# RYAN LIN SCOUTING REPORT | Is He the Smartest Defenceman in the 2026 NHL Draft?

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL Prospects](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-prospects-5747874)
Published: 2026-05-31T04:36:31+00:00
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## Resource

While not as flashy as the top tier of defencemen in the 2026 NHL Draft, Ryan Lin's high degree of intelligence, mobility, and defensive physicality could make him a slam-dunk pick in the teens.

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