2026-27 Dallas Stars Top Prospects
| Pat Quinn Dobber Prospects Aug. 12th, 2026 |
Steven Ellis Daily Faceoff July 17th, 2026 |
McKeen’s Hockey Apr. 23rd, 2026 |
Scott Wheeler The Athletic Mar. 10th, 2026 |
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| 1 | Emil Hemming (RW) | Emil Hemming (RW) | Emil Hemming (RW) | Emil Hemming (RW) |
| 2 | Cameron Schmidt (RW) | Cameron Schmidt (RW) | Cameron Schmidt (RW) | Cameron Schmidt (RW) |
| 3 | Remi Poirier (G) | Jakub Vanecek (LHD) | Tristan Bertucci (LHD) | Tristan Bertucci (LHD) |
| 4 | Matthew Seminoff (C/RW) | Brandon Gorzynski (LW) | Aram Minnetian (RHD) | Remi Poirier (G) |
| 5 | Dylan Hryckowian (RW) | Tristan Bertucci (LHD) | Brandon Gorzynski (LW) | Atte Joki (C) |
| 6 | Tristan Bertucci (LHD) | Remi Poirier (G) | Arno Tiefensee (G) | Aram Minnetian (RHD) |
| 7 | Jakub Vanecek (LHD) | Aram Minnetian (RHD) | George Fegaras (RHD) | Brandon Gorzynski (LW) |
| 8 | Samu Tuomaala (RW) | Atte Joki (C) | Atte Joki (C) | George Fegaras (RHD) |
| 9 | Artem Shlaine (C/LW) | Mans Goos (G) | Matthew Seminoff (RW) | |
| 10 | Atte Joki (C) | Jasper Kuhta (C) | Samu Tuomaala (RW) |
** Different sites can use different criteria for determining who is still a prospect. Also, for Dobber Prospect lists they take a fantasy hockey approach – prospects whose current trajectory projects them making the most positive fantasy impact at the time that they reach the NHL.
Emil Hemming – Hemming remains the consensus top forward prospect in the Dallas system. After leaving Finland for the OHL, he has adapted well to North American hockey and strengthened his projection as a future NHL middle-six winger with scoring upside. Likely Outcome is a reliable middle-six goal scorer (20-30 goal potential)
Cameron Schmidt – Schmidt may be the most purely skilled forward in the Dallas system. He exploded offensively during 2025-26, scoring 51 goals and 100 points while becoming one of the WHL’s premier offensive players. Elite puckhandling, deceptive shooting, and creativity make him dangerous every time he touches the puck.
Tristan Bertucci – Bertucci’s stock has quietly risen over the last year. After strong OHL playoff performances, he’s transitioned into professional hockey and is beginning to look like a legitimate NHL option within the next two seasons. Good skater, but not an elite one. Additional explosiveness would elevate his NHL projection.
Remi Poirier – Poirier has evolved into Dallas’ clear No. 3 goaltender. He has posted strong AHL numbers while earning NHL recalls, but Jake Oettinger’s long-term presence limits his path to a significant NHL role in Dallas. Excellent recovery ability and flexibility allow him to make difficult second-effort saves. Handles traffic well and often flashes high-end save-making ability.
Jakub Vanecek – He’s mobile, competitive left-shot defenseman whose strongest attributes are his skating, defensive range, and ability to move the puck efficiently through transition. He accelerates quickly, maintains a strong motor, and uses his mobility and active stick to close space defensively, while showing enough offensive instinct to join the rush and contribute from the blue line. NHL Central Scouting described him as an excellent skater with good size, reach, hockey sense, and the potential to become a top-four defenseman who can play in multiple situations.
2026 Dallas Stars Draft Picks
| Round | No. | Player | Pos. | Team | Ht. | Wt. |
| 2 | 59 | Jakub Vanecek | LHD | Tri-City (WHL) | 6′ 2″ | 203 |
| 5 | 155 | Ryan Brown | LW | London (OHL) | 5′ 11″ | 177 |
| 6 | 187 | Anton Emil Wilde Larsen | G | Frederikshavn (DEN) | 6′ 2″ | 191 |
| 7 | 197 | Jasper Kuhta | C | Ottawa (OHL) | 6′ 3″ | 194 |
| 7 | 219 | Mikhail Cherepanov | D | New Hampshire (NAHL) | 6′ 1″ | 188 |
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