The 2027 NHL Draft is shaping up to be an exciting affair, with a strong focus on forwards and a notable drop-off after the 3rd pick. Landon DuPont, an exceptional WHL player, is an exceptional NHL prospect, boasting high-end skating skills, excellent stick work, and a great shot from the point. While he's undersized by NHL standards, his competitive spirit and all-around game make him a potential star. The draft order is based on team future odds for the 2026-27 season, with the Calgary Flames selecting DuPont first.
The top three prospects in 2027 are all forwards, with Alexis Joseph, a 6-foot-5 center, and Nazar Privalov, a skilled and athletic winger, also in the conversation. Joseph, in particular, is a rare find, combining high-end skill with exceptional skating ability, and is already drawing comparisons to Evgeni Malkin. Privalov, a big, mean forward, is a punishing presence on the ice and has signed a four-year deal with CSKA.
The draft order is based on team future odds for the 2026-27 season, with the Seattle Kraken selecting Milan Sundström, a 6-foot-2 center with excellent hands and vision, and the Nashville Predators taking Jonah Neuenschwander, a tall, fast, and highly skilled center.
The Chicago Blackhawks select Nazar Privalov, a talented and athletic winger, while the St. Louis Blues go with Sammy Nelson, a 6-foot-3 center with strong skating and playmaking abilities. The Detroit Red Wings choose Gunnar Conboy, a tall and athletic center, and the New York Rangers select Timothy Kazda, a talented winger with high-end stick skills and offensive sense.
The Winnipeg Jets opt for Dima Zhilkin, an undersized but talented winger, and the New York Islanders go with Noah Davidson, a tall and fast winger with a great shot and playmaking ability. The Boston Bruins take Tomáš Selič, a big and creative winger, and the Pittsburgh Penguins select Sergei Skvortsov, a slick and creative winger with good skating.
The Philadelphia Flyers choose Carter Meyer, a well-rounded and competitive center, and the Columbus Blue Jackets go with Douglas Johnsson, a skilled and intelligent defenseman. The Los Angeles Kings select Petr Tomek, an undersized but hard-working winger, and the Ottawa Senators opt for Shaeffer Gordon-Carroll, a talented winger with elite stick skills and pro potential.
The San Jose Sharks choose Roberts Naudins, a massive winger with exceptional puck handling, and the Boston Bruins (from Toronto) select Andrei Pustovoy, a tall and fast winger with great offensive sense. The Utah Mammoth goes with Brock Cripps, an undersized but highly creative defenseman, and the Anaheim Ducks opt for Filip Kovalcik, a strong-skating defenseman with good hands and first-pass skill.
The Buffalo Sabres choose Jamie Glance, a smaller but highly skilled winger, and the New Jersey Devils select Yevgeni Yakunin, a big center with good foot speed and playmaking ability. The Montreal Canadiens go with David Huk, a good-sized center with speed, hands, and hockey sense, and the Washington Capitals opt for Luca Santala, a talented center with athleticism and skill.
The Dallas Stars choose Jaakko Wycisk, a toolsy center with good skating and offense, and the Minnesota Wild select Diego Gutierrez, a tall defenseman with good skating and puck moving skills. The Seattle Kraken (from Tampa Bay) go with Oskars Luks, a huge defenseman with decent puck skills, and the Chicago Blackhawks (from Edmonton) select Vladimir Shtyrkhunov, a skilled and fast defenseman with good skating and playmaking ability.
The Calgary Flames (from Vegas) choose Brock England, a smooth and powerful skater with good hands and creativity, and the Toronto Maple Leafs (from Colorado) opt for Jaxon Jacobson, a driving force for his team with excellent quickness, hands, and vision. The Carolina Hurricanes select Nolan Fitzhenry, a talented offensive player with high-end skill and playmaking ability, and the Chicago Blackhawks (from Florida) go with Felix Timraz-Westin, a talented goaltender with athletic potential.
This draft class is filled with exciting prospects, and the future of the NHL looks bright with these talented individuals.
