Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 25-ranked Winnipeg Jets

With Brad Lambert, Brayden Yager, Elias Salomonsson and many B-level prospects in their system, the Winnipeg Jets pool could have risen higher on this list. At least a couple of them could become NHL-caliber players and maybe even grab roles in the middle of the lineup. The team is also adding a steady stream of talent every draft by focusing on skill and creativity more than other organizations. 

However, the Jets haven't graduated prospects at the expected rate, considering the relative strength of their systems in recent seasons. It ranked 16th overall and 17th overall in 2022 and 2023 respectively. A couple of their top young players appear stuck in AHL roles, playing a North-South style of game that could limit their upside over the long term. 

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