The Hockey News recently released its Top 100 players issue for 2026.
Every year, The Hockey News releases its top 100 NHL players for the year. Unsurprisingly, Connor McDavid ranks first, with Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov rounding out the top three. As for Vancouver Canucks content, only one player made the list, with Filip Hronek ranking 73rd.
Hronek falls between Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Sanheim at 72nd and Dallas Stars' Esa Lindell at 74th. The 28-year-old played in all 82 games this season and recorded a career-high 49 points. As for some notable former Canucks captains on the list, Quinn Hughes was the second-highest-ranked defenceman at eighth overall, while Bo Horvat finished 87th on the list.
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Apr 14, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek (17) stretches in warm up prior to a game against the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn ImagesMake sure you bookmark THN's Vancouver Canucks site and add us to your favourites on Google News for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Also, don't forget to leave a comment at the bottom of the page and engage with other passionate fans through our forum. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News.
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