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Here are our top 32 picks for the #2026NHLDraft.

2026 NHL Draft ranking: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg top Wheeler’s March top 64 list McKenna and Stenberg have been 1-2 on all five of Wheeler's lists, but the Penn State star has regained the No. 1 spot.

My March #2026NHLDraft ranking is out at @theathletic.com.
- Full reports on top 64
- 31 honorable mentions
- Tiers, projections and more

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Caleb Malhotra – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile - The Hockey Writers NHL Prospects Latest News, Analysis & More The 2026 NHL Draft may be lacking in top centres compared to other years, but Caleb Malhotra is one who continues to exceed expectations.

New #2026NHLDraft profile @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : I take a look at centre Caleb Malhotra as he has continued to elevate his play all season long as a highly creative and impactful two-way centre. thehockeywriters.com/caleb-malhot...

2026 NHL Draft: Baracchini’s Top 96 March Rankings - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More Penn State's Gavin McKenna has taken back his title as the top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft as he has been on a tear lately.

New @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : My #2026NHLDraft rankings for March is out! A lot of movement and new names in the first round & did Gavin McKenna reclaim the top spot? Find out here along with 4,600 words on the first round. thehockeywriters.com/2026-nhl-dra...

🚨Lavr Gashilov (DY+1, MHL Avto Yekaterinburg)
🏒66 pts in 46 GP (1.44 PPG). Using MHL 0.23 factor
🚨NHLe 26
6'2”, 170 lbs ⚡ light-frame modifier (0.97)
#Hockeyprospect #2026NHLDraft

2026 NHL Draft: Forbes' Top 64 February Rankings - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More With the 2026 NHL Draft quickly approaching, here's a look at the top-64 draft-eligible prospects for March.

🚨NEW at @TheHockeyWriter: Kicking off March with my Top-64 draft-eligible prospects for the #2026NHLDraft. ⤵️

*Includes notes on the top-10.

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Midseason 2026 NHL Draft Rankings Discover Smaht Scouting’s 2026 NHL Draft Midseason Top 64 — detailed player evaluations, updated rankings, and analysis of the draft’s top prospects.

The 2026 class is starting to take shape.

Here’s where we stand at midseason — Top 64 with full scouting analysis.

#2026NHLDraft

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2026 NHL Draft My Top 32 Version 2.0 – NHL DRAFT BUZZ

My latest #2026nhldraft rankings nhldraftbuzz.com/2026-nhl-dra...

Prospects to Know: Who is… Daxon Rudolph? I apologize for the delay in getting this article out. Other responsibilities have had most of my Black Stitch Hockey activities shelves for the timebeing. However, this week had a permitting enoug…

Liam presents a profile on #2026NHLDraft eligible defenseman #DaxonRudolph: blackstitchhockey.com/2026/02/17/p... #NHLDraft #WHL #hockeylife

ICYMI, our Mid-Season 2026 NHL Draft rankings are out for @mckeenshockey.bsky.social Have a look as we continue to evaluate this year's draft class!
#NHLDraft #2026NHLDraft

Submit your 2026 NHL Draft questions for Scott Wheeler's midseason mailbag

I’m taking mailbag questions. Have a question about the #2026NHLDraft, my midseason list, or anything else, submit them here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...

2026 NHL Draft ranking: Ivar Stenberg takes top spot ahead of Gavin McKenna on Wheeler’s midseason top 64 Stenberg has usurped McKenna at No. 1 on Scott Wheeler's latest board of 2026 NHL Draft prospects.

My midseason #2026NHLDraft ranking is out!
- Top 64 (plus 32 honorable mentions)
- Full scouting reports
- Player tiers and more

🆕 at @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/695...

Top Performers From the 2026 Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More The Ontario Hockey League’s best draft-eligible players put on another strong showcase at Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game.

New @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : the OHL’s top draft-eligible players took part in the second annual Connor McDavid Top Prospects Game. Who stood out and looked to have improve their stock? Find out here: thehockeywriters.com/top-performe...

#2026NHLDraft

NHL releases midseason Central Scouting ranking: McKenna, Stenberg top lists

Some quick thoughts on NHL Central Scouting’s midseason #2026NHLDraft rankings:
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Who Has the Edge to Go First Overall in the 2026 NHL Draft After the World Junior Championship? - The Hockey Writers NHL Entry Draft Latest News, Analysis & More The 2026 World Junior Championship may have given us the answer as to who might go first overall at the draft in June.

New @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : With the WJC over, the battle for first overall continues. Who has the edge after the tournament? Find out here and the answer might surprise you. thehockeywriters.com/who-has-the-...

#2026NHLDraft

“Pretty special player.”

My feature on, Adam Novotny, Czechia’s top #2026NHLDraft prospect, with insight from Peterborough and Minneapolis: www.nytimes.com/athletic/693...

Draft-Eligible Viggo Bjorck Stars for Sweden: “It’s Just Hockey” Sweden rallied past Switzerland at the World Juniors as draft-eligible Viggo Björck sparked a third-period comeback in a 4–2 win.

