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NHL Player Rankings: Top 100 Under 24-Years-Old

By Matt Duscharme |
Jun 12, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a save against the San Jose Sharks in the first period in game six of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a save against the San Jose Sharks in the first period in game six of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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NHL Player Rankings: Just Who Fits Into the Top 100 Under 24? We’re Here to Let You Know!

Every year the NHL keeps getting younger and younger. It’s amazing how many players under 24 are already superstar players. Many of the rest are budding prospects and cornerstone players for their respective clubs. For instance players like Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, Sean Monahan, and Johnny Gaudreau are all looked at as generational talents that will continue to help shape the NHL into a young man’s game. And continue to climb NHL player rankings.

So who exactly made the player rankings for the top 100? There’s a lot of players in the top tiers as well as some players that may surprise you. This list is based upon statistics alone, career points accumulated. The other factor, they all have to be 24 and under.

**Statistics Will Change**

Joel Armia. 100. player. 30. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/a/armiajo01.html/' rel=. RW. 54 GP – 14 PTS – 0.26 PPGA

Darnell Nurse. 99. player. 148. There are not many players in the game that can hit like <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/n/nurseda01.html/' rel=. D. 96 GP – 15 PTS – 0.16 PPGA

player. 95. A very strong skater, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/skjeibr01.html' rel=. D. 38 GP – 14 PTS – 0.36 PPGA. Brady Skjei. 98

Travis Konecny. 96. player. 68. <a href=. C/RW. 31 GP – 15 PTS – 0.46 PPGA

player. 95. When <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/v/veseyji02.html' rel=. LW. 31 GP – 17 PTS – 0.50 PPGA. Jimmy Vesey. 94

75 GP – 19 PTS – 0.24 PPGA. Nick Cousins. 93. player. 68. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/cousini01.html' rel=. C

player. 109. <a href=. LW/RW. 59 GP – 19 PTS – 0.32 PPGA. Phil Di Giuseppe. 92

119. A big winger with great offensive instincts, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/ritchbr01.html' rel=. RW. 71 GP – 20 PTS – 0.27 PPGA. Brett Ritchie. 91. player

Oct 6, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen Zach Werenski (8) against the Boston Bruins during a preseason hockey game at Nationwide Arena. The Bruins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 6, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defensemen Zach Werenski (8) against the Boston Bruins during a preseason hockey game at Nationwide Arena. The Bruins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Being unafraid to compete in the tighter areas of the game and throw his body around, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/coppan01.html' rel=. C. 101 GP – 21 PTS – 0.20 PPGA. Andrew Copp. 89. player

C/LW. 86 GP – 21 PTS – 0.24 PPGA. Jared McCann. 88. player. 87. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/mccanja01.html' rel=

Being able to read the game remarkably well, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/mccabja01.html' rel=. D. 114 GP – 22 PTS – 0.19 PPGA. Jake McCabe. 86. player. 12

23. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/n/nesteni01.html' rel=. D. 105 GP – 22 PTS – 0.21 PPGA. Nikita Nesterov. 85. player

W/C. 63 GP – 22 PTS – 0.34 PPGA. Sven Andrighetto. 84. player. 152. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/a/andrisv01.html' rel=

103. An all-around two-way defenseman, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/z/zadorni01.html' rel=. D. 116 GP – 23 PTS – 0.19 PPGA. Nikita Zadorov. 83. player

LW/C. 82 GP – 23 PTS – 0.27 PPGA. Phillip Danault. 82. player. 152. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/danauph01.html' rel=

Oct 17, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) watches the play during the third period against the Boston Bruins at the MTS Centre. Boston won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) watches the play during the third period against the Boston Bruins at the MTS Centre. Boston won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports /

109. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/pescebr01.html' rel=. D. 98 GP – 24 PTS – 0.24 PPGA. Brett Pesce. 80. player

player. 119. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/f/faksara01.html/' rel=. C/LW. 77 GP – 24 PTS – 0.30 PPGA. Radek Faksa. 79

