Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman rank in NHL Network top 50 list

The NHL Network included Boston Bruins players Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman in the first installment of its annual Top 50 Players Right Now ranking. Revealed on August 30, 2026, the list placed McAvoy at number 41 and Swayman at number 42. Analysts highlighted McAvoy's consistent heavy ice time and physical defensive play, which included a career-high 50 assists last season. Swayman earned his spot after a season where he recorded 31 wins and finished third in Vezina Trophy voting. While McAvoy remains a fixture among the top defensemen in the league, Swayman's inclusion marks a return to the top 50 after he was left off the list during the previous cycle. The rankings reflect the impact both players had on the Bruins' performance throughout the 2025-26 season.

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