Every NHL Team’s Top Prospect – 2025-26 Preseason Update

For every NHL team, prospects are always coming and going. As they finish off their junior, college careers or make the jump over from their European leagues, they all have the same goal, to someday leave their mark on the NHL. The pressure and attention surrounding these players is magnified if they are going to be a real crucial piece for their respective franchises for years to come.

Related: The NHL’s Top-100 Prospects

Now that the 2025-26 NHL season is just around the corner, some of the top prospects have kept their title as their team’s top prospect while others have moved on or have been dethroned by another within their system. As with the Top 100 prospects, I will use Corey Pronman’s break down of what constitutes as a prospect.

Every NHL Team's Top Prospect 2019-20

A prospect is defined as: “A skater no longer qualifies as an NHL prospect if he has played 25 games in the NHL in any campaign, regular season and playoffs combined, or 50 games total; or reaches age 27 by Sept. 15. A goalie no longer qualifies as an NHL prospect if he has played 10 games in the NHL in any campaign, regular season and playoffs combined, or 25 games total; or reaches age 27 by Sept. 15.” (From: “Pronman: 2019-20 NHL Farm System Rankings”).

Related: THW’s Wall-to-Wall Prospect & Draft Coverage

This list will be done alphabetically by team and not by rank. Without further ado, let’s take a look at every team’s top prospect.

Anaheim Ducks: Beckett Sennecke

Previously: Beckett Sennecke

Beckett Sennecke is a lanky winger with extremely impressive puck skill that allows him to regularly deke through several layers of defense. He has a solid playmaking game, with good enough sense to spot difficult lanes and make smart passes, but can get caught up playing hero-puck at times, trying to deke through defenders when a pass would serve him better. Sennecke has continued to grow, now over 6-foot-4, and has made some progress filling out his skinny frame over the past year. Guys his size don’t usually move through opponents like he does, constantly dodging between checks to find space, but Sennecke’s skating is strong enough to let him duck and weave through traffic.

Boston Bruins: James Hagens

Previously: Fabian Lysell

James Hagens is a dynamic skater with a ton of skill, giving him a tool kit that brings to mind recent NTDP stars like Jack Hughes, Logan Cooley, and Will Smith. His edgework is phenomenal, which makes his movements in open ice extremely difficult to anticipate. Hagens uses his edges, as well as subtle fakes, to make defenders miss and burst into space with possession. 

Hagens is an excellent playmaker, drawing eyes and bodies to himself before placing a perfect pass on a teammate’s blade. I think he’s also more physical than he gets credit for, working hard in puck battles and not backing down in scrums after the whistle. Being 5-foot-10 certainly didn’t help Hagens’ draft stock with NHL teams, but I think he’s a skilled enough player who skates so well that it won’t be a significant hindrance to him when he goes pro.

Buffalo Sabres: Radim Mrtka

Previously: Konsta Helenius

Radim Mrtka did himself a big favor at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup last Summer. Mrtka is a massive (6-foot-6), right-shot defender who played massive minutes in all-situations for Czechia in that tournament, helping drive them to a silver medal finish. He is a very natural puck carrier and mover in the offensive zone, walking the blueline better than you’d expect for a 17-year-old of his size.

Mrtka made the move to North America this past year to join the Seattle Thunderbirds, and became an absolute two-way workhorse for them. He was on the first power play unit and the first penalty killing group as well, regularly logging ice times exceeding 30 minutes a night! Mrtka’s defensive potential is sky high given his massive size and strong skating, but his offensive game inspires some confidence as well.

Calgary Flames: Zayne Parekh

Previously: Zayne Parekh

Zayne Parekh has been a really fun player to follow throughout his junior career, constantly involving himself on offense, pinching in along the boards when needed, and creating a ton of chances for himself and his teammates as a result. For my money, he was the most talented offensive creator on the backend in the 2024 Draft, however, Parekh’s defensive game leaves a bit to be desired. He is smart enough to anticipate opposing attackers, and can make good checks with his stick, but the physicality is lacking at this point, which I expect will lead to some struggles in puck battles at the NHL level at least early in his career.

Zayne Parekh Calgary Flames
Zayne Parekh, Calgary Flames (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

I do think he’s a solid defender when he’s properly engaged, cutting off passes and angling opponents toward the boards, there’s just some room for growth. Parekh is a remarkable talent, with Quinn Hughes-like offensive upside if things go well.

