Who has the best young talent in the NHL?
Ava Richardson
Updated on May 09, 2026
Who has the best young talent in the NHL?
1. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers. No surprises here. McDavid is not only the best player under 25, he’s the best player in the NHL, period.
Who is the youngest pro hockey player?
Blue Jackets rookie Cole Sillinger made his debut just this past week at the age of 18 and is now facing none other than Zdeno Chara, who is the oldest active player in the league at the age of 44. The 2021 draft pick is the youngest in the league, with Mason McTavish being the only other 18-year-old in the league.
Who is the youngest person in the NHL 2021?
Cole Sillinger is the youngest this season. He is 18 years old.
| NAME | SEASON | AGE |
|---|---|---|
| Bowen Byram | 2021-22 | 20 |
| Dylan Cozens | 2021-22 | 20 |
| Jack Hughes | 2021-22 | 20 |
| Kaapo Kakko | 2021-22 | 20 |
Who is the best NHL player 2021?
NHL Rank: Predicting the top 100 players for the 2021-22 season
- Connor McDavid, C, Edmonton Oilers. 2020 rank: 1. Age: 24. He’s the NHL’s human highlight reel. ”
- Nathan MacKinnon, C, Colorado Avalanche. 2020 rank: 2. Age: 26. No one looks more disgusted by failure than Nathan MacKinnon.
- Auston Matthews, C, Toronto Maple Leafs.
Who is the best NHL prospect?
NHL Draft 2022 version 1.0: Big board, player rankings
- Shane Wright, C, Kingston Frontenacs (OHL)
- Simon Nemec, D, HK Nitra (Slovakia)
- Brad Lambert, C, JYP (Liiga)
- Ivan Miroshnichenko, RW Omskie Krylia (VHL)
- Danila Yurov, Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)
- Matthew Savoie, RW, Winnipeg Ice (WHL)
- Juraj Slafkovsky, C, TPS (Liiga)
Who is the top NHL prospect?
Sportsnet’s Junior Hockey Insider Sam Cosentino breaks down Sportsnet’s 2022 NHL Draft rankings and that centre Shane Wright tops the list. League play is well underway, so it’s time to get down to the business of the 2022 NHL Draft.
Which NHL team has the youngest players?
Columbus Blue Jackets
The New York Islanders have an average age of 29.65. On the other hand, the Columbus Blue Jackets have the youngest team in the NHL, followed by the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers.
Are there any 18 year olds in the NHL?
18: JACK HUGHES There are currently only two 18-year-olds in the NHL — the top two picks from last summer’s draft. Neither Hughes nor Kaapo Kakko is blowing the doors off the league and Kakko even got benched recently.
Who is the best NHL player ever?
10 Best Hockey Players of All Time
- Steve Yzerman.
- Terry Sawchuk.
- Jean Béliveau.
- Maurice Richard.
- Mario Lemieux. Despite being 6 feet 4 inches (1.9 meters) tall, Mario Lemieux displayed great speed and agility.
- Bobby Orr. Orr, Bobby.
- Wayne Gretzky. Wayne Gretzky and Denis Potvin.
- Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe.
Who is the best forward in the NHL?
Top 10 forwards in 2021-22
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers.
- Nathan MacKinnon, Colorado Avalanche.
- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers.
- Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning.
- David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins.
- Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks.
- Mitch Marner, Toronto Maple Leafs.
Which NHL team has the most talent?
1. Colorado Avalanche. The most talented roster in the NHL on paper and it keeps looking better with players like Alex Newhook and Bowen Byram on the horizon.
