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Podcast: Locked On NHL Prospects
Episode: TOP 50 2026 DRAFT RANKINGS | Locked On NHL Prospects Midterms Rankings
Description: Our first official rankings of the season are here, as we break down our top 50! 2026 is a unique draft class for various reasons but it's tightness at the top end is the stand out, as 7 players are worthy of 1st overall consideration. The middle of the first round has a wide range of high-upside options with a variety of profiles. The second round sees some spillover first round quality and some outside shots at special abilities. 1 Gavin McKenna2 Keaton Verhoeff3 Ivar Stenberg4 Chase Reid5 Tynan Lawrence