2026-27 Preview: Top 250 Rankings & Debates

The guys preview the NHL.com/Fantasy rankings for the 2026-27 season with the hottest player debates and conversation about who's ranked too high and low for standard redraft leagues. Topics include Connor McDavid vs. Nathan MacKinnon at the top, why Macklin Celebrini is already a top five overall fantasy player, Matthew vs. Brady Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Jacob Markstrom after both goalies changed teams, Auston Matthews vs. Jack Hughes, whether to reach on Leo Carlsson after his offer sheet and mega contract to stay in Anaheim and the impact of Patrick Kane going back to the Chicago Blackhawks. The guys also touch on some potential draft bargains, teammate beneficiaries of offseason moves, goalie tandems to target and more.