#21 - Yan Kuznetsov
Position: Defence
Age: 19
Team: University of Connecticut (NCAA), Stockton Heat (AHL)
Stats: 1G, 5A, 6 points in 16 games, 0G, 0A, 0 points in 6 games
Drafted in Round 2, 50th Overall in the 2020 Draft
2020 Ranking: #29 (+8)
Kuznetsov comes in as one of the largest risers on our list, as he moves from a best of the rest spot into nearly the top 20, and it’s more than deserved. While I’m still not convinced that his name isn’t a computer generated mash-up 4 seasons deep in franchise mode on NHL 21, it’s becoming evident that he is potentially the Flames top defensive prospect at this point.