NHL Entry Draft: 2026 NHL Draft, June 26 7pm ET: Rangers with 5th pick after Lottery

[will1066]

@SnowblindNYR is gonna flip out when he sees this

 

[GoAwayRempe]

Lmao at this last page.

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Legit though this was Shattenkirk for a second.

 

[will1066]

Lmao at this last page.



Legit though this was Shattenkirk for a second.

lolol

I blame Ed and his love of Russian picks, specifically this:

Post in thread '2026 NHL Draft, June 26 7pm ET: Rangers with 5th pick after Lottery' NHL Entry Draft: - 2026 NHL Draft, June 26 7pm ET: Rangers with 5th pick after Lottery

 

[will1066]

Five years from now Drury will be telling him to tear down his no movement clause.

Drury exercising Rangers organizational perestroika

 

[GoAwayRempe]

lolol

I blame Ed and his love of Russian picks, specifically this:

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His write up on Verhoeff sent me

"they say he is the next Evan Bouchard, including being an idiot but he still has some skill"

 

[will1066]

His write up on Verhoeff sent me

"they say he is the next Evan Bouchard, including being an idiot but he still has some skill"

definitely some bangers in there. i lost it reading McKenna. massive comedic brain dump

 

[Mugless]

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I didn't know Gorbachev and Guy LaFleur had a baby.

 

[bigdog16]

No brainers if they somehow fell to us: Stenberg, Reid
Assuming the above are unavailable I want: Carels, Bjorck
I can live with: Smits
Want nothing to do with: Verhoeff, Malhotra (wildly overrated)

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Damn I didn't realize we lost our own good 2nd round pick this year in the trade where we paid to dump Nemeth 4 years ago. That sucks.

Among the broader fanbase it’s definitely sneaky how bad that trade was. Here, we know.

 

[bhamill]

Soon after college I was working in an office. We were having some arm wrestling contests during our lunch hour. I was big in to weight lifting back then and was winning my matches. I was in my early 20's. I went up against a grampa nerdy looking guy who was probably around 55 at that time. I thought it would be easy. Guy demolished me. Tommy Thomson another young guy in to weight lifting told me, "you had no chance. He has farm strength from throwing around hay bales on his ranch". That was the first time I ever heard that term but I never forgot it. Really taught me a lit about judging a book by its cover as well.

It’s absolutely true. Farm workers have ridiculous strength. But so do life long wrestlers, roofers, and other guys who have worked for decades with their whole bodies. I did roofing. Strongest I ever got, carrying 75 pound packs of shingles up ladders… the guys I knew who did it for many years were f***ing BEASTS, but a lot of them got broken down from doing it TOO long. These days I see cherry pickers being used to get the shingles up there. Spoiled!

 

[NickyFotiu]

It’s absolutely true. Farm workers have ridiculous strength. But so do life long wrestlers, roofers, and other guys who have worked for decades with their whole bodies. I did roofing. Strongest I ever got, carrying 75 pound packs of shingles up ladders… the guys I knew who did it for many years were f***ing BEASTS, but a lot of them got broken down from doing it TOO long. These days I see cherry pickers being used to get the shingles up there. Spoiled!

I believe you. I never would have guessed this guy was that strong. He was not that big. He seemed old and nerdy at the time. When I say he destroyed me I mean it was not even a contest. It was over as soon as it began. In those days I was benching around 250 pounds but I may as well have been a 90 pound lady. I learned my lesson. Before we fight let me just ask you do not happen to own a ranch do you lol?

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

I love how “he grew up on a farm” is intended to show a humbleness, but it becomes so synonymous with the player’s personality that it comes across almost like they think they’re better.

Carels is still my guy at #5 but I’m already preparing myself for the cringe farm love fest like Brady Martin last year.

 

[ColonialsHockey10]

I heard he skipped the combine because he had shit to take care of for his family on the farm. This is the first I am hearing about "lingering effects." This sounds like Pronman clickbait. If he had "lingering effects" he would not have played any more games.

