This is Top 32 players in the 2026 Midseason Rankings 1. GAVIN MCKENNA, LW (Penn State University/NCAA) Many still feel like Gavin McKenna is still the best prospect in the draft because nobody has his natural skill, even he’s not blowing doors off the NCAA, he’s still playing at more than a point per gameContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT MIDSEASON RANKINGS”
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2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November Edition
Here is an November Edition of the 2026 NHL Draft Rankings; this is the first ranking of the season. Related: October Edition 1. Gavin McKenna, LW, 5’11/170, Penn State (NCAA) McKenna is the face of the 2026 draft class. His production at such a young age is unprecedented in the WHL, and his dominance internationallyContinue reading “2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November Edition”
2026 NHL DRAFT: RUSSIAN PROSPECTS
In this blog, I will be covering the top Russian prospects in the 2026, whom could make an impact in the NHL. Related: Viktor Fyodorov Viktor Fyodorov, C, 5’10/176, Chaika Nizhny Novgorod (MHL) Viktor Fyodorov is a dynamic Russian center eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft, known for his speed, playmaking, and offensive instincts. He’sContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT: RUSSIAN PROSPECTS”
2026 NHL DRAFT: EARLY SEASON RISERS
Here are early risers in the 2026 NHL Draft class who are gaining serious momentum thanks to standout early-season performances. These prospects weren’t consensus top picks entering the season, but their play has vaulted them into first-round conversations. 1. Alexander Command (C, 6’1/183, Örebro U-20/ Sweden) Command wasn’t too high on my radar heading intoContinue reading “2026 NHL DRAFT: EARLY SEASON RISERS”
THE SIZE VS SKILL DEBATE: 2026 EDITION
The size vs skill debate in NHL prospect evaluation is as old as the draft itself—but it’s never been more nuanced than it is today. With the game evolving toward speed, creativity, and positional fluidity, scouts and GMs are constantly weighing the trade-offs between physical dominance and finesse. In my previous blog, I wrote aboutContinue reading “THE SIZE VS SKILL DEBATE: 2026 EDITION”
Sleeper Picks in 2026 NHL Draft
While Gavin McKenna is the undisputed headliner of the 2026 NHL Draft class, there are many intriguing sleeper picks who could rise through the ranks and deliver outstanding value for where they are drafted. Related: BEST FORWARD PROSPECTS AFTER GAVIN McKENNA IN 2026 Ryan Lin (D)- Vancouver (WHL) Listed at just 5’11” and 176lbs, LinContinue reading “Sleeper Picks in 2026 NHL Draft”
BEST GOALIE PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT
In the previous blog, I wrote about the top defenseman in the 2026 NHL Draft. This blog will be on the top goaltenders in the 2026 NHL Draft, and which one might potentially go in the first round. Related: Best Defensive Prospects in 2026 NHL Draft HARRISON BOETTINGER- KELOWNA ROCKETS (WHL) Harrison Boettiger is oneContinue reading “BEST GOALIE PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT”
BEST DEFENSIVE PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT
In the last blog, I wrote about the best forward prospects after Gavin McKenna in the 2026 NHL Draft. In this blog, I will be focusing in on the Best Defenseman available in 2026. The 2026 draft pool is shaping up to be deep and dynamic, with several standout blueliners drawing early comparisons to eliteContinue reading “BEST DEFENSIVE PROSPECTS IN 2026 NHL DRAFT”
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