This week’s three stars feature a towering QMJHL center finding his stride in a crucial push for a game 7; a Swedish pivot dominating at the U20 level following his SHL season; and a well-travelled Latvian defender who has found his offensive touch in the DEL playoffs.
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Weekly 2026 NHL Draft Eligible Three Stars
The final opportunities for NHL Draft prospects to make their case on the ice are here, with the Memorial Cup underway and the IIHF World Championship entering its medal rounds. For many players, these games
Continue Reading2026 NHL Draft Prospect Report – Alberts Smits (LD)
Projection: Top 4 DefencemanStrengths: Strong puck protection skills, Linear skating speed,Defensive ReliabilityWeaknesses: Very basic/telegraphed when it comes to his decisionmaking, inability to make creative passes, lack of a dangerous shot Analysis:Alberts Smits is hands down
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