{"id":370089,"date":"2025-12-25T02:47:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T02:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/370089\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T02:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T02:47:06","slug":"predators-mammoth-each-have-nhl-high-7-prospects-at-2026-world-junior-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/370089\/","title":{"rendered":"Predators, Mammoth each have NHL-high 7 prospects at 2026 World Junior Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CANADA<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/carter-george-8484857\" title=\"Carter George\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carter George<\/a>, Owen Sound, OHL (Los Angeles Kings)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/jack-ivankovic-8485399\" title=\"Jack Ivankovic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Ivankovic<\/a>, Michigan, NCAA (Nashville Predators)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/joshua-ravensbergen-8485373\" title=\"Joshua Ravensbergen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Ravensbergen<\/a>, Prince George, WHL (San Jose Sharks)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/kashawn-aitcheson-8485352\" title=\"Kashawn Aitcheson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kashawn Aitcheson<\/a>, Barrie, OHL (New York Islanders)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/harrison-brunicke-8484839\" title=\"Harrison Brunicke\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harrison Brunicke<\/a>, Pittsburgh Penguins<br \/>Carson Carels, Prince George, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/ben-danford-8484805\" title=\"Ben Danford\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Danford<\/a>, Brantford, OHL (Toronto Maple Leafs)<br \/>Ethan Mackenzie, Edmonton, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/zayne-parekh-8484768\" title=\"Zayne Parekh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zayne Parekh<\/a>, Calgary Flames<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/cameron-reid-8485372\" title=\"Cameron Reid\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cameron Reid<\/a>, Kitchener, OHL (Nashville Predators)<br \/>Keaton Verhoeff, North Dakota, NCAA (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/carter-bear-8485362\" title=\"Carter Bear\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carter Bear<\/a>, Everett, WHL (Detroit Red Wings)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/cole-beaudoin-8484786\" title=\"Cole Beaudoin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole Beaudoin<\/a>, Barrie, OHL (Utah Mammoth)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/braeden-cootes-8485385\" title=\"Braeden Cootes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Braeden Cootes<\/a>, Seattle, WHL (Vancouver Canucks)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/caleb-desnoyers-8485387\" title=\"Caleb Desnoyers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Desnoyers<\/a>, Moncton, QMJHL (Utah Mammoth)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/liam-greentree-8484802\" title=\"Liam Greentree\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Liam Greentree<\/a>, Windsor, OHL (Los Angeles Kings)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/michael-hage-8484799\" title=\"Michael Hage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Hage<\/a>, Michigan, NCAA (Montreal Canadiens)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/tij-iginla-8484795\" title=\"Tij Iginla\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tij Iginla<\/a>, Kelowna, WHL (Utah Mammoth)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/jett-luchanko-8484779\" title=\"Jett Luchanko\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jett Luchanko<\/a>, Brantford, OHL (Philadelphia Flyers)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/brady-martin-8485405\" title=\"Brady Martin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brady Martin<\/a>, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL (Nashville Predators)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/porter-martone-8485406\" title=\"Porter Martone\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Porter Martone<\/a>, Michigan State, NCAA (Philadelphia Flyers)<br \/>Gavin McKenna, Penn State, NCAA (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/michael-misa-8485402\" title=\"Michael Misa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Misa<\/a>, San Jose Sharks<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/sam-o-reilly-8484770\" title=\"Sam O&#039;Reilly\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam O&#8217;Reilly<\/a>, London, OHL (Tampa Bay Lightning)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/cole-reschny-8485371\" title=\"Cole Reschny\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole Reschny<\/a>, North Dakota, NCAA (Calgary Flames)<\/p>\n<p>CZECHIA<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/>Matyas Marik, Ceske Budejovice Jr., Czech Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Michal Orsulak, Prince Albert, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Ondrej