77. player. 68. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/laughsc01.html' rel=. C. 109 GP – 27 PTS – 0.25 PPGA. Scott Laughton

player. 30. A pure goal scorer often compared to <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/o/ovechal01.html/' rel=. LW/RW. 33 GP – 29 PTS – 0.83 PPGA. Patrik Laine. 76

player. 109. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/slavija01.html' rel=. D. 92 GP – 31 PTS – 0.33 PPGA. Jaccob Slavin. 75

109. Right behind Jaccob Slavin there’s <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/hanifno01.html' rel=. D. 108 GP – 32 PTS – 0.29 PPGA. Noah Hanifin. 74. player

104. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/huttobe01.html' rel=. D. 105 GP – 33 PTS – 0.31 PPGA. Ben Hutton. 73. player

155 GP – 35 PTS – 0.22 PPGA. Curtis Lazar. 71. player. 91. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lazarcu01.html' rel=. C/RW

Apr 21, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left winger Viktor Arvidsson (38) skates with the puck during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 21, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left winger Viktor Arvidsson (38) skates with the puck during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

Ryan Murphy. 69. player. 109. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/murphry01.html' rel=. D. 128 GP – 36 PTS – 0.28 PPGA

<a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/murphco02.html' rel=. D. 209 GP – 37 PTS – 0.18 PPGA. Connor Murphy. 68. player. 121

Cedric Paquette. 67. player. 23. Possessing great offensive skills, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/paquece01.html' rel=. C/LW. 153 GP – 38 PTS – 0.25 PPGA

151. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/a/arvidvi01.html' rel=. LW/RW. 93 GP – 39 PTS – 0.41 PPGA. Viktor Arvidsson. 66. player

99. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/j/jaskidm01.html' rel=. LW/RW. 167 GP – 40 PTS – 0.24 PPGA. Dmitrij Jaskin. 65. player

A skilled two-way forward, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/danoma01.html' rel=. C/W. 94 GP – 40 PTS – 0.43 PPGA. Marko Dano. 64. player. 30

104. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/granlma01.html' rel=. C/RW. 135 GP – 44 PTS – 0.33 PPGA. Markus Granlund. 63. player

A very strong and big defenseman, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/klefbos01.html' rel=. D. 142 GP – 47 PTS – 0.33 PPGA. Oscar Klefbom. 62. player. 148

99. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/parayco01.html' rel=. D. 113 GP – 48 PTS – 0.42 PPGA. Colton Parayko. 61. player

Jan 2, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Arizona Coyotes left wing Anthony Duclair (10) skates with the puck during the warmup period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Edmonton Oilers won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Arizona Coyotes left wing Anthony Duclair (10) skates with the puck during the warmup period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Edmonton Oilers won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports /

30. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lowryad01.html' rel=. LW/C. 189 GP – 49 PTS – 0.26 PPGA. Adam Lowry. 60. player

59. player. 103. A gifted offensive forward who possess’ great patience and is able to pass the puck anywhere on the ice, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/grigomi01.html' rel=. C/W. 172 GP – 51 PTS – 0.30 PPGA. Mikhail Grigorenko

120. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/t/tiernch01.html' rel=. C. 155 GP – 51 PTS – 0.33 PPGA. Chris Tierney. 58. player

262 GP – 52 PTS – 0.20 PPGA. Tom Wilson. 57. player. 19. A big body player who loves the physical side to the game, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/w/wilsoto01.html' rel=. RW

<a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/bennesa01.html' rel=. C/LW. 113 GP – 54 PTS – 0.48 PPGA. Sam Bennett. 55. player. 112

85. <a href=. D. 155 GP – 55 PTS – 0.35 PPGA. Damon Severson. 54. player

121. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/duclaan01.html' rel=. LW/RW. 129 GP – 56 PTS – 0.43 PPGA. Anthony Duclair. 53. player

98. <a href=. D. 183 GP – 57 PTS – 0.31 PPGA. Mathew Dumba. 52. player

Jun 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) works out prior to the game two of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) works out prior to the game two of the 2015 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

