The article ranks each NHL team's top prospect, with players under 23 and not an established NHL player, to be considered eligible for this list. Players such as James Hagens, Michael Misa, and Parekh are considered to have a high ceiling due to their strong performances in other leagues. McQueen, a 6-foot-5, right-shot center with the handling skill of a first-line playmaker, and defensive instincts, are considered among the best outside the NHL. Parek, a 19-year-old defensive player, is considered the best among all power players in the power game. McQueas, a potential star in the NHL, has been named Hockey East Rookie of the Year with 11 goals and 16 assists this season.