If Dach can make the team out of camp, hes versatile enough to play wing and contribute to the power play. 41. Hes a sharp shooter with great power and accuracy and is always making himself open for a prime scoring chance. On the blue line, Jake Bean is a premier puck-mover in the AHL and has posted back-to-back 40-plus-point seasons on that level. This method has not hurt the franchise at the gate or in the standings, as most of their long-shots and signees were impact players for their respective teams and still maintain Calder Trophy eligibility. After a bit of a struggle in his first season, Jack Quinn is showing off his flashes of brilliance and creativity as a dynamic winger. Also there's forwardJanne Kuokkanen, who arrived from Carolina for Sami Vatanen. Key additions:Cole Caufield (RW), Otto Leskinen (LHD) NHL Headlines. The knee-jerk reaction is to think the Devils are ranked this high because of Jack Hughes and not because of GM Ray Sheros craftiness at the draft table. Whats becoming patently obvious is that the scouting department knows how to find prospects who consistently improve their post-draft stock. Hes got great speed in transition and on the rush, while also possessing a bullet of a shot from the point. The 6'1" center plays a sound two-way game. The reward turned out to be big-bodied center Kirby Dach, who can be a heck of a set-up man and groomed to one day replace captain Jonathan Toews. 15 overall pick (2019). He scored 47 goals and 102 points for the OHL's London Knights in 2019-20 and was on Washington's return-to-play roster but didn't appear in any games. Not to mention, the prospect pool is loaded with talent, making them the top one for the start of the 2022-23 season. Their choice, wingerDylan Guenther, had 12 goals in 12 junior games in 2020-21. 1 slot. 1 Western Conference seed in 2019-20. Traded/not signed: Brendan De Jong (LHD),Adam Fox (RHD, NYR), Nicolas Roy (C/RW, VGK), Aleksi Saarela (C/W,CHI), Valentin Zykov (LW, waived). His movements are fluid and has great vision to pick his lanes on the ice. The Habs also acquired cerebral playmaker Nick Suzuki from Vegas in the Max Pacioretty deal;hell battle fellow 2017 first-rounder Ryan Poehling to make the big club out of camp. Key additions: Anttoni Honka (RHD), Chase Priskie (RHD), Patrik Puistola (RW),Ryan Suzuki (C) Gordan Graceffo, RHP The Cardinals have done well in the draft, adding five prospects in the top 100 in the draft. Raphael Lavoie has high-end skill and a quick-release shot that make him dangerous. He had spent 27 games with the Kings' affiliate in the AHL and amassed six goals and eight assists, adjusting well to the North American game thanks to his speed and grit. Thats a pretty good haul to start rebuilding the teams defense. A coincidence that a team overseen by executive Steve Yzerman pulled the trigger on drafting a Swedish defensive prospect? Graduated: J.F. Our complete rankings are below. Next in line is Jack Hughes brother, Luke. Center Sam Steel was huge for the AHLs San Diego Gulls in their run to the conference finals, as was rugged two-way winger Maxime Comtoiswho made the Ducks out of training camp last season and was one of the NHLs better rookies before a back injury. Arizona had lost its initial slot at No. 2018-19 rank: 15th Lastly, keeps tabs on Libor Hajek, a mobile two-way defender with size who played some of the best hockey of his young career during a late-season NHL promotion. No team has done a better job at selecting elite offensive talent without the benefit of multiple top-10 picks than the Kings. Hayton went fifth overall in 2018 and didnt disappoint in his post-draft season, averaging 1.67 points a game for the OHLS Sault Ste. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Heis recovering from hip surgery but is expected to be with the AHLs Rochester Americans for most of the season. 5. Of all their prospects, however, the most intriguing appears to be Swedish speedster Joakim Nygard, a winger who is not Calder eligible but was signed to a one-year deal in the offseason. It will be harder if imminent free agentsPhilipp Grubauer and Gabriel Landeskog leave. Vincent Iorio was the first of the quartet at No. Nylander, on the other hand, has game-breaking potentialbut his time as Sabres property was nothing short of underwhelming. 32 to No. Grigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik Goat Gauthier: Where is He Now? Still, there are several key pieces still in place, with flashy 200-foot center Barret Hayton at the top of the list. Still, we try not to parrot the same canned post-draft response we hear every year, which is why, for example, a prospect like Edmonton's Raphael Lavoie (38th overall in 2019) is ranked ahead of Philip Broberg (eighth overall in 2019). 