Carolina Hurricanes: Alexander Nikishin

Previously: Alexander Nikishin

Alexander Nikishin has put the hockey world on notice over the past few seasons, establishing himself as one of the very best young players outside of the NHL with back-to-back-to-back seasons as one of the best two-way defenders in the KHL. Unfortunately for the Hurricanes, he kept re-signing with SKA-St. Petersburg of the KHL throughout these breakout years, but he has finally arrived and looks poised to be an NHL regular next season in Carolina.

Nikishin is a remarkable defensive prospect who has become an explosive offensive talent, leading all KHL defenders in scoring in two of the past three seasons. He is big (6-foot-4), has a heavy slapshot, and skates remarkably well for someone of his size. Nikishin was also the captain of SKA for the past two seasons, leading the biggest KHL team both on and off the ice.

Chicago Blackhawks: Artyom Levshunov

Previously: Artyom Levshunov

Artyom Levshunov has an incredibly exciting toolkit as a big, right-handed defender who skates incredibly well. Levshunov has a very projectable game, with the size, skating, and offense to be a great NHL defender. He involves himself in every play possible, which can be a double-edged sword as he reacts and activates before thinking sometimes. Levshunov’s offensive game is dynamic, with his smooth skating serving as the catalyst for each thing he does well. He’s strong in breakout/entry situations, has some clever stretch passes in his toolkit, and walks the blueline with confidence. 

His decision making is still a bit raw, but he has made encouraging strides there since being drafted out of the NCAA. Levshunov was a poor defender in the USHL when he first arrived there, but finished that season as a strong two-way player. His first NCAA season mirrored that closely, with an increased defensive responsibility as the year wore on. Levshunov made the jump to the AHL last season, and while his defensive game wasn’t excellent there right off the bat, he’s shown himself to be a quick study and I think he’ll be ready for big NHL minutes in the near future.

Colorado Avalanche: Gavin Brindley

Previously: Calum Ritchie

Gavin Brindley is a 5-foot-9 forward who was excellent in the NCAA as an 18-year-old freshman in his draft year. His skating is great and his high energy level makes him a possession beast. Brindley’s combination of speed and effort will make him a very flexible player who can fill in whatever role is needed of him, which has earned him lots of ice time. He is a coach’s dream as a player with great skills on both sides of the puck and a never-quit mentality. Brindley was phenomenal at the 2024 World Juniors where he was often one of the best and hardest working American players each and every game. He made the surprising decision to join the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL last season (I still believe he would’ve been better off with another NCAA season), and struggled quite a bit with the physicality of the pro game.

Columbus Blue Jackets: Cayden Lindstrom

Previously: Cayden Lindstrom

Cayden Lindstrom has been a favorite of mine from the 2024 Draft class going back a few years now. He’s a massive power forward (6-foot-3, 205 pounds) who is incredibly quick and difficult to knock off the puck. His size advantage is part of what made him a nearly immovable object in the WHL, but he also has great hands, a strong shot, and really good puck protection instincts. Lindstrom has missed significant time in two consecutive campaigns due to a back injury, and that missed time has really started to add up. Based on talent, I think Lindstrom could push for the top-10 of this list, but I’m trying to be a bit cautious with his ranking, considering he has only played 40 total games over the last two seasons, with only four of those coming in the 2024-25 season. I sincerely hope he recovers and gets back on track because making the move to the NCAA next season (with Michigan State University) seems like a great move.

Dallas Stars: Cameron Schmidt

Previously: Logan Stankoven

Cameron Schmidt is an elite skating winger who has a ton of things that NHL teams look for, but his 5-foot-7 frame rightfully scared plenty of teams. When the Stars took him in the third round of the 2025 Draft, he had been the best player on the board by my estimation for about 30-40 picks, making it a valuable selection. A player of Schmidt’s size needs at least one high-end trait to help them adapt to the pro game, and his skating certainly qualifies. He’s got an explosiveness to his first few steps that is really exciting, and his wrist shot is powerful enough that I could see him becoming a strong rush scorer in the NHL.

