2027 draft class features unusually deep group of centers
Twenty centers appear in Daily Faceoff's top 32 for the 2027 NHL Draft, and six of them sit in the top 10. Analyst Steven Ellis described the group as unusually deep, though he does not see a clear No. 1 center. Dima Zhilkin of the Saginaw Spirit is a leading center, while defenseman Landon DuPont is projected to go first overall.
Expanded Detail
EXPANDED:
The 2027 NHL Draft conversation starts with Michigan defenseman Landon DuPont, projected to go first overall after two strong WHL seasons. Beyond him, Daily Faceoff's rankings include 20 centers in the top 32 and six in the top 10, indicating unusual depth at that position.
Analyst Steven Ellis said many of those centers may eventually move to wing, naming Jonah Neuenschw
Expanded detail and Context are AI-generated analysis; the linked article remains the authoritative source.
This summary is Al-enhanced to contain extended analysis and broader social context. The original is {NAME); the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Center depth is a strength of the 2027 NHL Draft class.” Browse more stories.