Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2025 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. You can find the complete ranking and more information on the project and its criteria here, as we count down daily from No. 32 to No. 1. The series, which includes in-depth evaluations and insight from sources on nearly 500 prospects, runs from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7.

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the March 7 trade deadline and that means plenty of trade chatter between now and then. Some teams are falling out of contention and that means some of their players could be put up on the trade block.

The Chicago Blackhawks have seen some turnover over the last few weeks after Taylor Hall was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2025 third round draft pick.

Both the Oilers and Blackhawks have long-standing trends to the Under. Edmonton has gone Under the number in 31 of its last 56 road games (+5.70 Units / 9% ROI), and Chicago has hit the Under in 40 of its last 84 games (+3.75 Units / 4% ROI).

The Oilers look to win their fifth straight visit to United Center on Wednesday when they conclude back-to-back road games against the Blackhawks