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Corey Pronman’s midseason ranking of NHL players and prospects 22 and under (as of Jan. 1, 2026) places Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard atop the list, with Leo Carlsson a close third. The rankings are split into tiers and use tool grades to project long‑term NHL impact, covering a broad mix of young players across teams and positions.
The NHL schedule features nine games on Thursday, with highlights including the San Jose Sharks visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning, where rookie Macklin Celebrini aims to extend his point streak. The New York Islanders host the Seattle Kraken, with Brock Nelson recently named to the U.S. team for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The Calgary Flames look to continue their strong home performance against the St. Louis Blues. Other notable matchups include the Winnipeg Jets at Buffalo Sabres, and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Edmonton Oilers.
The Detroit Red Wings suffered a disappointing California road trip, losing all three games against the Ducks, Kings, and Sharks, with the latter defeat highlighted by a decisive overtime goal from San Jose's Macklin Celebrini. The Red Wings' struggles, marked by a 7-9-2 record, raise questions about head coach Derek Lalonde's future, as the team grapples with roster challenges and underperformance in the Eastern Conference.