Jacob Fowler ranked as top NHL goaltending prospect

Jacob Fowler of the Montreal Canadiens is ranked as the top NHL-affiliated goaltending prospect for the 2026-27 period. At 21 years old, Fowler is noted for his play reads, quick movements, and skating ability, drawing comparisons to a young Carey Price.

The ranking criteria for the top 25 goaltending prospects include players aged 25 or younger who have played fewer than 20 NHL games in the previous season or fewer than 30 games throughout their careers. Previous top-ranked prospects include Yaroslav Askarov and Jesper Wallstedt.