2027 NHL Draft: Top five early re-entry prospects

Oct 30, 2026, 12:38 PM ET|Comments (0)

from Daily Faceoff, by Steven Ellis,

The 2027 NHL Draft season is well underway – and for a handful of players seeking second chances, it’s been fruitful.

We typically see around 25-30 players selected in their second or third years of eligibility, with most being late-round picks. Josh Doan is one of the most notable picks in recent years, putting up outstanding numbers in 2020-21 before going 37th overall to Arizona. Last year, Ethan MacKenzie ( Toronto ) and Timofei Runtso ( Montreal ) were among those who made great impressions after previously getting passed over.

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