After a whirlwind four games in five days, the 2018 NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City, MI, has now come to an end.
The annual tournament (and other special prospect events, such as the Young Stars Classic) has grown a lot over the years in terms of popularity and importance, and for good reason. Drafting prospects is one thing; actually developing them into NHL talent is another. While it is but a single stepping stone on an otherwise long and winding path, the NHL Prospect Tournament provides an effective benchmark for many of hockey’s top young talents.