NHL’s Top 10 Still Has Room for a Fight

The Hockey News is rolling out its Top 100 NHL Players in 2026, and the final stretch from 10 to 1 is where the real argument starts. This is the part of the list where every GM, scout, and hallway oracle suddenly develops strong opinions and a surprisingly short memory. The names at the top usually tell you who still bends a game on command, but the order says just as much about how the league is being judged right now.