One of the more surprising names to crack this list comes in at the twentieth spot: Swedish defenceman Mikael Wikstrand. The Mora defender is playing in Sweden's second-tier Allsvenskan, but looks to challenge for a roster spot in years to come.

Jim O'Brien seemed precariously close to being labelled a failed prospect after the 2009-10 season, but some hard work on his part shot him up the team's depth chart and comfortably settled into the Ottawa Senators' fourth line.

Jarrod Maidens had significant injury setbacks in his young career, but he's still got the potential to develop into an offensive contributor at the pro level.

Kaspars Daugavins finally got his NHL shot last season, and made the most of it. But is he limited to fourth-line duty, or can he become more than that in his sophomore season?

The Top 25 Under 25 series continues with a look at one of the defensive defecemen in the system. Eric Gryba graduated from Boston University and has spent the last few seasons policing the blueline in Binghamton.

The Michigan State alum is now in his second season as a pro. We take a look at what kind of future he may have in this organization and the NHL as a whole.