2026 NHL Draft Risers & Fantasy Gems with Steven Ellis

Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff joins Blake to break down the early names to know for the 2026 NHL Draft.

We dig into standout performances from the Men’s World Championship, including Viggo Bjorck, Ivar Stenberg, Alberts Smits, and Tomas Galvas, before looking ahead to the NHL Combine in Buffalo and how much that process can shift draft stock.

Then we get into the top of the draft, potential team fits, the deep group of defensemen in the class, and which prospects could eventually matter for fantasy hockey.

Steven also shares thoughts on Wyatt Cullen, Maddox Dagenais, Alexander Command, the Ruck brothers, first-round sleepers, later-round upside bets, and which recent draft picks could provide future fantasy value.

A must-listen for dynasty, keeper, and prospect draft managers looking to get ahead of the market.

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