If true this would literally be the dumbest and most ridiculous thing ever. It had to be because of a concussion.

Skipping the draft to be with family is one thing (though I think that’s also silly to be honest). The combine is really important and this is the kid’s future. That’s flat out selfish by the parents if true.

That’s like skipping orientation and class enrollment at the college you plan to attend. If his parents could afford his hockey career they can survive without him on the farm for a few days. How do they survive during his junior season?

These kids don’t grow up on Dust Bowl farms. They’re large industrial farms with likely dozens of workers. Brady Martin likely grew up with more money than a huge chunk of the kids he played against growing up. The show would go on if a few people took off for a couple of days.

 

[Lion Hound]

My top 32 for the 26 Draft.

Personal Wishlist for #5 Stenberg, or Carels.
Personal wishlist for#26 Klepov (Likely gone, but potential to trade up). Shilov, Morozov, Bleyl

1. Ivar Stenberg - Most complete forward in the draft class, as well as the most fierce competitor.
2. Gavin McKenna - Most dynamic player in the draft class, capable of 100Pt seasons.
3. Carson Carels - Best overall Defenseman in the class. Hybrid player.
4. Chase Reid - Best offensive defenseman in the class.
5. Caleb Malhotra - Most complete Center in the class, with NHL Pedigree.
6. Viggo Bjorck - Highly cerebral Center, with tremendous skill level and soft hands.
7. Nikita Klepov - Impact forward gets no love, yet is one of the most dangerous players in the class
8. Keaton Verhoff - Massive RHD with a booming point shot is safest pick out of all the Defenseman but is he a ¾ or a ½.
9. Albert Smits - Cool, calm, collected on the ice. Will be a minute munching dman. Not sold on the physicality and the Swifty thing irritates me.
10. Daxon Rudolph - Least talked about among the Big Dmen of the 26 class, but for the overall package can’t keep him out of the top 10.
11. Tynan Lawrence – Slick skating two-way pivot falls just outside of the 10OA. Bounce back candidate for the 26/27 Season
12. Ethan Belchetz – Giant sized power forward with good hands around the net has left some wanting more.
13. Malte Gustafsson – Safest pick in the mid 1st round. Tall Rangy Dman, with mobility and a good stick.
14. Yegor Shilov – Wizard with the puck on his stick. Among the most dynamic skilled Centers in the draft, but lacks complete game.
15. Alexander Command- Swedens top center at the U-18’s, is a responsible two-way pivot.
16. Adam Novotny- Big Czech, that plays a NA style game on the wing.
17. Ilia Morozov – Big bodied two-way pivot has a lot of runway.
18. Wyatt Cullen- Deceptive winger plays RW/LW has tremendous creativity, and exceptional speed.
19. Tommy Bleyl – Lethal PP Quarterback, is a tremendous skater and dangerous with the puck.
20. Oliver Suvanto – 6’3 Center is a workhorse, and can dominate physically but lacks scoring touch.
21. Marcus Nordmark – Swedish Winger has the size and the skills to become a top 6 forward.
22. Maddox Dagenais - 6’4 Center with great hands and an NHL Pedigree.
23. Oscar Hemming – Finnish Power forward made the jump to BC. He's a bull in a chinashop.
24. Xavier Villenueve – Maybe the most athletic of the undersized Dmen, but is also the most highly skilled offensively.
25. Liam Ruck- Top notch goal scorer, top notch puck hound.
26. William Hakansson- Swedish Gavrikov
27. JP Hurlbert- U Michigan bound, Right Handed forward has a quick release, and great instincts.
28. Elton Hermansson – Creative and gifted winger ranks top 5 with Central Scouting EU skaters.
29. Mathis Preston- Arguably the fastest player in the 26 draft, was slowed down due to a knee. If he rebounds, this season he will be a tremendous late first round selection.
30. Sigmas Ignatavicius- Rugged Lithuanian power forward has underrated skills.
31. Ryan Lin- Undersized offensize Defenseman with a great Hockey IQ lacks high end skating.
32. Brooks Rogowski – Gi-Normous natural center draws Brian Boyle Comparisions

 

[Charlie Conway]

I like Reid a lot, but at this point, it's more likely we end up with Carels, which is still solid. It seems a near-certainty that Vancouver selects Malholtra, but there could be a run on defensemen.

