Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, NHL.com has released its top 26 prospects list. As expected, 2026 first overall pick Gavin McKenna took the top spot, followed by Porter Martone and Anton Frondell. The list also featured one Vancouver Canucks prospect, with Caleb Malhotra being ranked 22nd overall.

Malhotra was selected third overall by Vancouver during the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old had an OHL campaign to remember, recording 84 points during the regular season before adding 26 points in 15 playoff games. Malhotra is headed to the NCAA this year, where he will play for Boston University.

NHL.com's Top Prospects For The 2026-27 Season:

Gavin McKenna
Porter Matrone
Anton Frondell
Ivar Stenberg
James Hagens
Cole Hutson
Tij Iginla
Michael Hage
Caleb Desnoyers
Chase Reid
Konsta Helenius
Viggo Björck
Carson Carels
Ilya Protas
Roger McQueen
Victor Eklund
Alberts Šmits
Carter Yakemchuk
Brady Martin
David Reinbacher
Anton Silayev
Caleb Malhotra
Roman Kantserov
Jacob Fowler
Keaton Verhoeff
Trey Augustine

Caleb Malhotra at Vancouver Canucks Development Camp (Photo Credit: Kaja Antic/The Hockey News)

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