The modern NHL is defined by its ongoing youth movement, with players entering the league more prepared and dynamic than ever.
This season, 11 teenagers have suited up in at least one game, while young phenoms like Matthew Schafer, Macklin Celebrini, and Connor Bedard have flipped NHL betting odds on their head.
Below are the National Hockey League’s youngest players as of Dec. 3, 2025, who are no doubt enjoying mentoring from the oldest NHL players in the league.
Who Are the Youngest NHL Players Right Now?
| Player | Team | Age, Birthday |
| Matthew Schaefer | New York Islanders | 18 years (Sept. 5, 2007) |
| Ben Kindel | Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 years (April 19, 2007) |
| Michael Misa | San Jose Sharks | 18 years (Feb. 16, 2007) |
| Macklin Celebrini | San Jose Sharks | 19 years (June 13, 2006) |
| Sam Dickinson | San Jose Sharks | 19 years (June 7, 2006) |
| Zayne Parekh | Calgary Flames | 19 years (Feb. 15, 2006) |
| Beckett Sennecke | Anaheim Ducks | 19 years (Jan. 28, 2006) |
| Berkly Catton | Seattle Kraken | 19 years (Jan. 14, 2006) |
| Ivan Demidov | Montreal Canadiens | 19 years (Dec. 10, 2005) |
| Zeev Buium | Minnesota Wild | 19 years (Dec. 7, 2005) |
| Artyom Levshunov | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 years (Oct. 28, 2005) |
| Connor Bedard | Chicago Blackhawks | 20 years (July 17, 2005) |
| Emmitt Finnie | Detroit Red Wings | 20 years (June 27, 2005) |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | St. Louis Blues | 20 years (June 15, 2005) |
| Easton Cowan | Toronto Maple Leafs | 20 years (May 20, 2005) |
Who Is the Youngest Player in the NHL Right Now?
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is the youngest player in the NHL right now at 18 years and 89 days as of December 3rd.
The 2025 first overall pick has taken the NHL by storm this season, ranking amongst rookie leaders across most statistical categories.
The former Erie Otter has also dominated play on both sides of the puck from a play-driving perspective, helping launch his name into the sleeper category as a member of Team Canada’s 2026 Olympic roster.
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