Called Up is going deep on the top of the 2026 NHL Draft and beyond this week as Chris and Cam discuss how the first round can be tiered. Chris and Cam think as many as six players belong in the serious discussions for teams at the very top of the draft.

The Bruins won’t pick in the Top 10 of next month’s NHL Draft unless they swing a trade. Though they owned the rights to Toronto’s first-rounder, that pick was top-five protected, and the lottery balls didn’t bounce Boston’s way.

The Nashville Predators have focused on forward at the top of recent drafts. Here's why they are thinking defenseman for the No. 10 pick this year.

The Athletic's Corey Pronman has ranked Gavin McKenna as his No. 4 prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft class. Wait, what? McKenna is considered the consensus No. 1 in the class and the most likely to be taken by the Toronto Maple Leafs with the first pick.

The New York Rangers had to be disappointed when the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery results were revealed, and they fell to the No. 5 pick. They are still in a great po

The 2026 NHL Draft class is led by a strong group of defensemen but a slightly underwhelming group of forwards.

He is an exemplary two-way player and has plenty of room to grow and develop still. He was named captain of the Swedish team at the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, a testament to his strong character and leadership both on and off the ice. Scouts compare his game to a young William Nylander regarding playing style and projected NHL role.

The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t get lucky in the NHL draft lottery, and GM Kyle Davidson said all options are on the table regarding the No. 4 pick.