OHL Gems Poised for 2026 NHL Draft

Scouts circle the OHL like sharks this time of year, zeroing in on prospects who could anchor NHL top-six lines before they even lace up in juniors. Names like Caleb Malhotra, the consensus top center with NHL bloodlines, lead the pack, but front offices whisper about sleepers who might climb draft boards fast. These kids dominate midseason rankings, blending skill and grit that GMs crave for playoff pushes down the road.