The National Hockey League’s (NHL) ‘Prospects to Watch’ list for 2024 draft-eligible players was released today with nine current NAHL Players on the list, including Rebels goaltender Lukas Fursten.
Over 50+ NHL scouts, including those from NHL Central Scouting, were on hand at the NAHL Showcase back in September scouting players at the NAHL Showcase.
The list is a compilation of draft-eligible prospects from all the major development leagues throughout North America and Europe. It will be updated throughout the season as scouts evaluate players.
The players on the preliminary list with A ratings are considered potential first-round picks. Players with B ratings are considered possible second- or third-round choices, players with C ratings are potential fourth- or fifth-round picks, and those with W ratings indicate a “watch” player for potential sixth- or seventh-round consideration, and first-time draft eligible “work in progress” players with a limited scouting history and games played.
“NHL clubs provided feedback that they would prefer to have more separation with C grade prospects since there is a significant difference between a fourth- and sixth-round prospect,” Central Scouting vice president Dan Marr said. “There has been a 10-year history utilizing the PTW grading system and the timing was right to adapt and evolve to the bidding of the NHL clubs.”
Fürsten, 17, is in his first season with the Rebels. The 5’10’, 165 lbs. native of Tenchin, Slovakia, is 3-4-0 so far this season with a 3.07 goals against average and .914 save percentage with one shutout.
