The NHL is gearing up for the 2025-26 season, and excitement is mounting as Sportsnet unveils its list of the Top 50 Players. This list is crucial for fans and analysts eager to see which athletes will dominate the ice.
Top Players for the 2025-26 NHL Season
Leading the rankings is Connor McDavid, center for the Edmonton Oilers. He continues to showcase elite skills, maintaining his status as the top player in the league. Other notable players include:
- Nathan MacKinnon, C, Colorado Avalanche
- Leon Draisaitl, C, Edmonton Oilers
- Cale Makar, D, Colorado Avalanche
- Nikita Kucherov, RW, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Quinn Hughes, D, Vancouver Canucks
Notable Rankings: 11-20
The mid-range players also bring significant talent to the league. Here are ranks 11 through 20:
- 11. David Pastrnak, RW, Boston Bruins
- 12. Sidney Crosby, C, Pittsburgh Penguins
- 13. Mikko Rantanen, RW, Dallas Stars
- 14. Connor Hellebuyck, G, Winnipeg Jets
- 15. Kyle Connor, LW, Winnipeg Jets
- 16. Brayden Point, C, Tampa Bay Lightning
- 17. Mitch Marner, RW, Vegas Golden Knights
- 18. Sam Reinhart, C/RW, Florida Panthers
- 19. Jack Hughes, C, New Jersey Devils
- 20. William Nylander, RW, Toronto Maple Leafs
Expanding the Talent Pool: 21-30
The depth of talent is evident in the 21 to 30 rankings:
- 21. Zach Werenski, D, Columbus Blue Jackets
- 22. Victor Hedman, D, Tampa Bay Lightning
- 23. Brady Tkachuk, LW, Ottawa Senators
- 24. Artemi Panarin, LW, New York Rangers
- 25. Matthew Tkachuk, LW, Florida Panthers
- 26. Miro Heiskanen, D, Dallas Stars
- 27. Igor Shesterkin, G, New York Rangers
- 28. Rasmus Dahlin, D, Buffalo Sabres
- 29. Nick Suzuki, C, Montreal Canadiens
- 30. Brandon Hagel, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning
The Final Cut: 31-50
The list continues to showcase remarkable talent as we move into the last segment:
- 31. Andrei Vasilevskiy, G, Tampa Bay Lightning
- 32. Tim Stutzle, C, Ottawa Senators
- 33. Sebastian Aho, C, Carolina Hurricanes
- 34. Josh Morrissey, D, Winnipeg Jets
- 35. Sergei Bobrovsky, G, Florida Panthers
- 36. Mark Scheifele, C, Winnipeg Jets
- 37. Adam Fox, D, New York Rangers
- 38. Evan Bouchard, D, Edmonton Oilers
- 39. Jake Sanderson, D, Ottawa Senators
- 40. Jaccob Slavin, D, Carolina Hurricanes
- 41. Robert Thomas, C, St. Louis Blues
- 42. Tage Thompson, C/RW, Buffalo Sabres
- 43. Macklin Celebrini, C, San Jose Sharks
- 44. Alex Ovechkin, LW, Washington Capitals
- 45. Clayton Keller, LW/RW, Utah Mammoth
- 46. Jake Oettinger, G, Dallas Stars
- 47. Jesper Bratt, LW, New Jersey Devils
- 48. Thomas Harley, D, Dallas Stars
- 49. Jake Guentzel, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning
- 50. Lane Hutson, D, Montreal Canadiens
The 2025-26 season promises to be riveting as fans anticipate how these top athletes will perform. Following this list can offer insights into potential game-changers for teams across the league.