Stebetak, Portland, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/bruins\/player\/vashek-blanar-8485583\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vashek Blanar<\/a>, HV71 Jr., Sweden Jr. league (Boston Bruins)<br \/>Vladimir Dravecky, Brantford, OHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/kraken\/player\/jakub-fibigr-8485096\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jakub Fibigr<\/a>, Brampton, OHL (Seattle Kraken)<br \/>Tomas Galvas, Liberec, Czech Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/adam-jiricek-8484790\" title=\"Adam Jiricek\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Jiricek<\/a>, Brantford, OHL (St. Louis Blues)<br \/>Matyas Man, Prince Albert, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/radim-mrtka-8485404\" title=\"Radim Mrtka\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Radim Mrtka<\/a>, Seattle, WHL (Buffalo Sabres)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/utah\/player\/max-p%C5%A1eni%C4%8Dka-8485375\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Psenicka<\/a>, Portland, WHL (Utah Mammoth)<br \/>Jakub Vanecek, Tri-City, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/adam-benak-8485367\" title=\"Adam Benak\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Benak<\/a>, Brantford, OHL (Minnesota Wild)<br \/>Danny Chludil, Brno, Czech Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/maxmilian-curran-8484846\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maximillian Curran<\/a>, Edmonton, WHL (Colorado Avalanche)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/kings\/player\/vojtech-cihar-8485384\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vojtech Cihar<\/a>, Karlovy Vary, Czech Extraliga (Los Angeles Kings)<br \/>Samuel Drancak, Red Deer, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Stepan Hoch, Ceske Budejovice, Czech Extraliga (Utah Mammoth)<br \/>Jiri Klima, Shawinigan, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Matej Kubiesa, Trinec, Czech Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/vaclav-nestrasil-8485410\" title=\"Vaclav Nestrasil\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vaclav Nestrasil<\/a> , Massachusetts, NCAA (Chicago Blackhawks)<br \/>Adam Novotny, Peterborough, OHL (2026 drat eligible)<br \/>Tomas Poletin, Kelowna, WHL (New York Islanders)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/capitals\/player\/petr-sikora-8485080\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Petr Sikora<\/a>, Trinec, Czech Extraliga (Washington Capitals)<br \/>Adam Titlbach, Vancouver, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Richard Zemlicka, SaiPa Jr., Finland Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>DENMARK<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/>Tobias Renner Christensen, Herning 2, Denmark 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Anton Emil Wilde Larsen, Frederikshavn, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Patrick Tiedjen, Rodovre Sik, Denmark 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/>Frederick Amondsen, Rodovre, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Jeppe Bertram, Esbjerg, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Viggo Damgaard, Herning, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Markus Jakobsen, Sioux Falls, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Jeppe Kramer, Herlev, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Jesper Bank Olesen, Herning, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Frederik Rundh, Olofstrom Jr., Sweden Jr. league 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Emil Saaby Jakobsen, Karlskrona Jr., Sweden Jr. league 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/>Lasse Baerentsen, Herning, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Andrew Bjergstad, Lone Star, NAHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Elias Borup Olsen, Sonderjyske, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>William Bundgaard, HV71 Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Oliver Green, Malmo Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Albert Grossman, Vojens, Denmark 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Lucas Cilan Hjorth Jensen, Aalborg 2, Denmark 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/panthers\/player\/mads-kongsbak-klyvo-8485588\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mads Kongsbak Klyvo<\/a>, Frolunda Jr., Sweden Jr. league (Florida Panthers)<br \/>Oliver Dejbjerg Larsen, Rogle Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Anton Linde, Chicoutimi, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Tristan Petersen, Penticton, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Martinus Uggerhoj Schioldan, HV71 Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Sebastian Stromstad, Rodovre, DEN (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>FINLAND<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/>Patrick Kerkola, KalPa Jr., Finland Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/petteri-rimpinen-8485627\" title=\"Petteri Rimpinen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Petteri Rimpinen<\/a>, K-Espoo, Liiga (Los Angeles