NHL Teams Ranked 25th-31st in 2025 Prospect Pipeline

Several NHL teams have varying degrees of strength in their prospect pipelines as of 2025. The Ottawa Senators' system has declined with the loss of key U23 players but still features promising defenseman Carter Yakemchuk, who possesses top-pair potential despite defensive inconsistencies. Toronto Maple Leafs rely heavily on Matthew Knies, a physical, skilled winger who compensates for skating limitations, supported by other middle-tier prospects like Cowan and Danford. The Edmonton Oilers' pipeline is among the weaker ones but includes notable prospects Matthew Savoie and Isaac Howard, both projecting as middle-six forwards with strong skating and offensive capabilities, alongside goalie Jonsson with intriguing NHL traits. Winnipeg Jets maintain a competitive pipeline despite not having top-tier talent, with prospects like defenseman Boumedienne showing strong skating and reliable play, and forward Yager projecting as a dependable middle-six forward. Vegas Golden Knights have a thin system led by Trevor Connelly, a dynamic but inconsistent winger with character concerns, alongside Ihs-Wozniak, who has strong tools but inconsistent effort, with overall uncertainty about long-term NHL success.