Draft Grades Are In - Here's Who Won the 2026 Class

The 2026 NHL Draft class is now complete, and the verdict is in on which teams made the smartest moves and which ones left value on the board. Every franchise from Original Six to expansion darlings has been graded on their selections, with some notable picks standing out as potential franchise cornerstones. The real test, of course, comes years from now when these prospects either pan out or become cautionary tales in some GM's office.