Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?

Stepping into the sizzling summer of 2025, I’m thrilled to unveil the latest edition of my comprehensive NHL prospect rankings here at The Athletic — a project crafted with meticulous care and a deep passion for hockey’s future stars. This biannual endeavor meticulously inventories the league’s brightest young talents, spotlighting the top 100 drafted skaters and 20 elite goalies, who’ll be fully revealed tomorrow, inviting hockey fans into the thrilling world of emerging phenoms. This year’s compilation celebrates a diverse blend of twenty-four standout players fresh from the 2025 draft, alongside seasoned prospects spanning four other draft years, melding 67 forwards and 33 defensemen — a lineup that not only showcases depth but a rich tapestry of skill and promise, including 14 lefties and 19 righties.

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