The 6 prospects with the most to prove in the 2023-24 season

Most prospects don’t make the NHL. 

Many fail to live up to the gaudy expectations fans and teams placed upon them. 

Development isn’t always linear either. Sometimes, players pull ahead of the curve only to fall behind it shortly after. Some lose components of their games as they adjust to new leagues or develop new ways to impact the game. 

This article looks at six players who either trended down or held the line last season, but still have what it takes to live up to expectations.