Why the 2027 NHL Draft Could Be Special

It’s still very early, but there’s plenty to talk about — from Landon DuPont potentially leading the way, to an intriguing group of Russian prospects, a lack of top-end defensemen, and a ton of depth throughout the class. In this video, I break down some of the biggest storylines surrounding the 2027 NHL Draft and take a closer look at several prospects who have caught my eye so far. We’ll talk about Landon DuPont, Nazar Privalov, Sergei Skvortsov, Carter Meyer, Jonah Neuenschwander, and more before getting into some of the players I’m particularly intrigued by further down the board. I also break down Gavin Burcar, Malik L'Italien, Diego Gutierrez, Sammy Nelson, Brock Cripps, and Alexis Joseph, and what I’m watching for from each of them throughout the season. It’s way too early to have a finished opinion on this class, but there are already a lot of reasons to be excited about the 2027 NHL Draft.