Kings)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/kim-saarinen-8485003\" title=\"Kim Saarinen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kim Saarinen<\/a>, HPK, Liiga (Seattle Kraken)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/lasse-boelius-8485374\" title=\"Lasse Boelius\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lasse Boelius<\/a>, Assat, Liiga (Anaheim Ducks)<br \/>Mitja Jokinen, TPS, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/aron-kiviharju-8484787\" title=\"Aron Kiviharju\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aron Kiviharju<\/a>, HIFK, Liiga (Minnesota Wild)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/daniel-nieminen-8485636\" title=\"Daniel Nieminen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Nieminen<\/a>, Pelicans, Liiga (Nashville Predators)<br \/>Niklas Nykyri, HIFK, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Juho Piiparinen, Tappara, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/veeti-vaisanen-8484851\" title=\"Veeti Vaisanen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Veeti Vaisanen<\/a>, Medicine Hat, WHL (Utah Mammoth)<br \/>Arttu Valila, Lukko, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/emil-hemming-8484796\" title=\"Emil Hemming\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emil Hemming<\/a>, Barrie, OHL (Dallas Stars)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/atte-joki-8485617\" title=\"Atte Joki\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Atte Joki<\/a>, Lukko, Liiga (Dallas Stars)<br \/>Onni Kalto, Oshawa, OHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/aatos-koivu-8484877\" title=\"Aatos Koivu\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aatos Koivu<\/a>, TPS, Liiga (Montreal Canadiens)<br \/>Jasper Kuhta, Ottawa, OHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/julius-miettinen-8484773\" title=\"Julius Miettinen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julius Miettinen<\/a>, Everett, WHL (Seattle Kraken)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/kasper-pikkarainen-8484872\" title=\"Kasper Pikkarainen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kasper Pikkarainen<\/a>, TPS, Liiga (New Jersey Devils)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/heikki-ruohonen-8485014\" title=\"Heikki Ruohonen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heikki Ruohonen<\/a>, Harvard, NCAA (Philadelphia Flyers)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/joona-saarelainen-8485047\" title=\"Joona Saarelainen\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joona Saarelainen<\/a>, KalPa, Liiga (Tampa Bay Lightning)<br \/>Oliver Suvanto, Tappara, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Leo Tuuva, Lukko, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Matias Vanhanen, Everett, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Roope Vesterinen, HPK, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/max-westergard-8485611\" title=\"Max Westergard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Westergard<\/a>, Frolunda, SHL (Philadelphia Flyers)<\/p>\n<p>GERMANY<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/>Lennart Neisse, Eisbaren Berlin, GER (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Lukas Stuhrmann, Roki Jr., Finland Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Linus Vieillard, Spokane, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/>Max Bleicher, Powell River, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/carlos-handel-8485434\" title=\"Carlos Handel\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carlos Handel<\/a>, Halifax, QMJHL (Montreal Canadiens)<br \/>Max Hense, Trail, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Fabio Kose, Lowen Frankfurt, GER (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Moritz Kretzschmar, Eisbaren Berlin, GER (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Nick Mahler, Mannheim Jr., Germany Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Matthias Pape, Trail, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Manuel Schams, Kassel, Germany 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/>Lenny Boos, Dusseldorf, Germany 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Gustavs Griva, Madison, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Timo Kose, Lowen Frankfurt, GER (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/oilers\/player\/david-lewandowski-8485441\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Lewandowski<\/a>, Saskatoon, WHL (Edmonton Oilers)<br \/>Nick Maul, RB Hockey Juniors, Austria 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Elias Pul, Spokane, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Clemens Sager, Kassel, Germany 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/capitals\/player\/maxim-schafer-8485577\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maxim Schafer<\/a>, Chicoutimi, QMJHL (Washington Capitals)<br \/>Elias Schneider, Shawinigan, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Tim Schutz, Krefeld, Germany 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Tobias Schwarz, Straubing, GER (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Simon Seidl, Straubing, GER (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Mateu Spath Mariscal, Salmon Arm, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Dustin Willhoft, Saskatoon, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>LATVIA<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/>Ivans Kufterins, Kamloops, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Nils Maurins, Omaha, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/canadiens\/player\/mikus-vecvanags-8485038\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mikus Vecvanags<\/a>, Newfoundland, QMJHL (Montreal Canadiens)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/>Oskars Briedis, Lulea Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Harijs Cjunskis, Brooks, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Rolands Naglis, Bern Jr., Swiss Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Krists Retenais, Brooks, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Krisjanis Sarts, Blackfalds, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Alberts Smits, Jukurit, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/ducks\/player\/darels-uljanskis-8485090\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Darels Uljanskis<\/a>, Flint, OHL (Anaheim Ducks)<br \/>Martins Vitols, Zemgale, LAT (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/>Kristers Ansons, Mogo, LAT (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Rudolfs Berzkalns, Muskegon, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Dmitrijs Dilevka, Brooks, BCHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Karlis Flugins, Kookoo Jr., Finland Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Martins Klaucans, Sherbrooke, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Antons Macijevskis, Watertown, NAHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Olivers Murnieks, Saint John, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Roberts Naudins, Shattuck-St. Mary&#8217;s Prep, HIGH-MN (2027 draft eligible)<br \/>Bruno Osmanis, Bjorkloven, Sweden 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Roberts Polis, HS Riga, LAT (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Maksims Pumpins, Poruba Jr., Czech Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Daniels Serkins, Bern Jr., Swiss Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Markus Sieradzkis, Plzen Jr., Czech Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Kristians Utnans, Kenai River, NAHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>SLOVAKIA<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/>Roberto Henriquez, Green Bay, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Alan Lendak, Fargo, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/redwings\/player\/michal-pradel-8485568\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michal Pradel<\/a>, Tri-City, USHL (Detroit Red Wings)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/>Adam Belusko, Muskegon, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Michal Capos, Wenatchee, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Andrej Fabus, Bratislava, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Adam Goljer, Trencin, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Adam Kalman, Nitra, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Filip Kovalcik, Drummondville, QMJHL (2027 draft eligible)<br \/>Matus Lisy, Red Deer, WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Luka Radivojevic, Boston College, NCAA (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/kings\/player\/jan-chovan-8485429\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jan Chovan<\/a>, Sudbury, OHL (Los Angeles Kings)<br \/>Tomas Chrenko, Nitra, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Jakub Dubravik, Zilina, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Alex Gaso, Mountfield HK Jr., Czech Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Michal Liscinsky, Kosice, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Alex Misiak, Erie, OHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Samuel Murin, Tri-City, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Adam Nemec, Nitra, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Tobias Pitka, Northern Michigan, NCAA (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Tomas Pobezal, Kingston, OHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Andreas Straka, Quebec, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/redwings\/player\/michal-svrcek-8485592\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michal Svrcek<\/a>, Brynas, SHL (Detroit Red Wings)<br \/>Tobias Tomik, Vancouver WHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Lukas Tomka, Banska Bystrica, Slovak Extraliga (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>SWEDEN<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/stars\/player\/mans-goos-8485433\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mans Goos<\/a>, Farjestad Jr., Sweden Jr. league (Dallas Stars)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/blues\/player\/love-harenstam-8485649\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Love Harenstam<\/a>, Sodertalje, Sweden 2nd division (St. Louis Blues)<br \/>Herman