ESPN released their top 100 NHL prospects for the 2017-18 season on Wednesday. The five players named to the list ranged from this year’s draft to a few years back. Here are the five that were named.
- #96-Filip Hronek
- #90-Vili Saarijarvi
- #84-Joe Hicketts
- #72-Evgeny Svechnikov
- #60-Michael Rasmussen
Filip Hronek
The 2016 third-round pick is a talented defenseman who has already seen playing time with the Grand Rapids Griffins at just 19. Entering this season, the Czech player will be closely watched as he could have a big time season if all goes well.