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NHL Draft 2026

So as of right now we have a top 6 of Matthews, Nylander, McKenna, Knies, Cowan, Tavares.

The bottom 6 is a dogs breakfast of Domi, Joshua, And then the glut of Marlies who didn't really get an opportunity under Berube

 
herman said:
Which is why I’m leaning Stenberg. Sundin and Thommie Bergman will know if it’s worth the gamble.
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Or, hear me out, Leafs are starting a new chapter, Sharks have their franchise cornerstone in Celebrini and want to build around him. Nylander or Matthews for the #2 Pick plus a young defense prospect, the other one for a top pairing guy and the Leafs take Mckenna and Stenberg.
 
Well now.

To me the best part of this miracle — and it is a miracle — is that it instantly restores a sense of fun and excitement to being a Leafs fan. Payoff for a season of the most brutal, unwatchable, unlikable hockey I have ever seen.

And it almost guarantees a Berube departure unless he can convince SunChay that he will install a whole new playstyle, because they aren't going to parlay a lottery win for the ages into another season of dump and chase rope-a-dope.

The Matsvibe has landed.
 
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What? So 3+ minutes in this guy, who's been pumping Stenberg the whole video, says "while he may not be a superstar in the NHL, he will be a very valuable guy" ... and early on says the McKenna's skill set is very very very rare and he could score a ton in the league fairly quickly.

What's the debate?
 
ZBBM said:
What? So 3+ minutes in this guy, who's been pumping Stenberg the whole video, says "while he may not be a superstar in the NHL, he will be a very valuable guy" ... and early on says the McKenna's skill set is very very very rare and he could score a ton in the league fairly quickly.

What's the debate?
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Glass cannon semi-perimeter playmaker (basically worse than Nylander defense) with nasty offensive ceiling vs a more direct Marner that likes to attack the middle (who has been putting up Sedin numbers in his draft year against pro men)? And they can both shoot but not enough.

I like both and it’d be hard to go truly wrong with either. But neither are Matthews, Celebrini level so expectations should be tempered.
 
herman said:
Glass cannon semi-perimeter playmaker (basically worse than Nylander defense) with nasty offensive ceiling vs a more direct Marner that likes to attack the middle (who has been putting up Sedin numbers in his draft year against pro men)? And they can both shoot but not enough.

I like both and it’d be hard to go truly wrong with either. But neither are Matthews, Celebrini level so expectations should be tempered.
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Thanks herman. I don't follow the prospects but from what I've read so far tonight McKenna seems like he'd have the most immediate impact over the 2-year Matthews window.

Then again some are saying this opens the door to trading either Matthews or Nylander for a boatload return. That directly contradicts what Chayks said yesterday, though.
 
herman said:
Glass cannon semi-perimeter playmaker (basically worse than Nylander defense) with nasty offensive ceiling vs a more direct Marner that likes to attack the middle (who has been putting up Sedin numbers in his draft year against pro men)? And they can both shoot but not enough.

I like both and it’d be hard to go truly wrong with either. But neither are Matthews, Celebrini level so expectations should be tempered.
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Are either Marner level?
 
ZBBM said:
Thanks herman. I don't follow the prospects but from what I've read so far tonight McKenna seems like he'd have the most immediate impact over the 2-year Matthews window.

Then again some are saying this opens the door to trading either Matthews or Nylander for a boatload return. That directly contradicts what Chayks said yesterday, though.
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I've heard the exact opposite. Mike Johnson on TSN said that Stenberg is the most ready but McKenna will be the better player down the road. I def wouldn't drop below 5th if they decide to move it.
 
Guilt Trip said:
I've heard the exact opposite. Mike Johnson on TSN said that Stenberg is the most ready but McKenna will be the better player down the road. I def wouldn't drop below 5th if they decide to move it.
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OK — like I said, I don't know anything.

But ... hey! We ARE HAVING FUN AGAIN. Debating positives, not trying to suppress our gag reflex. Hooray for us!
 
Guilt Trip said:
Yes. McKenna has the highest ceiling for skill level. Comparable to Panarin/Kane type player. Not overly concerned with his defensive shortcomings. D can be taught, it just takes a willingness to do it.
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So a bunch of good forwards.

Who’s gonna get them the puck from the Leafs’ zone?
 
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Remember 10 years ago Matthew’s was the consensus number 1 pick but there was loads of debate and op-eds arguing to got for Laine instead.

Let’s not do all that again.
 
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