NHL’s Future Stars Revealed: Who Will Dominate the Ice in 2025-26?
2024-25 rank: 4
Age: 26
Many types of players are needed to win in the NHL. Among them, a puck-moving defenseman who can also be trusted to play heavy minutes in every scenario. Makar is just that, as the two-time Norris Trophy winner (given to the NHL’s best defenseman) is trusted to drive play in every scenario. — Clark
2024-25 rank: 3
Age: 30
The Avalanche? Team Canada? It doesn’t matter. Any team that has MacKinnon is going to pose a serious threat to win on a nightly basis. His combination of control, power, speed and unpredictability has made him one of the best in the world. Like McDavid, he has a chance to win a gold medal and a Stanley Cup in the same season. Unlike McDavid, the Cup would be his second after the Avs’ win in 2022. — Clark
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