Belchetz Brings Martone Dreams Into Draft Week

Belchetz is heading into the 2026 NHL Draft with a clear model in mind, and it is not subtle. The comparison to Martone gives the story some heat, because players do not want to be just another name on the board when they can chase a blueprint that already worked. Draft week is where those comparisons get stress-tested by scouts, executives, and whatever lies teams are telling themselves behind closed doors.