2026 NHL Draft Survey Reveals Prospects’ Self‑Chosen Comparables

The pre‑draft survey asked 2026 prospects to name current NHL players they feel most resemble, revealing their self‑perceived archetypes. Leading the list, youngsters cited stars such as Sidney Crosby, Cale Makar and Connor McDavid to frame their style of play.

The findings give clubs fresh insight into the skill sets each prospect values most in their development path.