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Trailblazing Talents: Top 2027 NHL Draft Prospects Emerge at U17 Challenge
11 Nov
Summary
- 3 premium prospects for 2027 NHL Draft: Alexis Joseph, Nazar Privalov, Landon DuPont
- Privalov, a Russian player, faces challenges due to IIHF ban on Russia
- Joseph, a dominant center, and DuPont, an exceptional WHL player, impress at U17 Challenge
The 2027 NHL Draft class is shaping up to be an exciting one, with three premium prospects emerging from the recent World U17 Challenge in Truro, Nova Scotia. Alexis Joseph, Nazar Privalov, and Landon DuPont have all been identified as potential top picks in the upcoming draft.
Joseph, a dominant center, has been praised for his size, speed, skill, and hockey sense, which allowed him to excel at the U17 Challenge for Canada Red. Privalov, a Russian player, has been a goal-per-game performer in the MHL this season and boasts a combination of size, skill, and physicality that has scouts intrigued. However, Privalov faces unique challenges due to Russia's ongoing ban from IIHF competition, limiting the opportunities for NHL teams to evaluate him in live action.
Landon DuPont, who was granted exceptional status to join the WHL at age 15, has been a standout player for Everett, showcasing his fantastic skating and puck-moving abilities. These three prospects, along with several other talented players, have given a glimpse of the future NHL stars that may emerge from the 2027 draft class.
