The 2019 IIHF U18 World Championship is underway in Sweden. Here are some notes from day one of the U18 Worlds on prospects who are eligible for the 2019 NHL Draft.
- Vasily Podkolzin (F) | #2 NHL Central Scouting (European Skaters) - Podkolzin was kept off the board in Russia’s 6-2 win over the Czech Republic, but did register four shots in the first game of the 2019 Worlds. He is widely considered to be the third-best prospect available in the 2019 NHL Draft.
- Ilya Nikolaev (F) | #9 NHL Central Scouting (European Skaters) - Nikolaev was ranked as the 4th-best European skater by NHL central scouting at the midterm.