A fluid skater of tremendous speed and mobility, Timothy Liljegren is an excellent all-around defender who can score and defend consistently. That’s right, he was passed over in 2018 (despite being ranked 100th by ISS Hockey and 105 by FCHockey). He can usually be found right in front of the opposing goaltender, using his 6-foot frame to screen their vision. He’s shown elite offense in the past, and even though he’s trailed off in recent years, I’d chalk that up to confidence over lack of skill. He still has a high ceiling, with the potential for top-six. As he continues to grow and improve, he could become one of the best centres in the game. This will likely be his only time on this list though since he’s already shown what he can do with the Bruins. It’s taken him a long time, but the skill is still there. He’s good offensively, is an above-average skater, and transitions well, but it remains to be seen if he’ll be able to take that next step and succeed. View Profile, Dave Bittner was a player who played forward and was active between 1964 and 1966. Some have soured on him, but I think there’s still potential here. Many scouts and hockey experts said that the Finnish prospect had the best hands in the 2019 NHL Draft. All of this combines into a solid defensive prospect for the Flyers. The seasons column lists the first year of the season of the player's first game and the last year of the season of the player's last game. He was traded before the 2019-20 season from the Peterborough Petes to the London Knights, which will hopefully be his last stop before San Jose. Since the hockey season is in full swing, I felt it was an appropriate time to recognize their attractiveness along with their talent. His vision is among the best of all NHL prospects and there’s a lot to like about his potential. As the definition of what constitutes a prospect varies from source to source, I stick with the same explanation as I have in my other prospect posts. Finishing second in QMJHL scoring in 2019-20 with 99 points, the forward put his playmaking and vision on full display. After playing just four games in 2018-19, Vilardi came back in 2019-20 and put up 25 points in 32 games in the AHL and an impressive seven points in his first 10 NHL games. He’s likely a top-six player with the potential for the top-line. View Profile, John Gibson was a professional hockey player who played defense and was active between 1975 and 1987, which included 4 seasons in the NHL. Nils Höglander has some of the best hands in the 2019 draft and combines it with great skating and speed that makes it difficult to defend against him. I’m not sure that he’ll reach his brother’s level, but he should come close. Reliable in the defensive end due to his immense size and ability to physically dominate his opponents, he’s also a threat in the offensive zone, where his incredible hockey sense and underrated shot make him a focal point. He’s an elite passer, is a great puck handler, and he’s a great skater. Kert was born on January 30, 1964, in Villach, Austria. I’m willing to bet that the Pittsburgh Penguins are going to regret moving him one day. Just wait until he breaks through. He’s a good skater who isn’t afraid to throw his body around. He’s a premier young defender who should become a much more intimidating force once he fills out his 6-foot-2 frame. Get used to seeing him in Boston. Gibson was born on June 2, 1959, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Alex Newhook is known for his speed. He also knows how to handle the puck. The 26th overall pick in 2019, Jakob Pelletier is an all-around stud prospect. He won the gold medal and led his Pakistan men’s national team to victory of 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles as the captain. View Profile, Terry Gray was a professional hockey player who played right wing and was active between 1953 and 1974, which included 6 seasons in the NHL. View Profile, Hockey Publication Bibliography Committee, Hockey's Historic Highlights - Glen Goodhand, Two Minutes for Reading so Good - Greg Oliver. View Profile, Reese Miller was a player who played center and was active between 2010 and 2016. There aren’t many players that age that are as sound in his own zone as he is. Fay was born on February 19, 1962, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States. He has a great shot, is hard on the body, and knows what to do in his own end. He adds a surprisingly quick shot and good speed to his list of attributes. Kearns was born on May 5, 1934, in Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada. The Kings have a very deep prospect pool and Thomas should be near the top of that. He has great hands, a very nice shot, and he’s physical. Statistics are complete to the end of the 2018–19 NHL season. He could very well be a top-four defender, partnered with someone offensive like Ty Smith. He won two golds for India in the 1932 Los Angeles and 1936 Berlin Olympics. He has great offensive awareness, is great on the powerplay, and is a good skater. Pierre-Oliver Joseph is an excellent puck-mover who boasts the ability to move the puck to his teammates quickly and efficiently. He’s great positionally, especially in his own end, but he does need to work on his skating in order to thrive at the next level. Moritz Seider already has NHL size, he’s a great passer, a good skater, and can win battles along the boards. Gibson was born on June 2, 1959, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. View Profile, Ty Stone was a player who played defense and was active between 2013 and 2014.