NHL Bottom-Feeders' 2026 Draft Wish Lists

Nashville clings to the basement with a measly 16 points, eyeing that 9.5% shot at the top pick while their forward corps limps along on a B-minus grade. Toronto's 21 points and 8.5% lottery odds have Leafs Nation grumbling about another painful rebuild, especially with whispers of Verhoff anchoring their blue line. Vancouver surprises at the bottom without Quinn Hughes, forcing a hard reset on talent-starved cupboards as scouts circle this loaded draft class heavy on elite defensemen.