A list of every NHL prospect at the 2026 World Juniors

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us.
The 2026 World Juniors are set to kick off on December 26th, with 10 teams chasing gold on the world stage. Get yourself ready for the tournament by checking out a full list of prospects taking part, broken down by NHL team:
Anaheim Ducks
Lasse Boelius, D (Finland)
Darels Uljanskis, D (Latvia)
Eric Nilson, F (Sweden)
Lucas Pettersson, F (Sweden)
Elijah Neuenschwander, G (Switzerland)
Boston Bruins
Vashek Blanár, D (Czechia)
James Hagens, F (USA)
Buffalo Sabres
Radim Mrtka, D (Czechia)
Adam Kleber, D (USA)
Luke Osburn, D (USA)
Brodie Ziemer, F (USA)
Calgary Flames
Cole Reschny, F (Canada)
Zayne Parekh, D (USA)
Chicago Blackhawks
Vaclav Nestrasil, F (Czechia)
Anton Frondell, F (Sweden)
A.J. Spellacy, F (USA)
Colorado Avalanche
Max Curran, F (Czechia)
Columbus Blue Jackets
None
Dallas Stars
Emil Hemming, F (Finland)
Atte Joki, F (Finland)
Måns Goos, G (Sweden)
Detroit Red Wings
Carter Bear, F (Canada)
Michal Svrcek, F (Slovakia)
Michal Pradel, G (Slovakia)
Eddie Genborg, F (Sweden)
Max Plante, F (USA)
Edmonton Oilers
David Lewandowski, F (Germany)
Asher Barnett, D (USA)
Florida Panthers
Mads Kongsbak Klyvø, F (Denmark)
Linus Eriksson, F (Sweden)
Los Angeles Kings
Liam Greentree, F (Canada)
Carter George, G (Canada)
Vojtech Cihar, F (Czechia)
Petteri Rimpinen, G (Finland)
Jan Chovan, F (Slovakia)
Henry Brzustewicz, D (USA)
Brendan McMorrow, F (USA)
Minnesota Wild
Adam Benák, F (Czechia)
Aron Kiviharju, D (Finland)
Montreal Canadiens
Michael Hage, F (Canada)
Aatos Koivu, F (Finland)
Carlos Händel, D (Germany)
Mikus Vecvanags, G (Latvia)
L.J. Mooney, F (USA)
Nashville Predators
Cameron Reid, D (Canada)
Brady Martin, F (Canada)
Jack Ivankovic, G (Canada)
Daniel Nieminen, D (Finland)
Viggo Gustafsson, D (Sweden)
Ryker Lee, F (USA)
Teddy Stiga, F (USA)
New Jersey Devils
Kasper Pikkarainen, F (Finland)
New York Islanders
Tomas Poletin, F (Czechia)
Victor Eklund, F (Sweden)
Cole Eiserman, F (USA)
Kamil Bednarik, F (USA)
Jacob Kvasnicka, F (USA)
Kashawn Aitcheson, D (Canada)
New York Rangers
EJ Emery, D (USA)
Ottawa Senators
Logan Hensler, D (USA)
Philadelphia Flyers
Porter Martone, F (Canada)
Jett Luchanko, F (Canada)
Heikki Ruohonen, F (Finland)
Max Westergård, F (Finland)
Jack Berglund, F (Sweden)
Shane Vansaghi, F (USA)
Pittsburgh Penguins
Harrison Brunicke, D (Canada)
William Horcoff, F (USA)
San Jose Sharks
Michael Misa, F (Canada)
Leo Sahlin Wallenius, D (Sweden)
Christian Kirsch, G (Switzerland)
Cole McKinney, F (USA)
Seattle Kraken
Jakub Fibigr, D (Czechia)
Kim Saarinen, G (Finland)
Julius Miettinen, F (Finland)
Loke Krantz, F (Sweden)
Blake Fiddler, D (USA)
St. Louis Blues
Adam Jecho, F (Czechia)
Adam Jiříček, D (Czechia)
Love Härenstam, G (Sweden)
Tampa Bay Lightning
Sam O’Reilly, F (Canada)
Joona Saarelainen, F (Finland)
Toronto Maple Leafs
Ben Danford, D (Canada)
Victor Johansson, D (Sweden)
Caleb Heil, G (USA)
Utah Mammoth
Tij Iginla, F (Canada)
Cole Beaudoin, F (Canada)
Caleb Desnoyers, F (Canada)
Max Psenicka, D (Czechia)
Stepan Hoch, F (Czechia)
Veeti Väisänen, D (Finland)
Ludvig Johnson, D (Switzerland)
Vancouver Canucks
Braeden Cootes, F (Canada)
Basile Sansonnens, D (Switzerland)
Wilson Björck, F (Sweden)
Vegas Golden Knights
Trevor Connelly, F (USA)
Washington Capitals
Petr Sikora, F (Czechia)
Leon Muggli, D (Switzerland)
Milton Gästrin, F (Sweden)
Cole Hutson, D (USA)
Nicholas Kempf, G (USA)
Winnipeg Jets
Alfons Freij, D (Sweden)
Sascha Boumedienne, D (Sweden)
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