The Next McDavid? Maddox Schultz is Already Penciled in at No. 1

Two years before the 2028 NHL Draft, scouts and front offices are already coronating Maddox Schultz as a generational talent headed straight to the top of the board. The kind of prospect who makes GMs start planning their entire franchise around his arrival is rare, and Schultz appears to be that rare breed. His trajectory suggests he's on a path that few players ever achieve, with the pedigree and skill set that has the league's decision-makers convinced he's the real deal.