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thehockeywriters.comHere are the latest general takeaways on NHL top prospects from reputable outlets:
- The top prospect discussions continue to be led by The Hockey News and elite scouting outlets, with Ivan Demidov, Tij Iginla, and Victor Eklund frequently highlighted among the very best in recent Future Watch and Top 100 lists. These names appear across multiple 2025–2026 scouting pieces and are often noted for high ceilings and strong development trajectories.[2][3][4]
- Post-2025 draft and playoffs, several players who slipped into or rose within top prospect rankings include Calum Ritchie, Gabe Perreault, and Liam Greentree, recognized for sizable jumps in rank due to performance in junior leagues or early NHL samples. This pattern is reported by The Hockey News and various prospect roundups as of 2026.[3][8][9]
- If you want team-specific prospect depth, NHL.com and EliteProspects maintain ongoing, team-by-team updates and feature top-prospect lists updated through spring 2026. They’re good sources for cross-checking which organizations currently boast the strongest pipelines and which players are closest to NHL readiness.[5][6][7]
Illustration: A typical top-prospect landscape right now features a handful of players with high upside (e.g., Demidov, Eklund, Iginla) backed by mid-to-late risers (e.g., Ritchie, Greentree, Perreault) who have shown tangible steps forward in their development paths.[2][3]
Would you like me to pull the most recent specific top-10 lists from The Hockey News or NHL.com and format a quick side-by-side comparison for you? I can also tailor the view to your favorite teams or a particular draft year.[7][2]