The transition to the USHL was relatively smooth for Moore, registering 39 points in 56 games for the Sioux Falls Stampede. This production put him fourth in team scoring and showed that he can continue producing at higher levels. Next stop: The University of Minnesota of the NCAA. With the likes of L.J. Mooney and Brodie Ziemer on the roster in 2025-26, Moore has an opportunity to learn from some quality prospects and also put up strong offensive numbers if he can click with one or both of them. Should Moore put up at least half a point per game in 2025-26, he will likely be on the trajectory towards a bottom six role in the NHL in three to four years.

Moore was selected 112th overall by the Ottawa Senators.

Javon Moore is a tough one to pin down for a lot of reasons. He’s a really booming athlete with a lot of immediate appeal. He skates hard, he fights hard, he shoots hard all of that is great; but the hockey sense is really up in the air. Moore has not really been challenged to adapt at the high school level and he’s been able to get by so far on just simply being more athletic then his competition. His commitment to the University of Minnesota means he may bypass the USHL all together, resulting in a monumental jump in competition. Few players available this year can match his combination of speed, size and skill, and he may have top 6 upside if it all works out; but this is definitely a swing for the fences. (April Rankings: 84th)