Of course, Blackhawks fans should be nothing but smiles as they have the top pipeline in the NHL according to Pronman.
Pronman feels that there are 17 Blackhawks prospects who could turn into legitimate NHLers in the future. But that isn't all as his rankings were extended to include those who could have a chance to play in the NHL.
Alex Vlasic recently graduated from this and makes the list considerably more impressive.
Here's Pronman's ranking of the Blackhawks' current pipeline:
And your "Chance To Play" honors:
What is interesting is that Pronman ranks Lukas Reichel higher than Frank Nazar, as they should honestly be switched. Blackhawks fans don't hold Reichel in that high of regard anymore. Pronman has also ranked Sascha Boisvert ahead of Oliver Moore in the rankings, but that depends if Moore finds his way as a center in the league, and if Boisvert continues his physical streak in the NHL as a Center.
Greene and Lardis made the honorable mentions list, but Lardis is a legitimate goal-scorer who needs to add size, while Greene could turn out to be a great bottom-six center in the future.
It's great that Isaak Philips got a mention, as we should find much to like about his abilities. While he's not NHL-ready just yet, many players aren't at 21 or 22. He has developed well, going on four years in the AHL.
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