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ThomasVandenberg
CAge: 17183 CM81 KGCAN CAN
72PNHLe
Thomas Vandenberg
NHLNHL Draft2026, LAK (103rd overall)4th round, 7th pick
THLTHL Draft2026, SEA (98th overall)4th round, 2nd pick

Projected potential

Bio

A physical center with quick feet and flashes of offensive potential.

PNHLe

Projected potential: 72 · 1st Line Potential2025-26 · OHL · Ottawa 67\'s

What is PNHLe?

PNHLe is an offensive stat that is used to project a player’s point potential at the NHL level and is meant to standardize a variety of leagues so that prospects can be compared from one league with another.

PNHLe attempts to equalize all leagues, age and positions so that the offensive potential of a prospect can easily be compared with others, while also projecting future NHL point potential in the prime years of a player.

The problem with NHLe

The premise of the NHLe stat is certainly a great idea. If a player jumps directly from one league to the NHL there should be some precedent set by historical values that would indicate how many points that player should project to having in a full NHL season. However, it always bothered me that NHLe never took into account that younger players in the same league would always have a massive disadvantage compared to those that have more experience and are physically more mature in the same league. NHLe only looks at the present to predict how many points in one league are equated at the NHL level.

NHL Certainty
4.5
45% odds
Odds of becoming a full-time NHL player (10.0 = 100%). Draft guideline is a starting point and should rise as the prospect proves himself.
Upside
5.5
 
Best-case offensive upside (peak season points potential). Forwards: 8.0 ≈ 80 points. Defense and goalie scales differ.

Scouting Feed

Final Rankings: There is a lot to like about Ottawa 67’s centre Thomas Vandenberg as one of the youngest players in the draft, making him an interesting upside bet in the second round. Vandenberg shows good hustle, keeping his feet moving and pressuring opposing players on the puck in all three zones with good defensive instincts. He is unafraid to get involved physically, engaging in battles and throwing some hits. In addition to this Vandenberg flashes some deception and vision inside the offensive zone, giving him some really intriguing potential. –



Career Stats
SeasonTypeLeagueTeamGPGAP+/-PIMPPGSHGSOG
2021-22RegularHEO U14Ottawa Myers Automotive U14 AAA3013132612
2021-22RegularHEO U15Ottawa Myers Automotive U15 AAA10000
2021-22PlayoffsHEO U14Ottawa Myers Automotive U14 AAA83362
2022-23RegularWSI U15Northstar Elite U1563256
2022-23RegularHEO U18Nepean Raiders U18 AAA10220
2022-23PlayoffsHEO U18Nepean Raiders U18 AAA10000
2023-24RegularHEO U16Ottawa Myers Automotive U16 AAA2624194319
2023-24RegularHEO U18Ottawa Myers Automotive U18 AAA51230
2023-24RegularOHL CupOttawa Myers Automotive U16 AAA4303-22
2023-24PlayoffsHEO U16Ottawa Myers Automotive U16 AAA12971612
2024-25RegularUSHLCedar Rapids RoughRiders55991806
2024-25PlayoffsUSHLCedar Rapids RoughRiders303300
2025-26RegularOHLOttawa 67's592525502220
2025-26RegularWJC-18Canada U18510112
2025-26PlayoffsOHLOttawa 67's943740