Schmidt is stronger than you might think based on his size, with a decent compete level and the ability to slip and slide around checks that allows a similarly sized player like Conor Garland to be effective in the offensive zone. However, Schmidt has some growing to do when it comes to his decision-making, regularly stick-handling himself into far too much pressure or shooting into shin pads before finding alternatives. I think his floor is a high-end scoring winger in the AHL, and the ceiling here is quite high as a goal scoring middle-six winger.

Detroit Red Wings: Axel Sandin Pellikka

Previously: Simon Edvinsson

Axel Sandin Pellikka is a right-handed offensive defenseman who has been an offensive leader in the SHL as a teenaged defenseman. Sandin Pellikka had a great showing for Sweden at the World Juniors in his draft year, improving his draft stock considerably, and has represented Sweden in two more World Junior Championships since, even being named the tourney’s top defender in 2025. He is a force on offense but don’t let that fool you, he is a hard-working defender who makes a lot of stops despite his 5-foot-11 frame, especially off the rush. I expect he’ll join the Grand Rapids Griffins in the AHL for the 2025-26 season before making his NHL debut behind Detroit’s high-end top pairing of Simon Edvinsson and Moritz Seider.

Edmonton Oilers: Matthew Savoie

Previously: Matthew Savoie

Drafted ninth overall by the Sabres at the 2022 draft, Matt Savoie is a highly creative forward with a high-end skill set. The combination of speed, hands and stick handling makes him an offensive catalyst and he maintains offensive zone possession extremely well. Savoie has excellent vision to spot a lane to engage or find his teammates with a perfectly executed pass and he’s a dynamic skater as well.

He got his first taste of pro hockey last Fall and was one of the best players in the WHL last year in his final year of junior play. After being traded to the Edmonton Oilers, Savoie has spent this whole season in the AHL with the Bakersfield Condors, scoring at nearly a point-per-game rate. If he can earn a spot next to one of Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl in the next year or two, he could set himself up for a real shot at the Calder Trophy.

Florida Panthers: Gracyn Sawchyn

Previously: Gracyn Sawchyn

Gracyn Sawchyn has a very high motor and is constantly skating and making small, smart plays all over the ice. Sawchyn is reliable defensively and is a great forechecker, making him an absolute nuisance for opposing forwards who aren’t likely to get a lot of space when he’s on the ice. He forces turnovers at a remarkable rate, and while his shot and playmaking aren’t special compared to an average NHLer, they are good enough. The real calling card of Sawchyn’s offensive game is his hands. I remember counting on one hand the number of 2023 draft eligible players with quicker side-to-side hands than him and he is quite confident using that advantage to blow by or through defenders.

Skating is another positive for Sawchyn whose above-average acceleration pairs wonderfully with his high-end compete level to make him an absolute force in transition on both sides of the puck. The biggest reason that Sawchyn isn’t getting more attention is his wiry frame that lets opponents push him around more than I’d like. Sawchyn measures in at 6-feet tall, but just 155 pounds (according to CHL.com). While he’s able to slip through checks a lot more than you might expect at the junior level, I wouldn’t count on that translating perfectly to the pro level. If Sawchyn is able to finally fill out his frame with some extra muscle once he hits the AHL, I think he’ll be on track to become an NHLer in Florida.

Los Angeles Kings: Liam Greentree

Previously: Liam Greentree

Liam Greentree is a big winger who looks like he could be a great all-round player in the NHL someday if he can make some improvements to his speed and acceleration. Greentree does most things well, fighting hard in puck battles, making smart passes, and handling defensive responsibilities well. His greatest strength is his shot which looks like a quality NHL tool though his skill with the puck is worthy of mention as well. The biggest barrier in the way of NHL success for Greentree at the moment is his skating. He’s got okay speed once he gets going, but his first few steps are sluggish and he could use some explosiveness to help him accelerate more quickly. Greentree has was a dominant offensive force in the OHL last season, scoring 49 goals and 119 points, good enough for 3rd in league scoring.

Minnesota Wild: Zeev Buium

Previously: Jesper Wallstedt

Zeev Buium is a complete defenseman who has had a ton of success early in his collegiate career, scoring well above a point-per-game and winning an NCAA championship as a freshman defender in the 2023-24 season. He is an excellent skater and has excellent hockey sense which allows him to defend incredibly well in the NCAA, and likely in the NHL as well. It’s becoming increasingly common to see NHL defenders succeed through puck skills and clever positioning rather than simply through physicality and I think Buium could fit that mold. 