2018-19 rank: 5th 2020 midseason rank: 8. Traded/not signed:Kyle Olson (C),Marcus Pettersson (LHD, PIT). 18 in centerChaz Lucius. Bracco, along with incoming Russian import Yegor Korshkov and playmaker Dmytro Timashov, are part of a talented group of AHL wingers thatcould see onepromoted if star forward Mitch Marner holds out for a new contract. 8. Yes, their 2019 selection of stud three-zone center Alex Turcotte at fifth overall was their highest since taking Brayden Schenn in that same spot 10 years earlier; however, after Turcotte, the depth chart is lined with impressive kids taken either late in the first round or immediately thereafter. MORE:Phil Kessel excited to begin next phase in Arizona: 'I think it's going to be great', 2018-19 rank: 21st Just a season removed from a Stanley Cup, it's probably OK with the Blues and their fans that there's some rebuilding to be done on this level. Better with age: The top 32 moments of Sidney Crosby's career. Kiley McDaniel ranks them from 1 to 30. The Devils did not reach the NHL's pandemic-prompted postseason. A big man at 6'1", 207 pounds, Tippett played seven games and scored an NHL goal in 2019-20,while Denisenko is an elite skater and puck-handler. Few teams do a better job at plugging holes from within than the Ducks who took advantage of the lost season by playing over a dozen youngsters age 23 and younger, including heralded rookie Troy Terry (32 games). Now that thenucleus has formed, the Canucks can patiently follow the progress of an impressive tier of potential point-producing defensemen like Olli Juolevi, Toni Utunen, Jett Woo, and Jack Rathbone. GoaltendersJosef Korenar and Zachary Emond are on their way to the NHL, with the former having played in the 2019 AHL All-Star Game and the latter posting save percentages of .932 and .908 in his past two seasons in the QMJHL. Janne Kuokkanen, who arrived from Carolina for Sami Vatanen. Although they lost 2017 first-rounder Robert Thomas to graduation, St. Louis has every reason to be excited about speedster Jordan Kyrou, who notched 43 points in 47 games as an AHL rookie with San Antonio. Post-draft, GM Lou Lamoriello shifts focus to nine restricted/unrestricted free agents. He's a high-energy goal scorer with an explosive first step, good puck-handling skills and a lethal wrist shot. 494. 58. Their inspired play could make this years training camp more competitive than in previous seasons, and not to be forgotten are goal-scoring wingers Oliver Wahlstrom and Kieffer Bellows two recent first-round picks who likely spend the season in Bridgeport but are held in high regard. The Flames got themselves a blue-chip scoring prospect in winger Matthew Coronato, who's committed to play at Harvard this fall and had 48 goals in 51 junior games for Chicago of the USHL last season. A couple of skilled forwards, Owen Tippett andGrigori Denisenko are close to making impacts with the Panthers. nhl farm system rankings. The Sharks plucked Swedish winger William Eklund at No. Hes highly competitive who isnt afraid to lead a rush and can play a tough, in your face game with his physicality. Although the success of the Rangers rebuild is probably a few years from validation, you have to credit GM Jeff Gorton and staff for turning a once-gutted farm system into the leagues premier collection of young talent. Last season centers Janne Kuokkanen, Nicolas Roy (traded to Vegas) and Morgan Geekieand big winger Julien Gauthier,joined Necas, Beanand Saarela as seven of Charlottes top-10 scorers all drafted from 2015 onward. Their choice, winger. The presence of Jack Eichel on the NHL level for the Sabres could soon be augmented by the arrival of Dylan Cozens, a 19-year-old center who's produced 169 points over 119 games in his past two WHL seasons. Graduated: Henrik Borgstrom (C) D-man Cale Makar will stay after signing for six years and $54 million. Rimouski of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the same team that produced Lafreniere in 2020. Of course, the ability to swing deals for late-season glory is predicated on several factors, namely the possession of coveted draft picks and prospects. Moving forward, Tampa remains comfortably stable with AHL-proven talent in Syracuse such as 2017 first-rounder Cal Foote, who tied for the team lead among defensemen with 10 goals. He's had a seven-game stint across two seasons in the NHL and has combined for 71 points in 121 games in the AHL. Key additions: Nikita Alexandrov (C), Colten Ellis (G) The former second-overall pick in his WHL bantam draft was very impressive from Penguins camp through the . Go ahead and get their lockers ready. Additionally, they added a premier playmaking center in Trevor Zegrasthis year and a hard-working scorer in Brayden Tracey via the first round of thisyears draft. 