The top-ranked prospects list continues to evolve with Ryan Lin showing standout two-way potential and high-end puck skills for a smaller defenseman, suggesting potential NCAA-developed progress that could outpace some peers.

Keaton Verhoeff remains among the top five due to his size, defensive reliability, and projected NHL translation, even as questions linger about his agility and elite vision.

Roobroeck, a versatile 6-foot-4 winger, is pegged for a heavy shot and strong two-way game, with expectations of approaching 70 points this season.

Ivar Stenberg vaults to No. 2, driven by elite speed, vision, and scoring from SHL play and Sweden’s U20, though consistency during development remains a focus.

Daxon Rudolph debuts at No. 8, noted for elite one-on-one defense, size, and a pace that is catching up to the modern, bigger, more mobile blue-liners.

The feature traverses the top 50 with notes on each prospect’s style, development path, international play, and league performance across NCAA, USHL, WHL, OHL, QMJHL, SHL, Liiga and other systems.

Among the top forwards, Ethan Belchetz sits at No. 4 as a powerful, scoring-focused forward, while Tynan Lawrence at No. 5 is highlighted as the premier true center with dynamic two-way game.

Xavier Villeneueve rounds out the top 10 at No. 10, recognized for offensive instincts and playmaking, with notes on improving defense, consistency, and addressing concerns about size.

Mathis Preston remains at No. 7, praised for creativity and a high-speed toolkit, yet needing proven NHL translation at pace and scoring levels.

Ryan Roobroeck slips to No. 9 due to questions about engagement and play-driving ability, though elite shooting keeps him in contention.

Daxon Rudolph at No. 10 anchors the list as a 6-foot-2, 203-pound right-shot defenseman for Prince Albert with two-way presence and improving puck engagement.

Albert Šmits at No. 9, a 6-foot-3 left-shot defender, combines shutdown capability with high-end puck skills and productive Liiga play for a U-19 player.