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With the 2026 NHL draft in just two days, scouts around the league are finalizing their rankings of players at every position, including the centers.
This class features some intriguing two-way pivots with star potential at the NHL level, highlighted by Caleb Malhotra and Viggo Bjorck.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 centers who will be up for grabs at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo on June 26-27. We’ve completed rankings for goaltenders, defensemen, and wingers.
Caleb Malhotra plays a detailed two-way game and is one of the biggest risers in this class. He emerged as a dynamic offensive player in the OHL this season, recording 84 points in 55 games with the Brantford Bulldogs.
With the 2026 NHL draft in just two days, scouts around the league are finalizing their rankings of players at every position, including the centers.
This class features some intriguing two-way pivots with star potential at the NHL level, highlighted by Caleb Malhotra and Viggo Bjorck.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 centers who will be up for grabs at the KeyBank Centre in Buffalo on June 26-27. We’ve completed rankings for goaltenders, defensemen, and wingers.
Caleb Malhotra plays a detailed two-way game and is one of the biggest risers in this class. He emerged as a dynamic offensive player in the OHL this season, recording 84 points in 55 games with the Brantford Bulldogs.
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