30 and projecting him as a versatile player who can play special teams and five-on-five. Key additions: Brett Leason (RW), Connor McMichael (C),Bobby Nardella (LHD, UDFA), Joe Snively (LW) Traded/not signed: Brendan Guhle (LHD,ANA), Alex Nylander (RW, CHI). Traded/not signed: Erik Brannstrom (LHD, OTT), Nick Suzuki (C, MTL), Maxim Zhukov (G). Typically a losing franchiseinjects youth into the lineup for more than only a handful of games, but for whatever reason, the Oilers continued to ice a veteran roster even after the playoffs were a forgone conclusion. The NHL's Best Farm Systems Ranked - 2022-23 Preseason Update. GM Kyle Dubas sure likes his speed and skill, which is obvious in the manner Toronto hasdrafted since hejoinedthe organization as an assistant general manager in 2014. Graduations: Sammy Blais (C/W),Robert Thomas (C) 1 prospect in the Angels farm system.Armed with a 70-grade fastball that touched 102 mph last . The big Russian is an excellent two-way defenseman who can excel in any situation and fellow 2018 draftee Martin Fehervary is both mobile for his size and a physical defensemen in Swedens SHL. Want more? Joining him high on the defense depth chart is an equally-excitable puck rusher and cerebral playmaker in Scott Perunovich, who will run Minnesota-Duluths power play as they look for a third straight NCAA championship. This ranking may come off as a surprise, but Calgarys the sleeping giant when it comes to drafting. Key additions: Bowen Byram (LHD),Drew Helleson (RHD),Alex Newhook (C) And if Demko doesn't pan out, Michael DiPietro is a solid goalie prospect. In 2016, they picked Matthew Tkachuk in the first roundbut also scored with future top-9 Dillon Dube in the second round, then unearthed a gem with since-traded Adam Fox in the third. Not far behind is center AlexNewhook, who is a blur on skates, had 42 points in 34 games as a college freshman and was named the NCAA's top freshman for 2019-20. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen spent 2019-20 in the ECHL and AHL and had three shutouts in 15 wins with a 2.53 goals-against average. Boldy was a first-round pick in 2019 and projects as a top-six forward in the NHL with legitimate two-way skills. Years upon years of stockpiling picks and prospects has kept the Ducks a competitive franchise for most of the last two decades so even an 80-point effort in 2018-19 (their lowest in seven seasons) could be viewed as an aberration. Price underwent a recent knee surgery too but will apparently be ready for the start of the season. Traded/not signed: Zachary Lauzon (LHD). 11 after the league found predraft violations in 2020. Goalie Ilya Samsonov, a first-round pick in 2015, had an inconsistent rookie AHL season but is expected to once again challenge Vitek Vanecek for the lions share of Hersheys netminding duties. Elsewhere, the team has resigned itself to losing Hyman to the Oilers via free agency, but GM Kyle Dubas remains committed to the core of Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander. The gamble of surrendering a first-round pick and talented forwards Vitalii Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson to Ottawa in the Matt Duchene trade paid off in the short term, as the Jackets marched towards what became the deepest playoff run in franchise history. 1 center in Anaheim and one of the league's best players before too long. Back in the net, Spencer Knight was the best goalie in college hockey as a first-year player at Boston College and could be a future Florida mainstay. Another way to look at it is how the organization tends to keep AHL development to a maximum of two or three years. Lest anyone forget, Lafreniere completed his third season with Rimouski Oceanic in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in March with 35 goals and 112 points in 52 games. Jordan Walker, 3B. Latvian goalie Elvis Merzlikins has been one of Europes top young netminders, and the loss of Sergei Bobrovsky helped the Jackets convince him to sign and challenge for a roster opening. . Steve Yzermans tenure as Detroits general managers got off to a questionable start when he bypassed conventional draft wisdom and took two-way defenseman Moritz Seider with the sixth overall pick. Its a