Nail Yakupov has some new company a top Future Considerations ranking for the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

For the first time this season, Yakupov will be joined in the top two with fellow Russian Mikhail Grigorenko. Grigorenko’s spot had been previously held by Everett Silvertips defenseman Ryan Murray, who remains as the top-ranked blueliner in 2012. Murray is chased closely by fellow Western Hockey League rearguard Mathew Dumba of the Red Deer Rebels. Injured Sarnia Sting forward Alex Galchenyuk – Yakupov’s OHL teammate – rounds out the top-5.

Belleville Bulls forward Brendan Gaunce jumps into the top-10 for the first time this season, rising two spots from his 12th position in January. Kitchener Rangers forward Radek Faksa continues his Jonathan Huberdeau-esque rise, jumping eight spots from 21 to 13.

After a strong 2012 World Junior Championship in Calgary, Russian goaltender Andrei Vasilevski made his debut in the top-30 as the top-ranked goaltender at 24. Ludvig Bystrom, Dalton Thrower and Teuvo Teravainen also debuted in FC’s ranking in February.

Rank / Pos. / Name / Team / League / Ht / Wt /

1). RW Nail Yakupov, Sarnia, OHL, 5-10.5, 189
2). C Mikhail Grigorenko, Quebec, QMJHL, 6-3, 200
3). D Ryan Murray, Everett, WHL, 6-0.5, 200
4). D Mathew Dumba, Red Deer, WHL, 5-11.5, 180
5). C Alex Galchenyuk, Sarnia, OHL, 6-1, 185
6). LW Filip Forsberg, Leksand, Swe., 6-2, 180
7). D Morgan Rielly, Moose Jaw, WHL, 5-11.5, 190
8). D Cody Ceci, Ottawa, OHL, 6-2.5, 210
9). D Jacob Trouba, USNTDP U18, USHL, 6-2, 195
10). C Brendan Gaunce, Belleville, OHL, 6-2, 215
11). RW Sebastian Collberg, Frolunda Jr., Swe Jr., 5-11, 175
12). D Slater Koekkoek, Peterborough, OHL, 6-2, 185
13). C Radek Faksa, Kitchener, OHL, 6-3, 200
14). D Matt Finn, Guelph, OHL, 6-0, 195
15). D Griffin Reinhart, Edmonton, WHL, 6-4, 205
16). LW Pontus Aberg, Djurgarden, SEL., 5-11, 195
17). LW Nicolas Kerdiles, USNTDP U18, USHL, 6-1.5, 200
18). C Zemgus Girgensons, Dubuque, USHL, 6-1.5, 200
19). C Phil Di Giuseppe, Michigan, CCHA, 6-0, 180
20). D Ludvig Bystrom, Modo Jr., Swe Jr., 6-1, 205
21). LW Stefan Matteau, USNTDP U18, USHL, 6-1.5, 210
22). D Dalton Thrower, Saskatoon, WHL, 5-11.5, 190
23). D Derrick Pouliot, Portland, WHL, 5-11, 185
24). G Andrei Vasilevski, Ufa, MHL, 6’-3.5”, 205
25). RW Colton Sissons, Kelowna, WHL, 6-1, 190
26). G Malcolm Subban, Belleville, OHL, 6-1, 188
27). D Olli Maatta, London, OHL, 6-1.5, 190
28). C Tomas Hertl, Slavia Praha, Czech Rep, 6-2, 195
29). RW Tom Wilson, Plymouth, OHL, 6-4, 205
30). RW Teuvo Teravainen, Jokerit Jr., Fin Jr., 5-11, 165