Buium has a great motor and always finds himself in the thick of the action on both ends of the ice. He has good skill with the puck but his calling card will be his skating and sense which he uses to his advantage best on the rush both as a passer and a scoring threat. There is a little bit of Quinn Hughes in Buium’s game, mainly in the edge-work and his ability to head-fake attackers with possession to create a ton of space. Buium falling to 12th in the 2024 Draft could make a few teams look really silly if he becomes the player I expect he will be.

Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov

Previously: Ivan Demidov

Ivan Demidov is an incredibly talented offensive player, with great hands, a zippy shot, and some sneaky-good playmaking instincts. Demidov is a legit top-end talent who has clear top-line potential in the NHL. One thing he and fellow Russian super-prospect Matvei Michkov had in common was a difficulty earning minutes in the KHL as a draft eligible player. Demidov sat out many games to start his draft year but scored tons the following year despite his limited minutes.

There aren’t many players who can handle the puck quite like Demidov. He led all U20 KHL players in scoring, and I’m increasingly confident he’ll score a ton of points in the NHL, it’s just a question of how effective of a player he can be at even strength given his smaller frame and slightly odd skating stride. It won’t be long before we find out, since Demidov looked electrifying offensively in his brief NHL debut in Montreal last Spring.

Nashville Predators: Brady Martin

Previously: Matthew Wood

Brady Martin is a highly competitive and physical center prospect who endeared himself to NHL scouts in his draft year through his tenacity and tendency to throw absolutely show-stopping hits. Don’t try to put Martin into a box as just a hard worker with minimal skill, however, because he has enough skill and finesse with the puck to create good looks for himself and his teammates. Martin has a ton of hallmarks of an excellent do-it-all power forward, battling hard for pucks, making opponents look twice over their shoulders with his physicality, and creating tons of offense down the middle of the ice, especially near the crease.

New Jersey Devils: Anton Silayev

Previously: Anton Silayev

Anton Silayev was the early story of the 2024 Draft going from an unknown defender in Russia’s junior system the prior year to an elite defensive prospect who was tearing up the KHL. Silayev is 6-foot-7, but he moves like he’s 6-foot-2, and he has shown great two-way play across two full KHL season. He is signed for another season with Torpedo in the KHL, but North America could be on his radar a year from now when I’m sure New Jersey would be thrilled to add such a potent defensive presence. Silayev’s combination of length and skating makes him a true outlier in the hockey world, and one capable of becoming a one-man defensive unit in his prime.

New York Islanders: Matthew Schaefer

Previously: Cole Eiserman

Matthew Schaefer was the clear top player in the 2025 Draft for me, largely due to his high-end skating that makes him a strong defensive presence at all times. His offensive skill has come a long way in the past 12 months or so, and as a result Schaefer set a new career high in points despite only playing 17 games this season between a bout of Mono and a broken collarbone that he sustained at the World Junior Championship. 

Schaefer’s skating and defensive play were on full display at the Hlinka Gretzky tournament last summer where he was Canada’s captain and number one defender. Schaefer also had an excellent showing at the CHL/USA prospect tournament, and quickly put himself into the conversation for the first overall pick considering his position, age (weeks away from being a 2026 Draft eligible), and size. Schaefer hasn’t played since the World Junior Championship, but his play in various tournaments and in the OHL were phenomenal, giving the New York Islanders the confidence that they’ve found a high-end, first pairing defender with the first overall pick.

New York Rangers: Gabe Perreault

Previously: Gabe Perreault

Gabe Perrault looks like someone who could be a power play specialist at the next level with great skill and smarts in the offensive zone. He can pick apart opposing defenses with pin-point passes, creative dangles and sly fakes, and his effort level is admirable. Perreault was one of the most creative and intelligent players from the 2023 Draft and he is great at weaving his way out of trouble when defenders collapse around him, either with a pass or his lightning-quick hands. Perreault has scored at an absurd rate in the NCAA, with 108 points in just 73 games. He has also been a huge piece of Team USA’s offense in each of their back-to-back gold medal victories at the World Junior Championship.