tad unfair to ding an organization that came within one win of a second Stanley Cup this decade and had GM Don Sweeney named the NHLs Executive of the Year. NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31, As the Rangers seek redemption, New York turns to Kaapo Kakko, Complete list of all 31 teams' UFA, RFA players, Hurricanes sign Waddell to extension: 'He's going to be here a long time', Devils' P.K. Of course, any lineup could use a big-bodied presence to cause havoc in the low slot, and few prospects do it better than power winger Serron Noel, who in his third year led Oshawa in goals (34), assists (47) and points (81). He's followed at the top of the list by 2019 first-rounder Philip Tomasino, who had 40 goals and 100 points in 62 games with two OHL teams in 2019-20. The NHL's Best Farm Systems Ranked - 2022-23 Preseason Update. Graduated: Rasmus Andersson (RHD), Oliver Kylington (LHD),Andrew Mangiapane (LW) 1. On the current roster, there's a big void created by the loss of team captain Giordano to the Kraken. Next up is flashy winger Grigori Denisenko, who wowed crowds in Vancouver at the most recent world junior championship with his stickhandling, danglesand a silky set of hands. And if you see a familiar name missing from this list, it most certainly is Swedish defenseman Filip Johansson Minnesotas first-round pick in 2018 who many believe was drafted a good round or two higher than expected and showed stagnation in his development overseas. Brett Leason's 'most fun year of hockey' now continues with the Capitals, 2018-19 rank: 26th Ilya Sorokin in goal, but his would-be NHL debut this season was scuttled by the pandemic. Meanwhile, defensemanNoah Dobson, a 2018 draftee, did arrive on Long Island and appeared in 34 games. If the Cubs added Alvarez - just that one player - their ranking would go from 18th to 2nd. The Jets appear deep on the blue line and more sparse when it comes to prospects at forward, though the ones who are there appear promising. Graduated: Rasmus Dahlin (LHD), Casey Mittelstadt (C) Outside of him, goalieIlya Samsonov was the blue-chipper in the wings, but he made a dent in the NHL in 2019-20 and isn't going anywhere. Coming away with Savoie, Ostlund and Kulich at the 2022 NHL draft really cemented their prospect pool as that alone made them a winner. Traded/not signed: None. 22. The Predators made more waves with their second first-round pick than their first one, grabbing wingerZachary L'Heureux after trading a pair of second-round selections to get to slot No. Graduated: Luke Kunin (C/W), Jordan Greenway (C/W) The summertime trade that sentKasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins provided a reward to the Toronto farm system in 2018 draft pickFilip Hallander, 20, who remains on loan to a team in the Swedish Hockey League. His play with both Michigan and Canada at the World Juniors should give the Sabres comfort knowing that theyve got a promising defender on their hands. The ridiculous depth Tampa Bay has at the NHL level makes it difficult to predict which prospects have the best chance as promotion. Key additions: Ilya Nikolayev (C), Jakob Pelletier (LW) Need more? Now, signing would-be free agent Alex Ovechkin becomes the top organizational priority. 1. As mentioned earlier, though, Vancouver was involved by trading the No. Every year our prospect experts analyze that state of the NHL prospect pool and how every NHL team's farm system stacks up against the rest. The time it takes for the collective to take that experience and translate it to NHL success remains to be seen, but history certainly is on Anaheims side. He's fromRimouski of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, the same team that produced Lafreniere in 2020. Vasili Podkolzin is 19 and a powerful, two-way forward who'll reach the NHL sometime in 2020-21. The LA Kings farm system has been restocked in a quick and very effective manner, according to the Sporting News. Chayka also added Swedish defenseman Victor Soderstrom, an intelligent and mature puck mover, who would be a nice compliment to the physical, shut-down style of Kevin Bahl. His 61 points had him in top-20 in AHL scoring and recently made his pro debut with the Sabres. He could very well be a Seider 2.0 selection if he develops properly. The Kraken made Michigan center Matthew Beniers their first pick at No. The Anaheim Ducks find themselves in a really great spot, even with centre Trevor Zegras and defenseman Jamie Drysdale graduating to the NHL. Although the bulk of Carolinas prized prospects were drafted and developed under former GM Ron