Alex Galchenyuk played all of eight OHL and four international games during his draft year, but the Canadiens still picked him 3rd overall. That's also where he lands on our Top 25 Canadiens Under 25 list.
Nathan Beaulieu retains his #5 spot from last year as he starts an early transition to pro hockey, He could be the offensive key for the Bulldogs this season from the back end.
Leblanc raised expectations with a solid first pro season after major surgery in the offseason. Can he impress us enough to move up the rankings next year?
Brendan Gallagher may be small in stature, but he's climbing prospect rankings across the league at an incredible pace. He's now up to #7 on our Top 25 Canadiens Under 25.
After a Memorial Cup win to end his Junior career, will Canadiens prospect Michael Bournival have what it takes to win a championship at the pro level?
Yannick Weber has been around for awhile, but fans forget that he's still pretty young. Not every young defenseman can be dominant like Subban, but can Weber break out?
Dalton Thrower, fresh off being drafted 51st overall in 2012, makes his debut on EOTP's Top 25 Under 25 at #16. The tough, all-round defender has a lot to like about his game, but might be too aggressive.
Mac Bennett has the skills to succeed as a professional player like his uncles and grandfather did, but does he have the vision and defensive game to make it to the NHL?
Tim Bozon, a native of France, put up a point per game in his rookie WHL season while adjusting to the North American game. Where can he go from there?
Greg Pateryn uses his physicality and positioning to frustrate opposing forwards and stifle their offense. Can he go beyond the projections and make the big leagues?
Injuries put a dent in the development curve of Steve Quailer, but after 4 seasons in the NCAA he seems to be ready to make the jump to the pros. Can the budding power forward make good?
Eyes on the Prize kicks off our Top 25 Under 25 countdown with Gabriel Dumont, who makes the final cut for the third straight year. The gritty defensive center made his NHL debut in 2011-12, and will look to build on that accomplishment in 2012-13.
The Canadiens have a deep prospect system, made deeper by an incredible draft in 2012. There were several names who didn't make the top 25 that could be household names in the future.
It's August, and therefore it is time for Eyes on the Prize to reveal our new Top 25 Under 25. Here we list the players that are under consideration, as well as introduce the panel that put this ranking together.
In our second preview of the 2012 edition of the EOTP Top 25 Under 25, we take a look at the three players who are now 25 years old that graduated from last year's ranking. The list includes the reigning 2010 and 2011 champion, goalie Carey Price.
