Washington’s top 10 prospects are really taking care of business thus far in 2025-26, the most noticeable being 2025 1st round pick Lynden Lackovic. Playing for Moose Jaw in the WHL, Lackovic has tallied 11 goals in 12 games for the Warriors, a nice follow-up to an impressive main camp where he was in the running for a roster spot with the big club. Also making significant noise is forward prospect Terik Parascak of Prince George in the WHL, whose impressive production has him on pace for another 100-point campaign for the Cougars. Speaking of outstanding production, fellow forward prospects Ilya Protas (75th overall pick in 2024) and Andrew Cristall (40th overall pick in 2023) each are on pace for 48 points in their inaugural seasons with Hershey in the AHL.
With respect to Detroit, goaltender Sebastian Cossa of Grand Rapids in the AHL has led the Griffins to their first 5-0 start in 21 seasons, compiling a save percentage of .943 during that time. With goaltender Trey Augustine (41st overall pick in 2023) leading Michigan State University to a #1 ranking in college hockey, the future looks promising for these players to continue their careers in the Motor City.
For Montreal, add to the list of players with tantalizing puck skills forward prospect Alexander Zharovsky (34th overall pick in 2025). Zharovsky already has nine points (4G 5A) in 11 KHL games as an 18 year old in his first pro season. According to Zharovsky himself, he still is gaining confidence in becoming acclimated to the KHL’s pace of play. That confidence no doubt is bolstered by his receipt of impactful even-strength & power-play minutes from head coach and former NHL’er Viktor Kozlov.