# Thin Center Class in 2026 NHL Draft

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Podcast: [NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nhl-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438203)
Published: 2026-06-18T20:24:26+00:00
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## Resource

The 2026 NHL draft center class is thin and full of question marks, forcing teams to decide between reaching early or passing on the position altogether. Viggo Bjorck, a small but elite Swedish center, stands out with his two-way play and World Junior MVP performance. Caleb Malhotra, the top center prospect, brings solid two-way skills and NHL pedigree. Tynan Lawrence’s stock dipped after a shaky college season, despite early promise. Others like Oliver Suvanto, Jack Hextall, Maddox Dagenais, and Yegor Shilov offer depth with varying strengths — but none can match the top tier’s potential. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76f6b4eee824c5ed

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