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Top 25 NHL Right Wingers Heading into the 2025-26 Season

Top 25 NHL Right Wingers Heading into the 2025-26 Season

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Chapter 1: The Honourable Mentions (00:00)

Mark and Justin set the stage for their final positional ranking, acknowledging it was a difficult list to create. They kick things off by discussing the players who just missed the cut for their top 25.
  • Justin's "Just Missed" List: Claude Giroux, Brock Boeser (too inconsistent), and Bryan Rust.
  • Mark's "Just Missed" List: Patrick Kane (ranked #26), Matthew Coronato, Conor Garland, and Timo Meier.

Chapter 2: Kicking Off the Countdown: #25-22 (04:08)

The countdown officially begins. The hosts reveal the first four names on their respective lists, featuring a mix of consistent veterans and promising young talent.
  • Justin's Picks: #25 Troy Terry, #24 Drake Batherson, #23 Patrick Kane, #22 Gabe Vilardi.
  • Mark's Picks: #25 Bryan Rust, #24 Alex Tuch, #23 Ricard Raquel, #22 Drake Batherson.

Chapter 3: Climbing the Ranks: #21-18 (11:37)

The first major disagreement of the episode emerges as the guys debate the true ranking of a Columbus Blue Jackets sniper.

  • The Kirill Marchenko Debate: Justin has Marchenko at #21, expressing hesitation due to his one breakout year. Mark has him much higher at #13, citing his elite even-strength goal-scoring and consistent improvement.
  • Justin's Other Picks: #20 Seth Jarvis, #19 Alex Tuch, #18 Martin Necas.
  • Mark's Other Picks: #21 Valeri Nichushkin, #20 Andrei Svechnikov, #19 Seth Jarvis, #18 Martin Necas.

Chapter 4: The Middle of the Pack: #17-15 (22:01)

Mark and Justin find common ground in the mid-tier, agreeing on three players in the exact same order, including a dynamic duo from the Utah Mammoth.

  • #17 Travis Konecny: The hosts agree on his ranking, praising his two-way game and role in Philadelphia.
  • The Utah Duo: Both Mark and Justin have #16 Dylan Guenther and #15 JJ Peterka, discussing how their defensive development will be key to Utah's playoff hopes.

Chapter 5: High Ceilings & Top-10 Potential: #14-12 (28:19)

The debates heat up as the hosts discuss players on the cusp of the top 10, including a Canadiens star with 50-goal potential and a uniquely physical Capitals forward.

  • Jordan Kyrou: Justin places him at #12, while Mark has him at #14.
  • The Cole Caufield Debate: Justin is hesitant, placing him at #13. Mark has him in his top 10, seeing him as a future 50-goal scorer.
  • Other players discussed: Tom Wilson (Justin #14) and Adrian Kempe (Mark #12).

Chapter 6: Cracking the Top 10: #11-9 (34:33)

The lists diverge significantly as the hosts make their cases for who belongs in the elite top 10.

  • Mark Stone: Justin has the Vegas captain at #11 due to injuries. Mark places him higher at #8, calling him a "contender-making" player even if he only plays 55 games.
  • Tom Wilson: Mark makes a passionate case for Wilson in his top 10 at #9 due to his one-of-a-kind impact.
  • Lucas Raymond: In a surprise pick, Justin places the Red Wings forward at #9, projecting a near 100-point season and praising his defensive growth.

Chapter 7: The Elite Tier: #8-4 (41:26)

The hosts discuss the same group of elite players but shuffle the order based on playoff performance versus regular-season dominance.

  • William Nylander: Both agree on him at #7.
  • The Marner vs. Rantanen vs. Reinhart Debate:
    • Mark's Order: #6 Mitch Marner, #5 Sam Reinhart, #4 Mikko Rantanen. He knocks Marner for his playoff struggles.
    • Justin's Order: #6 Sam Reinhart, #5 Mikko Rantanen, #4 Mitch Marner. He argues Marner's elite two-way game places him higher.

Chapter 8: The Unquestionable Top 3 & Final Thoughts (50:15)

Mark and Justin align perfectly for the pinnacle of the right winger position, crowning the undisputed king and wrapping up the series.

  • #3: David Pastrnak
  • #2: Matthew Tkachuk
  • #1: Nikita Kucherov
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