Francis, current GM Don Waddell has continued the trend by not only making the right picks but trading away excess at peak value. Remember, it was GM Jim Rutherford who traded his 2017 first rounder for pugilist Ryan Reaves, only to use his second rounder in that same draft on defensive defenseman Zach Lauzon, who wasnt even offered a contract. Key additions: Nolan Foote (LW) The move certainly will be monitored for several years, but what shouldnt be lost in the post-draft hysteria is that Yzerman had already inherited an excellent group of young talent and had the flexibility to roll the dice. Graduated: Mason Appleton (LW), Sami Niku (LHD) joining 2019's No. A mobile defense has always been a hallmark of Nashvilles prospect pool, and collegians David Farrance (Boston Univ.) With Sidney Crosby and EvgeniMalkin still leading the way, the Penguins remain among the NHL elite and a perennial Stanley Cup contender. Graduated: Dennis Cholowski (LHD), Filip Hronek (RHD), Michael Rasmussen (C) MORE: Flames secure goaltending tandem, re-sign David Rittich to two-year deal, 2018-19 rank: 20thKey additions: Matthew Boldy (LW), Vladislav Firstov (LW),Mat Robson (G, UDFA), Nico Sturm (C, UDFA) 2018-19 rank: 8th 2018-19 rank: 10th He uses his 6'2", 190-pound frame to protect the puck, finds advantageous spots on the ice and has a good wrist shot with a quick release. He signed a professional contract on the day the Kings' season was shut down because of the pandemic and has since been loaned to a team in Germany. Baltimore Orioles 2022 preseason rank: 1 2021 midseason rank: 1 2021 preseason rank: 5 9 by tradingOliver Ekman-Larsson and Conor Garland for three players and the pick. Was Lou Lamoriello as Good as Maple Leafs Fans Remember? Key additions:Tobias Bjornfot (LHD), Carl Grundstrom (LW),Arthur Kaliyev (LW),Alex Turcotte (C) Of course, finishing second inthe draft lotteryand, therefore, getting super-sniper Kaapo Kakko was more luck than the art of scouting. The Hurricanes didn't have a first-round pick, but they were all in for Round 2, where they grabbed defensemen Scott Morrow andAleksi Heimosalmi and forwardVille Koivunen with picks 40, 44 and 51. On the blue line, Jett Woo has 112 points in his past two junior seasons and has a physical edge too. General Manager Rob Blake placed an emphasis on replenishing the . Although Cozens is the lone forward within the pipeline with star potential, the system as a whole is well balanced and offers the parent club immediate relief when necessary. He's a centerpiece along with defenseman Moritz Seider, who was picked sixth overall in 2019 and spent 49 games in the AHL, posting 22 points. He's had a seven-game stint across two seasons in the NHL and has combined for 71 points in 121 games in the AHL. 7their first time drafting in the top 10 since 2015and will ultimately count on him to provide skill up front while playing a conscientious game on the defensive side. The Golden Knights dipped their toes in the first round by grabbing center Zach Dean at No. How much longer it lasts, however, is something to ponder especially when you consider how bare the cupboard is. Theres also Chase Stillman, a quick and tenacious player with the ability to find the back of the net. He's followed at the top of the list by 2019 first-rounder Philip Tomasino, who had 40 goals and 100 points in 62 games with two OHL teams in 2019-20. Joseph Veleno made the jump from juniors to the AHL in 2019-20 and scored 11 goals in 54 games. Although there is a significant amount of force to that argument, the truth is that New Jersey is an organization on the rise and the prospect pool is deep enough to help fuel a sustained run towards perennial playoff contention. No matter where they pick them, Calgarys kids continue to improve to the point where the Flames are finding room on their roster a Stanley Cup-caliber roster, no less for youngsters either previously passed over or undervalued by others. His pass-first acumen would be the perfect compliment to the blistering shot of speedy winger Owen Tippett, the 11th overall pick in 2011. On the blue line, 2018 first-round pick Ryan Merkley is an offensive standout. NHL farm system rankings: Best, worst prospect pipelines for 2019-20, from 1 to 31 Steve Kournianos 93 min read The general managers who run NHL front offices, with support from their. It took a while to pinpoint how a team that hasnt had a playoff appearance in almost eight years cant seem to impress the masses when it comes to its prospects. Graduated: Miro Heiskanen (LHD), Roope Hintz (LW) 2018-19 rank: 23rd Unfortunately, the lengthy