The T25U25 list just hit the teen numbers this week, and man, there are some serious movers and shakers already showing what they’re made of. One name just exploded onto the scene: Harry Nansi. This dude just pulled off a massive two-point jump in his ranking, becoming the first unanimously ranked player on the official vote. That’s not just a step up; that’s a statement, and it screams that this kid is someone to watch.
The Official Vote: Hype and High Risers
Kicking things off in the official rankings, William Villeneuve checks in at #17. He’s already got 3 NHL games under his belt, which tells you he’s already touched the big leagues and clearly made an impression. Then we hit Harry Nansi at #16, right after that huge jump we talked about. His average ranking skyrocketed from 18.18 for Villeneuve all the way to 14.27 for Luke Haymes, with Nansi’s leap being a major part of that climb. It’s the second big jump we’ve seen in the bottom section of this list, signaling some serious upward mobility.
Victor Johansson is next at #15, and frankly, the buzz around him feels a little cooler than it did this time last year. Has some of that early hype faded? Maybe, but count me in as still a fan of his game. Then there’s Måns Gudmundsson at #14, and yeah, Måns is pretty Gud, just like the name says! Rounding out this section is Luke Haymes at #13, with some folks calling him Jacob Quillan 2.0. That’s a big comparison to live up to, but the average ranking jump from Villeneuve to Haymes shows the kind of talent we’re looking at here.
Community Speaks: Surprises and Splits
Now, let’s talk about the Community Vote, because this is where things get really interesting. Tyler Hopkins snags #17 with a weighted average ranking of 17.75. That’s a super strong consensus, not much debate there, which is always cool to see. Right on his heels is Ethan MacKenzie, newly drafted and ranked at 17.69. He’s virtually indistinguishable from Hopkins in the voting patterns, which is wild. Neither of these guys has even appeared on the Official Vote yet, so get ready for them to maybe pop up soon!
Victor Johansson shows up again at #15 here, with a 17.50 ranking. It’s pretty much right in line with his official vote spot and the two guys just above him in the community poll. Noah Chadwick is at #14 with a 17.49 ranking, a virtual tie, but there’s a slight glimmer of split opinion on this older defender.
But the real stunner in the Community Vote has to be Ryan Tverberg. He’s at #13 with a 16.63 average ranking. You ready for this? That’s *11 spots higher* than his official vote ranking! He clearly snagged votes all over the list, making him one of the most spread-out results out of any player. With Chadwick and Tverberg making appearances, the “N/A” count is actually dropping, pushing us closer to what looks like a unanimous ranking overall.
This T25U25 series is just heating up, folks. We normally see the two votes start to really converge once we hit the top 12, but next week is going to be spicy. We’re counting down from 12-8, and you can bet there will still be some big differences between the official and community picks. Get ready, because the next batch of prospects promises even more intrigue and maybe some outright surprises! We’ll see you next weekend!
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Originally reported by Pension Plan Puppets.
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