Draft-eligible Viggo Björck impressed at both ends of the ice as Sweden secured its second straight win at the #WorldJuniors 🇸🇪

Read more about what Björck had to say at @thehockeynews.bsky.social.

#2026NHLDraft

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Bi-Weekly Musings: The Last One Before Scouting Reports Check out another one of Austin Garret's bi-weekly musings as he looks at several players catching his eye in the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Austin’s newest Bi-Weekly Musings are live.

A look at his evaluations of 2026 prospects — and why the third game can serve as a useful reference point.

#2026NHLDraft

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🚨 #WorldJuniors preview show with @jeromeberube.bsky.social & Brad Allen

They take a look at 21 draft-eligible prospects for the #2026NHLDraft who will play in this tournament (before teams make their final cuts).

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2026 NHL Draft-Eligible Players to Watch at the WJC - The Hockey Writers Latest News, Analysis & More The 2026 World Junior Championship will see another strong group of draft-eligible prospects prove their worth and improve their draft stock.

New @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : The #WorldJuniors are approaching and there are plenty of #2026NHLDraft eligible prospects looking to improve their stock. See who to keep an eye on here: thehockeywriters.com/2026-nhl-dra...

Joined by scout Derek Neumeier from @mckeenshockey.bsky.social and I asked him for a 6-pack of #2026NHLDraft players to talk about and then I threw him a curveball at the end as well.

Early Access to the entire segment is now ready for Patrons and Free Trial users: www.patreon.com/posts/145660...

Excited to be at the rink for @mckeenshockey.bsky.social again today. I'll be watching '26 Draft eligible Cooper Williams and the Saskatoon Blades visit the Oil Kings. The Blades have 3 players on the Central Scouting watchlist. #2026nhldraft #nhldraft #WHL

SHL: Seattle Kraken Prospect Zeb Forsfjäll Stands Out Seattle Kraken prospect Zeb Forsfjäll scored twice in the SHL, while draft-eligible talents Malte Gustafsson and Ivar Stenberg continued to impress.

🚨SHL Prospect Roundup🚨

#SeaKraken Forsfjäll shines
#2026NHLDraft Gustafsson gets SHL minutes
#2026NHLDraft Stenberg stays hot
#Isles Eklund with helper
#LGRW Genborg strong again
#GoHabsGo Eriksson scores

Read more at @thehockeynews.bsky.social.

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SHL: Utah Mammoth Prospect Melker Thelin Shines Utah Mammoth prospect Melker Thelin shines in SHL action with a standout performance for Färjestad, while Djurgården’s Viggo Björck (2026 NHL Draft) impresses among top young talents.

#TusksUp Melker Thelin is shining again in the SHL! The Utah Mammoth prospect now sits at a .937 SV% through eight games.

Also in this SHL prospect roundup:

#Blackhawks Frondell
#LetsGoFlyers Berglund
#2026NHLDraft Björck

More at @thehockeynews.bsky.social.

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Bi-Weekly Musings: Into the Depths We Go This piece was written by Austin Garret — you can follow him on BlueSky @Austin716. As we head to the American Thanksgiving holiday I find myself having just a few players left on my preliminary list ...

Austin Garret posted a new bi-weekly breakdown: who’s trending up, who’s slipping, what’s surprising him, and his updated NA rankings.

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#2026NHLDraft

Under-the-Radar OHL Draft Eligibles Learn about potential breakout players for the 2026 NHL Draft as they separate themselves in the OHL season.

Looking for OHL draft prospects trending up? Nathan Hutchinson breaks down five players flying under the radar — but not for long.

#2026NHLDraft

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Maple Leafs Can Look to Draft Lottery if the Season Continues to Go South - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More There’s always a chance the Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back, but if they miss the playoffs, they could keep their first-round pick.

New @thehockeywriters.bsky.social : The #LeafsForever ended their 5-game winless streak, but they’re still in draft lottery territory. If things go south, they can benefit from their top-5 protected pick. #2026NHLDraft

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My first published work of the season for @mckeenshockey.bsky.social In this report, I take an early look at Joe Iginla and Markus Ruck. Give it a read, give it a share! #2026NHLDraft #NHLDraft #WHL

Sweden Wins Both the U18 and U20 Five Nations It was a dramatic final day at both the U18 and U20 Five Nations. Despite Czechia holding pole position heading into the final day at the U20 level, Sweden ended up winning the tournament — helped by ...

Sweden wins both U18 and U20 Five Nations tournaments! 🇸🇪

Read all about the results and prospects at
@thehockeynews.bsky.social

#2026NHLDraft
#WorldJuniors

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Sweden’s Wiggo Sörensson Shines in International Debut The Hockey News’ Jacob Smeds breaks down Sweden’s 4–1 win over Czechia at the U18 Five Nations, highlighting Wiggo Sörensson, Isak Holtet and 2026 NHL Draft top prospect Elton Hermansson.

Sweden’s Wiggo Sörensson shines in his international debut! 🏒

Here’s a look at three Swedish standout players vs. Czechia: Sörensson, Isak Holtet, and Elton Hermansson.

#2026NHLDraft
#Småkronorna

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