NHL Combine 2026 - Who Helped Themselves, Who Didn’t

The combine is where draft boards get a little messy and front offices start pretending they are not already arguing in hallways. This roundup tracks the measurements, testing, and buzz that came out of Buffalo, where every number gets treated like gospel until someone actually watches the tape. The fun part is that the biggest winners are not always the flashiest skaters, and the quiet risers tend to make teams look smart in July.