Superlatives for the 2026 NHL Draft Class – The Hockey Writers – NHL Entry Draft

Some teams have vastly different values assigned to various traits in hockey players—what’s important differs from organization to organization. Which prospects eligible for the 2026 NHL Draft have the best shot, skating, hockey IQ, playmaking, hands, and physicality/compete, and which are the most complete? Best Shot Nominees: Alberts Šmits, Mathis Preston, Niklas Aaram-Olsen One of…

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