Which draft lottery contenders need Landon DuPont the most?

Oct 22, 2026, 2:27 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Mike Gould,

For the unlucky teams already stuck at the bottom of the NHL standings less than a month into the 2026-27 season, it’s never too early to start dreaming about Landon DuPont.

The 17-year-old defenseman is off to a great start in his freshman year at the University of Michigan, with six points in his first five games. He’s expected to play a starring role with Team Canada at the 2027 World Juniors before returning to help the Wolverines chase a National Championship.

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