If the Sharks can get a legit blue-chip RD prospect, I don't see too many flaws in their system, so Reid has to be appealing. Just curious then if both Chicago and Vancouver will let Stenberg slip past in favour of Carels and Malholtra. Either way, I think it works out.

I just hope Drury doesn't go too far off the board with the later pick.

 

[mas0764]

Rather Smits over Carels

 

[Charlie Conway]

Rather Smits over Carels

I've seen him ranked anywhere from 5-15. I haven't actually watched him play other than some highlights, but he's definitely climbing.

 

[Daves a mess]

lolol

I blame Ed and his love of Russian picks, specifically this:

Post in thread '2026 NHL Draft, June 26 7pm ET: Rangers with 5th pick after Lottery' NHL Entry Draft: - 2026 NHL Draft, June 26 7pm ET: Rangers with 5th pick after Lottery

If Klepov looked like Danny Devito, Jovo would be passing over him like Steven Hawking at a River Dance tryout.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Didn't know that this was the reason he missed the Combine.

Flag up.

Yea it’s also odd so many people here are just ignoring that MAJOR issue. It’s a major red flag now

 

[Riche16]

My top 32 for the 26 Draft.

Personal Wishlist for #5 Stenberg, or Carels.
Personal wishlist for#26 Klepov (Likely gone, but potential to trade up). Shilov, Morozov, Bleyl

1. Ivar Stenberg - Most complete forward in the draft class, as well as the most fierce competitor.
2. Gavin McKenna - Most dynamic player in the draft class, capable of 100Pt seasons.
3. Carson Carels - Best overall Defenseman in the class. Hybrid player.
4. Chase Reid - Best offensive defenseman in the class.
5. Caleb Malhotra - Most complete Center in the class, with NHL Pedigree.
6. Viggo Bjorck - Highly cerebral Center, with tremendous skill level and soft hands.
7. Nikita Klepov - Impact forward gets no love, yet is one of the most dangerous players in the class
8. Keaton Verhoff - Massive RHD with a booming point shot is safest pick out of all the Defenseman but is he a ¾ or a ½.
9. Albert Smits - Cool, calm, collected on the ice. Will be a minute munching dman. Not sold on the physicality and the Swifty thing irritates me.
10. Daxon Rudolph - Least talked about among the Big Dmen of the 26 class, but for the overall package can’t keep him out of the top 10.
11. Tynan Lawrence – Slick skating two-way pivot falls just outside of the 10OA. Bounce back candidate for the 26/27 Season
12. Ethan Belchetz – Giant sized power forward with good hands around the net has left some wanting more.
13. Malte Gustafsson – Safest pick in the mid 1st round. Tall Rangy Dman, with mobility and a good stick.
14. Yegor Shilov – Wizard with the puck on his stick. Among the most dynamic skilled Centers in the draft, but lacks complete game.
15. Alexander Command- Swedens top center at the U-18’s, is a responsible two-way pivot.
16. Adam Novotny- Big Czech, that plays a NA style game on the wing.
17. Ilia Morozov – Big bodied two-way pivot has a lot of runway.
18. Wyatt Cullen- Deceptive winger plays RW/LW has tremendous creativity, and exceptional speed.
19. Tommy Bleyl – Lethal PP Quarterback, is a tremendous skater and dangerous with the puck.
20. Oliver Suvanto – 6’3 Center is a workhorse, and can dominate physically but lacks scoring touch.
21. Marcus Nordmark – Swedish Winger has the size and the skills to become a top 6 forward.
22. Maddox Dagenais - 6’4 Center with great hands and an NHL Pedigree.
23. Oscar Hemming – Finnish Power forward made the jump to BC. He's a bull in a chinashop.
24. Xavier Villenueve – Maybe the most athletic of the undersized Dmen, but is also the most highly skilled offensively.
25. Liam Ruck- Top notch goal scorer, top notch puck hound.
26. William Hakansson- Swedish Gavrikov
27. JP Hurlbert- U Michigan bound, Right Handed forward has a quick release, and great instincts.
28. Elton Hermansson – Creative and gifted winger ranks top 5 with Central Scouting EU skaters.
29. Mathis Preston- Arguably the fastest player in the 26 draft, was slowed down due to a knee. If he rebounds, this season he will be a tremendous late first round selection.
30. Sigmas Ignatavicius- Rugged Lithuanian power forward has underrated skills.
31. Ryan Lin- Undersized offensize Defenseman with a great Hockey IQ lacks high end skating.
32. Brooks Rogowski – Gi-Normous natural center draws Brian Boyle Comparisions