Ottawa Senators: Carter Yakemchuk

Previously: Carter Yakemchuk

Carter Yakemchuk has an enviable physical makeup as a right-shot defender who already measures at 6-foot-4 (was 6-foot-2 to start his draft year), 207 pounds and he has produced a ton of offense for the Calgary Hitmen. His skill is impressive for a defender of his size and his size and physicality combine to make him intriguing as an NHL prospect. Yakemchuk challenges opposing players one-on-one like a forward, constantly setting himself up for incredible dekes. The problem is, he doesn’t succeed 100% of the time and can put himself in tough positions to recover defensively when things go wrong. He has the length and strength to be a strong defender, but a quicker skating stride would likely help him become a difference maker on the back-end as well.

Philadelphia Flyers: Porter Martone

Previously: Jett Luchanko

Porter Martone is a skilled power forward who dominated the OHL in his draft season. His size and high-end skill make him a handful for junior defenses, and I think it was a great decision for him to move on to the NCAA next season with Michigan State University. Martone’s size is great and all (6-foot-3), but the real reason it excites scouts is his excellent playmaking, high-end compete level, and his great hands. In the draft process, Martone compared himself to the Tkachuk brothers, and while I think he’s got a lot of their DNA as a high-skill power forward, he isn’t a pest like the Tkachuks. He battles hard for pucks and doesn’t back down from a challenge, but he doesn’t quite have that Rat X-Factor to get under opponents’ skin.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Rutger McGroarty

Previously: Rutger McGroarty

Rutger McGroarty is a true power forward, strong and determined enough to win pucks with great playmaking skills that allow him to make smart plays with the puck once he wins it. He is a very complete prospect who is a natural leader, shoots well, and does just about everything else you could hope for from a first-round pick. McGroarty won’t lead your team in scoring, but he’ll do a whole lot of other things at a very high level. He had a pretty slow start in the AHL last season for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, but I thought McGroarty adapted quite well to the pace of the pro game by the season’s end.

San Jose Sharks: Michael Misa

Previously: Sam Dickinson

Two years after we saw Connor Bedard going first overall, and three after Shane Wright went fourth overall, another CHL exceptional status player has gone in the top-5 of the NHL draft with Michael Misa being selected second overall by the Sharks. Misa plays an extremely well rounded game, with a really strong foundation of skills that should make him a great top-six forward in the NHL. Misa is an excellent skater, with the skill and hockey sense to be a great power play asset for San Jose

The biggest question around Misa to start his draft year was if he could really step up offensively and become “the guy” in Saginaw. Well, Misa’s 62 goals and 134 points in 65 OHL games have soundly answered that. Misa’s fit is going to be very interesting with the Sharks, given they have Macklin Celebrini as a no-doubt first line center and Will Smith as a possible 2C for the future. Smith showed signs of great chemistry with Celebrini as a winger as last season went on so I think that opens the door for Misa to stay at center in the NHL.

Seattle Kraken: Berkly Catton

Previously: Berkly Catton

Berkly Catton is a remarkably intelligent player, creating chances and advantages for his teammates through clever manipulations rather than through physical force. The Spokane Chiefs have lacked high-end talent during Catton’s entire WHL tenure (until they traded for Andrew Cristall this past season), so he has been leaned upon heavily for the past three seasons. Luckily for the Chiefs, Catton has more than been up to the task of leading the team, scoring over 100 points in consecutive seasons.

Catton has been great for Team Canada at a handful of different tournaments, and I expect he’ll be a major player for them at the 2026 World Junior Championship this coming December. He is a very skilled player with a ton of speed and a high-end motor. I think his offensive versatility and his potential while attacking off the rush will make him an excellent addition for the Kraken.

St. Louis Blues: Jimmy Snuggerud

Previously: Dalibor Dvorsky

Since being selected 23rd overall in the 2022 Draft, Jimmy Snuggerud has proven to be an excellent choice for the St. Louis Blues. His shot is the first thing that stands out about his game, as the power and accuracy of his wrist shot make it a very dangerous tool, but the real reason his shot is so potent is the way he can disguise or alter his shot by suddenly changing the release point. He has smooth hands but doesn’t make a ton of plays as a distributor, though his finishing ability typically makes up for that. Snuggerud is a responsible defensive player which isn’t typical for a shoot-first winger. He joined the Blues and I thought he looked great right from the start.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Sam O’Reilly

Previously: Conor Geekie

Sam O’Reilly, picked up in the Isaac Howard deal, may have the lower ceiling between the two traded prospects, but he plays a premium position and fits Tampa Bay’s timeline and needs better. O’Reilly is a reliable two-way center prospect who creates offense around the net and below the goal line, largely due to his strength and ability to win puck battles. He skates at an NHL level and has decent playmaking vision as well. I see a player with clear bottom-six forward potential, though you’d like to see a bit more offense if you want him to be your 3C.

