2026 NHL draft rankings feature top centers including Malhotra and Bjorck
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
As the 2026 NHL draft approaches on June 26-27 at KeyBank Centre in Buffalo, attention focuses on the top 10 centers. Caleb Malhotra from Brantford leads the rankings with 84 points in the OHL. He is closely followed by Viggo Bjorck, who has shown impressive development in Sweden. Other notable names include Tynan Lawrence from Boston University, whose draft stock has fluctuated, and Oliver Suvanto from Tappara, who is noted for strong physical skills. Teams are finalizing assessments as they prepare for the upcoming selection process.
- •2026 NHL draft set for June 26-27 in Buffalo
- •Caleb Malhotra finished with 84 points in the OHL
- •Viggo Bjorck impressed at World Juniors for Sweden
- •Tynan Lawrence's draft stock dropped due to injuries
- •Oliver Suvanto shows strong defensive skills and net-front presence
- 8:37 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NHL draft: Top 10 centers include several potential two-way stars
"With just two days before the 2026 NHL draft, we conclude our positional rankings with centers. The top 10 centers list includes several two-way stars who can carve out NHL roles very soon.
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