Top Prospects Take the Ice: 2026 NHL Combine Kicks Off in Style The highly anticipated 2026 NHL Combine is underway, bringing together the cream of the crop in the hockey world as top prospects vie for a chance to join the league's elite. Taking place in Toronto, the four-day event will put these young stars through a rigorous series of physical and mental evaluations, designed to assess their skills, speed, and agility. With many of the world's top junior players in attendance, the Combine promises to be a thrilling display of hockey prowess, as scouts and coaches from all 32 NHL teams descend upon the city to size up the next generation of superstars. Will this year's crop of prospects live up to the hype, or will they fall short of expectations?