99. Despite being on the smaller side, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/f/fabbrro01.html' rel=. C/LW. 105 GP – 57 PTS – 0.54 PPGA. Robby Fabbri. 50. player

<a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/cecico01.html' rel=. D. 238 GP – 58 PTS – 0.24 PPGA. Cody Ceci. 49. player. 91

92. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/murrama02.html' rel=. G. 30 GP – 9 W – 2.00 GAA - .930 SV% - 1SO. Matt Murray. 48. player

30. <a href=. G. 52 GP – 13 W – 2.34 GAA - .918 SV% - 2SO. Connor Hellebuyck. 47. player

player. 92. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/maattol01.html' rel=. D. 198 GP – 59 PTS – 0.30 PPGA. Olli Maatta. 46

146 GP – 59 PTS – 0.40 PPGA. Teuvo Teravainen. 45. player. 109. A player who can play any forward position, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/t/teravte01.html' rel=. W/C

44. player. 23. An agile player, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/drouijo01.html' rel=. LW/RW. 116 GP – 59 PTS – 0.51 PPGA. Jonathan Drouin

player. 12. The most skilled of the three Reinhart brothers, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/reinhgr01.html' rel=. C/RW. 119 GP – 60 PTS – 0.50 PPGA. Sam Reinhart. 43

<a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/gostish01.html' rel=. D. 99 GP – 62 PTS – 0.63 PPGA. Shayne Gostisbehere. 42. player. 68

player. 30. Possessing explosive speed rivaled by few, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/e/ehlerni01.html' rel=. RW/LW. 107 GP – 64 PTS – 0.60 PPGA. Nikolaj Ehlers. 41

Nov 13, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) makes his first appearance back in Winnipeg against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) makes his first appearance back in Winnipeg against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports /

C. 91 GP – 64 PTS – 0.70 PPGA. Jack Eichel. 40. player. 12. When <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/e/eicheja01.html' rel=

A great two-way defender, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/brodijo01.html' rel=. D. 294 GP – 67 PTS – 0.23 PPGA. Jonas Brodin. 39. player. 98

Max Domi. 38. player. 121. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/domima01.html' rel=. LW. 107 GP – 68 PTS – 0.64 PPGA

<a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/riedeto01.html' rel=. RW/LW. 185 GP – 71 PTS – 0.38 PPGA. Tobias Rieder. 37. player. 121

Andre Burakovsky. 36. player. 19. A flashy and offensively gifted player, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/burakan01.html' rel=. W/C. 160 GP – 72 PTS – 0.45 PPGA

12. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/girgeze01.html' rel=. C/W. 233 GP – 75 PTS – 0.32 PPGA. Zemgus Girgensons. 35. player

231 GP – 78 PTS – 0.34 PPGA. Jacob Trouba. 34. player. 30. A smooth skating two-way defenseman, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/t/troubja01.html' rel=. D

70. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/pastrda01.html' rel=. RW. 124 GP – 79 PTS – 0.64 PPGA. David Pastrnak. 33. player

<a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/e/ekblaaa01.html' rel=. D. 192 GP – 85 PTS – 0.44 PPGA. Aaron Ekblad. 32. player. 87

31. player. 104. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/horvabo01.html' rel=. C. 183 GP – 86 PTS – 0.47 PPGA. Bo Horvat

Mar 17, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena. The Red Wings won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) against the Detroit Red Wings at Nationwide Arena. The Red Wings won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

12. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/w/wennbal01.html' rel=. D. 225 GP – 88 PTS – 0.39 PPGA. Rasmus Ristolainen. 29. player

Next to Connor McDavid there is <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/draisle01.html' rel=. C/W. 144 GP – 91 PTS – 0.63 PPGA. Leon Draisaitl. 28. player. 148

105. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lindhha01.html' rel=. D. 257 GP – 96 PTS – 0.37 PPGA. Hampus Lindholm. 26. player

25. player. 95. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/millejt01.html' rel=. C/W. 231 GP – 98 PTS – 0.42 PPGA. J.T. Miller

