Utah Hockey Club’s top 3 prospects to watch out for in 2024-25 season

The rebranded Arizona Coyotes have the most plentiful prospect pipeline in the NHL. After years of stockpiling draft picks, the Utah Hockey Club has a plethora of young players at its disposal.

With players like Logan Cooley, Lawson Crouse and Dylan Guenther already making an impact on the big club, the next wave of prospects should only strengthen the Utah Hockey Club’s roster.

So, here’s a look at the top three prospects in the Utah Hockey Club pipeline.

Utah Hockey Club’s top 3 prospects to watch out for in 2024-25

#3 Tij Iginla

Tij Iginla, son of NHL legend Jarome Iginla, was the Utah Hockey Club’s first-round pick in 2024. Iginla is an exciting young player thanks to his superb offensive abilities. Last season, he destroyed the competition in the WHL, notching 84 points in 64 games with the Kelowna Rockets.

The 18-year-old should spend one more year in the WHL before presumably turning pro. Nevertheless, a strong showing at the Utah Hockey Club development camp in July may earn Iginla an invite to the big club’s training camp in the fall.

#2 Maveric Lamoureux

Maveric Lamoureux is a towering defenseman, standing 6-foot-7 and weighing over 200 pounds. His physically punishing playing style, plus being a right-hand shot blueliner, should be a perfect fit for the Utah defense corps.

Lamoureux should start the year in the AHL after a strong 2023-24 season in the QMJHL. Last season, Lamoureux scored 33 points in 39 with Drummondville. At 20, he’s close to the NHL but will need some time to adjust to the pro game before getting a call-up to the big team.

However, if injuries and inconsistency play a role for Utah this upcoming season, it wouldn’t be a stretch to see Lamoureux play this season. While there’s no need to rush Lamoureux to the NHL, his strong physical style could help him transition to the NHL faster than expected.

#1 Daniil But

Daniil But was Utah’s first-round pick in 2023. His massive size and skill set are a rare combination, making But one of the most exciting prospects in the NHL. At 6-foot-6, he skates like much smaller players, using his smarts to position himself to shoot from anywhere on the ice.

This season, the 19-year-old is expected to play in the KHL. After putting up 21 points in 55 games with the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl last season, But is expected to improve upon those numbers. While it remains unclear exactly when But could make the leap to North America, the expectation is that another year of pro hockey in the KHL should continue furthering his development.