Liv, Almtuna, Sweden 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/sascha-boumedienne-8485377\" title=\"Sascha Boumedienne\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sascha Boumedienne<\/a>, Boston University, NCAA (Winnipeg Jets)<br \/>Felix Carell, Malmo, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/alfons-freij-8484854\" title=\"Alfons Freij\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alfons Freij<\/a>, Timra, SHL (Winnipeg Jets)<br \/>William Hakansson, Lulea, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/viggo-gustafsson-8485000\" title=\"Viggo Gustafsson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Viggo Gustafsson<\/a>, AIK, Sweden 2nd division (Nashville Predators)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/mapleleafs\/player\/victor-johansson-8485029\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Victor Johansson<\/a>, Oskarshamn, Sweden 2nd division (Toronto Maple Leafs)<br \/>Felix Ohrqvist, Linkoping, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/leo-sahlin-wallenius-8484763\" title=\"Leo Sahlin Wallenius\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leo Sahlin Wallenius<\/a>, Vaxjo, SHL (San Jose Sharks)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/jack-berglund-8484837\" title=\"Jack Berglund\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Berglund<\/a>, Farjestad, SHL (Philadelphia Flyers)<br \/>Viggo Bjorck, Djurgarden, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/canucks\/player\/wilson-bjorck-8485616\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wilson Bjorck<\/a>, Colorado College, NCAA (Vancouver Canucks)<br \/>Liam Danielsson, Orebro, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/victor-eklund-8485388\" title=\"Victor Eklund\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Victor Eklund<\/a>, Djurgarden, SHL (New York Islanders)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/linus-eriksson-8484850\" title=\"Linus Eriksson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Linus Eriksson<\/a>, Timra, SHL (Florida Panthers)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/anton-frondell-8485391\" title=\"Anton Frondell\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anton Frondell<\/a>, Djurgarden, SHL (Chicago Blackhawks)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/capitals\/player\/milton-gastrin-8485393\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Milton Gastrin<\/a>, MoDo, Sweden 2nd division (Washington Capitals)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/redwings\/player\/eddie-genborg-8485394\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eddie Genborg<\/a>, Timra, SHL (Detroit Red Wings)<br \/>Casper Juustovaara, Lulea, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/loke-krantz-8485682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Loke Krantz<\/a>, Linkoping, SHL (Seattle Kraken)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/eric-nilson-8485417\" title=\"Eric Nilson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Nilson<\/a>, Michigan State, NCAA (Anaheim Ducks)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/lucas-pettersson-8484767\" title=\"Lucas Pettersson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lucas Pettersson<\/a>, Brynas, SHL (Anaheim Ducks)<br \/>Ivar Stenberg, Frolunda, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>SWITZERLAND<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/sharks\/player\/christian-kirsch-8485018\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Christian Kirsch<\/a>, Kitchener, OHL (San Jose Sharks)<br \/>Phileas Lachat, Waterloo, USHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/ducks\/player\/elijah-neuenschwander-8485446\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Elijah Neuenschwander<\/a>, Chur, Swiss 2nd division (Anaheim Ducks)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/>Niklas Blessing, Biel-Bienne, National League (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Mischa Geisser, Thurgau, Swiss 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/utah\/player\/ludvig-johnson-8485638\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ludvig Johnson<\/a>, Fribourg, National League (Utah Mammoth)<br \/>Nik Lehmann, Langnau, National League (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Gian Meier, Frolunda Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/leon-muggli-8484772\" title=\"Leon Muggli\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leon Muggli<\/a>, Hershey, AHL (Washington Capitals)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/canucks\/player\/basile-sansonnens-8485097\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Basile Sansonnens<\/a>, Lausanne, National League (Vancouver Canucks)<br \/>Daniil Ustinkov, GCK Zurich, Swiss 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/>Mike Aeschlimann, Langnau Jr., Swiss Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Robin Antenen, Zug, National League (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Nathan Borradori, Bellinzona Snakes, Swiss 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Nolan Cattin, Biel-Bienne, National League (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Joel