| 10 - | Generational talent |
| 9 - | Elite forward / defenseman / goaltender |
| 8 - | First line forward / No. 2 defenseman / No. 1 goaltender |
| 7 - | Second line forward / No. 3-4 defenseman / journeyman No. 1 goaltender |
| 6 - | Third line forward / No. 5-6 defenseman / Backup Goaltender |
| 5 - | Fourth line forward / No. 7 defenseman / depth goaltender |
| 4 - | Top minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender |
| 3 - | Average minor league forward / defenseman / goaltender |
| 2 - | Minor league role-player |
| 1 - | Borderline minor league player |
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