2025-26 Utah Mammoth Top Prospects

** 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.

Caleb Desnoyers – Desnoyers consistently drives play, controls possession, and creates scoring opportunities through intelligence rather than relying solely on raw skill. His skating is strong, his vision is excellent, and he plays with a level of competitiveness that coaches love. What separates him from many offensive prospects is his commitment to the defensive side of the game. Scouts see shades of a young Patrice Bergeron or Nico Hischier in his style.

Tij Iginla – The son of Hall of Famer Jarome Iginla, Tij has carved out his own identity through elite shooting ability, strong skating, and a relentless attacking mentality. He consistently finds dangerous scoring areas and possesses one of the best releases among young prospects. His offensive production continued to explode following his draft year, and his playmaking has developed significantly, making him more than just a goal scorer.

Daniil But – What makes him particularly intriguing is that he moves well for such a large player and has legitimate offensive creativity. But protects the puck extremely well, uses his reach effectively, and can create offense both off the rush and in the offensive zone cycle. Consistency has been the primary challenge throughout his development, as there are stretches where he dominates games and others where he can become less involved. However, the upside remains extremely high.

Dmitri Simashev – For a defenseman his size, his mobility is remarkable, allowing him to close gaps quickly, recover defensively, and neutralize opposing attackers before plays become dangerous. While his offensive numbers do not jump off the page, scouts consistently point out that he possesses more offensive ability than his statistics suggest. His puck movement has improved steadily, and he is becoming more confident joining the attack when opportunities arise.

Cole Beaudoin – Offensively, he may not possess the elite skill level of Desnoyers or Iginla, but he has enough scoring touch and playmaking ability to contribute meaningfully. His willingness to play in difficult areas and embrace physical battles gives him a style that projects well to the NHL. Many scouts see him as a future middle-six center who can provide leadership, secondary scoring, and matchup value.

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