Grossniklaus, Malmo Jr., Sweden Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Kevin Haas, Thurgau, Swiss 2nd division (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Cyrill Henry, Lugano Jr., Swiss Jr. league (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Kimi Korbler, Kloten, National League (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Paul Mottard, Ilves, Liiga (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Jonah Neuenschwander, Biel-Bienne, National League (2027 draft eligible)<br \/>Jamiro Reber, HV71, SHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Lars Steiner, Rouyn-Noranda, QMJHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Beni Waidacher, Davos, National League (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Loris Wey, Zug, National League (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>UNITED STATES<\/p>\n<p>Goalies<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/caleb-heil-8485657\" title=\"Caleb Heil\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Heil<\/a>, Madison, USHL (Tampa Bay Lightning)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/nicholas-kempf-8485023\" title=\"Nicholas Kempf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nicholas Kempf<\/a>, Notre Dame, NCAA (Washington Capitals)<br \/>Brady Knowling, USA U-18, NTDP-USHL (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Defensemen<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/oilers\/player\/asher-barnett-8485426\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Asher Barnett<\/a>, Michigan, NCAA (Edmonton Oilers)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/ej-emery-8484848\" title=\"EJ Emery\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">EJ Emery<\/a>, North Dakota, NCAA (New York Rangers)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/blake-fiddler-8485389\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blake Fiddler<\/a>, Edmonton, WHL (Seattle Kraken)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/logan-hensler-8485397\" title=\"Logan Hensler\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Logan Hensler<\/a>, Wisconsin, NCAA (Ottawa Senators)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/cole-hutson-8484873\" title=\"Cole Hutson\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole Hutson<\/a>, Boston University, NCAA (Washington Capitals)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/adam-kleber-8484875\" title=\"Adam Kleber\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Kleber<\/a>, Minnesota Duluth, NCAA (Buffalo Sabres)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/luke-osburn-8485015\" title=\"Luke Osburn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Luke Osburn<\/a>, Wisconsin, NCAA (Buffalo Sabres)<br \/>Chase Reid, Sault Ste. Marie, OHL (2026 draft eligible)<br \/>Dakoda Rheaume-Mullen, Michigan, NCAA (2026 draft eligible)<\/p>\n<p>Forwards<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/islanders\/player\/kamil-bednarik-8484788\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kamil Bednarik<\/a>, Boston University, NCAA (New York Islanders)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/cole-eiserman-8484807\" title=\"Cole Eiserman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole Eiserman<\/a>, Boston University, NCAA (New York Islanders)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/james-hagens-8485395\" title=\"James Hagens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">James Hagens<\/a>, Boston College, NCAA (Boston Bruins)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/william-horcoff-8485415\" title=\"William Horcoff\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">William Horcoff<\/a>, Michigan, NCAA (Pittsburgh Penguins)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/islanders\/player\/jacob-kvasnicka-8485669\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jacob Kvasnicka,<\/a> Minnesota, NCAA (New York Islanders)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/ryker-lee-8485411\" title=\"Ryker Lee\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryker Lee<\/a>, Michigan State, NCAA (Nashville Predators)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/sharks\/player\/cole-mckinney-8485407\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cole McKinney<\/a>, Michigan, NCAA (San Jose Sharks)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/kings\/player\/brendan-mcmorrow-8485653\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brendan McMorrow<\/a>, Denver, NCAA (Los Angeles Kings)<br \/>John Mooney, Minnesota, NCAA (Montreal Canadiens)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/max-plante-8484870\" title=\"Max Plante\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Plante<\/a>, Minnesota Duluth, NCAA (Detroit Red Wings)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/blackhawks\/player\/anthony-(aj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">AJ Spellacy<\/a>-spellacy-8484858), Windsor, OHL (Chicago Blackhawks)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/teddy-stiga-8484856\" title=\"Teddy Stiga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Teddy Stiga<\/a>, Boston College, NCAA (Nashville