Every NHL Team's Top Prospect Need Ahead of the Draft
While each NHL team is at a different stage in its contention cycle, here's a look at the positions each should prioritize targeting in the upcoming draft on June 26-27.
Rachel Kryshak Jun 18, 2026, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She's worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective.
_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49096432/2026-nhl-draft-top-prospects-pipeline-team-needs-gaps-players)._
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