Europe’s Hidden Gems: 5 2010-Born Prospects You Need to Know

By the time players like Connor Bedard, Gavin McKenna, or Landon Dupont turned 14, their names were already fixtures in prospect circles. In North America, hype finds its way to elite players early.

In Europe, however, it’s often a different story. Even high-end talents can stay under the radar until they suddenly come “out of nowhere” in their NHL Draft year, especially those developing outside the traditional powerhouses. But that doesn’t mean the skill isn’t there.

The 2010 class may not be household-name territory yet, but it’s stocked with players whose talent and maturity suggest that won’t be the case for long.

Here are five you’ll want to remember.

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