As rookie camps are set to get started in the coming week and training camps shortly after, the 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) season is almost upon us. On Tuesday, the the NHL Network named their list of top 25 prospects across the entire league ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
There was plenty of household names on the list, with 2025 NHL Draft First Overall pick, Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders slotted at No. 1 followed by Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov, and San Jose Sharks forward Michael Misa rounding out the top three.