#1
#1 out of 1
sports1d ago
Five U23 NHL players or prospects whose stock rose in 2025-26 season’s first half
- Igor Chernyshov has emerged as a potential impact scorer after moving from the AHL to the San Jose NHL roster this season.
- Roman Kantserov has risen to a top prospect status with Chicago based on his two-way play and skill.
- Yegor Surin is praised for a combination of skill and a distinct, nasty edge playing for Lokomotiv Yaroslavl.
- Alexander Zharovsky shows elite hands and offensive upside, projected to be a top-six forward for Montreal.
- Braeden Bowman defies draft status, providing secondary scoring for Vegas after his recall.
- Corey Pronman updates the U23 rankings at midseason, noting rapid rises among several players.
- The list shows players who may impact future rosters and development plans for their organizations.
- The midseason rankings emphasize the translateable aspects of each player’s game.
- Pronman notes each player’s speed, skill, and compete as key drivers of their ascent.
Vote 0