Latvia
September 2026 - Patriks Plumins is a big, cerebral Latvian goaltender the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 114th overall, the kind of low-profile European netminder the club drafts almost every year. At 6-foot-4 he already has the frame modern teams want, but his calling card is his mind. He is arguably the most mentally advanced goalie [...]
An offensive-minded defenseman who shines on the power play. He is still raw and has to develop most aspects of his game to make the NHL.
Big 6-4 left-shot two-way center with a modern power forward's mix of size, reach, and on-the-puck skill, and one of the higher Central Scouting placements in this group. The fantasy ceiling is a middle-six power center if the offense becomes consistent, with a reported concussion history as the risk to weigh.
June 2026 - Smits was selected fifth overall by the Rangers. He is arguably the most NHL ready prospect in this draft, but may not have the highest fantasy ceiling. Pat Quinn April 2026 – Smits has continued to build momentum as one of the more intriguing fantasy names in this draft class, combining size, skill, [...]
Big, athletic netminder with quality quickness. Untapped upside.
Two-way center with good hands and playmaking ability. Needs to add size and improve physical game.
Strong, intelligent checking forward with limited offensive upside.
A sniper who can elevate the puck quickly in tight and capitalize on high-danger chances from the slot. He skates well and has a decent all-around skill set but has faced criticism for his sub-standard pace
An athletic and versatile goalie who can handle a large workload. Still needs to fill in his frame and add strength.
A big-bodied winger who utilizes his size and strength well and is reliable on the defensive end. He projects as a bottom-six forward with potential penalty-kill usage.
