Sammy Nelson could be one of the 2027 NHL Draft’s top steals

Oct 11, 2026, 2:50 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Ben Steiner,

The 2026-27 hockey season may still be in its infancy, but that isn’t stopping NHL teams from weighing their options for the upcoming 2027 NHL Draft.

While teams like the Calgary Flames —who were in their first four games, with four regulation losses—have their eyes on the top prospect, others will slide in close behind, looking to turn the tide for their franchises in the near and long term.

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