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HockeyProspect.com is very pleased to release our final 2023 NHL Draft Ranking. Our latest list is a top 112 ranking of our top prospects for the 2023 NHL Draft.
There is no surprise that Connor Bedard leads the way at the top of our ranking. Bedard flashed his incredible offensive talent all season long and will surely be the first pick in 2023 NHL Draft.
Holding off Adam Fantilli to get the 2nd overall spot on our list is, Leo Carlsson, from Sweden. Leo was ranked second on our list all season long. He had a great season and finished strong at the World Championship to add to his draft resume.
Adam Fantilli sits 3rd on our list and he also played at the World Championship.Adam was fantastic all season long for the Michigan Wolverines.
Stay tuned as we will be adding some audio and YouTube content in the coming days as we make our way to the NHL Draft in Nashville.
Our Top 32 is FREE to view below and our full top 112 list is available in our 2023 NHL Draft Black Book.
Our print version will be available asap on amazon. We’ll up date this post when it’s available and give updates on twitter as well.
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM | LEAGUE | BIRTH | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | POS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEDARD, CONNOR | REGINA | WHL | 17-Jul-2005 | 5' 9.75" | 185 lbs * | C | |
| 2 | CARLSSON, LEO | OREBRO | SWEDEN | 26-Dec-2004 | 6' 3.0" | 198 lbs | C | |
| 3 | FANTILLI, ADAM | MICHIGAN | BIG10 | 12-Oct-2004 | 6' 2.0" | 195 lbs * | C | |
| 4 | MICHKOV, MATVEI | HK SOCHI | RUSSIA | 09-Dec-2004 | 5' 10.0" | 172 lbs | RW | |
| 5 | SIMASHEV, DMITRIY | YAROSLAVL JR. | RUSSIA-JR. | 04-Feb-2005 | 6' 4.0" | 198 lbs | D | |
| 6 | BARLOW, COLBY | OWEN SOUND | OHL | 14-Feb-2005 | 6' 0.5" | 195 lbs * | LW | |
| 7 | BUT, DANIL | YAROSLAVL JR. | RUSSIA-JR. | 15-Feb-2005 | 6' 5.0" | 203 lbs | LW | |
| 8 | SMITH, WILLIAM | USA U-18 | NTDP | 17-Mar-2005 | 5' 11.75" | 181 lbs * | C | |
| 9 | PERREAULT, GABRIEL | USA U-18 | NTDP | 07-May-2005 | 5' 10.75" | 163 lbs * | RW | |
| 10 | DVORSKY, DALIBOR | AIK | SWEDEN-2 | 15-Jun-2005 | 6' 1.0" | 200 lbs | C | |
| 11 | LEONARD, RYAN | USA U-18 | NTDP | 21-Jan-2005 | 5' 11.75" | 190 lbs * | RW | |
| 12 | BENSON, ZACH | WINNIPEG | WHL | 12-May-2005 | 5' 9.75" | 170 lbs * | LW | |
| 13 | REINBACHER, DAVID | KLOTEN | SWISS | 25-Oct-2004 | 6' 2.25" | 194 lbs | D | |
| 14 | WOOD, MATTHEW | UCONN | H-EAST | 06-Feb-2005 | 6' 4" | 197 lbs * | RW | |
| 15 | HONZEK, SAMUEL | VANCOUVER | WHL | 12-Nov-2004 | 6' 3.25" | 195 lbs * | LW | |
| 16 | BONK, OLIVER | LONDON | OHL | 09-Jan-2005 | 6' 1.5" | 180 lbs * | D | |
| 17 | DANIELSON, NATE | BRANDON | WHL | 27-Sep-2004 | 6' 1.5" | 185 lbs * | C | |
| 18 | RITCHIE, CALUM | OSHAWA | OHL | 21-Jan-2005 | 6' 2.0" | 185 lbs * | C | |
| 19 | MUSTY, QUENTIN | SUDBURY | OHL | 06-Jul-2005 | 6' 1.5" | 200 lbs * | LW | |
| 20 | STENBERG, OTTO | FROLUNDA JR. | SWEDEN-JR. | 29-May-2005 | 5' 11" | 185 lbs * | C | |
| 21 | NADEAU, BRADLY | PENTICTON | BCHL | 05-May-2005 | 5' 10.0" | 161 lbs * | LW | |
| 22 | YAGER, BRAYDEN | MOOSE JAW | WHL | 03-Jan-2005 | 5' 11.0" | 170 lbs * | C | |
| 23 | WILLANDER, TOM | ROGLE JR. | SWEDEN-JR. | 09-Feb-2005 | 6' 1" | 180 lbs * | D | |
| 24 | HRABAL, MICHAEL | OMAHA | USHL | 20-Jan-2005 | 6' 6.75" | 215 lbs * | G | |
| 25 | MOORE, OLIVER | USA U-18 | NTDP | 22-Jan-2005 | 5' 11.0" | 195 lbs * | C | |
| 26 | SANDIN PELLIKKA, AXEL | SKELLEFTEA JR. | SWEDEN-JR. | 11-Mar-2005 | 5' 11" | 180 lbs * | D | |
| 27 | SALE, EDUARD | BRNO | CZECHIA | 10-Mar-2005 | 6' 2.0" | 174 lbs | LW | |
| 28 | RYKOV, ALEXANDER | CHELMET | RUSSIA-2 | 14-Jul-2005 | 6' 0.0" | 176 lbs | RW | |
| 29 | COWAN, EASTON | LONDON | OHL | 20-May-2005 | 5' 10.5" | 170 lbs * | RW | |
| 30 | EDSTROM, DAVID | FROLUNDA JR. | SWEDEN-JR. | 18-Feb-2005 | 6' 3" | 185 lbs * | C | |
| 31 | SUNIEV, AYDAR | PENTICTON | BCHL | 16-Nov-2004 | 6' 1.5" | 198 lbs * | LW | |
| 32 | HALTTUNEN, KASPER | HIFK | FINLAND | 07-Jun-2005 | 6' 2.75" | 207 lbs * | RW |