NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
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NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Can't recall if I saw anything posted on this, so thought I'd put it out there.  Snuggerud at #10, Dvorsky at #20:
https://x.com/NHLNetwork/status/1965550792200650915
			
			
									
									
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
2 of 25 when there are 32 teams seems pretty good. I blame Army.
			
			
									
									
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Sam Rinzel is a dark horse for the Calder if he stays healthy.
			
			
									
									
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Criteria for the list:
This list was limited to 25 prospects, and their criteria was players who are “younger than 26 years old. Skaters must have played fewer than 25 NHL games and goalies fewer than 15 NHL games.”
			
			
									
									
						This list was limited to 25 prospects, and their criteria was players who are “younger than 26 years old. Skaters must have played fewer than 25 NHL games and goalies fewer than 15 NHL games.”
Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Maybe you should.
When you think about where these guys were drafted and those that were picked before them in their draft.
Snuggs was the 16 forward picked in his draft. He is one of the four left still eligible for this list.
Dvoraky was the 8th forward picked in his draft. He is one of the two still eligible for this list.
So I don't know that, that's so great or even average.
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Snuggerud is getting the calder...betBalotelliMassive wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 08:36 am Sam Rinzel is a dark horse for the Calder if he stays healthy.
Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Great to see where our prospects land on the NHL list!!
It is interesting to see where one list will show the Blues have multiple top talents on the NHL doorstep and other lists say the pipeline is mid-pack or worse. Too many people here and overall exclusively look at draft ranking for talent judgement. I guess that is good as if they were looking closer at the players the Blues would never be able to lead the league in graduating players to the NHL with where their picks are.
			
			
									
									
						It is interesting to see where one list will show the Blues have multiple top talents on the NHL doorstep and other lists say the pipeline is mid-pack or worse. Too many people here and overall exclusively look at draft ranking for talent judgement. I guess that is good as if they were looking closer at the players the Blues would never be able to lead the league in graduating players to the NHL with where their picks are.
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I am 100% in agreement there. Though I am afraid we are overplaying just how good Snuggerud is. to me he looks like his game is just perfect for the NHL. Makes me fear I am being too much of a fan. LOLNublues69 wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 10:11 amSnuggerud is getting the calder...betBalotelliMassive wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 08:36 am Sam Rinzel is a dark horse for the Calder if he stays healthy.
Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Snuggles will get invited to Army's BBQ soon. Maybe he'll bring you.Cahokanut wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 09:19 am
Maybe you should.
When you think about where these guys were drafted and those that were picked before them in their draft.
Snuggs was the 16 forward picked in his draft. He is one of the four left still eligible for this list.
Dvoraky was the 8th forward picked in his draft. He is one of the two still eligible for this list.
So I don't know that, that's so great or even average.
Your argument is that guys picked before them made the show earlier than them? You don't say!
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Was about to ask that question - thanksBalotelliMassive wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 09:16 am Criteria for the list:
This list was limited to 25 prospects, and their criteria was players who are “younger than 26 years old. Skaters must have played fewer than 25 NHL games and goalies fewer than 15 NHL games.”
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Yep, you’re right. Having 2 of the top 25 prospects in the whole NHL is terrible. I’d trade both of these guys right now for whatever you can get. Clearly they aren’t NHL material because of their draft positions. Wonderful analysis.Cahokanut wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 09:19 am
Maybe you should.
When you think about where these guys were drafted and those that were picked before them in their draft.
Snuggs was the 16 forward picked in his draft. He is one of the four left still eligible for this list.
Dvoraky was the 8th forward picked in his draft. He is one of the two still eligible for this list.
So I don't know that, that's so great or even average.
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
My money is on DemidovNublues69 wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 10:11 amSnuggerud is getting the calder...betBalotelliMassive wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 08:36 am Sam Rinzel is a dark horse for the Calder if he stays healthy.
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Re: NHL Network: Top 25 Prospects
Agree. He’s going to be good. And with Chicago throwing the youngsters out there, he’s bound to get a lot of PP opportunities.BalotelliMassive wrote: ↑10 Sep 2025 08:36 am Sam Rinzel is a dark horse for the Calder if he stays healthy.
I’d consider Snuggerud a dark horse candidate as well but neither as a favorite.
The obvious favorite for the Calder would be Demidov but we’ll see.
Schaefer might stick in the NHL but I doubt he’d win the Calder at 18. A young 18 at that.
The Calder is more wide open this year than most IMO.