This is great. Thank you.

I'm someone who doesn't know about these kids until they make it to the NHL

I have a hard enough time knowing who's on my team these days lol

This is a big help.

 

[eco's bones]

Not that I don't think Klepov, Morozov and Shilov could be good players but thhe Russians I like best in this draft.....not saying they'll be the highest taken......are Sokolovskii, Pugachyov (actually he's a Kazakh) and Shcherbachev. I like Borichev the goalie too. I think Gashilov could be good too. Ignatvicius is a Lithuanian. Karmanov a Moldavian.

As for the 26 it could be any number of guys. I'm not committed to anyone in particular. To me try to get the best of who's not already been taken. If there's a caveat I would tend more towards a center if we take a defenseman at 5 but if it was a forward at 5 I would be more inclined towards a D at 26. Not carved in stone though. I surely wouldn't make a pick just based on nationality. Just try to get who is going to be the best player.

 

[bhamill]

I believe you. I never would have guessed this guy was that strong. He was not that big. He seemed old and nerdy at the time. When I say he destroyed me I mean it was not even a contest. It was over as soon as it began. In those days I was benching around 250 pounds but I may as well have been a 90 pound lady. I learned my lesson. Before we fight let me just ask you do not happen to own a ranch do you lol?

Ahahahaha

 

[bhamill]

If true this would literally be the dumbest and most ridiculous thing ever. It had to be because of a concussion.

Skipping the draft to be with family is one thing (though I think that’s also silly to be honest). The combine is really important and this is the kid’s future. That’s flat out selfish by the parents if true.

That’s like skipping orientation and class enrollment at the college you plan to attend. If his parents could afford his hockey career they can survive without him on the farm for a few days. How do they survive during his junior season?

These kids don’t grow up on Dust Bowl farms. They’re large industrial farms with likely dozens of workers. Brady Martin likely grew up with more money than a huge chunk of the kids he played against growing up. The show would go on if a few people took off for a couple of days.

“HAD to be a concussion”? Bullshit. Hahaha. That’s one view and a HUGE assumption. Another view not requiring any special knowledge is that it didn’t really matter if he was there. The kid is getting drafted top 5 (10 at “worst”) regardless AND getting the maximum entry level contract when he turns pro. Exactly WHAT is the negative impact of him not attending? He doesn’t get to show off? For Verhoeff it was important to him because he felt slighted. For Bjork it was important because in person he’s not as “small” as he was being made out to be. For Carels? Inconsequential. EXACTLY HOW does it negatively affect his career? No free dinners? Didn’t Brady Martin skip it last year for similar reasons? Guess he was concussed as well. HAD TO BE!!!

 

[Filip Chytil]

That's 100 % what's up. Farm strength is real. You can see it in Carels defensive highlights, throwing opponents away.

Imo a steal at 5.

Draft all farmers so we can pummel the opponent.

 

[AlternateSideParking]

That animal Blundetto didn’t have farm strength despite spending all those summers in Kinderhook working for Uncle Patsy.