Not every prospect makes the NHL, even top prospects. 

There are myriad of reasons. Lack of development, failing to fit a certain coaching staff's vision, or simply the role they were drafted for being filled by someone else. 

In last year’s edition of this article, we featured five prospects top prospects who struggled to crack to the NHL. For most, they remain candidates for this year’s edition, too. 

Instead of rehashing last year’s list, here are six more prospects who have trended down in the eyes of our scouting team, but still have what it takes to live up to their draft position. 

Fyodor Svechkov, C, Khimik Voskresensk - VHL (Nashville Predators)

Fyodor Svechkov was a player we rated highly at Elite Prospects during his draft season. His unwavering commitment to defence, combined with i