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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2026 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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