Top prospects with star potential preparing for the 2026 NHL Draft
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Top prospects with star potential preparing for the 2026 NHL Draft
"As a 17-year-old who was promoted to the U20 squad and immediately began breaking scoring records, Viggo Björck has already commanded the attention of scouts. He broke out with 27 goals and 74 points in 42 games played, facing off against older and more competitive opponents. Björck even made his Hockey Allsvenskan debut, the second-highest league in Sweden behind the SHL, scoring a goal in his first and only game with the club (so far)."
"His style of play is built around his creativity and sharp hockey instincts that allow him to craft plays that set his teammates up in the prime position to convert on opportunities. Not only that, but he has a quick release when it comes to shooting, and his puckhandling is a cut above the rest. Most impressively, Björck has already begun to refine his two-way play and is not limited to his playmaking abilities."
Gavin McKenna is the projected first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and committed to Penn State for the 2025–26 season, prompting conversations about NCAA as a junior development path. Viggo Björck, promoted at 17 to Djurgårdens U20, scored 27 goals and 74 points in 42 games while facing older competition and scored in his Hockey Allsvenskan debut. His game features creativity, sharp hockey instincts, playmaking ability, a quick release, and advanced puckhandling. He has begun refining two‑way play, wins puck battles, and shows center versatility that translates to NHL potential.
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