105. A hard-working player with a great attitude and outstanding vision, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/rakelri01.html' rel=. C/W. 188 GP – 99 PTS – 0.53 PPGA. Rickard Rakell. 24. player

23. player. 87. Always the hardest worker on the ice, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/t/trochvi01.html' rel=. C/RW. 179 GP – 99 PTS – 0.55 PPGA. Vincent Trocheck

218 GP – 104 PTS – 0.48 PPGA. Ryan Strome. 22. player. 106. A skilled and speedy forward, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/stromry01.html' rel=. C/RW

Apr 27, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) reacts against the Anaheim Ducks in game seven of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. The Predators defeated the Ducks 2-1 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) reacts against the Anaheim Ducks in game seven of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. The Predators defeated the Ducks 2-1 to win the series 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

109. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/r/raskvi01.html' rel=. C. 191 GP – 106 PTS – 0.55 PPGA. Victor Rask. 20. player

19. player. 23. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/v/vasilan02.html' rel=. G. 54 GP – 18 W – 2.21 GAA - .923 SV% - 4SO. Andrei Vasilevskiy

247 GP – 108 PTS – 0.44 PPGA. Elias Lindholm. 17. player. 109. A very well rounded player, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/l/lindhel01.html' rel=. C/RW

player. 120. A highly skilled offensive forward, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/hertlto01.html' rel=. C/LW. 217 GP – 111 PTS – 0.51 PPGA. Tomas Hertl. 16

RW/LW. 273 GP– 117 PTS – 0.43 PPGA. Nail Yakupov. 15. player. 99. <a href=

112. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/hamildo01.html' rel=. D. 295 GP – 144 PTS – 0.49 PPGA. Dougie Hamilton. 14. player

C. 224 GP – 144 PTS – 0.64 PPGA. Aleksander Barkov. 13. player. 87. A very calm center who uses his vision to create plays from nothing, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/b/barkoal01.html' rel=

214 GP – 152 PTS – 0.71 PPGA. Filip Forsberg. 12. player. 151. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/f/forsbfi01.html' rel=. LW/RW

A very dominant player with an incredibly high level of skill, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/gaudrjo01.html' rel=. LW. 185 GP – 165 PTS – 0.89 PPGA. Johnny Gaudreau. 11. player. 112

Jan 26, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Coyotes at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2016; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) warms up prior to the game against the Arizona Coyotes at MTS Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports /

95. A highly skilled player who can play either wing or center, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/z/zibanmi01.html' rel=. C. 300 GP – 166 PTS – 0.55 PPGA. Mika Zibanejad. 10. player

272 GP – 172 PTS – 0.63 PPGA. Jonathan Huberdeau. 9. player. 87. A creative forward with excellent hands, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/h/huberjo01.html' rel=. LW

90 GP – 37 W – 2.22 GAA - .920 SV% - 6SO. John Gibson. 8. player. 105. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/gibsojo02.html' rel=. G

player. 103. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/mackina01.html' rel=. C/RW. 249 GP – 174 PTS – 0.70 PPGA. Nathan MacKinnon. 7

6. player. 30. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/s/scheima01.html' rel=. C. 259 GP – 175 PTS – 0.68 PPGA. Mark Scheifele

Sean Monahan. 5. player. 112. An offensively skilled center with impressive puck skills, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/monahse01.html' rel=. C. 272 GP – 179 PTS – 0.66 PPGA

23. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/k/kucheni01.html' rel=. RW. 239 GP – 179 PTS – 0.75 PPGA. Nikita Kucherov. 4. player

300 GP – 183 PTS – 0.61 PPGA. Alex Galchenyuk. 3. player. 152. An elite level center, <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/g/galchal01.html' rel=. C/LW

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. 2. player. 148. <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/n/nugenry01.html' rel=. C. 348 GP – 238 PTS – 0.68 PPGA

148. Easily the best player in this group and in the whole NHL next to only <a href='http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/c/crosbsi01.html' rel=. C. 80 GP – 88 PTS – 1.10 PPGA. Connor McDavid. 1. player

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