As the 2024 NHL season heats up, several top prospects are making a push to improve their draft stock ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 NHL Draft. One such player is Reid, a talented young skater who has made a bold decision to drop down a level in the junior leagues in order to take a significant step up in competition. By moving to a lower-level league, Reid is hoping to gain valuable experience against tougher opponents and showcase his skills in a more challenging environment, potentially catapulting him up the draft boards. With the 2026 NHL Draft just two years away, Reid's calculated risk could pay off in a big way.

Reid moved down to take step up on way to 2026 NHL Draft  NHL.com