undertaking of roster reconstruction played a role in his firing, and Philadelphia failed to make the playoffs for the third time in five years in 2019. Naturally, youd expect a high pick like Cody Glass (fifth overall in 2017) to shred the WHL to a tune of nearly two points per game, then follow that up with a dominant showing in the AHL playoffs. As odd as the timing was, firing GM Paul Fenton after less than two years seemed like the appropriate course of action even if it had to happen shortly after the draft. The appeal of upgrading a roster at the trade deadline is such that even the most inflexible of GMs can eventually cave to pressure. When it comes to the future, it's the Connor McMichael era. Liam Foudy and Kirill Marchenko, both of whom have top-six talent and blend skating with high-level skill sets. He's followed by another potentially special talent on the blue line in Finnish export. Undrafted sniper Alex Barre-Boulet took it a step further by tying for a league-best 34 tallies as a rookie. A strong showing at the 2019. 2. Helping that situation to a degree was the emergence of versatile 23-year-old winger Karson Kuhlman, who notched eight points in 19 games between the regular season and playoffs. That roster included rookie goalie Jordan Bennington, a third-round pick in 2011, who this postseason produced a Conn Smythe-worthy performance. Acquiring defense prospect Pierre-Olivier Joseph from Arizona in the Phil Kessel trade helps make up for the Lauzon gaffe, and NCAA winger Kasper Bjorkvist was one of the top two-way wingers in Hockey East. Alex Barre-Boulet has lit up the AHL with 61 goals and 124 points in two seasons after five years in the QMJHL. In fact, you have to go all the way back to 1970 to find a Blues draft class that didnt produce at least one NHL player with 100 games or more under his belt. Key additions: Pierre-Olivier Joseph (LHD, ARI),Samuel Poulin (LW) Big winger Raphael Lavoieisa prospect to earmark for a bright future for the Oilersafter they stole him in the second round of the 2019 draft as is22-year-old center Cooper Marody whofinished second to Benson in scoring for Bakersfield. But as soon as Rangers brass pulls the draft-day trigger on the Quebec-born teenagerhe'll turn 19 on Oct. 11an already deep and talented pool of prospects will be filled to overflowing. MLB Updated MLB Farm System Rankings After 2022 MLB Draft Joel Reuter July 22, 2022 Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images With the 2022 MLB draft officially in the books, it's time. And the Tampa Bay Lightning have dived headlong into another championship offseason. 6. Although rosterspots will be at a premium, the Capitals have proven to be successful when ripening their prospects in the minors before handing them a critical role on a perennial contender. Most of their recent draft picks had stellar seasons both in league and international play, with French-born forward Alexandre Texier leading the way after an excellent campaign in the SM-Liiga and difference-making play during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Svozil has more defensive capabilities, but isnt afraid to put the moves on the opposition. He may, however, need to make an exception this year; two-way defenseman Rasmus Sandin, the 29th overall pick in 2018, is coming off a splendid rookie reason for the Marlies in which he registered 28 points in only 44 games and added 10 more in the playoffs. How about Cayden Primeau, son of former league mainstay Keith Primeau, who won the NCAA's Mike Richter Award as the nation's best goaltender in 2019. But it was the trade that brought Reinhart to Florida that stole headlines, a deal GM Bill Zito called. His 64 points had him second overall in the AHL. Ceulemans was selected 25th overall in 2021 and is an offensively driven defenseman with excellent speed and awareness. In goal, Adin Hill has split time between the NHL and AHL the past three seasons, including an NHL shutout in 2018-19. An exceptional playmaker who can score as well thanks to his good vision and hands, he's shown advanced awareness and can be trusted in all three zones on the ice. New Jersey has not finished out of the league's bottom third since 2017-18, when it was 15th. Don't expect the league to pity the Lightning for a dearth of prospects considering the team is overloaded at the NHL level and in the midst of revelry from its second Stanley Cup. 28, but the team's aim is to build on a 2020-21 Presidents' Trophy with a Stanley Cup. 01 Sep 2022 18:00:56. Leave a comment below! 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