Who are the best 2 way prospects right now?

As the title says, I’m wondering who are the best/most promising 2 way young guys in the world right now? Any potential Barkov or Bergeron type prospects?

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AmeriCanadian98

DET - NHL

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The tricky thing with prospects is protecting how their 2 way game will develop

Bergeron wasn't a superstar defensively when he was drafted for example

Detroit's last 2 first rounders are guys who are seen as strong 2 way prospects (Danielson and Kasper)

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard is seen as more of that type of high effort 2 way forward as well

Not really a prospect anymore but Anton Lundell is a young forward for Florida who was drafted in that mold too

GuldensSpicyMustard

BOS - NHL

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Arguably Bergeron wasn't a superstar defensively until he had to come back from the concussion. He lost over a year of hockey and couldn't be the 30-goal scoring offensive star. In order to get ice time he had to start in a checking role and became absolutely elite on face-offs and defensively to do it. For awhile it looked like he'd only be a 3rd line face-off and PK specialist. When his offensive game recovered he became the two way superstar.

astovertop

SJS - NHL

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Danielson has got to be up there. Ask again in exactly one week and Celebrini will be #1. Probably leans a bit more toward offense though.

Sharks have Bystedt and Edstrom who are great 2-way prospects but certainly not that level.

I’ve heard very good things about Loshko, and reading about Molgaard he seems like an absolute steal. Seattles drafting has been absurdly good in the second round since they came into the league

ForeignWerewolf

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Watched the Frozen Four and Celebrini no looked a backhand pass through traffic for a primary assist. If he continues to round out his 2 way game at the NHL level he’s going to be special. Happy you guys got him

astovertop

SJS - NHL

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Thanks! His game reminds me so much of Crosby honestly. Obviously not the offensive potential that Crosby had, but in the fact that the best way to describe is game is a Superstar Grinder

Carnie_hands_

DET - NHL

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Ask again in about 4 months and it likely will be Danielson again. There's a good chance Celebrini is playing in the NHL and Danielson is not this upcoming year

obesepoodles

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I think it’s three stages rather than just prospects as a whole.

Stage 1 is “will this player turn into a 2 way NHL top 6 guy?”. Guys in this category are Leo Carlson, Shane Wright, etc. We’ve also seen guys be in this category and not leave as the question hasn’t been answered such as KK.

If this has been established as yes, we move into “can they become ELITE 2 way forwards in the league?” These guys are 22-26 and getting better every year. Think Suzuki, Thomas, Jarvis.

Once they have established this, it becomes “can they be as good as Kopitar/Bergeron?” Guys in this category are Barkov, Danault, Hintz

AncientCurrent7342

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Leo Carlsson- i guess you could say not a prospect but definitely an extremely promising young two way guy

NyquilOnline

EDM - NHL

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Trevling resorting to Reddit for draft advice

PrailinesNDick

TOR - NHL

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Tre catching strays when there are actual poverty franchises with a skeleton staff of amateur scouts

NyquilOnline

EDM - NHL

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Yeah I’m just poking fun, I will say oilers scouting has not been the best under holland

theguyishere16

Hamilton Bulldogs - OHL

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I mean, he did draft Easton Cowan last year who everyone called a reach (myself included) and Cowan went on to win both OHL regular season and playoff MVP. He already proved that him and his scouts know a hell of a lot more than Reddit.

VitaminTea

TOR - NHL

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Treliving had no involvement with that pick, fwiw. It was one of Calgary's stipulations for letting him go to Toronto.

nodarknesswillendure

VAN - NHL

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Treliving’s problem definitely isn’t drafting lol

dadoudelidou

MTL - NHL

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Hard to tell with prospects but Owen Beck if everything goes well can trend to be a good 2 way center.

He's great at face-offs and is responsible with is backchecking. He allready proved it in the World Juniors. Plus, he showed some clutchness in the OHL playoffs.

He will start this automn is first pro season, probably in the AHL with the Rockets and i'm eager to see how he'll develop.

jokmor

NJD - NHL

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I feel like Dallas has so many youngins/prospects that one of them is going to be the next top five 2-way centers.

Anaheim as well.

BennBishop

DAL - NHL

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He has graduated from prospect (still only 21), but I'd put my money on Wyatt Johnston. He's already putting up solid points totals while playing on the PK in his 2nd NHL season

Relevant-Tutor-1743

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I never watch Stars games as I live on the east coast, but it was a treat watching him during the playoffs. He is so good.

Bojarzin

TOR - NHL

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Johnston is killer for sure

numbdigits

12d

Amazing pick by the Stars, and Stankoven appears to be another great one.

smoked_before_this

ANA - NHL

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Including young pros, probably something like:

Macklin Celebrini
Leo Carlsson
Matthew Beniers
Shane Wright
Anton Lundell
Nate Danielson

Arfguy

12d

If I had to put money on anyone, it would be Wyatt Johnston, Nate Danielson or Shane Wright.

Wright seems like he will end up like Sam Bennett, becoming a rugged character player, rather than one with high offensive potential.

BradPittbodydouble

COL - NHL

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Celebrini plays a complete two way game, he's who I thought of first.

CaptainPeppa

CGY - NHL

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You don't get to that level until you are ~25-27 so who the hell knows

More about ability to learn than what you can do at 18

maxhollywoody

12d

Benson on the wing

WintAndKidd

OTT - NHL

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Celebrini is literally earning Crosby comparables from respected scouts, so I guess I’d have to say him.

maximalx5

MTL - NHL

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Definitely don't think he's at the Barkov/Bergeron level (or even close tbh), but Owen Beck is probably Montreal's best 2-way prospect atm

Waramp

Québec Nordiques - NHLR

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To be fair that’s a pretty high standard haha.

whatscoochie

CBJ - NHL

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Obv biased but Fantilli merits a mention

Flannel__Friday

PHI - NHL

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Tyson Forester is acting like he could become Mark Stone light over time. He was graded as one of the best defensive wingers in the league and scored 20 goals as a rookie.

hagan1031

PHI - NHL

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Foerster is a name to watch on the Flyers

Downvote just means you dont know who Foerster is

FloppySlapshot

PHI - NHL