2026 NHL Draft

[Lancer]

If Verhoeff meets or beats his physical projections, combined with a reputed small mean streak and his skill/mental attributes, even if he never wins a Norris he would be a key player to have when the team contends again. Physically Ekblad-lite (Ekblad was a physical stud when he was drafted) with more skill?

Sign me up.

Dynamic offensive forwards don't grow on trees, but if scouts think Verhoeff can be something of a blueline unicorn, then it's a no-brainer.

[theman]

I keep flipping between McKenna and Verhoeff now. Starting to lean more to Verhoeff, prospect of a true stud RD is so tempting.

[Hockey Widow]

Ya I am coming around to that thinking as well.