NHL Draft 2012: Top 25 Prospect Highlight Videos on YouTube

With the 2012 Stanley Cup Final ending in the next week or so, the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh will be here before you know it.

Since many fans, especially those in the United States, don't get to see many of the top prospects play on a consistent basis, lots of fans don't know just how good these guys are.

Let's look at some awesome highlight videos and interviews so you can learn how talented the top prospects are and who they are as people.

Nail Yakupov

Top prospect Nail Yakupov of the Sarnia Sting is a complete forward in that he can score goals, create for teammates, and use his size and strength effectively.

Yakupov Can Hit

This video shows why Yakupov can be a physical player when the opportunity presents itself. If the Edmonton Oilers take Yakpov with the top pick, they will want him to use this kind of strength often at the NHL level.

Yakupov and Galchenyuk

Check out a cool video of Sarnia Sting teammates Nail Yakupov and Alex Galchenyuk dominating offensively in the OHL this year.

Filip Forsberg

Filip Forsberg of Sweden is one of the best power forwards in this draft class, and could be drafted anywhere in the top six or seven picks. However, I don't expect him to go No. 1 to the Oilers.

Filip Forsberg vs. Russia

Watch Filip Forsberg dominate against Russia at the 2012 World Under-18 Hockey Championships. This success at the international level proves that he's ready for the NHL.

Mikhail Grigorenko

Russian star Mikhail Grigorenko is one of two sensational No. 1 center prospects at the top of this draft class.

Grigorenko Hat Trick

Watch Grigorenko score a hat trick against Gatineau. This video shows the amazing offensive talent that Grigorenko will continue to improve at the NHL level.

Ryan Murray

Get to know elite defenseman prospect Ryan Murray of the Everett Silvertips, who many think will be the first blueliner drafted this year.

Alex Galchenyuk

Alex Galchenyuk could be a top three pick depending on the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens' desire to draft a center.

Mathew Dumba

Get to know Mathew Dumba of the Red Deer Rebels, who could be drafted by the New York Islanders or Anaheim Ducks in the top 10 of the draft.

Morgan Rielly

Check out this video to learn about impressive defensive prospect Morgan Rielly. He could be one of the biggest steals of this draft depending on where he lands.

Olli Maatta

One of the better defensemen in this class who could be an all-star for years to come is Olli Maatta of Finland. Remember this young player's name.

Cody Ceci

This video proves how effective top defensive prospect Cody Ceci's shot from the point can be. He will provide an offensive spark to the blueline of the team that drafts him.

Griffin Reinhart

Griffin Reinhart is one of the toughest defensemen in this year's class. He won't have to wait long to hear his name called on draft day.

Zemgus Girgensons

Check out some highlights of talented Latvian forward Zemgus Girgensons, who is one of the lesser known prospects to people who don't follow international hockey too closely.

Radek Faksa

Radek Faksa was one of the OHL's best offensive players this season, and will certainly make a smooth jump to the NHL.

Teuvo Teravainen

Check out a highlight video of Finnish forward Teuvo Teravainen, who could also be a major steal of this year's draft. His offensive talent is remarkable.

Brendan Gaunce

Brendan Gaunce is one of the best power forward centers in this year's draft class, and will likely be targeted my many of the team's picking in the middle of the first round.

Derrick Pouliot

Derrick Pouliot doesn't have a ton of size for an NHL-caliber defenseman, but his quickness and offensive skills are impressive.

Jacob Trouba

Jacob Trouba is one of the most underrated defenseman prospects in this draft class. He has the talent of a top-10 pick.

Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson will hope to be like Boston Bruins forward Tyler Seguin and make the NHL as a first round pick from the OHL's Plymouth Whalers.

Malcolm Subban

Get to know the best goaltending prospect in the 2012 NHL Draft class, Malcolm Subban. He probably won't be a top 15 pick, but there's no question that he will be the first netminder selected.

Stefan Matteau

Stefan Matteau has a great chance to be a better player than his dad was in the NHL, who is most famous for his 1994 Eastern Conference Finals winning goal in overtime of Game 7.

Martin Frk

As a player expected to be drafted in the low to mid-20s of the first round, Martin Frk could add a scoring punch to a contending team.

Colton Sissons

Colton Sissons will be a fantastic defensive forward at the NHL level and could be targeted by a number of playoff contenders in the late first round.