Toronto Maple Leafs: Easton Cowan

Previously: Easton Cowan

The Toronto Maple Leafs surprised the hockey world when they selected Easton Cowan with the 28th pick in the 2023 Draft. He wasn’t seen as a first round candidate by many people, but he has already paid back the Leafs for their belief in him. Cowan is a quick and hardworking winger whose offensive production skyrocketed in the OHL following his draft year, nearly doubling his production from the prior season in fewer games. He has proven that the OHL isn’t enough of a challenge, scoring 108 points across just 63 combined regular season and playoff games this year, so it makes sense that he’s set to go pro this Fall.

Utah Mammoth: Caleb Desnoyers

Previously: Tij Iginla

Caleb Desnoyers is a really well-rounded prospect who impressed for Canada at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup last summer with his hardworking style earning him a major role. Desnoyers has been heavily relied upon in the QMJHL due to his responsible play in all zones and his success in the faceoff dot. I don’t think his skill is elite, but he’s got more than enough skill to produce given his strong hockey sense that allows him to involve himself in plays at just the right moment. Desnoyers competes hard and will be an effective pro on both sides of the puck. He doesn’t exactly project as an elite point-scoring center in the NHL, but he should be an excellent connective piece down the middle in Utah’s top six.

Vancouver Canucks: Jonathan Lekkerimäki

Previously: Jonathan Lekkerimäki

Jonathan Lekkerimäki had a really tough post-draft season, with multiple injuries/illnesses ruining any momentum he tried to build. That was true all year until the Allsvenskan playoffs where he seemed to finally look like his old self again, scoring 15 points in 15 games. In the ensuing offseason, he was signed by the Canucks and loaned to the SHL where he played with Örebro HK and led all U20 SHL players in goals and points. Lekkerimäki has since made his North American debut with the Canucks’ AHL and NHL squads, showing the skill and killer instinct as a shooter that made him such a high draft pick. He got pushed around a bit on Abbotsford’s championship run to the AHL’s Calder Cup, but the Canucks seem confident he can continue to put on muscle and take another step forward with his skating, two improvements that would make him a clear top-six candidate in the near future.

Vegas Golden Knights: Trevor Connelly

Previously: Trevor Connelly

Trevor Connelly is a skilled winger with dynamic skating and a penchant for making the most jaw-dropping move possible. His hands are really quick and he plays with a ton of deception which makes him dangerous with the puck even when it looks like there’s no play to be made. However, Connelly has had some high-profile discipline issues, and will need to reign in his decision making if he wants to be given consistent high deployment in the NHL.

Washington Capitals: Ryan Leonard

Previously: Ryan Leonard

Ryan Leonard is a high energy winger who never takes his foot off the gas in terms of both speed and effort. He uses his speed and skill to blow by defenders in the neutral zone and pressure in-zone defenders who struggle to anticipate his next move. His playmaking and shot aren’t exceptional, but they’re both going to serve him well in the NHL. He has a very versatile skill set and should become a strong top-six winger who adds some grit and goalscoring to his line, similar to a Tyler Bertuzzi-type player (or Matthew Tkachuk if you think his offense will really pop in the NHL).

Winnipeg Jets: Brayden Yager

Previously: Brad Lambert

Brayden Yager was talked about in the scouting world for nearly as long as Connor Bedard, being drafted third overall in the 2020 WHL Bantam Draft and winning the CHL Rookie of the Year award following the 2021-22 season on the back of a remarkable 34-goal, 59-point rookie season. His transition game, defensive play, and wicked wrist shot make him an all around threat at the junior level. After being traded one-for-one for Rutger McGroarty to the Jets, Yager looks poised to remain in the Canadian Prairies for the foreseeable future. He grew up in Saskatchewan, played his junior hockey there (in Moose Jaw and now Lethbridge, Alberta), and will now make the jump to the AHL (Manitoba Moose) with his WHL career behind him.

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