The 6 prospects with the most to prove in the 2023-24 season
Most prospects don’t make the NHL.
Many fail to live up to the gaudy expectations fans and teams placed upon them.
Development isn’t always linear either. Sometimes, players pull ahead of the curve only to fall behind it shortly after. Some lose components of their games as they adjust to new leagues or develop new ways to impact the game.
This article looks at six players who either trended down or held the line last season, but still have what it takes to live up to expectations.
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NHL Prospects
Belleville Senators
Coachella Valley Firebirds
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
Grand Rapids Griffins
Hershey Bears
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Seattle Kraken
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Marlies
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
Washington Capitals
Örebro HK
Örebro HK
Örebro HK
NHL
AHL
SHL
Nick Abruzzese
Tyler Boucher
Simon Edvinsson
Hendrix Lapierre
Jonathan Lekkerimäki
Shane Wright