Goaltenders
Akira Schmid
Schmid has surprised many with his early burst onto the North American scene. He has a long way to go but early impressions have been very good.
Dmitri Ivchenko
A mature, technically refined goaltender with a wide butterfly flare and reliable tracking.
Dmitri Borichev
Big, athletic Russian netminder whose calling card is high-end puck tracking and a quick glove. The early favorite to be the first goalie off the board in 2026, with the usual MHL-sample caveat attached.
Sergei Ivanov
Diminutive but quick and athletic Russian goalie. His quickness and agility makes up for his short stature, and early results in the KHL look fantastic. Time will tell if he makes the jump to North America.
Tobias Trejbal
A tall goaltender with excellent hip mobility and impressive footwork and leg drive.
Isak Posch
Successful NCAA netminder with prerequisite size but a short track record.
Dylan Garand
A slightly undersized netminder who has all the tools to overcome the slight height deficit.
Carter Casey
A fast, explosive goaltender who competes hard despite his smaller frame.
William Lacelle
A dynamic, fluid goaltender with elite puck tracking, though his smaller frame remains a concern.
Vladimir Proskurin
A speedy, athletic goaltender who has made significant strides in control and structure.