New Faces on the T25

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There are new names on the Top 25 Under 25 eligibility list this year. Not all of them fresh new prospects. From the oldest on down:

Matias Maccelli

Acquired in trade this summer, Maccelli is three and a half months away from being too old for the list. He has the most NHL games played with 224, and it at the point in his pro career where he should be solidifying a role on a team.

Henry Thrun

Also acquired in trade this summer, Thrun is closer to a year away from aging out. He has 119 NHL games played, and has not quite grabbed a full-time roster spot. He might do that on the Leafs, but it's far from a sure thing.

John Prokop

Signed to an NHL contract in the spring out of college, Prokop is likely to play in the AHL. He is also a year away from ageing out.

Luke Haymes

The forward version of Prokop, Haymes is expected to be in the AHL as well. He is also younger at just 22 this summer.

Borya Valis

Only 21, Valis was signed out of the WHL in the spring. He'll be heading to the Marlies.

Blake Smith

Smith, a defender, turns 21 later this year, and he was signed from the OHL in the spring and will head to the Marlies.

Mathew Hlacar

The oldest player drafted this year, he is 19 and will likely return to the Kitchener Rangers of the OHL although that is not confirmed. He is not AHL-eligible until 2026-2027.

William Belle

Belle is a long term project who is just about to start his NCAA career at age 18.

Tyler Hopkins

Hopkins has two years with the Kingston Frontenacs, and will likely return.

Rylan Fellinger

Fellinger is with the Flint Firebirds.

Tinus Luc Koblar

Not yet 18, TLK will return to his team in Sweden and likely stay at the junior level.

Harry Nansi

Also just 17, Nansi will be playing his third season in the OHL.

That's the full list of new faces.

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