Inside Wheeler’s Shocking Summer 2025 NHL Prospect Rankings: Who’s the True Future Star?
Chernyshov is a big, strong (6-foot-3, about 200 pounds) winger and modern power-forward type where driving is a part of his identity but not to a bullish fault as his only focus and his skill/finesse might take on greater emphasis. He plays a straight-line game and has the individual skill and a quick release to go at defenders and make plays off the rush or finish from the slot with a quick, one-touch shot in zone. He’s a smooth enough skater and his stride has some real power, which complements his impressive rush package without needing a dynamic burst. Add in a relatively committed game off the puck (there’s still some room for growth there, but he competes fine), and there’s a lot to like about his mold. He can attack defenders in a variety of ways, threaten on the puck or get open off it, and he works hard enough. With his tools, size and scoring skill, he profiles like a pro; a future top-nine NHL winger and secondary threat on a line who can finish, makes plays and has size. He’s not a star prospect, but he looks like a top one.
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