The hockey season as we know it is basically over. That’s particularly true at the junior, college and pro levels below the NHL, where several leagues have already shut their doors.



In an effort to review the season and provide continued analysis, I decided to create a set of year-end NHL prospects awards. The idea is simple: What would happen if there were some kind of worldwide awards for NHL prospects, if the honours handed out by individual leagues didn’t account for borders or leagues? Think the NHL awards, but for everyone that meets my criteria as a prospect (under-23 non-NHL skaters, under-24 non-NHL goaltenders).



What would an All-Prospects Team look like, if I could choose from across the SHL, Liiga, MHL, DEL, NCAA, CHL, USHL and so on? Who is the MVP (Most Valuable Prospect) and who else would be on the ballot? Which forward, defenceman or goaltender had the best 2019-20 season as a prospect? Who is the MIP (Most Improved...