Realistic Potential Rating (1-10)
| 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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Realistic Probability Rating (A-F)
| A - | All but guaranteed to reach potential |
| B - | Should reach potential, could drop 1 rating |
| C - | May reach potential, could drop 2 ratings |
| D - | Unlikely to reach potential, could drop 3 ratings |
| E - | A player that will not report to their CHL team |
| F - | A player possessing little potential |
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