With early-season rosters pretty much set, we have a good idea where everyone is going to be playing. That also gives us a great idea of which teams are loaded with prospects to start the season.
With the way hockey is set up, you can find teams at all different levels that are loaded with prospects, from the top minor league farm teams to European pro clubs to the junior ranks to the NCAA. Even as the NHL skews younger, the lower levels continue to be teeming with players worth monitoring.
Here is a look at some of the top teams when it comes to watching prospects this season:
Boston University (NCAA, Hockey East)
Key prospects: Brady Tkachuk (2018), Shane Bowers (OTT), Jake Oettinger (DAL), Dante Fabbro (NSH), Jordan Greenway (MIN), Brandon Hickey (CGY), Chad Krys (CHI), John MacLeod (TB), Patrick Harper (NSH), David Farrance (NSH), Kasper Kotkansalo (DET), Logan Cockerill (NYI), Cam Crotty (ARI)
If you're looking for a high volume of drafted prospects, Boston University has you covered.