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TOP 10 > PROSPECTS

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1. CAM YORK, D

AGE 20 2020-21 TEAM Michigan (Big Ten) Skilled, mobile blueliner with keen hockey sense turned pro after sophomore year, stepped in. ACQUIRED 14th overall, 2019 NHL ’21-22

2. TY FOERSTER, RW

AGE 19 2020-21 TEAM Lehigh Valley (AHL) Broken leg in AHL didn’t slow his production upon return. Gritty with a good work ethic. ACQUIRED 23rd overall, 2020 NHL ’23-24

3. SAMU TUOMAALA, RW

AGE 18 2020-21 TEAM Karpat Jr. (Fin.) Tiny frame, but crafty, elusive with an elite release. Good IQ, eager to shoot puck. ACQUIRED 46th overall, 2021 NHL ’24-25

4. EGOR ZAMULA, D

AGE 21 2020-21 TEAM Lehigh Valley (AHL) Confidence returning after overcoming back surgery. Packing on extra weight will be a key. ACQUIRED Free agent, Sept. 2018 NHL ’23-24

5. WADE ALLISON, RW

AGE 23 2020-21 TEAM Lehigh Valley (AHL) Bruising power forward had impressive rookie year in AHL and NHL. Chipped in some offense. ACQUIRED 52nd overall, 2016 NHL ’21-22

6. ISAAC RATCLIFFE, LW

AGE 22 2020-21 TEAM Lehigh Valley (AHL) Was a tower of power at junior level, but less productive in AHL. Bottom-six potential. ACQUIRED 35th overall, 2017 NHL ’22-23

7. BOBBY BRINK, RW

AGE 20 2020-21 TEAM Denver (NCHC) Plays with heart and hockey smarts. Productive at WJC, but struggled as an NCAA sophomore. ACQUIRED 34th overall, 2019 NHL ’23-24

8. TANNER LACZYNSKI, C

AGE 24 2020-21 TEAM Lehigh Valley (AHL) Slowed by core muscle surgery. Rookie pro year was promising for skilled character player. ACQUIRED 169th overall, 2016 NHL ’22-23

9. EMIL ANDRAE, D

AGE 19 2020-21 TEAM HV71 (Swe.) Diminutive defender smooth with puck on breakout. Plays assertive style. ACQUIRED 54th overall, 2020 NHL ’24-25

10. ALEKSEI KOLOSOV, G

AGE 19 2020-21 TEAM Dinamo Minsk (KHL) Standup stopper with elite reflexes. Puck-tracking and high glove need special attention. ACQUIRED 78th overall, 2021 NHL ’26-27

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