Predators)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/shane-vansaghi-8485356\" title=\"Shane Vansaghi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shane Vansaghi<\/a>, Michigan State, NCAA (Philadelphia Flyers)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/william-zellers-8484842\" title=\"Will Zellers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Will Zellers<\/a>, North Dakota, NCAA (Boston Bruins)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/player\/brodie-ziemer-8484758\" title=\"Brodie Ziemer\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brodie Ziemer<\/a>, Minnesota, NCAA (Buffalo Sabres)<\/p>\n<p>NHL PROSPECTS ON WJC ROSTERS<\/p>\n<p>Nashville Predators (7): CAN: Jack Ivankovic, G; Brady Martin, F; Cameron Reid, D; FIN: Daniel Nieminen, D; SWE: Viggo Gustafsson, D; USA: Ryker Lee, F; Teddy Stiga, F<\/p>\n<p>Utah Mammoth (7): CAN: Cole Beaudoin, F; Caleb Desnoyers, F; Tij Iginla, F; CZE: Stepan Hoch, F; Max Psenicka, D; FIN: Veeti Vaisanen, D; SUI: Ludvig Johnson, D<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Kings (6): CAN: Carter George, G; Liam Greentree, F; CZE: Vojtech Cihar, F; FIN: Petteri Rimpinen, G; SVK: Jan Chovan, F; USA: Brendan McMorrow, F<\/p>\n<p>New York Islanders (6): CAN: Kashawn Aitcheson, D; CZE: Tomas Poletin, F; SWE: Victor Eklund, F; USA: Kamil Bednarik, F; Cole Eiserman, F; Jacob Kvasnicka, F<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia Flyers (6): CAN: Jett Luchanko, F; Porter Martone, F; FIN: Heikki Ruohonen, F; Max Westergard, F; SWE: Jack Berglund, F; USA: Shane Vansaghi, F<\/p>\n<p>Washington Capitals (6): CZE: Petr Sikora, F; GER: Maxim Schafer, F; SWE: Milton Gastrin, F; SUI: Leon Muggli, D; USA: Cole Hutson, D; Nicholas Kempf, G<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Ducks (5): FIN: Lasse Boelius, D; LAT: Darels Uljanskis, D; SWE: Eric Nilson, F; Lucas Pettersson, F; SUI: Elijah Neuenschwander, G<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Red Wings (5): CAN: Carter Bear, F; SVK: Michal Pradel, G; Michal Svrcek, F; SWE: Eddie Genborg, F; USA: Max Plante, F<\/p>\n<p>Montreal Canadiens (5): CAN: Michael Hage, F; FIN: Aatos Koivu, F; GER: Carlos Handel, D; LAT: Mikus Vecvanags, G; USA: John Mooney, F<\/p>\n<p>San Jose Sharks (5): CAN: Michael Misa, F; Joshua Ravensbergen, G; SWE: Leo Sahlin Wallenius, D; SUI: Christian Kirsch, G; USA: Cole McKinney, F<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Kraken (5): CZE: Jakub Fibigr, D; FIN: Julius Miettinen, F; Kim Saarinen, G; SWE: Loke Krantz, F; USA: Blake Fiddler, D<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Sabres (4): CZE: Radim Mrtka, D; USA: Adam Kleber, D; Luke Osburn, D; Brodie Ziemer, F<\/p>\n<p>Boston Bruins (3): CZE: Vashek Blanar, D; USA: James Hagens, F; Will Zellers, F<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Blackhawks (3): CZE: Vaclav Nestrasil, F; SWE: Anton Frondell, F; USA: AJ Spellacy, F<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Stars (3): FIN: Emil Hemming, F; Atte Joki, F; SWE: Mans Goos, G<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Lightning (3): CAN: Sam O&#8217;Reilly, F; FIN: Joona Saarelainen, F; USA: Caleb Heil, G<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver Canucks (3): CAN: Braeden Cootes, F; SWE: Wilson Bjorck, F; SUI: Basile Sansonnens, D<\/p>\n<p>Calgary Flames (2): CAN: Zayne Parekh, D; Cole Reschny, F<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton Oilers (2): GER: David Lewandowski, F; USA: Asher Barnett, D<\/p>\n<p>Florida Panthers (2): DEN: Mads Kongsbak Klyvo, F; SWE: Linus Eriksson, F<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild (2): CZE: Adam Benak, F; FIN: Aron Kiviharju, D<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh Penguins (2): CAN: Harrison Brunicke, D; USA: William Horcoff, F<\/p>\n<p>St. Louis Blues (2): CZE: Adam Jiricek, D; SWE: Love Harenstam, G<\/p>\n<p>Toronto Maple Leafs (2): CAN: Ben Danford, D; SWE: Victor Johansson, D<\/p>\n<p>Winnipeg Jets (2): SWE: Sascha Boumedienne, D; Alfons Freij, D<\/p>\n<p>Colorado Avalanche (1): CZE: Maximillian Curran, F<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey Devils (1): FIN: Kasper Pikkarainen, F<\/p>\n<p>New York Rangers (1): USA: EJ Emery, D<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa Senators (1): USA: Logan Hensler, D<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CANADA GoaliesCarter George, Owen Sound, OHL (Los Angeles Kings)Jack Ivankovic, Michigan, NCAA (Nashville Predators)Joshua Ravensbergen, Prince George, WHL&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":370090,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[556],"tags":[64,63,575,85],"class_list":{"0":"post-370089","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nhl","8":"tag-au","9":"tag-australia","10":"tag-nhl","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=370089"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/370089\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/370090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=370089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=370089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=370089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}