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, [...]
A strong playmaker and two-way centre.
Offense-first, right-shot defenseman who drives a power play with his skating and distribution, and the most productive blueliner in his draft class at the U20 level. The size is the risk, but the fantasy ceiling is a power-play-running top-four defender, the highest of this group.
Big, mobile-for-his-size left-shot defenseman and a long-term project, already with KHL exposure at 16 but a raw offensive game. Fantasy value is negligible barring real development, the deepest of fliers.
A physical, punishing center.
A lethal shooter who finds quiet ice, lacks strength.
A gritty, puck moving defenseman who's punishing in battles.
A creative, puck-moving defenseman who makes up for his lack of size with solid workmanship.
A shifty, confident puck handler with solid offensive awareness.
A speedy, intense forward with good sense and detail.
