This Chicago Blackhawks first-round pick is being viewed as the best NHL-affiliated prospect.
The Hockey News' main site has revealed the top 10 players from their top 100 NHL-affiliated prospects rankings, and a Chicago Blackhawks first-round pick was given the No. 1 spot: Anton Frondell.
Frondell being named the best NHL-affiliated prospect by THN is not difficult to understand. The 18-year-old forward has the potential to blossom into a star forward at the NHL level. It is precisely why the Blackhawks selected him with the third-overall pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
Frondell had a strong season with Djurgardens IF in 2025-26, as he recorded 20 goals, 28 points, and a plus-15 rating in 43 games. With numbers like these, Frondell certainly showed off his offensive upside in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) this campaign.
Now, since joining the Blackhawks, he is only continuing to shine. In his first five NHL games with the Blackhawks, Frondell has recorded one goal, four assists, and five points. This included him recording two assists against the New Jersey Devils on May 29 and scoring his first NHL goal in his most recent appearance against the Winnipeg Jets on March 31.
With this, there is a lot to like about Frondell's game, and it is hard not to be excited about his future with Chicago.