Instant Reaction To NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft Rankings: Who Comes After McKenna And Stenberg?

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Adam Kierszenblat

Apr 16, 2026

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WHL Vancouver right winger Mathis Preston sits 32nd on the North American skaters list, which plants him firmly in the second round. Some team will get a player once widely viewed as a top-10 talent in the class who brings speed, skill and dual-threat ability. If he lands in the second round, he could be a steal.

Who does the NHL Central Scouting rank behind Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg? Who will be the first defenseman off the board? Who seems underrated?

thehockeynews.comReaction: McKenna, Stenberg Lead NHL Central Scouting's Final Draft RankingsWho does the NHL Central Scouting rank behind Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg? Who will be the first defenseman off the board? Who seems underrated?

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