NHL Draft Watch: Top Defensemen to Keep an Eye On As the 2026 NHL Draft approaches, hockey fans are eagerly anticipating the next crop of talented prospects. NHL.com has released its list of the top 10 defensemen available for selection, and the names are generating buzz. From high-scoring blue-liners to shutdown defenders, this year's draft class boasts a diverse range of players with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NHL. Which of these promising defensemen will be the first to hear their name called?

Here are NHL.com's top 10 defensemen available for the 2026 NHL Draft: ...