Class He has an outstanding Wrist Shot and isn’t afraid to get dirty in order to score goals
8 Peyton Krebs C Winnipeg ICE (WHL) : An incredibly gifted playmaker with excellent vision and hockey sense, Krebs is one of the most creative players in this year’s draft class . He sees the ice very well and always seems to make things happen when he has the puck on his stick .
9 Victor Soderstrom D Brynas IF Gavle (SHL) : A smart two – way defenseman with good size , skating ability ,and hockey IQ , Soderstrom is very reliable in all situations . He’ s not afraid to take charge when necessary but doesn’ t take unnecessary risks . 10 Thomas Harley D Mississauga Steelheads : An outstanding offensive defenseman with great vision skating ability Harley QB ‘ s Mississauga Power play running or setting up plays from the blue line . He still needs work on his defensive game but has all – round potential .

2019 NHL draft Prospect Rankings: Top 10 Prospects by NHL Team

With the 2019 NHL Draft just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at which prospects are the best in the class. Here are NHL.com’s top 10 prospects by each of the 31 NHL teams including who scouts say they compare to at the NHL level.