Small But Dangerous: 2026 Draft’s Best Undersized Prospects

The 2026 draft class has its own crop of smaller players who keep forcing scouts to revisit old assumptions. NHL teams still love size until skill starts embarrassing the size chart, and that tension is the whole point here. This list spotlights prospects who may not look imposing on paper but can still tilt a game if their tools translate. The real question is which front office is smart enough to bet on the player instead of the measuring tape.