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NHL Top 100 Player Rankings Set for 2026-27 Season
Connor McDavid stays at No. 1 while teams like the Lightning, Stars and Canadiens place six players each on the list
By OddsListing wire desk
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McDavid Leads Once More
Connor McDavid holds the top position for the 2026-27 rankings after another strong campaign that included a ninth 100-point season. He earned his sixth Art Ross Trophy as the points leader and fifth Ted Lindsay Award. Nathan MacKinnon, who led the league in goals, sits just behind, while Nikita Kucherov reached another 100-point mark with 86 assists. Macklin Celebrini posted 45 goals and 115 points in his second season.
Standout Defensemen and Wings
Cale Makar signed an extension worth $20.4 million annually starting in 2027-28. Zach Werenski captured his first Norris Trophy after seasons of 80-plus points. David Pastrnak produced four straight 100-point campaigns, including 71 assists in 70 games. Auston Matthews, at 6-3, has shown 60-goal ability.
Team Depth and Other Notables
The Lightning, Stars and Canadiens each placed six players in the top 100. The Flames, Kraken and Canucks had none. Leon Draisaitl, listed at 6-foot-2, pairs with McDavid in Edmonton. Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded his ninth straight season above 30 wins and a second Vezina. Kirill Kaprizov delivered four 40-goal seasons in five years, while Connor Hellebuyck posted a.895 save percentage.
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