NHL DRAFT PROSPECTS RANKINGS

Player names Stats Place of berth
#1 Gavin Mckenna F 35GP,15G,36A,51P Whitehorse,YT,Canada
#2 Ivar Stenberg F 43GP,11G,22A,33P Stenungsund,Sweden
#3 Chase Reid D3 45GP,18G,30A,48P Chesterfield,MI,USA
#4 Carson Carels D 58GP,20G,53A,73P Cypress river,MB,Canada
#5 Caleb Malhotra F 67GP,29G,55A,84P Toronto,ON,Canada
#6 Xavier Villeneuve D 61GP,12G,50A,62P Laval,QC,Canada
#7 Ethan Belchetz F 57GP,34G,25A,59P Oakville,ON,Canada
#8 Viggo Bjorck F 42GP,6G,9A,15P Stockholm,Sweden
#9 Albert Smits D 38GP,6G,7A,13P Valmiera,Latvia
#10 Daxon Rudoplh D 68GP,28G,50A,78P Lacombe,AB,Canada
#11 Keaton Verhoeff D 36GP,6G,14A,20P Fort Saskatchewan,AB,Canada
#12 Malte Gustafsson D 27GP,0G,3A,3P Vackelsang,Sweden
#13 Wyatt Culen F 34GP,12G,22A,34P Moorhead,MN,USA
#14 Tynan Lawrence F 18GP,2G,5A,7P Frederiction,NB,Canada
#15 Adam Novotny F 58GP,34G,31A,65P Hradec,Kralove,CZE
#16 Maddox Dagenais F 62GP,30G,32A,62P Montreal,QC,Canada
#17 Oscar Hemming F 19GP,1G,7A,8P Vaasa,Finland
#18 Nikita Klepov F 67GP,37G,60A,97P Deerfield Beach,FL,USA
#19 Ryan Lin D 53GP,14G,43A,57P Richmond,BC,Canada
#20 Liam Ruck F 68GP,45G,59A,104P Osoyoos,BC,Canada
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#1 Gavin McKenna is a top-ranked, elite forward prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, recognized for his exceptional hockey IQ, unmatched creativity, and high-end playmaking abilities. As a projected elite winger with excellent edge work, he excels at controlling pace and manipulating defenders, with draft analysts comparing his offensive ceiling to generational talents.
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#3 Chase Reid is a top-tier 2026 NHL Draft-eligible, right-shot defenseman (6'2", 187 lbs) for the OHL's Soo Greyhounds, widely considered a elite puck-moving, offensive defenseman with top-pairing potential. Known for high-end skating, elite hockey IQ, and dominant power-play ability, he is projected as a top-five draft pick.
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#5 Caleb Malhotra (2026 Draft Eligible) is a highly intelligent, 6'0" two-way center for the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs, often regarded as a top-five candidate. Known for elite hockey IQ, elite playmaking, and strong 200-foot play, he excels at controlling game tempo, supporting the cycle, and creating space, making him a potential top-line center..
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#7 Ethan Belchetz (born March 30, 2008) is a 6'5", 227-pound left-winger for the Windsor Spitfires (OHL) and a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, often projected as a top-10 pick. He is a prototypical modern power forward known for his massive frame, high-end physicality, high hockey IQ, and elite net-front ability.
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#9 Alberts Smits is a 6'3", 205 lb. 2026 NHL Draft-eligible defenseman (born Dec 2, 2007) known for his rare combination of high-end mobility, physical tools, and composure, often playing as a top-pairing defenseman for Latvia. He is recognized as a strong, two-way defender who excels in transition and shows immense confidence in handling the puck.
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#11 Keaton Verhoeff is a highly touted, 6'4", 215-pound right-shot defenseman for the 2026 NHL Draft, known as an elite offensive-defensive hybrid with top-pairing potential. Playing for the University of North Dakota, he is a premier power-play quarterback with high-end shooting and passing ability. While possessing excellent size and hockey sense, his draft stock is balanced by a need to refine his skating mechanics and defensive consistency.
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#13 Wyatt Cullen is widely considered one of the fastest-rising prospects for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, jumping from a projected mid-round pick to a potential top-15 selection following a massive physical growth spurt and dominant performance with the USNTDP U18 team.
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#15 Adam Novotny (2026 Draft Eligible) is a 6'1", 205 lbs Czech left wing for the Peterborough Petes (OHL) known for his high-end, deceptive shot and physical, 200-foot game. He is regarded as a top-tier 2026 NHL draft prospect with a mature, hard-working style that combines high offensive upside.
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#17 Oscar Hemming is a premier power forward prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft, currently playing for Boston College in the NCAA. After a lengthy eligibility dispute in Finland that kept him off the ice for the first half of the 2025-26 season, he has emerged as a top-15 talent known for his rare combination of elite size, straight-line speed, and pro-level shooting.
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#19 Ryan Lin (2026 NHL Draft) is a highly skilled, high-IQ 5'11" right-shot defenseman for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants, recognized as one of major junior’s premier dynamic, puck-moving defenders. Known for elite composure, elite skating (including edge work and agility), and high-end transitional play, he projects as a modern two-way, top-four defender.