DuPont Tops Wheeler's First 2027 NHL Draft Rankings

Source: nytimes.com

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Scott Wheeler of The Athletic published his initial top 25 ranking for the 2027 NHL Draft class of mostly 2009-born prospects after weeks of scouting. The list highlights Landon DuPont at No. 1, followed by Alexis Joseph and Nazar Privalov in Tier 1. It comes ahead of further rankings after the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.

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The 2027 draft shapes future NHL rosters with high-end defensemen and big centers like DuPont and Joseph. Scouts and teams gain early benchmarks for trade and development decisions. Watch Hlinka Gretzky Cup for next top 32 update.