Breaking down NHL Central Scouting’s 2026 midseason draft rankings
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Key Points:
- The NHL Central Scouting Service released updated midterm rankings for the upcoming NHL Draft, categorizing players into North American and International skaters and goaltenders, with first-round prospects graded as “A”.
- The race for the No. 1 draft pick is tight, with top prospects Connor McKenna and William Stenberg both showing strong skills; McKenna excels in creativity and power play, while Stenberg impresses with hockey sense and performance against men.
- Several players have moved up in the rankings, including defensemen Ben MacBeath and Charlie Morrison, goaltenders Tobias Trejbal and Dmitri Borichev, and center Alexander Command, who have all demonstrated strong recent performances and potential.
- Some players are considered
