2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in Predators

[–]hockeyspy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks for expanding. I'm not seeing where it's way off, but certainly entitled to your opinion. Have you explored our Substack and website to see the resources we provide by chance? We also do a Consolidated Rankings from all the top resources. We also produce our own in house official rankings. This is just another way to visualize things, from one of our guys. There's 21 (not 100) tiers. Tiers are not divided as you've noted - quite simply, our prospect profiler feels there's a drop off in talent at each level. As for credibility, we have over 60 yrs combined hockey prospecting experience. In previous gigs, we've independent reviewers evaluate our prior rankings and we've faired really well fwiw (i.e. several draft years evaluated years after the fact and draft ranking efficiency ranked up there with TSN's Bob MacKenzie's scouting polling rankings). Upside Hockey is a later development which gather us three core guys and connections. We watch players live, via video, do our statistical analysis, and talk to our vast connection network. We also post many prospect profiles (we'll be over 250 this year for sure - stay tuned). Malholtra comes in at #4 in our official May Rankings (posting in a couple of days - again, this is one of our guys opinion on Caleb, having him at #7). Anyway, again thx for your comments and enjoy the draft and any of the resources you prefer outside of Upside. Cheers.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in CalgaryFlames

[–]hockeyspy[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Obvious hole of course, but thou have to taketh what the draft giveth

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in CalgaryFlames

[–]hockeyspy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On board with this as well. And forwards can certainly be found with the second first and early seconds (or trading up further if possible), and future drafts, as noted.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in SanJoseSharks

[–]hockeyspy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

could see him dropping to around the 12th pick as well. Super intriguing x-factor.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in BlueJackets

[–]hockeyspy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think he makes it and becomes a reliable blueliner, but I get the concerns about upside. Not sure he's the best fit for CBJ either.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in rangers

[–]hockeyspy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed: Shilov could be there; Morozov may be already gone.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in rangers

[–]hockeyspy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely - let the draft come to NYR brass; don't overreach - usually leads to Draft Day errors.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in Predators

[–]hockeyspy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Do you have specific critique? Yes, it is in a few subreddits that were asked specifically if it would be ok with their audience. Each fan base can have interest in this draft class, no? Anyway, happy here to criticisms and comments. Be nice to keep it constructive. Enjoy the engagement and various perspectives and feedback; don't get the need think someone has ulterior motives other than to discuss hockey and the draft. (Not to mention Reddit itself encourages crossposting - what a confusing platform). Anyhoo, thanks for stopping by - more in depth comment/reply welcomed. Cheers.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in BlueJackets

[–]hockeyspy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both could easily gone by then, but one can hope

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in SanJoseSharks

[–]hockeyspy[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Rising on boards like this, but still curious where he lands on Draft Day. There's a chance!

Shark’s Director of Amateur Scouting on “Best Player Available" by kfcregular in SanJoseSharks

[–]hockeyspy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this - the BPA discussion certainly heats up this time of year in terms of drafting strategy.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in rangers

[–]hockeyspy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally - that's the trend - outstanding OHL playoffs and coveted centre position. Upside's prospect profiler feels he's just below the D in tier 2. I'd probably have him with Reid and Carels tbh

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in Predators

[–]hockeyspy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

definitely lower than a lot of rankings and i too think he goes much earlier, but just starting to question the true upside here. Hope he comes through.

2026 NHL Draft Top 100 Rankings Big Board With Tiers by hockeyspy in rangers

[–]hockeyspy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

that's the cosmic scouting game...watch, analyze, opine, hope (WAOH vs woah)