Cutter Gauthier is arguably the top prospect right next to Michkov. Gauthier is 19 years old and was the 5th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Cutter had 16 goals and 21 assists, tallying up to 37 points in 32 games played in the NCAA on Boston College last season.
Devin Kaplan was selected in the same draft as Gauthier, and is committed to Boston University for the 2023/24 season. Kaplan is 19 years old and is panning out well for a third round pick. Devin had 10 goals and 13 assists, adding up to 23 points in 40 games with Boston last season.
Cole Knuble was a steal to get in the fourth round of this year's draft. Knuble, 19, will play his first year of college hockey with the University of Notre Dame this year. Last season, Cole had 30 goals and 36 assists, tallying up to 66 points in 57 games with the Fargo Force of the USHL while being Alternate Captain.