2027 NHL Mock Draft: Early Projections Of The Top 16 Lottery Picks

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitHaynes King's dream nightAces-Fever fan incidentReport: Kawhi's alleged 'sponsorship'NFL training camp updatesStory byVinnie PariseFri, August 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM UTC·7 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesFlyers Should Already Be Monitoring This 2027 NHL Draft ProspectQuietly, Canadian phenom Dima Zhilkin is emerging as a perfect fit for a Flyers franchise in position to add another foundational piece in 2027.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersNHL rumors: Blackhawks could trade multiple 1st-round picks, says insiderIs it time for the Chicago Blackhawks to begin parting with some of their plethora of draft capital to improve the current roster?ClutchPointsEvery first-round pick in the Big Ten this seasonThe Big Ten produces pro players in every sport, and for hockey, it's no different. They lead the record in first-round prospects and haven't stopped just yet.The Hockey NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementBlackhawks Expected to Trade Multiple Draft Picks to Land StarThe Chicago Blackhawks are projected to trade multiple 2027 first-round draft picks to help acquire a star player or two. The post Blackhawks Expected to Trade Multiple Draft Picks to Land Star appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYNCAA commits at the Hlinka-Gretzky CupThe Hlinka-Gretzky is a tournament that generally doesn't have any players on the U.S. National Team Development Program, but the tournament still has a lot of college commits, and that number should be going up year by year; this year is dominated by a few schools while some are left out.The Hockey NewsRanking the Top 10 Prospects in the Colorado Avalanche SystemThe Colorado Avalanche added several prospects in the 2026 NHL Draft, and now their pool is looking very solid.Colorado Avalanche On SI2027 Prospect Milan Sundström Is Chasing Hockey History While Forging His Own LegacyMilan Sundström is proving why he is one of Sweden's top prospects for the 2027 NHL Draft. While his father carved out an accomplished hockey career, the 17-year-old is showing he has the talent to create a legacy all on his own.The Hockey NewsTop 2 NHL draft picks in 2020 proving that being a high pick doesn’t make you a starNot every high draft pick in the NHL has immediate success.The Big LeadKraken Prospect Chase Reid Competes at World Junior Summer ShowcaseSeattle Kraken first-round pick Chase Reid competed in the IIHF World Junior Summer Showcase from July 25 until August 1 as preparation for the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championships.The Hockey News - Seattle KrakenOne Improvement Every Avalanche Forward Needs to Make in 2026-27What does every Colorado Avalanche forward need to improve in 2026-27? Breaking down one key area for each player in the projected lineup.Colorado Avalanche On SICoachella Valley Firebirds 2026-27 American Hockey League Season PreviewAfter turning over the roster and a strong second half, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are starting to look a lot like the team that won the Western Conference in 2023 and 2024.The Hockey News2026 WHL Prospect Pools: San Jose SharksA deep dive into the San Jose Sharks WHL prospect pool.The Hockey NewsNHL teams that still need one more move to contendWinning a Stanley Cup takes more than just having a couple good players.The Big LeadTop-20 Penguins' Prospects 2026, No. 17: Cerebral Center Keeps Pushing Forward In DevelopmentNext up on THN's Top-20 Penguins' Prospects list is an NCAA center who, even with a questionable ceiling, continues to make adjustments and push that ceiling higher and higher.The Hockey News - Pittsburgh PenguinsThis Exciting Lightning Prospect Is One To WatchKeep an eye on this Lightning prospect next season.The Hockey News - Tampa Bay LightningTHN Ranks Connor Bedard As 3rd Best Center In Central, Blackhawks 30th Best Off-SeasonThe Chicago Blackhawks have an elite player in Connor Bedard, but the team around him has a lot to prove.The Hockey News - Chicago BlackhawksThese five questions still must be answered before NHL offseason endsAugust is usually a down period for NHL transactions, but plenty needs to be resolved before the 2026-27 season opens. Here is a look:USA TODAY SportsPensBurgh Top-25 Under 25: No. 17 Pierce MbuyiPensBurgh’s 2026 edition of the Top 25 Under 25 countdown rolls on with a newly drafted forward with a lot of upside and promise for the future. Catch up on the previous entries for this year: Pensburgh Top 25 Under 25: Graduates and Departed players in 2025Top 25 Under 25: The best of the rest#25: Chase […]SB NationTop 20 Canadiens Prospects: Paupanekis Projects Pure PowerThe Montreal Canadiens have made it rather clear: their goal is to draft players who will be able to bring […]SportsnautNHL Prospect Pool Overview '26-27: Toronto Maple Leafs First-Overall Pick Gavin McKenna Key To Present and FutureThe Toronto Maple Leafs took major strides to improve its pipeline of prospects this summer. Beyond Gavin McKenna, which players are close to making the jump to the NHL? Tony Ferrari takes a deep dive.The Hockey News