"any player who is under 23, with less than 50 NHL games played, is eligible for this list. The rankings are done by assigning a value to each of the prospects based on their NHL projection and taking the cumulative value of each team's prospects. Some teams with many prospects may rank higher than others with fewer, but more talented, prospects. The tie goes to the pipeline with the higher quality prospects."
"Following back-to-back Stanley Cups and three Cup Final appearances in as many years, the Florida Panthers are exactly where they desire to be and will have no qualms about it. Trading prospects and picks away to win Stanley Cups is the easiest decision -- when it works. It has worked famously well for the Panthers as of late, but it leaves them with a very depleted pipeline. Not a single player is expected to become an impactful NHLer, and most are longshots to play."
The prospect pool includes players under 23 with fewer than 50 NHL games. Each prospect receives a value based on an NHL projection and team pipeline value equals the sum of those values. Some teams with many prospects may outrank teams with fewer but higher-quality prospects; ties are decided by pipeline quality. The rankings list teams from No. 32 to No. 1 for the 2025-26 season. The Florida Panthers, after recent Stanley Cups and Finals runs, have traded prospects and picks, leaving a thin pipeline with Gracyn Sawchyn as the clear top prospect and a few depth candidates projected for future roles.
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