The prospect pool for the 2026 NHL entry draft is something we should all be excited about, the talent is getting better and better year after year. 2026 might be the best draft year since Connor McDavid's year where we saw players like Jack Eichel, Mikko Rantanen, Mitch Marner, and Zach Werenski get drafted. If your team lands themselves in the bottom of the standings, you should be excited as your team will have plenty of talent to choose from. Let's take a look at some players that could make a big impact.